August 26-28, 2016 William Wilt Soccer Complex Mullica Hill, NJ
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Welcome! Harrison SC is proud to offer our second annual Kickoff Classic. Thank you for kicking off your fall season with us! Your continued support is valued. Please remember to demonstrate good sportsmanship. The game is about kids having fun. Good luck to all the teams competing! A special thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors. 3
Kick Off Classic Rules Tournament Rules All tournament games will be played under FIFA rules unless otherwise indicated in these instructions. Team Registration All teams must be affiliated with the USSF and their state organization. A 2016/17 official roster and valid passes must be presented at registration. Due to the new age mandates, 2015-2016 seasonal year passes will not be accepted. Up to a maximum game day roster of 18 players for full sided teams and 14 players for 7v7 games and 16 players for 9v9 games. Guest Players A team s roster may include up to 3 guest players as long as the number of players is within the appropriate limit as outlined above. Age Grouping 2002: January 1 2002- December 31, 2002 2003: January 1 2003-December 31, 2003 2004: January 1 2004-December 31, 2004 2005: January 1 2005-December 31, 2005 2006: January 1 2006-December 31, 2006 2007: January 1 2007-December 31, 2007 2008: January 1 2008-December 31, 2008 2009: January 1 2009-December 31, 2009 Any team with mixed age players must play in the oldest applicable age bracket. It is a coach s responsibility to insure that his/her team is entered in the correct age grouping. Teams found to have an illegal player will be disqualified from the tournament and any games played will be forfeited without refund. Registration Each team must be represented at registration prior to the start of the tournament. Registration will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 6:30p-9:00p at Trinity United Methodist Church: 284 Cedar Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Every team will be expected to check in at this time, unless arrangements are made with the tournament directors. Teams traveling more than 45 miles have the option to check in on game day by contacting the tournament directors by prior to August 23 rd. Teams approved for Saturday check-in will have to appear at the tournament registration & information center one hour prior to the scheduled start of their team s first tournament game. Any team failing to appear for check-in will be disqualified from the competition and will forfeit all registration fees. The following documents must be provided during registration: 1 Copy of the official state team roster for 2016-2017 seasonal year (for us to keep) Changes to the roster (guest players- subject to limitations) 2016-2017 Player Passes for all players (including guest players) Current medical release forms for all players (including guest players) Permission to travel (if applicable) A check made payable to Harrison Soccer Club for any outstanding tournament fees All rosters will be frozen at team check-in NOTE: Mixing of passes is NOT permitted - this applies to rostered players and guest players. Your team must use player passes that are all from the same sanctioning organization NJYS, US Club, USYS or EPYSA. Players are not eligible to play for 2 different teams within the tournament. Game Duration Small Sided (7v7 & 9v9): 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time Full Sided (11v11): 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time The tournament committee may adjust the length of any game should a situation warrant such an adjustment (weather, unforeseen circumstances, etc.). Game Balls Division 4 & 5 use a #4 ball Division 2 & 3 use a #5 ball Home Team The team listed first on the official game schedule will be designated as the home team. Should a uniform conflict occur, the home team will be required to wear an alternate jersey or pinnies. Players from the same team will be required to wear matching uniforms. The home team listed on the official tournament schedule will have the ball to start the game. The visiting team will have the ball to start the 2nd half. Pre-game Check in All teams must check in with the appropriate Field Marshall no less than twenty (20) minutes prior to the start of every game. Player passes will be inspected and all players will be inspected for proper pregame check-in. No exceptions. Referees All games will be officiated by USSF referees. All small sided 7v7 & 9v9 games