Cerritos Premier Cup 2009

Welcome to the Cerritos Premier Cup Our two-day tournament will be held on July 18 & 19, 2009 in Los Angeles and Orange County. This is a class 1 tournament open to all boys' teams U8 - U15 from CYSA-S and USYSA National Affiliates.    Want to see the schedules?  Click Here   Need a Hotel?  Click Here  to view participating hotels   Rules of Competition 2009 The Cerritos United Soccer Club would like to take this opportunity to welcome the players, coaches, referees, parents and friends to our tournament.  In the next few paragraphs, we would like to explain to each of you the special information and rules of our tournament. GENERAL This Class 1 tournament is open to all boys' & girls' teams under 8 - 15 from CYSA-S and USYSA National Affiliates.  The application deadline is June 12, 2008.  Qualifying applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.  We will be notifying teams on June 21, 2008. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application.  Decisions are final. ROSTER The roster limit is a maximum of eighteen (18) players (14 maximum in U8 & U10).  And unlimited loan players are allowed.  All players must have a laminated Player Pass from their state or national association.  A medical release form is also required.  Any player without both of these documents will not be allowed to play.  Travel papers are required outside of CYSA-S. TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN Coaches or Team Administrators must attend their assigned mandatory check-in on Saturday July 18, 2009  90 minutes before there first scheduled game. All medical release forms and player ID cards will be verified at check-in. Completed game cards with team roster must be verified at this time. Also, travel papers for teams outside of Cal South are required.  If you're playing with US Soccer Cards, you will not need travel papers, just a roster. GAME CHECK-IN Teams must be at their assigned fields at least sixty (60) minutes before their scheduled game times for check-in.  The Team Manager or Coach must check-in at the Field Marshal tent at this time to collect their match report.  The “No Shin Guard, No Play” rule will be strictly enforced.  A player wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace will not be allowed to play, no exceptions.  Also, baseball cleats (those that contain a toe cleat) will not be allowed.  Some fields are "turf" and have certain rules.  Please refer to "fields" on the website. All players must have appropriate jerseys, with unique numbers prominently displayed on the backs.  The player ID cards of both teams will be collected and verified. HOME TEAMS The first team listed on the playing schedules is the designated home team.  The two teams competing in a game must locate themselves on opposite sides of the field.  The home team shall have the first choice of location.  Teams shall include players, substitutes, coaches, and spectators.  The home team will provide the game ball.  The designated away team will have the privilege of calling the coin toss.  If the referee determines there is a conflict in jersey colors of the two teams, the home team is required to change to another color jersey.  Any home team required to change into other jersey that fails to provide the means to do so, will be in violation of the rules and forfeit for that game. GAME CARDS The Team Manager shall present the game card to the referee before the start of each game.  Referees will enter goals scored the half-time score, and the final score of the match.  Referees will also record any misconduct (jersey #, first and last name of any player, coach or spectator ejected or cautioned), and return the cards to the Field Marshal. RULES OF PLAY Games will be played according to FIFA Laws of the Game, except as modified by these Tournament Rules of Competition.  Table 1 summarizes the significant differences.  All final games will be regulation length. GAME LENGTH: (time per half with 5 minutes between halves)   U-09/ U10 U11-U13 U14-U15 Group Play + QFinals 20 Min Halves 25 Min Halves 30 Min Halves Semi Finals 25 Min Halves 30 Min Halves 30 Min Halves Finals Regulation Regulation Regulation .         TIEBREAKER Five levels of tie breaking will be employed to resolve ties in standings. ·         Head to Head competition; in case of three way tie, head to head is never used and move directly to tie number 2 ·         Goal Differential, (goals scored minus goals allowed to a maximum differential of four per game) ·         Goals allowed, maximum of four goals per game ·         Goals scored maximum of four goals per game ·         F.I.F.A. kicks from penalty spot Semi Finals: straight to PKs Championship: straight to PKs SUBSTITUTIONS Free substitution is allowed (with the consent of the referee) at the following times: ·         Before a possession throw-in ·         Before any goal-kick ·         Before any kick-off ·         For an injured player In addition, when the game is stopped for a caution, the cautioned player may be substituted.  POINT SYSTEM & TEAM STANDINGS Three points shall be awarded for each win One point shall be awarded for each tie Zero points shall be awarded for each loss If a team in group play forfeits, all scores in that group will revert to 1-0 scores.  Points accumulated during Saturday’s games and Sunday morning games are to determine the seeding for the semi-finals.  FORFEITS Any team that fails to have seven (7) eligible players on the field at the scheduled game time, in appropriate uniform, will forfeit the game.  There will be no grace period.  The tournament committee will credit a score of 1-to-0 (3 points) to the team that was present, ready to play.   MISCONDUCT: Red & Yellow Cards Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their team (including coaches, players, and spectators) and may be cautioned or ejected for their misconduct.  Any player or coach ejected will not be permitted to participate for the remainder of that game and their team’s next scheduled game.  At the discretion of the tournament committee, ejected players/coaches may be suspended from participation for the remainder of the tournament.  A red card will result in the deduction of 1 point from the team’s total number of points in the standings.  The Field Marshal shall immediately report all red cards to the Head Field Marshal and the Tournament Director.  The Field Marshal must collect a completed “USYSA Referee’s Report” form from the referee for each red card issued.  TERMINATION If the referee due to weather, field conditions or misconduct terminates a game, the Tournament Committee will decide the impact of this termination on the tournament standings. *It is recognized and understood upon entering the Cerritos Premier Cup Tournament that adverse weather is an Act of God.  Further, entrance to this tournament requires acceptance of all decisions regarding use of facilities (therefore, potentially, the outcome of competition) by the Tournament Committee as final without objection, appeal or compensation whatsoever.  There will be no rescheduling of games. REFUND POLICY You may request a refund up until schedules are posted. No Refunds after That. No exceptions.  If the Tournament is canceled due to Inclement Weather Prior to the Start of Competition, teams will be issued partial refunds as determined by the Tournament Committee, after a reasonable amount has been deducted for incurred tournament costs. PROTEST The Cerritos Premier Cup Soccer Tournament Committee will accept no protest. Our best wishes to all the teams participating and may you enjoy and play your games in the true Spirit of Soccer! SCHEDULES