2011 DUSL Fall Classic Program

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Boys U9 4Boys U10 5Boys U11 6Boys U12 7Boys U13 8Boys U14 9Boys U15 10Boys U17 Gold 11Boys U17 Silver 12

Girls U9 14Girls U10 Gold 15

Girls U10 Silver 16Girls U11 17Girls U12 18Girls U13 19Girls U14 20Girls U15 21Girls U16 22Girls U17 23

Tournament Rules 25Field Maps 32Dublin Area Map 34

Table of Contents

Dear Dublin Fall Classic Participants,

On behalf of the Dublin United Soccer League, I would like to welcome you to the2011 Dublin Fall Classic. This years tournament is sure to be an exciting eventwith teams from all over the Northern California region!

This program includes the tournament rules, schedules and maps to the venues.We also are proud to have advertisement from many of our local businesses thathave graciously supported our league and tournament.

We hope that in the midst of the competition everyone remembers that we are allhere to enjoy watching and playing the great game of soccer. We expect that allparticipants and spectators will display good sportsmanship towards each otherand the referees.

We hope that you have an enjoyable and rewarding time while visiting us here in

Dublin and we hope that you have such a good time that youll consider joiningus again next year.

Best of luck to all teams!

Shane Heddy

Dublin Tournament Coordinator


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4 | Dublin United Soccer League


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Dublin Fall Classic 2011 | 5

Jamba Juice is donating 25% of all smoothie

proceeds to DUSL.

Come see us every Saturday and Sunday at Emerald Glen, Fallon

Sports Park or Dublin Sports Grounds and 25% of your entire pur-

chase will go to supporting the Dublin United Soccer League.

Come see us daily at 4930 Dublin Blvd.

Right next to Regal Cinemas!

Want to help out the Dublin United Soccer League?


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programs and leagues from around the country through its social media offerings!

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Age Group Roster Size Guest Players AllowedUnder 9/10/11/12 18 4Under 13/14 18 4Under 15/16 18 4Under 17/18/19 18 4

Guest players may participate upon the submission of appropriate guest player paperwork as

described in Section 3.

Guest players must be in the same age group or younger as the team that the playeris guesting with. For example, an Under-14 player may only participate with anUnder-14 team or older.

Guest players may only guest play with their own gender.

A guest player may only participate with one team at the tournament.

5. Teams

The home team for each game is the first team listed in the official schedule. For playoff games,

the home team is the first team listed.Both teams shall bring two sets of jerseys with different colors to each match. If the refereedetermines that there is a conflict, the home team shall be required to change jerseys.The tournament director shall designate which side of the field will be for teams and which sideshall be for spectators. No persons are permitted behind the goals.

6. Player Credentials and Uniform Numbers

Player picture identification cards are to be present and available at all matches. Anyparticipating coaches are also required to provide their staff passes at all matches.Identification cards are required to be checked by a field marshal and/or the referee prior to each

match as described in Section 2.

The jersey number of each player must be the same as the players jersey number on the officialgame card. If the number is not the same, the referee shall not allow the player to take part inthe match until the numbers are the same either by having the player change jerseys or thegame card being changed to reflect the correct jersey number.No two players on the same team shall have the same jersey number as listed on the officialgame card.

7. Laws of the GameAll matches shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game except as follows.

7.1. Match Length The match length shall be as follows for group play and semi-final games:

Under-9/10/11/12 25 minute halves, 5 minute halftimeUnder-13 to Under-16 30 minute halves, 5 minute halftimeUnder-17 and older 30 minute halves, 5 minute halftime

The match length shall be as follows for final and consolation games:

Under-9/10/11/12 30 minute halves, 5 minute halftimeUnder-13 to Under-16 35 minute halves, 5 minute halftimeUnder-17 and older 35 minute halves, 5 minute halftime

Group play games may end in a tie.

The procedures for determining a winner if a game is tied at the end of regulation forsemi-final, consolation, and final games are described in Section 8.3.

7.2. Substitutions


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A player may be substituted on a stoppage of play with the permission of the referee. Asubstitution can take place for either team at the following times:

Prior to a kickoff by either team.

