East Meadow SC World Cup Indoor Tournament

Tournament Documentation:

 Indoor Tournament Rules:

 Medical Release Form - LIJSL:

 Medical Release Form - US Club: 

 Guest Player Form:

 Team Roster Form:

 US Club Permission to Host MLK Weekend

 US Club Permission to Host Presidents Weekend

 ENY Permission to Host 

 

   

 

 

 

 

East Meadow Soccer Club Indoor Tournament Rules

The following are the rules for this tournament.  Please instruct all players and parents accordingly.

1. Each team can dress the following players:

• U6 - U8     10 players
• U9 - U10   14 players                                         
• U12-U20   18 players

Each team may have the following players on the playing surface at any given time during the game:

• Coleman Playhouse: 5 Players (max)
• Coleman Bubble:  7 Players (max)
• Coleman Dome 9 Players (max)

NO player may be allowed to play on more than one team in the same flight unless approved by the Tournament Director.  Coaches MUST have birth certificates and Medical Releases, which need not to be notarized but local hospitals might request it.

2. Substitutions may take place at any time during the game (on the fly), but the field player must be completely off the field before the substitutions may enter the field from the centerline.  The penalty for this infraction will be change of possession.
3. The offside rules are NOT in effect.
4. All re-starts will be an indirect free kick with the exception of Penalty kicks.
5. An indirect kick must touch 2 players…one of which may be the goalie, will be awarded to the opposing team if a goal kick or a goalkeeper clearing is thrown over the half line without either touching a player from either team or bouncing first (No Drop Kicking By The Goalkeeper).  Such kicks will be placed at center court.  Kickoffs to begin a game or after a goal is scored are considered indirect.  
6. If the ball hits the ceiling or any other obstruction directly above the playing field, an indirect kick will be awarded to the opposing team from the centerline.
7. The penalty for handling the ball or fouling outside the penalty area will be an indirect free kick at the point of the infraction.  Inside the penalty area, the penalty will be a DIRECT free kick from the TEN YARD LINE.  Our referee’s have been instructed not to tolerate any “dangerous physical play or unsportsmanlike conduct”.
8. Passing the ball back to the goalie is permitted, however, the goalie is considered a field player and cannot use his/her hands.
9. If the referee from the game ejects a player, the player is eliminated from the game, plus one additional game, and the team must play shorthanded for the remainder of that game.  Also, the player and the team will be reported to the appropriate governing bodies.
10. Players MUST wear sneakers or soccer shoes and MUST wear shin guards.  Only the goalies may wear long pants, no casts permitted.  In the event of a color conflict, the designated home team will be obligated to change to an alternate jersey.  Goalies must wear contrasting jerseys. 
11. STANDINGS:  Highest number of goals scored by a team will naturally decide the winner of the game.  Three (3) points will be awarded for a win, one (1) point for a tie, no points for a loss.  In the event of a points tie, the following tie breakers will be used in the following order:
    • Head to Head:  If more than two teams are tied, this criteria is eliminated
    • Most wins
    • Goals Against
    • Goal Differential (5 goal limit)
    • Most Shutouts
    • Bonus Points: 1 bonus point will be awarded for each 2-goal increment above the opposing team.

Example:  2 to 0 = 1 bonus point                        4 to 0 = 2 bonus points

No more than 2 bonus points will be awarded for any one game.  No bonus points deleted for losses.  In the event of a ONE-SIDED GAME, COACHES ARE REQUESTED TO BE CONSIDERATE OF THE SCORE.

AWARDS:

• 1st, 2nd, PLACE, Rest of (U6 – U8) Teams will get participation awards.
• BEST GOALIE, DEFENDER, FORWARD and MVP awards will also be given.

Each team participating in the tournament will do so at its own risk and agree to accept responsibility for injury.  The decision of the referees and the tournament officials will be final and binding and not subject to discussion.  Coaches are asked to remind their parents that we are hoping for enjoyable day of soccer.  The most important objective should be for the experience and enjoyment of our children.  In the unlikely event that a coach or responsible party receives a RED CARD, he or she must remove themselves from the gym for the remainder of the game and for one additional game.  The team will also play short 1 player for the remainder of the game and for one additional game.  As you can see we will not tolerate any unsportsmanlike conduct.

