Rules, Regulations & Registration
Central Valley Fuego Cup
September 26-27, 2015
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS CAREFULLY, ONCE YOU CLICK THE AGREE & PROCEED BUTTONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED INTO THE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION PROCESS.
Central Valley Fuego Cup Rules and Regulations!
Hosting Club: Fresno Fuego Futbol Club
Number of Teams: 150 maximum
Age Group and Gender: U8 – U14 Boys and Girls
Sanctioned to Host: All US Club teams, CYSA, and USSF affiliated teams
Contact Information
Tournament Director: Jeremy Schultz 1800 Tulare Street Fresno, CA 93721 Phone Number: 559-320-2543 Fax Number: 559-264-0795
Email: [email protected]
Fees
U8: $300.00 per team
U09 – U11: $375.00 per team
U12 – U14: $575.00 per team
Checks should be made payable to: Fresno Fuego FC
Applications received without appropriate fee are considered incomplete and will not be considered for acceptance.
Registration Deadline
The deadline for the 2015 Central Valley Fuego Cup hosted by the Fresno Fuego FC is Monday September 14th, 2015. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a wait list and will be reviewed in the order received for possible participation. The Central Valley Fuego Cup Tournament Staff will notify all teams in a timely manner of their participation.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
Any team withdrawing from the tournament must do so by written notice sent certified mail,
return receipt requested and postmarked no later than 30 days prior to the tournaments start date to be eligible for a team refund. Teams withdrawing within 30 days prior to the tournament start date will be not be eligible for a refund.
FIFA Rules: As modified by USYSA, US Club Soccer and as modified herein.
Disputes: All disputes shall be settled by the Tournament Committee.
Protests: ALL GAME RESULTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FINAL. NO PROTESTS WILL BE ALLOWED.
Credentials: All US Club Soccer and USYSA teams are eligible to play provided that the proper USSF youth player and staff credentials are presented at registration. The following credentials must be presented at the mandatory credentials check-in:
1. Official Team Roster – A US Club Soccer official team roster, guest players forms with signatures of both the loaning club and receiving club representative.
2. Medical Authorization Form – Each participating athlete must complete an official US Club Soccer medical authorization form. Each form MUST include a parent’s signature.
3. Laminated US Club Soccer Player Pass – A valid laminated US Club player cards with a photograph. Player pass cards must all be from the same current season, they can not be a mixture of seasons.
4. Laminated US Club Soccer Coaches Pass – Each team must have at least one properly credentialed adult present on the sidelines of each match. Coaches’ pass cards must possess a current season expiration date.
For Non US Club Registered Teams: If you are not a US Club registered team, you may still attend the 2015 Central Valley Fuego Cup. All USSF affiliated teams may participate. Each team must declare their State Organization or affiliation upon applying and provide proper approved credentials from their respective Organization with a team roster, player and staff cards issued in the seasonal playing calendar, and medical releases present at check-in. Player passes will also be checked prior to the start of each match in the event.
Each team will receive a packet containing rules of competition, schedule, and any updates or new information at the mandatory check-in.
Guest Players: This tournament will accept up to five (5) guest players on a roster, with total roster size to not exceed 18 players for any one game. Guest player forms must be submitted at check-in, complete with all signatures. Guest player must have current player pass, medical release of the same year as the rest of the team, to be inspected at check-in.
Game cards will be provided by the tournament and brought to the field of play by the match officials. Team rosters must be inputted on-line 5 days prior to the tournament. Failure to complete the on-line roster will result in your manual input the night of registration. Only those players on the game card will be permitted to participate in tournament games. Players and coaches may not be added once registration is complete. In addition to all credentials being verified at check-in, all passes will be checked prior to the beginning of each game by the referee.
Shin Guards & Casts: All players are required to wear shin guards – no shin guards, no play. Players will NOT be allowed to play with a hard cast. At the discretion of the Tournament Committee and/or the referee players will be allowed to play with a soft cast. It will be at the Referee’s discretion to determine the safety and suitability of player equipment including the wearing of a hard brace.
Home Team vs. Away Team: The home team is listed first on the schedule and will switch jerseys in case of a conflict. The away team or team listed second will switch sides in case of a conflict.
Game Forfeits: All games will begin on time, however and at the discretion of the tournament committee a suitable grace period may be granted under certain circumstances. A forfeit will be determined if a team is unable to field at least seven (7) players at game time or after said grace period.
Prohibitions
The following are prohibited at any of the Tournament game sites:
1. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances
2. DOGS
3. Use of tobacco products – Use of tobacco products on the grounds of any public school facility is a Violation of California State Law.
4. Fire Arms
Referees will be instructed to abandon a game if, after being asked to do so, any person affiliated with the team refuses to comply with the prohibitions listed above. Any team (including players, coaches, parents and affiliated spectators) found violating these rules will automatically forfeit all games played, face possible expulsion from the Tournament and will not be invited to any future Fresno Fuego FC Youth events. In addition, the proper legal authorities will be notified and criminal action may be taken.
