UC San Diego Recreation - Sports Clubs :: UC San Diego Tournament

Playing Times:
Mens Saturday play will be two 35 minute halves.
   Sunday play will be two 40 minute halves
Womens play will be two 35 minute halves
     * All teams will be scheduled for a minimum of 3 games
     * All Preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the
       scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each
       half up to that point.
     * A game is "complete" upon completion of one half of play regardless of the
       circumstances of termination during the second half with final results based on the
       score at termination,
     * A preliminary game can end in a tie.
     * Semi-Final Games ending in a tie will go directly to FIFA penalty kicks to determine a
       winner.
     * CHAMPIONSHIP GAME will be played in 40 minute halves
     * CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, if tied after regulation, will play two (2) 5 minute equal
       overtime halves.
     * CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, if tied after overtime, will proceed immediately to FIFA
       penalty kicks to determine the winner. In the event of an injury, time may be added
       on, at the option of tournament officials.

Half-time:
Half-time will be exactly five (5) minutes, unless games are behind schedule which will be determined by the Tournament Director. Please help officials with this request.

Points & Tie Breakers:
Point allocations will be as follows
     -3 points for a Win
     -1 point for a tie
     -0 points for a loss

In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined as follows:
     1. The winner of head to head competition
     2. Most total wins
     3. Goal Differential
     4. Fewest goals against
     5. Most goals scored
     6. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 4, FIFA penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winner.

Protests:
No protests will be allowed during this tournament. The decision of the Referee, Field Marshall, and the Tournament Director shall be final. All games will be considered final.

Medical Release:
All players must have signed medical release forms. Click Here

Player's Equipment:
The referee has the final determination as to the safety of each players equipment, including the usage of rings, chains, watches, casts, metal objects, jewelry or headbands. All players are required to use shin guards.

Conduct:
All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends and spectators at all time.

Cautions & Ejections:
A player or coach receiving two (2) yellow cards in a single game is considered to have received an ejection (red card). Ejected players may not be replaced in the current game and shall serve a minimum of one game suspension at their next game played. For flagrant violations, longer suspension may be enforced based on mandatory review of the Tournament Director.

Suspended Games:
If, in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated due to misconduct of players, bench or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeit all points and position previously earned.

Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed. However, teams may only substitute with the referee's permission.
Substitutes must wait on the sideline (off of the field of play) until the field player has left the field of play and/or the referee has indicated the substitute may enter the field of play.

Injury:
Delays of the game due to injury will result in appropriate time being added to the full game time, based on the judgment of the referee. However, all preliminary games will be terminated not less than five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game

Forfeitures & Byes:
Games not played will be classified as "Forfeits & Byes". Teams failing to report ready to play within Five (5) minutes of scheduled kick-off time forfeit that game. Forfeits & Byes will be scored 1-0 and the winner will be awarded 3 points for a win.

Acts of God:
Rain or other weather conditions during the tournament shall not delay play unless the referee determines the field to be unsafe for play. In the event of such a delay or postponement, games will be rescheduled if at all possible. If games cannot be rescheduled or played due to rain or other circumstances, refer to the refund policy below.

Refund Policy:
*Cancellation of all matches = 100% refund less $100.00 administrative fee
*No refunds after April 24th 2009.