Any teams throw-in

Prior to a goal kick by either team.

After the referee stops play for an injury or yellow card.

If a player is injured and must be removed from the field, either team may substitute.A player receiving a caution (yellow card) may be immediately substituted. If a cautioned playeris substituted, the other team may also substitute. There is no mandatory cooling off period.

A player receiving a send-off (red card) may not be substituted.

7.3. Player Equipment

All players must be properly equipped per the Laws of the Game.

Shin guards are required for all players (no exceptions).

Casts and rigid braces are not allowed.

Padding, sleeves, and wraps shall be inspected by the field marshal and referred to

the referee for approval prior to the start of play.

8. Tournament and Match Schedules

8.1. Tournament Format

The tournament format shall be based on the number of teams participating in an agegroup. With the exception of 5-team groups, all schedules include a round-robin (groupplay) which are used to determine placements into semi-final and/or final rounds.

5-team group: 1 group of 5 teams, each team plays all other teams round-robin. Firstplace team in group as determined by cumulative points is declared champion,

Second-place team is declared finalist

6-team group: 2 groups of 3 teams, each team plays the other teams in their group

round-robin. Top 2 teams in each group as determined by cumulative points play in asemi-final to determine finalists and consolation teams. Remaining team in eachgroup plays opposite team.

8-team group: 2 groups of 4 teams, each plays the other teams in their group round-robin. First place team in group as determined by cumulative points plays in final.

Second place team in each group plays in consolation.

10-team group: 3 groups of 4,3,3 teams, each plays the other teams in their group

round-robin. First place team in group A (4 teams) goes to championship game.Second place team in group A goes to consolation game. First place team in group B(3 teams) plays First place team in group C (3 Teams). Winner of that game plays inthe championship game. Loser of that game goes to consolation game. Second place

team in group B plays Second place team in group C for their 3rd group game.Remaining teams play one team in opposite groups based on point totals andplacement.

12-team group: 4 groups of 3 teams, each plays the other teams in their group round-robin. Top team in each group as determined by cumulative points play in a semi-final

to determine finalists and consolation teams. Remaining teams play one team inopposite groups based on point totals and placement.

Section 10 describes the method for resolving ties in standings upon the conclusion of groupplay.

8.2. Match Schedules

Teams shall play a minimum of 1 match and a maximum of 2 matches per day.

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If a semi-final game is tied at the end of regulation, the game will be decided by kicks fromthe markas described in the Laws of the Game. Only players on the field at the end ofregulation may participate in kicks from the mark.

If a consolation or final game is tied at the end of regulation, two 5-minute overtime periodsshall be played to completion. If the game is still tied at the end of the overtime periods, thegame will be decided by kicks from the markas described in the Laws of the Game. Only

players on the field at the end of the overtime periods may participate in kicks from themark.

8.4. Referees

All referees shall be licensed and registered by US Soccer Federation.

8.5. Match Delays, Suspensions, Cancellations

The tournament director may shorten the length of any game based on weather conditions.Substitute fields may be used at the discretion of the tournament director.

If a match is delayed or suspended due to weather or other situations, the tournamentdirector shall inform teams of the revised schedule a minimum of 30 minutes prior to therescheduled start time of the match.

If a match is cancelled due to weather or other situations, the tournament director shallinform teams of the cancellation within 1 hour of the decision to cancel the game.

8.6. Refund Policy

Upon written notice of a teams withdrawal, the tournament shall provide team refunds as

follows:

More than 60 days prior to the start of the tournament: 100% refund of fees

31-60 days prior to the start of the tournament: 50% refund of fees

0-30 days prior to the start of the tournament: no refunds will be given

No refunds shall be provided if a game or games are suspended or cancelled due toweather.

9. Forfeits

A forfeit will occur if any of the following take place:

The team fails to provide the appropriate credentials to the field marshal prior to thestart of the match.

The team is not prepared to start play 5 minutes after the scheduled start of thematch.

The team does not have the required minimum number of players on the field at thestart of the match.

The game must be abandoned due to a lack of minimum number of available playersor coaches.