Duration of Games
U08 – U11
- Preliminary Games – 25 minute halves (Ties Stand)
- Semi Finals & Consolation – 25 minute halves (Games ending in a tie will proceed direct to F.I.F.A. penalty kicks to determine the winner)
- Finals – 30 minute halves (Games ending in a tie will play two 5 minute overtime periods (GOLDEN GOAL) followed by F.I.F.A. penalty kicks if still tied)
U12 –U14
- Preliminary Games – 30 minute halves (Ties Stand)
- Semi Finals & Consolation – 30 minute halves (Games ending in a tie will proceed direct to F.I.F.A. penalty kicks to determine the winner)
- Finals – 35 minute halves (Games ending in a tie will play two 5 minute overtime periods (GOLDEN GOAL) followed by F.I.F.A. penalty kicks if still tied)
Substitutions
Unlimited substitutions are allowed with referee approval in the following situations:
- Prior to a throw in for one’s own team
- Prior to a goal kick by either team
- Prior to the restart of the game following a goal being scored by either team
- Prior to the restart of the game for the second half
- Prior to the beginning of an overtime period
- Prior to the restart of the game following an injured player being removed from the field (either team)
Prior to the restart of the game following a player being cautioned, the referee will give the coach the choice of substituting the cautioned player. (The player could reenter at
his/her team’s next substitution opportunity.)
Ejections: Any player, coach, assistant coach or registered team official who is shown a red card will be automatically suspended for the remainder of that game and will not be allowed to play/coach in the next game. Additional penalties may be imposed for violent conduct. A coach or registered official must leave the field, may not sit on the bench nor coach from the side line. A player may return to the bench after the suspension but not in uniform. Cards will be taken by the referee and turned over to tournament headquarters where they will be held and returned after the suspension has been served.
Scoring System
Maximum number of points allowable per game: 3
- Three (3) Points for a win
- One (1) Point for a tie
- Zero (0) Points for a loss
- No points deducted for accumulative red or yellow cards.
- Forfeited games will be scored as 1 – 0.
Tie Breaking Procedure
In the case of a tie after the completion of preliminary games or for a “Round Robin” format, the following system will apply:
1. Head to Head competition (where applicable) (should there be a tie in tournament points between three or more teams (after #1), the tie breaking procedure begins with #2 below)
2. Team with the fewest losses
3. Team with the highest goal differential (goals scored by a team minus goals allowed by a team, not to exceed 4 per game)
4. Team with fewest goals allowed
5. Team with most goals scored advances (not to exceed 4 per game)
6. F.I.F.A. penalty kicks
Competition Format
The Fresno Fuego FC Tournament seeding committee reserves the right to alter the format to enhance the competition and improve the overall quality of the tournament. Divisions will be as follows, but not limited to:
Six Team Divisions
Will consist of two (2) groups of three. The top two (2) teams from each group will advance to the semi finals.
Eight Team Divisions
Will consist of two (2) groups of four. Each team will play the other teams in its group for a total of three (3) preliminary games. The top team from each group will advance to the finals.
Nine Team Divisions
- The winners of Groups A, B, & C advance to the semi finals.
- The Wild Card team is the team with the highest points from groups A, B, or C.
- In the event of a tie in points the tie breaking system listed above will be implemented beginning at #2.
- Each team will play a minimum of 3 games (forfeited games will count in game minimum)
Awards
- Team Trophies and Medals for Champions
- Team Trophies and Medals for Finalists
Rules of Conduct: All coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, staff, parents, friends and any affiliated spectator. If in the opinion of the referee it is deemed a game should be terminated due to the misconduct of any person or persons, the offending team will be suspended, forfeit that game and any remaining games.
Injuries and Medical Assistance: Any injuries must be reported to a tournament official so an injury report can be completed immediately.
Weather Conditions: If deemed necessary by the Fresno Fuego FC Tournament Committee, games may be shortened, go to F.I.F.A. penalty kicks or be canceled due to extreme weather or field conditions that may result in the harm to the youth players.
Tournament Cancellation: Should Fresno Fuego Futbol Club have to cancel the entire tournament due to inclement weather, acts of civil disobedience, war, destruction of facilities or other circumstances beyond its control. The Club may retain up to 50% of team entry fee upon verification of expenses. Refunds will be mailed within 60 days of notice of cancellation.
Hotel Information: A list of local hotels will be posted on the Tournament Website. The official Accommodations provider for the 2015 Central Valley Fuego Cup is courtesy of the Fresno Clovis Visitors Bureau.
Tournament Committee: THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH POLICY AS DEEMED NECESSARY IN REGARD TO PROBLEMS AND/OR CIRCUMSTANCES NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED. THE FINAL DECISION OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND COMMITTEE IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL.