Trilogy Atlanta Tournament Saturday June 2 - Sunday 3, 2018 Event Manual 2021 + Youth Divisions Noonday Park Noonday Park Access Rd Kennesaw, GA 30144 HS Varsity + HS JV Divisions Lakepoint 755 Old Georgia 293 Emerson, GA 30137
Atlanta Tournament Manual Contents Welcome Letter 3 Noonday Site Map 4 LakePoint Site Map 6 Schedule & Division Format 7 Tourney Machine Download Instructions 8 Tournament Game Play & Rules 9 Facility Rules 12 Atlanta Blaze Game On Saturday June 2, the local Atlanta Blaze are playing the New York Lizards at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on the campus of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. The opening faceoff is slated for 7 p.m. For discounted tickets visit AtlantaBlaze.com/Tickets and enter the promo code TRILOGY.
Welcome to the 2018 Trilogy Atlanta Tournament! Thank you very much for choosing to attend the Trilogy Atlanta Tournament this summer. We are honored for the opportunity to host your team and look forward to delivering an excellent lacrosse experience to all of the coaches, players and families. 2018 marks Trilogy Lacrosse s thirteenth summer we are proud of our tradition and remain humbly committed to taking care of the details at our events. We aim to create an optimal environment for our tournament both on and off the field. To accomplish this goal, we will have members of our full-time team on-site at the event. The rest of our staff is selected based on their event experience and Trilogy Lacrosse background. All have a passion for the game and want to see your families have an incredible experience. They are friendly and approachable; if you see someone in a Trilogy Staff shirt, please don t hesitate to ask them for any help you might need. The Atlanta Tournament has grown each year and this year s divisions are larger and more competitive than ever before, with reputable regional club programs. Each team has been placed within its bracket from consideration of their competitive level and an individual conversation. The final schedule has been confirmed in advance of the tournament. We understand the importance of good competition and have worked hard to place teams in accordance of their age, grade, talent, and goals for the event. The Tournament will be hosted at two facilities: Noonday Park and Lakepoint Sports Complex. The 2021 High School Division down to the 9U Divisions are playing at Noonday Park, which is a well-maintained park and features 12 grass fields. The High School Varsity and B divisions are playing at Lakepoint Sports Complex, a state of the art athletic facility with three turf fields. At both sites Trilogy Lacrosse branded Under Armour products, including a limited supply of Atlanta Tournament t-shirts, will be available for sale in the Trilogy Merchandise Tent. The Merch Tent will also house the Tourney Machine digital scoreboard screen and a site-map screen. There will be food concessions and lacrosse vendors at each location. To cap off a great day, the Atlanta Blaze Major League Lacrosse team will be playing a home game on the campus of Kennesaw State University at 7:00pm on Saturday night. This Manual includes other valuable information about the tournament; please review it thoroughly so you are prepared. Please contact our Tournament Director, Dave Madeira, with any questions or concerns at tournaments@trilogylacrosse.com or 212-796-7987. Thank you again for choosing Trilogy Lacrosse. We look forward to hosting you soon! Sincerely, Ryan Boyle Chief Executive Officer 3
5 Trilogy Atlanta Tournament Shallowford Road NOONDAY PARK North Side NOONDAY PARK North Side - Fields 6-12 - Noonday Park Access Rd Kennesaw, GA 30144 - Divisions: 14U-A, 13U-B, 12U-A, 12U-B, 11U/10U, 9U 12 11 Noonday Park Access Road 10 8 9 SITE RULES No alcohol or tobacco products Pets are allowed but MUST be on a leash and picked up after No Littering Facility gates will open at 6:30 each morning 7 6 Vendor Village HQ
Trilogy Atlanta Tournament NOONDAY PARK South Side - Fields 1-5 - 4298 Ansley Dr Kennesaw, GA 30144 - Divisions: 2021, 14U-B, 13U-A 6 Vendor Village HQ SITE RULES No alcohol or tobacco products Pets are allowed but MUST be on a leash and picked up after No Littering Facility gates will open at 6:30 each morning NOONDAY PARK South Side Path 5 3 4 Ansley Dr 2 Path Hawkins Store Rd NE 1
Please Note: The facility usually charges for parking. But, if you mention that you are with the lacrosse tournament parking is free. Trilogy Atlanta Tournament LAKEPOINT SPORTS COMPLEX - 124 LakePoint Pkwy Cartersville, GA 30121 - Divisions: HS Varsity, High School B I-75 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Stars Way 1 Event HQ LakePoint Pkwy 2 3 2 3 Site Rules No coolers, outside food and drink, glass containers No food, sunflower seeds, gum, alcohol or tobacco products on Athletic Fields No sports drink, soda, coffee or any other staining drink out on the fields water only No dogs or other pets/ animals except for registered service animals No sharp objects such as tent stakes or metal spiked cleats on fields No skateboards or scooters No Drones Parking Info Please enter the parking lots from the yellow arrow. There will be parking staff directing cars to the nearest open spots.
