Tommy Monahan Soccer Tournament 2010

RULES OF COMPETITION

1. AGE AND ELIGIBILITY

TRAVELING TEAMS
The competition is open to accepted teams composed of eighteen (18) or fewer players meeting the age limit of the specified division. Players must be born during, or subsequent to, the divisional year.  Any team found using or utilizing a player born before the divisional year will forfeit all games. Each team must be registered with a National Soccer Association and with a league affiliated with the USSF or National association will be required as proof of age. Coaches may ask the referee to check player registration cards of opposition teams prior to each game. Out of state teams must have a copy of the permission to travel form approved by a USSF representative.

2. LAWS OF THE GAME
All games shall be played in accordance with the FIFA Laws except as specifically
modified by Tournament rules.           

3. FIELDS AND GAME EQUIPMENT
A.     The size of the field will be whatever the physical arrangements permit.
B.     All teams must wear uniforms with numbers and the numbers coincide with the
game report form.
C.     In case of color conflict teams listed first on the schedule must change team
jerseys or wear pinnies.
D.     Teams must check in at the game site thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled
start.
E.      Spectators must remain behind specifically designed lines which will be drawn
on the field a minimum of 3 yards from the touch line.
F.      No spectators will be allowed to remain behind or near the goal lines.
G.     No metal cleats will be allowed on soccer shoes. Referees will check the
players for proper footwear. Shin guards must be worn by players, or they will not
be allowed to play. Socks must be pulled up to cover the shin guards.
H.     Coaches must remain within specifically designated areas which will be drawn
on the field extending ten (10) yards in each direction from the mid-field line.
I.        No jewelry will be worn by players (earrings, necklaces, watches, combs,
metal barrettes, chains, medals, etc.). Eyeglasses should be either sports goggles
type or made of safety glass or plastic and must be held in place with some type of
elastic band.
J.       Players wearing jewelry, casts, splints or any other such items will not be
allowed to play in the tournament.

4. SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions, without limit, may be made with the referee’s permission:

1. After a goal has been made.
2. At the start of the second half of play or prior to the start of an overtime period.
3. At a goal kick by either team.
4. At a throw-in by the team in possession of the ball.

B. Limited substitutions may be made with the referees permission:
    1.      In case of stoppage of play for an injury on a one-for-one basis for the injured
             player.
    2.      To replace a cautioned player.

5. CONDUCT

1. Players, coaches, or spectators ejected from a game by the referee must
   leave the field area. Play will be suspended until this happens. If there is a
   refusal, the game will be forfeited by the team who has made the refusal.
2. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of spectators.
3. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to suspend any player, coach
   or team from the tournament for unruly behavior.
4. Players, coaches, or spectators are expected to conduct themselves within
   the spirit of the law. Displays of temper or dissent are cause for ejection from
   the game and the field area.
5. Players, coaches and team officials ejected from the game by the referee shall
   be ineligible for the next scheduled game. Referees must report yellow and red
   cards awarded to any person to the tournament director and/or field site
   coordinator.
6. Players and coaches from both teams will occupy the same side of the field.
   The parents and spectators from both teams shall occupy the opposite side
   of the field.
7. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted at any game site. If pets or
   alcoholic beverages are found, the spectator will be asked to leave the area.
8. RED CARDS: 1 GAME FOR SERIOUS FOUL PLAY; 3 GAMES FOR
   VIOLENT CONDUCT, WHICH WILL BE HONORED BY THE TEAM’S STATE
   ASSOCIATION.
9. IF A COACH IS COACHING MORE THAN ONE TEAM, AND IS RED CARDED,
    THEY ARE SUSPENDED FROM COACHING ANY TEAM UNTIL THEY
   CLEAR THE ONE (1) GAME SUSPENSION WITH THE TEAM THEY
   RECEIVED THE RED CARD WITH.

6. FULL-SIDED GAME AND SCORE REPORTING
A.     Coaches will be responsible to see that game scores are reported correctly at
the conclusion of each game.
B.     Preliminary games ending in a tie will remain as such. Overtime periods will not
be played. In case of a tie, both coaches must verify the score at the conclusion of
the game and sign the referee game report.
C.     All teams will check in fifteen (15) minutes prior to their scheduled games.

7. PROTESTS
THERE WILL BE NO PROTESTS! The tournament committee will rule on all
matters pertaining to this tournament. 

8. DETERMINATION OF DIVISION WINNERS FOR FULL-SIDED ONLY
A.     Each team will be awarded three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie and
zero (0) points for a loss. Please adhere to a good sportsmanship rule of a max
six goal differential.
B.     The division winner shall be that team with the most win/tie points in their
division. In the event of a tie within the division, the following priority will be used to
name a division winner:
     i. Head to Head (in the event of more than a two-way tie, this criteria will not be
        considered)
     ii.  Most wins
     iii. Goals against

9. FAILURE TO SHOW AND FORFEITS
A.     A team shall be allowed a 10 minute grace period after the scheduled kick-off in
the preliminary rounds before the match is awarded to their opponent.  A minimum
of 7 players constitutes a team, and if 7 players are present the match may not be
delayed.  If during the course of the match a team falls below the minimum 7 players,
the game will be forfeited to their opponent.  The score at the time of forfeiture will
stand.
B. A team that has forfeited a game may not advance to the finals.  If an apparent
group winner forfeits, the group team with the next best record will be declared the
group winner.
C. A forfeit in the preliminary rounds shall be awarded as 3 points for a win.  For tie
breaking purposes, the full 3 bonus points will be awarded.

10. INCLEMENT WEATHER
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
WILL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CHANGE GAMES AS FOLLOWS:
A.   Relocate or reschedule any games.
B.  Change the duration of any game.
C.  Cancel any game which has no bearing on the selection of division winners or
second or third place finishers.
D.  In the event that the entire tournament is cancelled before the start of the tournament, teams will be refunded 80% of the registration fee.

11. GENERAL
A.     The Tournament Committee’s interpretation of these rules shall be final and binding.
B.     The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining this tournament.
C.     All coaches are required to leave cell phone number, telephone number and address’ where they can be reached at all times during the tournament.
D.     You must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License to operate a Golf cart at the tournament.

Please enjoy the day and remember the cause of the tournament

Tommy Monahan
Memorial Tournament Application
We have moved the Tournament date to August 28th and 29th.
This is a great way to kick off the Fall season.

Team Roster

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