Culpeper Comets Scrimmage Festival Rules

Culpeper Comets Scrimmage Festival Rules

IMPORTANT - COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY USING THE "NOTES/COMMENTS" SECTION TO ENSURE ACCURATE INFORMATION IS INCLUDED. RESULTS OF TEAMS PLAYED IN YOUR STATE ASSN ARE ENCOURAGED. USE THE REQUESTED COMPETITIVE LEVEL FIELD FOR THE TOURNAMENT'S INFORMATION.

1. Laws of the Game : All tournament matches will be played in accordance with FIFA laws of the game accept as modified herein. All decisions by the Tournament Director are final. No protests allowed .
2. General Prohibitions : Alcoholic beverages, smoking, pets, and noise makers are prohibited.
3. Team Acceptance/Check-in Procedures :
1. The tournament committee reserves the right to accept or reject any team application.
2. Any incomplete application will be returned to sender and not processed for registration. The application is not considered complete until entry fee is received. All applications must be done on-line and no paper applications accepted. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO DUE DATE.
3. No team shall be deemed accepted unless written notification has been sent from the Tournament Director. This can be either E-mail or U.S. postal service mail.
4. Once accepted, the application fee is non-refundable unless cancelled due to weather .
5. All Culpeper Comets teams are required to have volunteers or meet the requirements put forth by the tournament committee. Your acceptance constitutes agreement with this stipulation.
6. Upon acceptance, all teams will be provided a time-line for paperwork submission. If required paperwork is not received, participation in the tournament may be jeopardized.
7. Accepted teams are required to have laminated player passes (only if required by association) and current medical release form. The medical release form does not have to be notarized and may be the form you use for league play.
8. Teams that are members of organizations of the United States Soccer Federation but not members of US Youth Soccer (such as AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y Leagues) DO NOT have to have a US Youth Soccer Application To Travel form (although that team's organization may require that the team have permission).  An approved team roster does need to be provided to tournament officials, along with current player passes from its organization.
9. A check for entry fee that is returned from the bank will not be re-deposited. The amount of the check plus $35.00 (cashiers check or money order) must be received by the tournament committee seven days after the team representative is notified of the returned check. If new funds are not received the team will be disqualified from the tournament.
10. Communication during the tournament will be with the Team's Coaching Staff and/or Manager. This is to eliminate any confusion that may occur.
4. Tournament Headquarters Information . Registration is currently scheduled from 3:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Depot, 109 S. Commerce Street , Culpeper , VA 22701 . Credentials will be checked (player cards, official roster, medical releases, permission to travel if required, etc.). Credentials will not be checked at the fields during the tournament, but must be available if requested by tournament staff. If you cannot make registration on Friday evening, you must notify the tournament and make alternate arrangements.
5. Official Documentation : A participating player may only play for one team. You must participate with your 2009/2010 roster.  Guest players are allowed up to seven , with the maximum roster size being 18 U13 and 14 for U11/U12. A current official medical release form and valid player passes are required (laminated only if your association requires such). No exceptions to these requirements. Culpeper Comets teams must comply with these rules. Completed and approved Permission to Travel forms are required for all out of State teams.

Note: Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel. EXCEPTION: USYS Connecticut and New Jersey teams must provide permission to travel. US Club Soccer teams are not required to have USYS permission to travel forms, but must be in good standing with their association.

