Tournament Rules

These rules are intended to be all-inclusive, but on occasion, a situation may arise not covered by these rules.  If this occurs all participants agree to be bound by any decision made by the Tournament Committee.

1. Official Tournament Registration: 
 
1.1)   Participating Teams shall register at Tournament Headquarters at Kate Andrews High School (2112, 21st St ) sixty (60) minutes prior to playing their first game.  Only those players listed on the rosters submitted at the time of Registration shall participate in the tournament.  Guest players will be accepted with your registration.  Guest players must have proof of age and eligibility.
1.2)   A maximum of twenty (20) players per team will be allowed to register.
1.3)   A maximum of twenty (20) players per team will be allowed to dress for any one game.
1.4)   A Game sheet is required for each game.  Coaldale Thunder will provide Tournament Game Sheets at the time of registration.  Tournament game sheets must be filled out by a team official and signed by the coach.  The participating players' names must be printed and legible.  The game sheet must be completed and handed to the referee before the kickoff time

2. Schedules:
2.1)   The schedules prepared for the tournament will not be changed for any reason other than weather.  Weather delays may result in either abandoned games being declared as complete games, immediate or deferred shootouts, or in reschedules, at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.  Coaldale Thunder reserves the right to assign any team, to any pool, based on the registrations received for the Tournament.
2.2)   If a team is unable to field a minimum of seven (7) players by ten (10) minutes after the scheduled kickoff time then that team will forfeit the game.  The official result of a forfeit is a 3-0 win for the non-offending team (the shutout bonus point will not be applied in this instance), and zero points for the offending team.
2.3)   If both teams are unable to field a minimum required number of players (as stated in 2.2 above) then both teams will be assigned zero points for the game.
2.4)   If a team fails to show for a tournament then the games scheduled for that team will be awarded as 3-0 wins to their opponents (the shutout bonus point will not be applied in this instance). A tournament no-show will result in the forfeit of all registration fees and may effect future participation in Coaldale Soccer Association Tournaments.

3. Competition Format:

3.1) A double Round Robin will be played with no playoff. Each team plays two games against each team.

4. Game Ball and Uniforms:

The home team, which is the first team listed in the schedule, shall be required to provide two (2) suitable game balls.  Each teams' uniform shall be clearly distinguishable from the opposing team.  If the referee decides there is a color clash then the home team (as listed in the schedule) will be required to change.  All players' jersey numbers must correspond to the numbers on the game sheet.

5. Games:
5.1)   Outside of “Tournament Specific Modifications (game length)” the Tournament will be played using the FIFA Laws of the Game.
5.2)   Under 12 Games will be played using a size #4 ball and Under 14, 16 & 18 will be played using a size #5 ball.
5.3)   There shall be unlimited substitutions. Substitutions will be permitted at the sole discretion of the Head Referee. Players must leave and enter the field of play at the half way line on the same side of the field as their team.
5.4)   The referee, all of whom will be registered with the Alberta Soccer Association, shall be the sole judge as to whether or not a game can be played as per the scheduled time and venue.

DECISIONS MADE BY THE REFEREE DURING THE COURSE OF THE GAME, AND THE RESULTS OF THE GAME, SHALL BE FINAL.

5.5)   In the event that a referee fails to show for a game, every attempt will be made to provide a neutral and qualified replacement.  If such an individual is not available, then one official from both teams and the Tournament Committee or designate(s) will have to agree upon an alternative person to referee the game.
5.6)   Points shall be awarded as followed:

 
5.7)   The duration of tournament games are as follows:

Please Note…
Game times are shortened in the Round Robin because of the number of games each Team must play in the Tournament.

6. Protests:

6.1)   Protests must be clearly written and indicate the nature of the protest, all relevant information, and all the parties involved.  The coach of the protesting team must sign the protest and ensure that it is submitted to Tournament Headquarters within sixty (60) minutes of completion of the game.
6.2)   No protest shall be heard which is based on a game official's interpretation of the “FIFA Laws of the Game.”
6.3)   The Tournament Committee will deal with all valid protests immediately.  A decision of the committee shall be final and binding on all parties concerned.

7. Policy on dealing with a bloody wound:

If bleeding occurs where other participants may be exposed to blood, the individual's participation must be interrupted until the bleeding has stopped.  The wound must be cleansed and securely covered before the player may resume playing.  The player may only resume playing with the permission of the Referee and after a Referee has inspected the covering.

8. Discipline:

8.1)   Each game sheet will be inspected for the "Referee's Report" and the following minimum discipline shall automatically apply to the individuals involved:

8.2)   After considering the circumstances of a player's dismissal, the Discipline Committee will set the length of any additional suspension.  Any additional red cards received by the player shall result in their immediate disqualification from further participation in the tournament.
8.3)   If a coach, team official, or team supporter is ordered away from the sideline and/or field, then the coach of the offending team must meet with the tournament disciplinary committee immediately following the game, or as decided by the Discipline Committee.
8.4)   Threats towards and assaults on officials during this tournament will generate an immediate suspension of the individual responsible for this behavior pending the ASA Discipline Committee action in accordance with the ASA Rules and Regulations.
FOUL AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
9. Tie Breaking Procedure:
For those teams tied for points following Round Robin Play, the following procedure will be used to break the tie…

If the teams remain tied after all of the above tie breakers have been applied, a five (5) player shoot out will be held at a field and time determined by the Tournament Committee to break the tie.
If still tied after five (5) players shoot, individual players are selected to continue on a sudden victory basis.
Every player on the team roster (to a maximum of 18) must participate in the shootout as required.
Players who do not participate in the shootout may be ineligible for subsequent game(s).
It is a team's responsibility to know when they are involved in a shootout, and to obtain the time and location of the shootout from Tournament Headquarters. Teams arriving later than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time for their shootout will forfeit the game. Teams not showing for their shootout will forfeit their game.

Tournament Headquarters

1-Kate Andrews North
2- Kate Andrews South
3- R I Baker

 

COALDALE THUNDER SOCCER TOURNAMENT JULY 20-22, 2007 Team REGISTRATION FORM

TEAM NAME:

Age/Gender (circle):

U12

U14

U16

U18

Boys

Girls

TIER (Circle One):

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2

3

Team Colors:

Jersey:

Shorts:

Team Contact (1):

Cell #:

Team Contact (2):

Cell #:

This form must be fully completed and passed in at the Tournament Headquarters SIXTY (60) minutes before your first scheduled game.

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Coach’s Signature:

 

3rd Annual Coaldale Thunder Tournament

 Final Schedule

U12 Boys Tournament Schedule July 20- July 22

Teams
1. Lethbridge Cosmos
2. Coaldale Thunder
3. Calgary Premier Rangers

Fields
All games will be played at Kate Andrews High School North
2112- 21st Coaldale (see map with rules)

U14 Boys Tournament Schedule July 20 - July 22

Teams
1. Lethbridge Lightning
2. Sunny South United
3. Calgary Titans Triumph

Fields
Kate Andrews High School South (2112 - 21st Coaldale)
R.I. Baker Middle School (2112 - 13st Coaldale)
(see map with rules)

U14 Girls Tournament Schedule July 20 - July 22

Teams
1.Taber Rush
2.Coaldale Thunder
3.Lethbridge Lightning

Fields
Kate Andrews High School South (2112 - 21st Coaldale)
R.I. Baker Middle School (2112 - 13st Coaldale)
(see map with rules)