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Welcome to the 2008 Team Ohio Nike Challenge Cup
Rules for the 2008 Team Ohio Nike Challenge Cup
The 10th Annual 2008 Team Ohio FC Nike Challenge Cup, held this year on April 26th and 27th, is open to all registered USYSA league, US Club, USSF affiliates and CONCACAF nation teams. All teams must be currently registered with their state, national or provincial association and in good standing. The TOFCNCC is open to boys' teams from u8 to u18/19.
Tournament Headquarters
During the event, tourney central will be at Darree Fields, 6529 Cosgray Rd., Dublin OH, 43016.
Eligibility
Registration Night: All teams must check-in on the evening of April 25th between 6:00pm and 10:00pm. Check-in is at the tournament's host hotel...Marriot Northwest ... located at 5605 Blazer Pkwy., Dublin, OH, 43017. Contact person Pat King, 614-336-4705 (Marriott) or Sara Friedman 614-315-4817.
At registration a team's coach or representative must provide:
1) An official roster
2) Player and coaches picture identification cards
3) Player Medical release forms
4) (If playing any games at Soccer First) The Sports Ohio Liability Release form.
5) Proof of permission to travel. (If outside of Ohio South)
6) Teams from outside the U.S. (but from a CONCACAF nation) must have proof of entry into the U.S. and a completed form from their Provisional or National Assoc. approving the team's request to participate in the event.
Four (4) guest players may be added to the official league or association roster. Total roster sizes are up to a maximum of eighteen (18) players for teams in U-12 through U-18/19, a maximum of twelve (12) players for teams in the U-08 through U-09 age groups and U10 through U11 can have a maximum roster of fourteen (14) players.
No player shall be allowed to register with more than one team or switch to another team during the tournament.
All teams and players will determine their ages per the USSF/USYSA age guidelines. For example, all players born on or after August 1st, 1992 would be U-15.
Laws of the Game
International Rules (FIFA/USSF) apply with the following exceptions:
-Free substitutions are allowed at all age groups.
-Substitution must be at the midfield line.
-Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee as follows:
1) After a goal by either team
2) Before any goal kick
3) Before a throw-in in your favor
4) At the beginning of any half of play
5) After any injury, by either team when the referee stops play
6) After caution, one for one by both teams if the cautioned player is substituted
Game Format
U-8, U-9, U-10(6v6) Two 25-minute halves Ball Size-4
U-11 (8 v 8) Two 30-minute halves Ball Size-4
U-12 (11v11) Two 30-minute halves Ball Size-4
U-13 to U-18/19 Two 35-minute halves Ball Size-5
Note: 1)Half-time will be exactly five (5) minutes.
Each participating team will play a minimum of three (3) matches. No team will play more than two (2) matches per day. All finalists will receive both individual trophies. The first place team for a group, based on points or tie breakers, as described below, will play the first place team for the other group for the division championship. All games played, including crossover games and games counted due to forfeit, will be counted in point totals. Ties will stand in all games except championship matches. In championship matches, overtime rules apply, see below.
A final game is considered the third (3rd) preliminary game if the team does not advance to the championship. Otherwise it is the Championship game.
Game balls will be provided by the tournament.
It is the intent of the Nike Challenge Cup to provide a three(3) person referee system for all 8v8 & 11v11 and tournament matches. However, if deemed necessary, matches may be conducted with club linesmen.All referees are USSF certified. NOTE: U8, U9 & U10, 6v6 games, will utilize a one person referee system. Offside rule will not be enforced in the U8 & U9 games unless the referee determines the offside position is obvious and intentional. If the referee determines that the offside infraction was intentional and obvious, he/she may signal for an indirect free kick for the defending team. The intent is to ignore offside. The Referee's decision is final.
Discipline for Misconduct
In accordance with FIFA policy
There shall be no dissent between fans, players and/or coaches and the referee. Questioning a referee's call is considered dissent. All coaches are urged to solicit the support of their fans in monitoring and enforcing this policy. The use of noisemakers such as air horns, cow bells, whistles, loud oral whistling, etc.during a game is prohibited and considered unsportsmanlike conduct. The referee may suspend play until the offending noise stops.
Any player or coach ordered from the field (red card) by the referee for misconduct shall be suspended from the next game. No substitution will be permitted for an ejected player.
Such behavior may result in forfeiture of the game and/or expulsion from further play.
Overall Game/Venue Conduct
Players and coaches must remain on their side of the field, within 20 yards of the centerline of their half of the field. Spectators, including everyone not listed as a player or coach for the teams on the field, must remain on the side of the field opposite the teams. No one should be behind the goal lines. Players who are sent off (red card) during a game may not play in the next game. They may sit with their team but cannot dress in uniform. Coaches may be given cautions or sent off. Coaches who are sent off cannot participate as a coach or a spectator in their team's next game.An ejected coach may not be in the vicinity of the playing field during the sanctioned game. All red cards will be turned to their respective teams except in cases involving assault, by the end of the team's last tournament game. A team representative will be required to sign for receipt of the card which will be forward to OSYSA along with a report of the incident.