will have a center referee only. Each team will be responsible for providing one linesman, who will be responsible for signaling when the ball has gone out of play. Linesmen are not allowed to coach from the sideline. All decisions will be made by the referee, and those decisions are final. All 11v11 games (2004 age groups & up) will utilize a 3 man referee crew. Conduct All coaches, players and spectator will be expected to exhibit good sportsmanship. Coaches will be responsible for the behavior of their team s spectators and are asked to stress the importance of maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship. Please refer to the Harrison Soccer Club Code of Conduct on the Harrison SC website as a reference. Please forward to your team s parents and fans. Any fan ejected from a game will be required to leave the grass playing areas and will not be allowed to attend any subsequent games at the 2016 Harrison Soccer Club Kickoff Classic. Referees will not restart the game until the ejected spectator has left the grass playing areas. Team and Spectator areas Teams will both be on the same side of the field, with spectators on the opposite side. Coaches will be allowed to move along their own sideline between the end of their defensive 18 and midfield. Referees will be instructed to warn and, if necessary, caution (yellow card) any coach who does not stay within the prescribed coaching area. 4
Kick Off Classic Rules Cautions Any player or coach accumulating three (3) cautions will be dismissed from the tournament. Ejections Any player or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. Substitutions With permission of the referee, unlimited substitutions will be permitted at the following times*: Prior to a throw-in by either team Prior to a goal kick by either team After a goal by either team During half time Unlimited substitutions will be allowed by either team on stoppage due to injury The referee has the discretion to deny any substitution if a team is abusing the rule in attempt to disrupt play. Substitution is required for a player receiving a YELLOW CARD. The carded player may re-enter the game at the team s next allowable substitution. If a play is stopped for an injured player who is then attended to by the coach, the player must exit the field (except the goal keeper) and may be replaced by a substitute player. Changes from FIFA Game Rules Build out line will be used for all small sided 7v7 games: When the goal keeper has the ball, either during play from the opponent, or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper may pass, roll, or throw the ball to a teammate. Punting is not allowed for 7v7 games. Once the ball is played by goalkeeper the opposing team may cross the build out line and play resumes as normal No heading for Players in the 2009-2007 age groups. Players are not permitted to head the ball for any reason during the games. Should a 2009-2007 player deliberately head the ball, Dangerous Play will be called and will result in immediate stoppage of play. If this occurs the opposing team will be awarded an indirect kick. Referee discretion is always final. 2006 and 2005 age group Punting Rule: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the CENTER SPOT on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball from his/her penalty area and it lands in the air in the opponents penalty area. If the ball goes directly into the goal or bounces into the goal in violation of this rule, no goal is awarded and the ball is returned for an indirect kick as above. Protests Protests of game results will not be allowed. The referee s decision during the game will be final. Disputes will only be heard if the infraction involves the use of an ineligible player. Should this occur, the tournament committee will resolve any such dispute, and the decision of the committee will be final. Mercy Rule To reinforce the meaning of good sportsmanship and to ensure the best developmental opportunities for all participants of the tournament, every effort should be made to avoid creating an embarrassing and discouraging situation for the players. If a team is approaching a six-goal differential, the tournament committee asks that the coach of that team change his line-up in a sportsmanlike manner. Please be respectful and considerate of the young athletes who are playing to the best of their ability. The goal of our tournament is create a positive experience for players of all levels. Forfeits A forfeit shall be awarded when an opponent is not present and prepared to start