Basic Info

• 35 minute halves with 5 minute halftime for group play

• 35 minute halves with 10 minute halftime for semis and finals

• Each team will be responsible for supplying a game ball at the beginning of

  each match

• Unlimited substitutions on your throw ins, your corner kicks and goal kicks.

  Other than that, FIFA rules apply

• Small jewelry (i.e. earrings, bracelets) may be taped to the body at the player’s

  own risk

• Points

              - 6 points for a win
              - 3 point for a draw
              - 0 for a loss
              - 1 point per goal up to 3 goals

              - 1 point for a shutout

              - Max points possible per game is 10

•  Semis and Finals

             - Top team in points from each group goes through to the semis
             - Top team in points after the group winners receives the wildcard

                        o Teams will be seeded 1-3 based on their points and the wildcard is automatically seeded 4th.

              - In case of a tie in points, the winner will be selected based on the tiebreakers (see below)

              - Seed #1 plays seed #4
              - Seed #2 plays seed #3
              - Winner of each semi-final moves on to the final

                          • If tied in the semis or final after regulation, one 10-minute golden goal overtime period will occur. If                                   teams are still tied after the 10 minutes, we will go to penalty kicks.

 

 

 

Tiebreakers (In Order)
        1. Head-to-head results from group play

        2. Goal Differential

        3. Goals Allowed
        4. Goals Scored
        5. Most Shutouts

        6. Distance Traveled

        7. Coin Flip

 

Forfeiture Rule
A five-minute leniency will be given for the start of any game. However, after the five

minutes the referee has sole discretion on forfeiture. The one exception will be a weather-induced delay. This will be at the discretion of the tournament director. A forfeited game will result in a 2-0 victory.

 

Weather Delay/Cancellations
Clemson Club Soccer has no control over weather that may arise during the tournament. In the event that field supervisors deem the fields unplayable due to rain, lightning, or other unforeseen circumstances, games will be delayed. At which time field supervisors and the tournament director will determine whether abbreviated games can be played. A game will be considered finished if a full half has been completed. WE DO NOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS IN CASE OF CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER.

 

Referees
No player, coach, or spectator will willingly disrespect any tournament official on or off the field – prior to, during, or after the match. Any person doing so will be asked to leave the field immediately. The tournament director and officials reserve the right to remove any persons at any time during the event.

 

Red Cards
Any player receiving a red card is automatically suspended from their team’s next

match. Depending on the severity of the red card, the tournament director along with the game officials will determine if additional penalties will apply.