2011 DUSL Shamrock Invitational Program

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Boys U10 5Boys U11 6Boys U12 7Boys U13 8Boys U14 9Boys U15 10Boys U16 11

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Dear Shamrock Tournament Participants,

On behalf of the Dublin United Soccer League, I would like to welcome you to the2011 Shamrock Tournament. This years tournament is sure to be an excitingevent with 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 inDublin and we hope that you have such a good time that youll consider joiningus again next year.

Best of luck to all teams!

Shane HeddyDublin Tournament Coordinator


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Shamrock Invitational Tournament Rules - 2011

1. Tournament Name

The tournament name is Dublin United Shamrock Invitational.

2. Tournament Headquarters

Tournament headquarters will be located at the following location:Emerald Glen ParkCentral Pkwy at Glynnis Rose DriveDublin, CAContact: Shane Heddy (Tournament Coordinator)Phone: 925-337-0190

3. Registration and Team Eligibility

3.1. Check-In

Teams are required to register at a mandatory check-in on Friday August 12. 2011 at theRockin Jump, 5875 Arnold Road, Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568. Check-in will be held from7pm-9pm.

At least 30 minutes prior to each game, teams are required to present all player pictureidentification cards (player passes and staff passes) to a field marshal at their assignedfield location as listed on the official schedule.

3.2. Requirements

The following sections describe the credential requirements for teams participating in the

tournament. The roster size, age group, and guest player limits are described in Section 4.In addition, each team is required to include at least one coach with the appropriatecredentials as described below. Each team shall provide contact information (hotel, mobilephone, email) at check-in.

3.2.1. Teams From The United States Teams must present a certified team roster issued by a USYS State

Organization or by US Club Soccer. The Players must present laminated picture identification cards issued by

the teams Federation Organizing Member (USYS, US Club Soccer). The Players must provide appropriately signed insurance authorization

forms issued by the teams Federation Organizing Member. USYS teams from outside California North must provide proof of permission

to travel. Guest players must submit the appropriately signed guest player paperwork

issued by the teams Federation Organizing Member.

3.2.2. Foreign Teams The Players must present passports at registration or, if from a nation that

the United States does not require a passport, proof of entry into the UnitedStates that is required by the United States.

Teams are required to have and present player picture identification cards. Tournament rules require that the team have a completed form from its

Provincial or National Association approving the teams participation in thetournament.

4. Player Age and Eligibility

The following table describes the age groups, roster size, and guest players eligible toparticipate at the tournament. All age groups correspond to birth date ranges for 2011.


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Age Group Roster Size Guest Players Allowed Under 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 asdescribed in Section 3.

Guest players must be in the same age group or younger as the team that the player is 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 Game All 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 for

semi-final, consolation, and final games are described in Section 8.3.

7.2. Substitutions


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

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

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

start of the match. The game must be abandoned due to a lack of minimum number of available players

or 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 nopoints 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 Lawsof 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 of 2 teams, each bracket competing in kicks from the mark to eliminate one team. The remainingtwo 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 their conduct 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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Come see us every Saturday and Sunday at Emerald Glen,Fallon Sports Park or Dublin Sports Grounds and 25% of your entire purchase 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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2011 DUSL Shamrock Invitational Program