All team captains will receive a Tournament Handbook prior to the tournament via email.

All games will be officiated by USSF-certified referees. All ISAB Laws of the Game apply with the following exceptions/modifications.

• Games are 28 minutes in duration with no halftime.
• If Coed outdoors, 8v8 (7+Goalkeeper) Teams must always have a minimum of two female players on the field and cannot have more than six male players on the field.
• If Men’s outdoors, 8v8 (7+Goalkeeper)
• If Coed indoors, 7v7 (6+Goalkeeper) Teams must always have a minimum of two female players on the field and cannot have more than six male players on the field.
• If Men’s indoors, 7v7 (6+Goalkeeper)
• No offsides enforced with 8v8 or 7v7 games.
• Rolling substitutes that must enter/exit the side of the field where their team is located.
• Kick-ins to return ball from out of play over the touchlines.
• All free kicks are direct.
• You can score from a kick-in, goal kick, corner, etc.
• Five (5) yards must be given on all free kicks and kick-ins.
• If an indirect foul occurs in the box, a direct free kick will be given at top of the box.
• Slide tackling is not permitted (Coed and Men’s).
• Sliding when an opponent is not in the vicinity of the ball is permitted.
  • Example, sliding to keep the ball in play with no one around near the touchline.
• Penalties taken from the penalty spot.
• Goal kicks given when the ball is put out of play by the opponent across the goal line.
• Goalkeepers are permitted to volley and half-volley.
• Goalkeepers can slide in the box leading with their feet or hands, permitted they are attempting to play the ball – this is at the discretion of the referee.
• Teams must have at least five players on the field for 8v8 game to start, and four players on the field for 7v7 games.
• If, after 5 minutes, a team does not have the minimum number of players on the field the game is considered a forfeit.
• All forfeits are scored at 3-0.

PLAYOFF TIE BREAKER

• If teams remain tied at the end of regulation play during the knockout rounds, they will follow these tiebreaker procedures:
• Two-Minute Golden Goal Period
• Three-Player Penalty Shootout
  • Teams will select three players to kick in an alternating format.
  • If still tied after the three, teams will continue alternating kickers until a team who scores goes unanswered by their opponent.
  • Teams who go past the original three kickers must use every player before the original three kickers may kick again.

EQUIPMENT

• Shin guards are mandatory – players who do not have them will not be permitted to play.
• Primary team jersey/colors.
• Alternate team jersey/colors (in case of a kit clash) optional
• Pinnies will be provided upon request from CFRS staff.
• Goalkeepers must wear a different color from outfield players and referee.
• Appropriate soccer attire and footwear are required, no metal cleats are permitted.
• Players are not permitted to play with:
  • Glasses (sports goggles are permitted)
  • Watches and Smart Watches
  • Jewelry
  • Cleats with metal studs
  • Hard Casts
  • Ballcaps
  • Any other equipment or item(s) deemed dangerous by the referee.