Schedule and Division Formats All schedules, results, and notices will be posted on the Tourney Machine App. The instructions to download the app are on page 4. *All teams will play 3 games of Pool Play on Saturday for Seeding. Seeding will determine advancement to Sunday's bracket play. Teams will play a minimum of 2 games on Sunday. ** The 14U-A, 13U-A and 12U-A divisions represent qualifying divisions for the US Lacrosse Nationals. Teams participating in these divisions will receive additional details. High School Varsity Pool Play: 2 Pools of 6 Seeding: Top 4 from each pool advance Sunday Brackets: 8 team Championship Bracket, 4 team Consolation play High School B Pool Play: Pool of 6, Pool of 5, Pool of 4; *one team in Pool of 5 plays a 4th game that does not count towards their seeding Seeding: Top 3 from Pool of 6, Top 3 from Pool of 5, Top 2 from Pool of 4 after Saturday advance to 8 team Championship Bracket Sunday Brackets: 8 team Championship Bracket, 7 teams play consolation games 2021, 14U-A, 14U-B Divisions Pool Play: Pool of 6, Pool of 4 Seeding: Top 4 from Pool of 6, Top 3 from Pool of 4 advance Sunday Brackets: 6 team Championship Bracket, 4 team Consolation play 13U-A, 12U-A Divisions Pools: Pool of 6 Seeding: 3 games of Pool Play Determines Seeding for all teams in Sunday Playoff Sunday Brackets: 6 team Championship Bracket 13U-B Division Pools: Pool of 7; *one team plays a 4th game that does not count towards their seeding or USL qualifier points Seeding: 3 games of Pool Play Determines Seeding for all teams in Sunday Playoff Sunday Brackets: 7 team Championship Bracket 12U-B Division Pools: 1 Pool of 4, 1 Pool of 5 Seeding: Top 2 from Pool of 4, Top 3 from Pool of 5 advance Sunday Brackets: 5 team Championship Bracket, 4 team Consolation play 11U/10U Division Pools: Pool of 6, 2 Pools of 4 Seeding: Top 4 from Pool of 6, top 2 from Pools of 4 advance Sunday Brackets: 8 team Championship Bracket, 6 team Consolation play 9U (7v7) Division Pools: 1 Pool of 5 Seeding: 3 games of Pool Play Determines Seeding for all teams in Sunday Playoff Sunday Brackets: 5 team Championship Bracket 7
Tourney Machine Download Instructions For this tournament all schedule and score updates are being powered by Tourney Machine. Any updates to the schedule, and event results will be posted directly to Tourney Machine. Step-By-Step Process: 1. Go to the App Store on your Apple device or the Google Play Store on your Android Device. 2. Search the store for the app Tourney Machine. See the picture below to see the App logo and to double check if you are downloading the correct App. 3. Once the App has been downloaded, click on the App and search for 2018 Trilogy Atlanta Tournament. 4. Once you have found the event click on Find Your Team to search for your team. 8
Trilogy Atlanta Tournament Game Play & Rules Sportsmanship Policy Trilogy Lacrosse has a zero-tolerance policy for the following actions and they will result in ejection from the tournament: 1. Fighting 2. Any player who leaves the sideline, or runs from the opposite end of the field, in order to participate in an altercation on the field 3. ANY actions deemed excessively unsportsmanlike by a player, coach or fan including any discrimination based on gender, religion, race or sexual orientation. The Tournament Director will make the final decision on all disciplinary decisions including tournament ejections. Players, Fans or Coaches who are ejected will need to leave the venue and no refunds will be granted. Age and Roster Regulations 1. Players must not be above the grad-year (school grade) associated with their division. 2. Every participant must submit an online waiver, where they will confirm their date of birth and grade, prior to the tournament in order to participate 3. Every program director or coach must submit their team roster prior to the tournament. Team rosters must include each player s date of birth and graduation year. 4. Players cannot play for more than one club program during the same tournament. 5. Players may move up to play in an older grade division team within their own club but may not play on a team younger than the team that they are rostered. 6. If a player plays on more than one roster or if there are any other rostering issues outside the guidelines, then Trilogy must be notified and approve in advance of the tournament. 7. Violation of these regulations may result in forfeiture of games. Divisional and Pool Tie Breakers 1. Head to Head (only used for two-way ties) 2. Fewest Goals Against 3. Most Goals For 4. Coin Flip Ø In the event of a tie between more than two teams, fewest goals against and then most goals for will be used. Specific divisional and pool playoff structures will be outlined when the final schedule is released. Any disputes with scores or game issues should be brought to the attention of the Field Marshall at the field by a Coach or Program Director. If deemed necessary for resolution by the Field Marshall, the Coach or Program Director should converse with Tournament Directors at HQ. Parents or Fans should communicate to their Coach or Program Director regarding any concerns and must NOT approach the HQ Tent for resolution of any scoring issues. Alternate Game Length and Time Format 1. In the event of schedule delays caused by weather, which may include lightning, heavy rain, or extreme heat, the tournament will go to an alternate schedule and shorten game length in the following option: a. Forty (40) minute game blocks: two (2) fifteen (15) minute halves with a two (2) minute halftime b. Thirty (30) minute game blocks: one (1) twenty-three (23) minute running game Ø any schedule changes will be communicated via Tourney Machine 9