Forfeits
A grace period will be extended to 10 minutes beyond the scheduled kickoff time or the completion of the proceeding game; whichever is later, before a forfeit is declared. Failure to complete a match, or a team leaving the field during play, will result in forfeiture. No team that has forfeited a game will be declared a wild card or group winner. The team winning by forfeit will be awarded 3 points for a win. The score for the forfeited game will be posted as 3-0.
Note: Any forfeited game will result in that team not proceeding to any playoff rounds!
Player Passes and Medical Forms
Coaches are required to bring player passes and notarized medical release forms to every game. Player and coaches passes are inspected by the referee or marshal before the start of every game.
Standings
Each team will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. In the event of ties in the standings, the following procedure will determine the group winner.
a) Team with the most points wins (if tied go to step B)
b) Winner of the game played between the tied teams (if three or more teams are tied go to step C).
c) Highest number of total NET goals (goal differential). MAXIMUM goal differential is three goals per game.
d) Fewest total goals allowed.
e) Penalty kicks (FIFA Laws of the game until a winner is decided).(In the event there are ties in any group of 3’s where we have to determine a teams 3rd game…..shootouts will be conducted Sunday morning at Darree fields #5 and #4. Shootouts will start at 7:30 am. Coaches will be notified as soon as possible Saturday evening).
Overtime in Finals and Group semi games
Note: There is no golden goal rule.
-U-9 and U-10: up to two 5-minute periods;
-U-11 through U-18/19:up to two 10-minute periods;
-U-9 through U-18/19: if the teams are tied by the end of the second overtime period, the match will be determined by penalty kicks in conformity with FIFA Laws of the Game.
Only players on the field at the end of the second overtime period are eligible for penalty kicks. Coin flip will determine who will go first(visiting team calls). If the score remains tied after 2 overtime periods, teams will alternate shooters until there is an unmatched goal between the teams.
Protests
Protests by any team must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Directors within 30 minutes of completion of the game. Referees' decisions may NOT be the basis for protesting the game. $100 in cash must accompany the protest and will be returned only if the protest is upheld.
Players' uniform and equipment
A player's uniform shall consist of a shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards, and footwear. Cutoffs will not be allowed in lieu of uniform shorts. NO slider pants will be allowed to excessively show under any uniform shorts. No jewelry shall be worn during match play.
Note: Players with soft casts are eligible to play coupled with the decision of the center referee and/or Tournament Director. No players with hard casts can participate during play!
Teams must wear numbers on their shirts. Each player shall have a different number and this number must be the same as listed on the official tournament roster.
In the event of a color conflict, the home team will change color. (The home team is the first team listed on the schedule).
Goalkeepers shall wear colors, which distinguish them from other players on both teams and the referee.
The appearance of players is a vital extension of the game. Players must wear shin guards, socks must be pulled up over the shin guards, and shirts will be tucked into the shorts at all times during tournament games.
Scoring
Scoring will be posted on-line at www.nikechallengecup.com. Scoring will also be posted manually at Spindler, Darree and Soccer First at the main tournament tents. At the end of each match, both participating coaches must sign the scorecard. This is considered a verification of the game score. The referee will give the scorecard to the referee coordinator or assistant, Head of Scoring or Site Directors. Ultimately, the center referee is responsible for bringing the card to the referee coordinator within an hour after the game's completion. Caution and ejections will be clearly noted on the scorecard and tracked by the referee coordinator, Head of scoring and/or Tournament Director.
Weather
If a game is suspended due to weather problems, field conditions, or other situations beyond the tournament's control, after completion of the first half, that game shall be considered complete and official. If a game is temporarily suspended for any of the foregoing reasons before completion of the first half, each team involved must check with tournament headquarters for instructions.
Standards of Conduct
All participants will be expected to maintain high standards of conduct during their stay. These standards are expected of players, referees and other guests, both while in hotels and at the fields: refrain from kicking soccer balls against or within a building, being respectful of the property of others. If the Tournament Director becomes aware that these guidelines have been violated, the Director reserves the right to proceed with an appropriate sanction: a warning, reduction in points in the standings, or banning the team or club from future participation in the tournament.
Photos
The TOFCNCC may place photos on its tournament (www.nikechallengecup.com) and club website (www.teamohiofc.com) showing events taking place during the tournament. Your participation indicates permission to do this. However, we will honor any reasonable request to remove a photo you find inappropriate to have posted.
Prohibited Items
As a courtesy to everyone, No Alcohol, No Verbal Abuse of anyone, No Pets and No Bikes will be allowed at any tournament soccer venues.
General
The Tournament Directors’ interpretation of the foregoing rules and regulations shall be final. The Tournament Director reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the tournament.
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