Fields:
There will be two fields, each about 1/3 the size of a regular soccer field.
Goals:
The "Small Goals" will measure 6' x 12'
Players & Scoring:
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7 players on the field, including 2 females at all times
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Goalies are included
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Corner kicks will be played
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Throw-ins will be played
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Offsides will be called
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Slide tackles of any kind will result in a yellow card and automatic substitution (reentry is ref’s discretion)
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Substitutions may happen on the fly, so long as they do not disrupt the play and the team gains no “extra man advantage” during the switch (ref’s discretion)
Teams & Points:
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3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, 1 point for a loss
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Positivity Points! After each game, teams will rate their opponents on their sportsmanship
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(1 = great sportsmanship, 0 = poor sportsmanship)
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Each team's record & positivity points will be totalled at the end of regular tournament play to identify top 4 teams
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In the case of a tie after record & positivity points are calculated, goal-differential will be used to break the tie
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Top 2 teams will advance to championship match
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3rd & 4th place teams advance to consolation match
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Championship winners will receive tournament prizes
Timing:
Regular tournament play:
35 minutes with 2 minute halftime, 3 minutes between games
Game clock is running at start time
A team who fails to arrive within 5 minutes of their assigned game time will forfeit the game (0-3 for goal differential)
Play-offs:
35 minutes with 2 minute halftime
If championship or consolation games are tied at the end of regulation time, teams will proceed to a penalty shootout
(best of 3, 1 female minimum)