a match within five minutes of the scheduled start time. The minimum number of players required to begin a game are: Seven for age groups 2006-2002 Six for age groups 2009-2007 Game Report The field marshal will facilitate the recording and validation of the game report. The referee will record the score, report the specifics of any cautions and/or ejections and sign the game report. A coach from each team will also be required to validate and sign the game report. It is the shared responsibility of the referee and the coaches to ensure the game report is correct. The field marshal will submit the game report to the site coordinator who will include the game in the results and standings. Awards All first place winners will receive champion awards for 2006 & above age groups. Second place finalist medals will be awarded for 6 team brackets only. 2007 & Younger Teams In accordance with New Jersey state rules, our tournament is nonresults oriented for 2007 (U10) and younger teams. Standings and scores will not be posted. Further, 2007 (U10) and younger teams may not play up in our tournament under any circumstances. We encourage the exchange of team club patches or pins. Standings All teams will play minimum of three (3) games. Standings will be determined by using the following point systems: Win three (3) points, Tie One (1) point, Loss Zero (0) points, Forfeit Win two (2) points, Forfeit Loss Minus three (3) points. Winning team goal differential exceeds 6 goals- Minus Two (-2) points Bonus points will only be used in tie breaker situations. Bonus Points Shutout Win: Three (3) bonus points per game (no bonus points for a 0 0 game or a forfeit win. Winning Team/Goal Differential: One (1) bonus point for each goal with a maximum of three (3) points per game. No goal differential points will be awarded when the winning goal differential exceeds six (6) goals. Losing Team / Goal Differential: Minus one (-1) bonus point for each goal with a maximum of three (3) points per game. 5
Kick Off Classic Rules Tie Breakers: 2006 and older teams only If two or more teams are tied at the end of tournament play, the tie will be decided by the following rules: Two(2) tied teams Most wins Head to head play Least goals allowed Total number of bonus points Shoot- out (only used if tiebreaker system above does not break the tie) Three (3) tied teams (the tie breaker continues until one team is eliminated and then reverts to tie breaker rule for two teams) Least wins Most goals allowed Least total bonus points There is not advantage to winning a game by more than three (3) goals. In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, coaches are asked to be aware of the point differences in their game. The number of goals scored is not used as a tie breaker. Shoot- out: only used of the tiebreaker system outlined above does not break the tie. The referee will decide which goal is to be used Winner of coin toss will have choice of shooting first or second Each coach will select five (5) primary shooters (only players on the field at the end of play may shoot). After five (5) shots, the team with the most goals will be declared the champion If the teams are tied after five (5) shots, the shootout continues with each team alternating shooters in a golden goal format. No player may shoot twice until all players (including goalies) have shot once. Ties will stand for U10 and younger games. There will be no shootouts or tiebreakers for U10 and younger. Brackets of 4 teams will consist of 1 group. Each team will play other teams in the group. Champion will be determined by points earned from group play. All age groups will consist of any combination brackets with 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 teams. Golf Cart Policy You must have a valid New Jersey Driver s License to operate a golf cart. Delays The tournament committee will reserve the right to change times and locations in the event of inclement weather. Every attempt will be made to complete the game schedule. Only the referee can stop play once a game has started. Games that are halted due to weather conditions will be resumed at the first opportunity. Cancellation of a portion of the tournament may result in the receipt of a partial refund. Any decision in regard to such cancellation and /or refund rests with the tournament committee. Postponement and/or Rescheduling If the tournament is postponed or rescheduled to a new date, all teams that applied to the original dates will be given the opportunity to withdraw from the revised date of the tournament