• Participation in the tournament is open to accepted teams consisting of 18 or fewer players meeting the age limit of the specified division.  
• Players must have been born during, or subsequent to, the division year, as defined by US Soccer Guidelines. International Teams can be placed in divisons deemed appropriate by tournament director. 
• Each team must be registered with a National Soccer Association affiliated with USYSA/USSF and must present a valid state or provincial roster. 
• The only acceptable proof of age will be a valid USSF, State, National or Provincial registration card that includes a signature and photograph of the player.  
• Players who do note have a valid player pass will not play.  
• Any team fielding an ineligible player will be disqualified and its tournament fee will be forfeited. 
• Players may only play with one team during the tournament. A player may not be a secondary player for a second team.

International Teams

• Rosters are based on calendar year, teams will be place in higher brackets or a year up at the Tournament Director's discretion.

•  U-9 and U-10 teams are allowed two guest players
•  U-11 to U-4 teams are allowed three guest players.

• All teams must register the day prior at Tournament Headquarters. 
• Please bring player passes, medical release forms, original and one copy of state approved/stamped roster, original and one copy of stamped line up with jersey numbers for each player (no duplicate numbers allowed),  permission to travel, if applicable. 
• Teams that have conflicts in registration date and time please contact us asap

Substitutions:

1. All players are required to wear shin guards.
2. Home team is to wear light color uniform-(Home team is Identified by first team on schedule) For   example (Manchester United vs AC Milan 9:00 am)    Manchester United is home team so they wear light color uniforms.
3. All players, coaches and spectators will remain two (3) yards behind the touchline at all times.
4. Players must wear numbers on their uniforms and the numbers must coincide with team roster.
5. If possible, teams from the same club/association (only) will not be scheduled to compete in preliminary rounds. 
6. Semi‑final schedule selection will be determined by the number of teams and groups at the time of the draw.
7. All preliminary games and playoffs are scheduled for 30-minute halves (11v11) 25-minute halves (8v8). There will be no overtime or penalty kicks in any preliminary matches.
8. Both teams are to be on the same side of the field on opposite sides of the mid‑field line. All spectators are to be on the side of the field opposite the players.
9. All coaches and players must stay within the technical area on their side of the field
10. No players, coaches, or spectators are permitted behind the goals at anytime during a match.
11. Any player with a brace or cast must have the device properly protected to avoid further injury to  themselves or others. The referee assignor will determine proper protection.

• Field marshals are responsible to see that game report forms are properly completed and submitted to Tournament Headquarters.
• Scoring is based on points:

  WIN	3	Points
  Tie	1	Point
  Loss	0	Points

• Tie breakers for Semi‑Finals (tournament directors interpretation shall be final.)

• Players, coaches and spectators are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit of the law.
• Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their spectators and players.
• Severe misconduct will result in players or whole teams being asked to leave without refund.
• A player who receives a red card must sit out the following game. The coach must report within 30 minutes of the end of the game to the referee assignor, who may take any appropriate action deemed necessary.
• Any spectator, player or coach ejected for misconduct must leave the field of play and retreat to their personal vehicle and may be banned from any further tournament participation.