Rockford Raptors FC

LAWS OF THE GAME
All games shall be played in accordance with the laws observed by the USYSA/FIFA/IYSA with the exceptions noted herein.

ROSTER SIZES & ELIGIBILITY

• U16-U19 (11v11)  Maximum Roster Size (22) Only (18) May dress per game.
• U13-U15 (11v11) Maximum Roster Size (18)
• U12 Teams Playing (11v11) Maximum Roster Size (18)
• U11-U12 (9v9) Maximum Roster Size (16)  
• U9-U10 (7v7) Maximum Roster Size  (14)
• U8 Playing (6v6) Maximum Roster Size  (12) 
  (U8 Age Groups will Play NO OFFISDES) 
   
• Five (5) guest players will be allowed in all age divisions if they are registered with the USYSA/US Clubs & have a current USYSA /US Clubs player pass.
   
• No roster changes will be approved during the course of the tournament.

REGISTRATION

• All teams are required to have USYSA/US Clubs player passes checked at registration area one hour prior to the start of their first game.
• All Teams are required to have A COPY OF THIER STATE ROSTER, APPROVED BY THEIR STATE ASSOCIATION.
• All teams ( including out of state teams) are REQUIRED to have a fully filled out Illinois Medical Waiver for every Player. Team Managers or Coaches must show them at check in, then have them available at each game during the tournament.
• All out of state teams must have a valid Travel Permit from their State Association. US Clubs Teams do not need Travel Permits.
• All teams must SUBMIT  A COPY OF THE  TOURNAMENT ROSTER AT REGISTRATION.
  
  2009/2010 AGE DIVISIONS

• U19:   birth date 8/01/1991 and later
• U18:   birth date 8/01/1992 and later
• U17:   birth date 8/01/1993 and later
• U16:   birth date 8/01/1994 and later
• U15:   birth date 8/01/1995 and later
• U14:   birth date 8/01/1996 and later
• U13:   birth date 8/01/1997 and later
• U12:   birth date 8/01/1998 and later
• U11:   birth date 8/01/1999 and later
• U10:   birth date 8/01/2000 and later
• U9:   birth date 8/01/2001 and later
• U8:   birth date 8/01/2002 and later

LENGTH OF GAMES/GAME PROCEDURES

• Teams must check-in with the designated field Marshall thirty (30) minutes prior to their scheduled
• game.
• Home team is listed first on the schedule and will be required to change uniforms in the event of a color conflict.
• Referees shall have final approval of all equipment.
• U8-U12- teams shall use size 4 ball, U13-U19 teams shall use size 5 ball.
• Players are to be on one side of the playing field and spectators on the opposite side.
• U8 - all games will be (6v6), played on smaller fields 50 yds x 35 yds. 50 Minute Games (2x25), with a 5 minute halftime. (U8 Age Group will play NO OFFSIDES)  Sub on the Fly.
• U9-U10 - All Games will be (7v7) (2x30), 5 minute halftime.
• U11-U12- all games will be (9v9), played on smaller fields 75 yds x 50 yds . 60 Minute Games (2x30),with a 5 minute halftime.
• U12-U14- (11v11) all games will be 70 minutes in length (2x35),with a 5 minute halftime. Field Size 110 yds x 70 yds.
• U15-U19, all games will be 80 minutes in length (2x40), with a 5 minute halftime. Field Size 110 yds x 70 yds
• The schedule is subject to change and affected teams will be contacted as soon as possible. Schedule
• changes will be posted at www.rockfordraptors.org please check site.
• All games will end no later than 5 minutes prior to the starting time of the next scheduled game. The
• only exception to this rule is for playoff games.

Tournament committee reserves the right to:

1. Reschedule, relocate, or terminate games due to weather conditions. If half of the game has
2. been played before the termination for weather conditions or tournament director decisions, the
3. game stands as a completed match and will be scored accordingly.
4. Reduce up to half, the duration of the game.
5. Cancel a preliminary game that has no bearing in deciding the group winner.
6. Decide the final tournament standings, trophy winners.
7. Cancel the tournament due to weather or other unforeseen conditions which are not conducive to tournament play.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions may be made, with the consent of the referee, at the following times:

• May Sub on either Teams Throw In 
• During any Dead Ball Situation
• On Either Teams Corner Kick
• After a goal is scored
• Prior to restarting the game with a goal kick
• Half-time
• For an injured player 
• Note: Players must leave and enter the field at the half line.
  
  TOURNAMENT SCORING/ TIE BREAKING
  Games in the preliminary rounds will be scored as follows:
• Win 3 Points
• Tie 1 Point
• Loss 0 Points
• Forfeit 3 Points ( The Maximum Points that can be awarded.) 

In the event of a tie in deciding final game positions, the following criteria will be used to break the tie: Once a Tie breaker is eliminated in the sequence, it wil not be gone back to to determine who advances.

• Head to head Competition (If applicable)
• Goal Differential (Goals scored minus goals allowed), Maximum 4 per game.
• Fewest Goals allowed
• Most Goals Scored Maximum 4 per game
• Penalty Kicks

Semi-Finals & Finals Tie Breaking Porcedures:

In the Event of a Tie in any Semi-Final or Final Teams will go Directly to Penalty Kicks!

1. Each team will designate five (5) players to take alternate penalty kicks; the best of five is the winner.
2. If still tied, the remaining players will take alternate penalty kicks until the tie is broken

Note: Only those players on the field at the end of the game are eligible to take penalty kicks.

AWARDS

• Team and Individual awards will be given for First and Second place finishers in all divisions.

FORFEITS

• A game will be forfeited if a team is more than 15 minutes late to a scheduled match. A minimum of 7  players is required to start a game; a Forfeit of a game will be scored a 1-0 for a total of 4 points. The tournament officials have absolute discretion to resolve all matters concerning forfeitures, as welll as advancement of teams who have forfeited any games in group play.

PROTESTS

• All referee decisions are final. No protests will be heard on any judgment calls by the referee.
• Any Protests of an Opposing Teams Miscounduct  must be submitted in writing to the tournament director within one hour after the completion of the game, along with the check for $100.00. If the protest is not upheld, the protest fee will not be refunded.

EJECTIONS

• Any player or coach that receives a red card will be disqualified for the next game of the tournament.
• Any player or coach that receives a second red card will be disqualified for the remainder of the tournament.

GENERAL

• The tournament committee interpretation of the rules will be final. The tournament committee and sponsors, IYSA, and the Raptors FC/Trevian-FC United shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team or individual if the tournament is cancelled in whole or in part.