with a full refund of their entry fees. Refund Policy If the tournament is canceled for any reason before the start of the tournament, 80% of the team entry fee will be refunded. Any refunds not included in the above are at the sole discretion of the tournament committee. Final Word Any rule not specifically addressed herein will be decided at the discretion of the Harrison Soccer Club Kickoff Classic Tournament Committee. Their decision is final. Determination of Division Winners 2006 (U11) and above: The division champion and finalist will be determined based on the number of teams in their bracket. Brackets with 8 teams will consists of 2 groups of 4 teams each. Each team will play 3 games within a 4-team group. The first place team from each group will play in the championship match. Brackets with 7 teams will consist of 1 group. Each team will play 3 other teams in the group. The first and second place teams will play each other for the championship Brackets with 6 teams will consist of 2 groups of 3 teams. Each team will play the other teams in their group and one cross-over game. First place in each group will play each other for the championship Brackets of 5 teams will consist of 1 group. Each team will play all other teams in the group. Champion and Finalist will be determined by points earned from group play. 6
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Participating Teams ASTON YOUTH UNITED '08 FC SPORTIKA PRE - ACADEMY BERLIN DESTROYERS FC SPORTIKA CLUB BORDENTOWN FC JAGUARS '04 FC SPORTIKA PRE-ACADEMY CAPE EXPRESS SC 2007 GIRLS WHITE FTYSA SOCCER DIVAS CAPE EXPRESS SC THE SHOWSTOPPERS FTYSA FUSION CAPE EXPRESS SC THUNDERBOLTS HAMILTON ELITE FC BLUE ANGELS CAPE EXPRESS SC SAND SHARKS HAMMONTON YSA HEAT CAPE EXPRESS SC COMETS HARRISON SC AVENGERS CAPE EXPRESS SC 2008 BOYS WHITE HARRISON SC BLUE ARSENAL CHERRY HILL FC DIABLOS HARRISON SC FIREBALL CHERRY HILL FC BARCELONA HARRISON SC HURRICANES CHERRY HILL FC SOCCER FIRESTORM HARRISON SC HEAT CHERRY HILL UNITED HARRISON SC GATORS CINNAMINSON SC THUNDER HARRISON SC ROCKETS CINNAMINSON SC OUTLAWS HARRISON SC ZOLOS CINNAMINSON SC JOLLY ROGERS HARRISON SC THUNDER CINNAMINSON LIGHTNING HARRISON SC DYNAMITE CINNAMINSON FORCE HARRISON SC EXTREME CINNAMINSON STORM HARRISON SC BLUE THUNDER CINNAMINSON UNION U9 BOYS HARRISON SC BLUE BANDITS CINNAMINSON UNION HARRISON SC SKY BLUE CINNAMISON WILD CATS HARRISON TIGERS COHANSEY SC ARSENAL HARRISON CHERRY BOMBS DELRAN UNITED HARRISON HOT SHOTS DEPTFORD RAGE HARRISON UNITED DEPTFORD SPARTANS LIONVILLE BLUES DEPTFORD THUNDER LOGAN UNION DEPTFORD GLADIATORS MAINLAND UNITED SA MAYHEM DEPTFORD KILLER BEES MAINLAND UNITED SA MUSTANGS DEPTFORD AVENGERS MAINLAND UNITED SA MATRIX DEPTFORD SPARKS MANALAPAN PRIDE EAST GREENWICH SA BLACK DIAMONDS FC MANTUA STORM 06 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SC EAGLES MANTUA CHAOS EGSA SWARM MANTUA GPS FC BAYERN 2006 FC SPORTIKA ACADEMY MANTUA GPS FC BAYERN 2004 10
Participating Teams MANTUA TOWNSHIP SA MAGIC MEDFORD SC UNION MEDFORD SC HONEY BADGERS MONROE TOWNSHIP YOUTH SOCCER CHARGERS MONROE TOWNSHIP YOUTH SOCCER UNITED 06 BLUE MONROE TOWNSHIP YOUTH SOCCER 2009 GIRLS UNIT- MONROE TOWNSHIP YS MONROE UNITED 07 MONROE TOWNSHIP YS PYTHONS MONROE TOWNSHIP YS UNITED 04 MONROE TOWNSHIP YS MONROE TWP LIGHTNING MOUNT LAUREL UNITED THUNDER MOUNT LAUREL UNITED RAPTORS MTSA UNITED RIDLEY UNITED RAMPAGE ROSE TREE SC RTSC RAPIDS ROSE TREE SOCCER WOLFPACK ROSE TREE DOLPHINS SJEB 2004 ATHLETICO SJEB 2004 PSV SOUTH HARRISON STORM SOUTH HARRISON ROADRUNNERS SOUTH HARRISON FUSION SWEDESBORO-WOOLWICH WOLVES SWSA BLAZERS07' SWSA TIGERS SWSA VATRENI STRIKERS 05/06 SWSA FUSION SWSA FURY SWSA UNITED VOOHEES FLASH VOORHEES PRIDE VOORHEES VENOM VOORHEES SA VORTEX VOORHEES SA HEAT VOORHEES SA ICE VOORHEES SA VOORHEES SURGE VOORHEES GUNNERS VORHEES SA SOL WARRINGTON SC VIPERS WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP WOLFPACK WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BULLDOGS WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC REVOLUTION WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC STRIKERS WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC FREEDOM WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC SURGE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC INDEPENDENCE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SC LADY KNIGHTS WASHINGTON TWP SC TITANS WASHINGTON TWP SC THUNDER WINSLOW TWP SOCCER STRIKERS WINSLOW TWP SOCCER WARRIORS WOODSTOWN WOLFPACK 11
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