Game Rules All High School games will be played under modified NFHS (Federation) Rules. All Youth games will be played under modified US Lacrosse Youth Rules The following modifications and points of emphasis will apply: Game Play 1. Games start and end on one Central Horn, as does Half Time. 2. Games will run on fifty (50) minute blocks. 3. Playing time will consist of two (2) twenty (20) minute running halves with a three (3) minute halftime. 4. Teams will have zero (0) timeouts 5. Tie Games at the end of regulation will immediately go into a four (4) minute sudden death overtime beginning with a face-off. If the game remains tied after the overtime period, a 1v1 Braveheart will immediately follow until a winner is determined. Rules 14U Rules apply for 14U (2022) & 13U (2023) Divisions; 12U Rules Apply for 12U (2024) & 11U/10U (2025/ 2026) Divisions 1. Man-up/ Man-down: on Time served penalties. All penalties will be running time. The penalty clock will begin when the official blows the whistle to restart play. Penalty time will be kept on the field by the officials. 2. Substitutions: will be on the fly only, except on a time serving penalty. For time serving penalties, teams will be allowed a quick substitution to get EMO/EMD on the field. 3. Stick Checks: none unless requested by the opposing coach. If a requested stick is found to be illegal, a sixty (60) second non-releasable penalty will be assessed. If the stick is found to be legal, the challenging team will be assessed a 30-second releasable penalty. Coaches may request one (1) stick check per game. No stick checks are permitted in the last ten minutes of regulation or overtime. Sticks may meet either NCAA or NFHS standards. 4. Braveheart Rules: Each team will send two (2) players, one of whom HAS to be a goalie. One player from each team must always remain on the defensive half of the field. 5. Body-Checking: will be called tightly in the interest of player safety. A one to three-minute nonreleasable penalty will be called for a body-check that is to the head and neck area, on a defenseless player, a blindside hit, or deemed excessive. These penalties are unnecessary roughness and not in the spirit of summer tournament play. *No big body hits or one-handed stick checks are allowed in the 12U (2024) Divisions and younger. 6. Advancing the Ball - Clearing Count/ Over & Back: team has twenty (20) seconds to clear over the midline and ten (10) seconds to touch it into the box. Over and Back Rule is in effect. *11U (2025) and younger does not apply. 7. Keep It In: when there is less than two (2) minutes remaining in the game, if a team is in the lead then they must get it in and keep it in the box. *12U (2024) and younger does not apply. 8. Over and Back Rule: NFHS Rule in place except for 14U (2022) and younger. 9. Spectator Unsportsmanlike Penalties - Spectators in addition to players, coaches, and team personnel can cause a time-serving unsportsmanlike penalty. 10. NO Loose Ball 4-Second Count Alternate Possession Rule in Place. 11. Helmets are Required during pre-game warm-up and practice time: All players must properly wear the mandatory protective helmet when they are on the field or engaging in warm-ups or any drills that involve passing, shooting or scrimmaging. 10
Additional 9U 7v7 Game Rules Based off of US Lacrosse Youth 10U Rules with following modifications and points of emphasis: 1. Games are 7v7, 1 Goalie, 2 Defense, 2 Middies, and 2 Attack (per USL 12U 7v7 format) 2. No Long Sticks are permitted on the field at any time. 3. Field Size will be approximately 60 yards long by 35 yards wide. 4. A Face-off will start the game. For the remainder of the game there are No Face-offs after goals - any player can pick up the ball from the goal and referees will blow the whistle to restart play. The Face-off: 1 player from each team will take the face off. The other midfielder shall be located in bounds near the midfield line with at least one foot resting on a sideline. The remaining field players should line up behind goal line extended and are not released until the referee signals possession. 5. Goals will be full size regulation 6 x 6. 6. If any team gains a 6+ Goal Lead, the trailing team MUST receive the ball at midfield (unless waived by trailing team). Clears from the crease resume when the margin returns to six goals or less. 7. Man-up on Time served penalties. All penalties will be running time; penalty time starts on next whistle and will be kept by field marshal on the field. 