Tournament Coordinator:  Bruce Hein

Phone:  306-683-0819
 
Tournament Venue:
SaskTel Sports Centre
(150 Nelson Road)
(Click Here for Map)

1. Please insure you have your player I.D. cards or proof of age when submitting your registration form and at each game.
2. The SUSC Poster Contest is on again!!! Show your pride in your team and get creative. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
3. First Aid will be on hand the entire week-end
4. There will be additional material provided to the coaches/ managers upon submission of your roster prior to first game. A package will be provided to you at Headquarters.
5. Confirmation of acceptance. Please note your tournament registration is non-refundable upon acceptance into the tournament. You will be notified via email.

Tournament Procedures and Rules

1. Group Ranking
1. Each team receives:
1. 3 points for a win;
2. 1 point for a tie;
3. 0 points for a loss.
2. In the event of a default, the game shall be awarded to the team defaulted against.
3. If two or more teams have an equal number of points, the following rules, in the following order, shall be used to determine final standings.
2. Group Ranking Tiebreakers
1. Previous match results – the winner of the match between two teams tied in points shall be awarded the higher position.
2. Goal Difference - subtract total goals allowed from total goals scored. In calculating the goal difference, a maximum difference of five will be allowed for any one game.
3. Least Goals Against - the team with the least goals against shall be awarded the higher position.
4. Penalty Shots - If two or more teams are still tied under criteria (1) through (3), then the higher standing shall be decided by kicks taken from the penalty mark as per SYSI Indoor Rules. The Tournament Committee shall decide on a suitable time, date and place for the taking of kicks from the penalty mark.
3. Overtime Periods
1. In the event of a tie during group competition, no overtime will be played and each team will be awarded 1 point for a tie.
2. In the event of a tie during semi-final competition, no overtime shall be played. The game shall go directly to penalty kicks to determine a winner.
3. There will be two five-minute overtime halves played in any final game. Teams that are still tied will go to penalty kicks to determine a winner. (NO GOLDEN GOAL)
4. Shoot-Out Procedures
   1. 5v5 and 6v6 - Entire bench is allowed in the shoot-out, the team with the higher number of players is reduced to the  number of players of their opposition just for the shoot-out.
   2. 9v9, 8v8 and 7v7 - Only players that are on the field at the end of the second overtime period can participate in the shoot-out
5. Playoff Procedures
1. The top team or top two teams in each group (depending on the particular schedule) will advance to the championship side of playoff.
2. It is the responsibility of the team officials to determine if the team advances to the playoffs.  Information will be available at Tournament Headquarters.
6. Game Procedures
1. Except as otherwise provided here, the Tournament Rules shall be the Saskatoon Youth Soccer “Indoor Rules”.  IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COACHING STAFF TO MAKE THEMSELVES FAMILIAR WITH THE RULLES FOR THIS FACILITY AND THIS TOURNAMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE.
2. U12 Premier games will be played using the SYSI 9v9 (8+keeper) Indoor Rules; U12 Div 2, Div 3 and Div 4 games will be played using the SYSI 6v6 (5+keeper) Indoor Rules; U14-U16 Premier & Div 2 games will be played using the SYSI 8v8 (7+keeper) Indoor Rules and U14-U16 Div 3 games will be played using the SYSI 5v5 (4+keeper ) Indoor Rules.  All U18 games will be played using the SYSI 7v7 (6+keeper) Indoor Rules.
3. The first team listed in the schedule is the Home team. All Players MUST wear proper equipment.
4. The Home team must have an alternate jersey and be prepared to change if, in the opinion of the referee, there is color conflict.
5. The alternate uniforms to be used must be numbered.
6. Please leave the field and team areas clean after each game.
7. The HOME TEAM is responsible for providing the game ball (outdoor on the turf, low-bounce on the hard-court), to be approved by the referee.
8. Headquarters are at the SaskTel Sports Center.  Each team coach/manager is asked to report to Tournament Headquarters 30 minutes before game time to fill out the game sheet.
9. A team without the required minimum players (4) for 5v5 and 6v6; minimum players (5) for 7v7 and minimum players (6) for 8v8 and 9v9 on the field at 10 minutes past the scheduled game time will default.
10. Note there are no boards in the facility. All games are played as outdoor, with lines marking area of play and areas for Corner Kicks. Corner kicks are taken from the marked area.
11. There is no offside for the 5v5 and 6v6 games, but offside rules are in the 7v7, 8v8, and 9v9 games.
12. Under no circumstances can team(s) change or switch game times with another game or team(s).  The schedule is final and cannot be manipulated by teams participating in the tournament or by the Tournament Coordinator. The only switching of game times that may occur is if there is a power failure, then the Tournament Coordinator may adjust the schedule if necessary.
7. Discipline
1. Discipline matters will be dealt with at the SUSC Tournament Headquarters. Any player involved in a discipline matter will be required to report to Tournament Headquarters within one hour of the completion of the game. Failure to appear may result in suspension from the tournament.
2. Discipline matters are as follows:
1. Ejection from a game (one red or two yellow cards) results in an automatic one game suspension and a hearing.
2. A second yellow card during the tournament is subject to review and may be subject to a hearing.
3. Three (3) yellow cards in the tournament will result in an automatic one (1) game suspension and a hearing.
4. A report by a tournament official.
5. FOUL AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!  Reports of such behaviour by players, parents or team officials will be dealt with severely.  Carding offenses involving foul and abusive language may result in the offending player/coach being ejected from the tournament!