CANCELLATION:

Cancellation prior to tournament weekend - All entry fee money will be refunded less expense incurred to date.

Cancellation during tournament weekend – No entry fee refunds can be made for cancellation of the tournament in whole or part due to conditions outside the control of the hosting club, i.e. Inclement weather.

GENERAL

The tournament committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament, including interpretation of the rules and regulations.

**This is a no patch exchange tournament.

All games will be played at Coleman Country Day Camp located at:
Coleman Country Day Camp
55 Babylon Turnpike Freeport, NY 11520.
http://www.colemancountry.com/coleman-families/driving-directions.php.

Coleman Country Turf Field Information:
- NO CLEATS permitted on turf fields
- Spectators must not block entrance\exit of the facilities, especially bubble

Game Duration:

• Brackets of 5 - You play (4) 17-18 minute games
• Brackets of 4 - You play (3) 20-22 Minutes games

Documents Needed Day of Tournament:
Signed Medical Releases
Signed\Approved Guest Player Forms (if applicable)
Official Team Roster
Proof of Birth\Player Passes

Tournament Documentation:
Coaches must bring a completed roster (a form is available on the tournament website), birth certificates or player passes for all players (including guest players, who must have guest player form approved by LIJSL\NYCSL or your local league if required) and medical releases for all players (your own form will do or you may use the form available on tournament website). Medical releases do not need to be notarized. 

Electronic Registration:
- Coaches have the option to register electronically to save time the day of the tournament.
- To register electronically, please scan the documents listed below to PDF
- E-Mail the PDF to - info@eastmeadowsoccer.com

Time Management:
. The tournament operates with a running clock, the clock will not stop for any reason
. It is critical that the tournament operate on time
. Our volunteers who are managing the score board and clock have been instructed to start the clock regardless of whether or not the teams have taken the field
. As a result, please ensure to have your lineup ready and your players on the field prepared to start
. Likewise, at the end of your gam e, please have your players exit the field as quickly as possible
. If you are taking a long time to exit the field, you will be asked to exit quickly, please understand our volunteers are doing this to ensure that we do not impact the start of the next game.
. Do not have teams do handshakes on the field, this should take place off the field - Especially in the bubble.
. Please have your players bring only their water to the player\coach sideline, players do not need to bring their soccer bags to the player sideline in the bubble, it just takes more time for them to retrieve their bags at the conclusion of the game.

Coleman Playhouse & Bubble Exit & Entrance
Parents & Spectators must not block the exit and entrance in both turf field facilities. This especially becomes an area of concern in the Bubble. If you are standing in front of the revolving door, this creates a fire hazard, you will be ask to move either by Tournament Staff or Coleman Staff.

 

EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament FAQ

How long are the games at the EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament?

• Game duration depends on the number of teams in the bracket.
• In a bracket of 5, you will play (4) 17-18 minute games
• In a bracket of 4, you will play (3) 20-22 minute games

How many players are allowed at the EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament?

• The Coleman Playhouse is 5 field players, max roster of 10
• The Coleman Bubble is 7 field players, max roster of 14
• The Coleman Dome is 9 field players, max roster of 18

Are cleats allowed at the EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament?

• No, cleats are not allowed at the EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament

When is my credit card charged for the tournament?

• Your credit card is NOT charged at the time of registration. Your credit card is only charged if you are accepted to the tournament.

When will I receive the EMSC World Cup Indoor Tournament schedule?

• You typically receive the schedule about a week prior to the event.

How do you select teams for the tournament? What is the acceptance process?

• There are several factors that goes into our selection process
• It is not limited to just the time of your registration, we also have to take into account the level of the teams that make up the tournament division. Parity of the tournament division is extremely important to us.