KICK FOR A CAUSE 2008 TOURNAMENT RULES

Participants in the tournament bear the risk of injuries sustained and neither the Tournament Committee, the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, the city of Wallingford, nor Kick For A Cause, Inc. will be liable for damages.

All tournament matches shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, except as specifically modified by these "Tournament Rules".

All players must be female.
All players in the Over-30 division must be 30 years old within the calendar year.
All players in the Over-40 division must be 40 years old within the calendar year.
All field players in the Over-50 division must be 50 years old within the calendar year; goalkeepers may be 40 and up.

A team may register 18 players in the Over-30 division, and 15 players in the Over-40 and Over-50 divisions. All team members must sign the roster/waiver and have a pictured proof of age.

All teams must have similar colored shirts or pinnies, numbered differently, corresponding to the roster. Where opposing teams have uniform colors that are similar, the designated home team will change colors. The designated home team is listed first on the schedule.

Every player must have shinguards; socks must cover shinguards. Appliances such as knee braces must be worn in such a way that they do not pose a threat of injury to other players. Casts will be allowed at the discretion of the referee. Jewelry must be removed prior to play.

Slide tackles are not allowed, and may be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.

Unlimited substitutions may be made:

Duration of Games
Preliminary and Second Round Games:Over-30 and Over-40 games will be two 23 minutes halves. Over-50 games will be two 15-minute halves. There will be no overtime period in preliminary and second round games.
Semifinal Games: If game ends in a tie, the teams will go directly to PK's.
Championship Games: Two 23 minutes halves. If game ends in a tie then two 5-minute overtime periods will be played – Golden Goal (first team to score, wins). If after the overtime period the score is still tied then the game will be decided by penalty kicks.

Number of Players
Over-30 games will be played 11 v 11; Over-40 and Over-50 games will be played 8 v 8. A game may not be started with fewer than 7 players in Over-30 games and with fewer than 6 players in Over-40 and Over-50 games. In the event a team cannot produce the required number of players, or is reduced to less than the required number of players after the game begins, it shall forfeit the game. A team shall have a 5-minute grace period from the scheduled starting time to field a team before a forfeit will be declared.

PROTESTS: THERE WILL BE NO PROTESTS ALLOWED

Point System:    Win: 3 points    Tie: 1 point    Loss/Forfeit: 0 points
Forfeit: 3 points to non-forfeiting team, and the score will be posted as 1-0.

Standings and Tiebreak: In the event of a tie in total points, position will be determined as follows:

Winning team must report scores to registration (official scorekeeper) at end of game.

Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, the Tournament Committee Chair or official representative will have the authority to:

  1. relocate or reschedule any game(s);
  2. change the duration of any game(s);
  3. cancel any preliminary game(s);
  4. consider any game terminated by game or Tournament officials after one-half of play as official as of the time of termination; and
  5. determine the format for advancement.

Conduct
Players, coaches, managers, and team supporters are expected to conduct themselves within the Spirit of the Law. Displays of temper, dissent by word or action against an opponent or the referee are cause for ejection from the tournament.

General
The tournament will do its best to schedule five games in the Over-30 and Over-40 brackets. However, if unforeseen circumstances such as weather or late dropouts cause the cancellation of any game or all games, the tournament is not liable and registration fees may not be refunded. It is our intention to play all tournament games as scheduled.

The Tournament Committee shall decide all matters pertaining to the tournament, which are not specifically governed by these rules and may make any adjustments, as circumstances require.