A record of all discipline matters will be forwarded to the appropriate Provincial or District Association involved for review.

8. Protests
1. No protests will be heard on any judgment calls by the referee.
2. Protests will be allowed on eligibility or other technical matters. All decisions by the referee are final.
3. Protests, problems or complaints will be dealt with provided they are in writing and submitted to the Tournament Director within one hour of the completion of the game.
9. Length of Games
1. Duration of the game will be 50 minutes divided into two equal halves (2x25 min halves). All teams must be ready to start play at their scheduled time. Any delay will reduce the total game time.
10. Players
1. Coaches must enter the names and numbers of all participating players on the game sheet in a manner that will be recorded through all carbon copies (No Labels).  Players not listed on the game sheet are not eligible to play.  The maximum number of players that may be listed on a game sheet is:  
   1. U12 (all divisions)  14 players
   2. U14-U18 (all divisions)  20 players
2. All players must meet the age requirements and be listed on the team roster. Please note that players may only play for one team during the tournament. Increases to team rosters must be approved in writing or by e-mail by the Tournament Chair 2 weeks prior to the tournament.
3. A maximum of 3 guest players are allowed per team. Movement of players is limited by one division. (Ex. U12P can play U14-2 but not U14-3).
4. Guest players must be listed on initial team registration/roster, which is to be submitted prior to first game of play. They must be APPROVED prior to the tournament.
5. Playing unregistered players will result in game defaults and your Provincial Association will be notified.
11. Game Rules
1. Substitutions (U12-U18):
   1. All divisions:  unlimited from centre on the fly ( the ref may only allow 2 players to sub off at a time)
2. Offside (U12-U18):
1. 7v7,  8v8, and 9v9 divisions
1. offside in the offensive 1/3 of the field as in outdoor rules
2. 5v5 and 6v6 divisions
1. no offside
3. Field of Play:
1. 7v7, 8v8, and 9v9 half-turf divisions will play under the standard FIFA Outdoor rules with the exception of smaller playing area , fewer players, substitutions as indicated above and offside only in offensive third.
2. The 5v5 and 6v6 divisions (hard court or one-quarter turf) will play with lined boundaries. Balls out of bounds will be restarted by goal kick, corner kick or throw-in from the sideline.
3. If the ball contacts the ceiling or a ceiling attached fixture, the game will be restarted directly below the point of contact by and indirect free kick by the team that was not the last to touch the ball.
12. Fouls and Misconducts
    1. All Tournament games will be governed by the Laws of the Game, approved by FIFA Rules for Yellow and Red cards.
13. Tournament Headquarters
    1. Tournament Headquarters will be located at the SaskTel Sports Centre.
    2. Headquarters Phone number: 975-3413
    3. Coordinator: Bruce Hein
14. Saskatchewan Laws
    1. All players eligible to play in the SUSC Annual Tournament are minors in the Province of Saskatchewan. Possession or use of alcohol by minors is illegal. Any report of use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs will result in expulsion from the tournament.
    2. Any person who defaces, destroys, steals or otherwise abuses the facilities of the SUSC Annual Tournament or any SUSC Annual Tournament property will be expelled from the tournament. This also applies to property and possessions of the Soccer Center.
15. Player of the Game
    1. At the end of each game the coach of each team shall select a player of the game from his or her own team. The Player of the Game shall go to the Tournament HQ to claim their award.

If for any reason your team cannot attend the 2012 SUSC Annual Tournament , please notify Bruce Hein immediately at 306-683-0819. Call even if your participation is questionable or if you are considering it.  It is very important that you inform us immediately of your cancellation for the following reasons:

1. Limited spaces
2. Consideration to teams turned away
3. Changes to game schedules