6. Guest players : Guest players are to be written on a copy of the official roster (not original) to be provided at registration. Guest players must have valid player passes, medical release, and permission to travel. Note: A guest player from another state association must have a permission to travel from their appropriate State association. Region One teams with the exception of New Jersey and Connecticut do not require a permission to travel.
7. Player Equipment :
1. Teams should bring a primary and alternate jersey of different colors. Where the color of the jersey is similar or identical, the designated home team (the team listed first in the schedule) will change jerseys.
2. All players must have uniforms with individual numbers on the jersey.
3. No jewelry may be worn by any player (earrings, watches, necklaces, etc.)
4. Players wearing casts are allowed to play with the approval of the Tournament Director and Referee. A letter from the player's Doctor approving the player's participation is required. This letter should be submitted at Registration.
5. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all times by all players.
6. All referee decisions are final regarding player equipment.
8. Substitutions : Substitutions are unlimited and maybe made at any stoppage of play with the permission of the referee .
9. Player/Coach/Spectator Behavior : Any player ejected from a match will NOT be replaced and will NOT be allowed to participate in his or her team's immediate next match. Ejection for fighting by players and coaches will result in the player or coach NOT being allowed to participate in ANY remaining tournament matches. Any coach ejected from a match will not be allowed to coach his/her immediate next match. Each Coach is responsible for the conduct of the players and parents on his/her team. Coaches not taking responsibility for their sideline's behavior may be cautioned and/or ejected. Any player or coach ejected or spectator asked to leave will not be within sight or sound of the playing field. Per FIFA rules, only players will be shown a card (yellow or red) when being cautioned or sent-off. Two yellow cards in the same match equal an ejection and the player will sit out his/her next immediate match.
10. Home/Team Field Positions : The Home team is listed first in the schedule. The Home team will change jerseys if there is a conflict. The Home team will pick their sideline first. Each team's players and spectators will take a position on one side of the field opposite the other team. It is requested that all sideline player trash be picked up after the game.
11. Referees : There will be only a center referee assigned to each match. It will be at the discretion of the referee if he or she wants to use spectators as assistant referees. Spectators as assistant referees may only be use to determine which direction a thrown in is awarded.
12. Divisions : There will be two divisions Premier and Classic. Team's placement will be based on information provided through online registration. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to combine divisions if there are not a significant number of teams in an age group, gender, or division.
1. Boys will be scheduled to play on Saturday and Girls on Sunday. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to schedule all match on Saturday, if there are not a significant number of teams registered.
2. As this is a scrimmage tournament, not standings are kept.
3. All teams are guaranteed four matches, unless there is inclement weather.
4. Co-ed teams will be placed in the boys divisions.
13. Ball/Play : U11/U12 will use size 4 ball. U13 will use size 5 ball. Home team will provide 3 game balls. Referee will inspect all game balls prior to each matches start time. All matches are two 15 minutes and a 2 minute half time.
14. Note:
    U11/12 age division will play 8 v 8 with Goal keepers
    There will not be ANY stoppage time added to a match for any reason.
15. Forfeits : A forfeit shall be awarded if a team is not present and prepared to play at the scheduled commencement time. It is requested that teams be present 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled commencement of a match to aid in the timely start of play. Seven players constitute a team for U-13 rosters, and five for U11/12 rosters.
16. Inclement Weather : Regardless of weather conditions, coaches and their teams must appear at their respective field site, ready to play as scheduled. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the match. Only the Tournament Director may cancel or postpone a match. Referees may suspend a match only. In case of severe weather, in his/her discretion, Tournament Director(s) may cancel any and all games. In case of severe weather that occurs after the beginning of play, the Tournament Director may cancel or reschedule the game, time permitting. Referees and field marshals will not consider beginning or continuing matches when a lightning storm exists . There will be a 30 minute delay each time lighting is seen. Any matches missed due to lighting could be made up at a later time, if time permitting.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION ONCE MATCHES HAVE BEGUN . If tournament is cancelled prior to the first match teams will receive a 50% fee refund. Note: Your online application constitutes agreement with these rules and this paragraph. 
17. Disclaimer : Neither the Tournament Committee, Culpeper Soccer Association or the Tournament Sponsors are responsible for any expenses incurred by any team in the event the tournament is cancelled in whole or part, or in the event games are discontinued or cancelled due to inclement weather or adverse field conditions, nor will any refunds be made. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament. The judgment of the Tournament Committee is final. The Tournament Director has authority to make all decisions and these decisions will be final. All referee decisions are final and binding.
18. Important Notes :
1. Have all player passes, official roster, and medical release forms with you at the fields during the tournament. Although only checked at registration, the tournament committee reserves the right to check credentials during the event. US Club Soccer teams must have player cards and official roster and be in good standing.
2. The tournament is dedicated to the development of all the players participating, good sportsmanship, and the "good of the game". The Tournament Director may suspend, without recourse or appeal, any players, coaches, or spectators who demonstrate anything less.