The minimum number of players at any time is as follows:

Under 10/11 6 players Under 12 and older 7 players

A team that forfeits a match shall not be eligible to advance to semi-final, consolation, or finalmatches.


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A forfeit shall be scored as a 3-0 victory for the team receiving the forfeit and the appropriatepoints shall be awarded. If both teams forfeit, the game shall be scored as a 0-0 tie and no

points shall be awarded.

10. Standings and Tie-Breakers

Points shall be used to determine standings in group play.

Points shall be awarded as follows:

6 points awarded for a win

3 points awarded for a tie 0 points awarded for a loss 1 bonus point awarded for each goal up to a maximum of 3 goals

1 bonus point awarded for a shutout

Points shall be deducted for the following:

1 point deducted for each player red card

2 points deducted for each coach send-off

Points shall be deducted if a teams margin of victory is greater than 6 goals:

7 goal margin of victory 1 point deduction 8 goal margin of victory 2 point deduction 9 or more goal margin of victory 3 point deduction

If teams are tied in group play based on points, the following procedure will be used as a tie-breaker, in the following order:

1. Points earned from head-to-head competition2. Goal differential (up to 5 goals per game)

3. Least goals allowed (up to a maximum of 6 per game)4. Most goals scored (up to a maximum of 6 per game)5. Fewest points deducted

If more than 2 teams are tied in group play, each tie-breaker will be evaluated until 1 or moreteams are eliminated. The remaining tams will then be evaluated starting again at the first tie-

breaker.

If 2 teams are tied after all tie-breakers, the tie will broken by kicks from the mark per the Laws

of the Game.

If 3 teams are tied after all tie-breakers, the drawing of lots will be used to determine the order of

teams participating in kicks from the mark. The first two teams will complete to eliminate oneteam. The winner will then compete against the third team to determine a winner. The drawingof lots will take place on the field.

If 4 teams are tied after all tie-breakers, a drawing of lots will be used to determine 2 brackets of2 teams, each bracket competing in kicks from the mark to eliminate one team. The remaining

two teams will compete in kicks from the mark to determine a winner.

11. Standings and Tie-Breakers

Match reports will be submitted by the referee to the field marshal within one hour of theconclusion of the match. The match report shall include:

The final score Any cautions or send-offs issued during the match Any other pertinent information as determined by the referee


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The match report must be signed by an official from each team after it has been submitted to thefield marshal.

12. Protests and Disputes

All games will be considered final. No protests will be allowed.

13. Conduct and Discipline

Failure to abide by these guidelines by individuals and teams may result in sanctions includingexpulsion from the tournament at the discretion of the tournament director.

13.1. Team and Spectator Conduct

It is expected that good sportsmanship will prevail at all times. Coaches are responsible for theirconduct and actions of their players, parents, and spectators. Coaches may be cautionedand/or sent off for inappropriate behavior.

13.2. General Rules

No alcoholic beverages are allowed at any time.

No smoking is allowed.

No pets are allowed.

Verbal abuse of tournament officials is not allowed.

13.3. Ejections

A player or coach getting a straight red card is automatically suspended for the next matchand may be subject to additional game depending on the severity of the misconduct.Players and coaches ejected for two cautions will be automatically suspended for the next

game. Ejections will be reviewed by the tournament committee for additional action.

13.4. Reports of Disciplinary Action

13.4.1. Teams from the United States

All reports of disciplinary action will be forwarded to the teams Federation OrganizingMember (USYS State Association or US Club Soccer) for possible additional action.

13.4.2. Foreign Teams

The tournament committee will notify US Soccer Federation of disciplinary actiontaken. US Soccer Federation will transmit the disciplinary action taken or required tothe teams Provincial or National Association

14. Game Balls

The home team shall be responsible for providing 3 game balls to the referee prior to eachmatch. The referee shall approve any game balls provided.

15. Awards

Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each age bracket.

16. Tournament Committee

The tournament committee shall have the power to settle any issue not provided for elsewherein these Rules.

All decisions of the tournament committee are final.


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Emerald Glen

Dublin Sports Grounds


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Dublin High School

Fallon Middle School


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Dublin Area Map

Fallon Sports Park


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Documents

2011 DUSL Fall Classic Program