8. Substitutions will be on the fly only. 9. There will be No Stick Checks unless requested by the opposing coach. If a requested stick is found to be illegal, a sixty (60) second non-releasable penalty will be assessed. If the stick is found to be legal, the challenging team will be assessed a 30-second releasable penalty. Coaches may request one (1) stick check per game. No stick checks are permitted in the last ten minutes of a game. Both NFHS and NCAA stick specifications are legal for youth lacrosse. 10. No Body Checking allowed. 11. All One-handed checks will be called a slash and will be a time-serving penalty. 12. NO Loose Ball 4-Second Count Alternate Possession Rule in Place 13. No diving into the crease. 14. There will be no Clearing Counts and no Over and Back Rule. 15. Helmets are required during pre-game warm-up and practice time: All players must properly wear the mandatory protective helmet when they are on the field or engaging in warm-ups or any drills that involve passing, shooting or scrimmaging. 16. Every player on the field must wear a mouth guard completely in their mouth at all times while on the field of play. Players caught not properly wearing a mouth guard will be assessed a sixty (60) second releasable penalty. The half in half out style of wearing a mouth guard commonly referred to as fish hooking is subject to penalty at the sole discretion of the referee. 11
Facility Rules LakePoint Sports Rules (HS Varsity and High School B Divisions): Please adhere to the following rules and be respectful of our host facility: No coolers, outside food and drink, glass containers No food, sunflower seeds, gum, alcohol or tobacco products on Athletic Fields No sports drink, soda, coffee or any other staining drink out on the fields water only No dogs or other pets/ animals except for registered service animals No sharp objects such as tent stakes or metal spiked cleats on fields No skateboards or scooters No Drones Any violations of the above policies may result in removal from the premises. Noonday Park Rules (2021 9U Divisions): Please adhere to the following rules and be respectful of our host facility: No alcohol or tobacco products Pets are allowed but MUST be on a leash and picked up after No Littering Facility gates will open at 6:30 each morning do not arrive prior to 6:30am as you will not be able to access the parking lots Any violations of the above policies may result in removal from the premises. NOTE! There is a north and south entrance to Noonday Park. If your team is in the 14U-A, 13U-B, 12 U-A, 12U-B, 11U/10U or 9U divisions, please use the north entrance on Shallowford Road. If your team is in the 2021, 14U-B, or 13U-A divisions, please use the south entrance on South Side on Hawkins Store Road NE. *note that parking is limited in the south entrance and this lot will fill up. When it is full cars may dropoff in the gravel lot north of Field 3, and then will need to drive to the north entrance and park in the overflow lot north of Field 12. Parking Please follow all parking signage and parking staff. Failure to comply with direction may result in loss of on campus parking privileges. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed at the owner s expense. We recommend carpooling to mitigate on-site traffic. DO NOT STOP ON ROADWAYS TO DROP OFF PLAYERS, SPECTATORS OR EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A TRAFFIC HAZARD AND COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS. No parking or driving in Fire Lanes, pedestrian walkways, unmarked parking spots, or nondesignated areas. There will be marked Drop-Off Spots at Noonday Park. 12
Tent Areas Tents are allowed in the designated areas near the fields. Please adhere to these marked areas. There will also be vendors and food concessions on site. Do not stand or setup tents off of end-lines or on player bench sidelines. All trash must be picked up and taken or placed in trash bins located around the facility (i.e. bags of trash must not be left at team/ family tents). Lightning Policy Play will be suspended if thunder is heard or there is a lightning strike within 10 miles of the facility as determined by our weather tracking system. Play will resume 30 minutes after the last lightning strike in the area. The signal for thunder/lightning will be 5 air horns. Upon hearing this, all participants at Noonday Park should shelter in their vehicles. All participants at LakePoint Sports Complex should shelter in their vehicles or in the on-site field house. Medical & Athletic Trainers There will be Certified Athletic Trainers on site as well as EMT personnel. If there is an injury on the field the Field Marshall will call an Athletic Trainer to respond. If your require other medical attention outside of gameplay please see an Athletic Trainer, or ask a Field Marshall for assistance. Nearest Hospital: WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, 677 Church St, Marietta, GA 13