Avon Soccer Club

Memorial Day Tournament Rules


  1. The F.I.F.A. / U.S.S.F. Laws of the game shall govern the play of all games, except where provided below.

  2. The duration of all games shall be two 25 minute halves. Half time shall be 5 minutes.

  3. Any team not ready to play within 5 minutes after the scheduled time for its match shall forfeit the game to its opponent by a score of 3 - 0. A minimum of seven players constitutes a team.

  4. If there is a conflict in color of uniforms, the visiting team is required to change shirts. The visiting team is the second team listed on the schedule. The tournament will not provide shirts. It is the teams responsibility to have alternate shirts.

  5. Substitution shall be unlimited, but may only be made with the referee’s permission at the following times:

    1. Prior to a throw-in by either team

    2. Prior to a goal kick - either team

    3. After a goal - either team

    4. When play has been stopped for an injury - either team.

  6. Any player or coach receiving a red card shall be suspended for the next game scheduled. A 2nd red card shall suspend the person for the rest of the tournament. A second yellow card will be interpreted as a red card.

  7. No one, other than player’s, are allowed on the field of play without the referee’s permission. Persons going on the field will be subject to disciplinary action by the referee’s and / or the Tournament Director.

  8. Each team is required to provide a lines-person for its side of the field if official lines-persons are not provided.

  9. Standings of each age groups 11 - 16 shall be decided as follows:

    1. 3 points shall be awarded for a win

    2. 1 point shall be awarded for a tie

    3. 0 points shall be awarded for a loss

    4. Teams shall be ranked according to the number of points they have been awarded. And, if there is a tie, the following system shall be used to determine the final standings:

      1. Head to head (when played)

      2. Most shut out victories

      3. Least goals allowed

      4. Goal differential (goals scored - goals allowed ) up to 3/game

      5. Most goals scored to a maximum of 3/game

      6. Sportsmanship as scored by the referees.

Should there still remain a tie, dual winners shall be proclaimed and trophies will be mailed after the tournament.

10. U9 & U10 Age Groups are Non-Results Oriented. No scores, nor positions will be recorded or recognized.

  1. Protests shall not be accepted and may not be lodged. However, if there is a major problem see one of the tournament directors immediately.

  1. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the fields or in the parking area is prohibited.

  2. Goalie - The six second rule shall apply. There shall be no charging of the goalie allowed.

  3. Team Field Position - Both teams shall occupy the same side of the field. Spectators will only be allowed on the opposite side (where the bleachers are located).

  4. Ball size: 9-12 use ball size #4. 13-16 use ball size #5.

  5. Interrupted Play - Should a game be terminated after 20 or more minutes of play, it will be counted as a full game. If any games can not be played due to playing conditions, we will attempt to play an adjusted schedule. This may include shortened games and / or play on Monday. In the event of schedule adjustments the team coach or designated team contact person will be notified.

  6. Dogs are not allowed on the playing fields, in accordance with a town ordinance. This includes the areas surrounding the field of play; i.e., dogs off the grass.

  7. General Rules:

    1. Teams are to report to the field 15 minutes prior to game time.

    2. All decisions of the referee are final and binding.

    3. The Tournament Committee, Avon Soccer Club, and CJSA will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team or club if the tournament is cancelled in whole or in part. No refund of entry fees will be given.

    4. The tournament reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to the tournament and its judgement shall be final.

    5. No game will be changed to a different time. Please do not request a different time.

    6. First and Second place trophies will be awarded in age group U11 - U16.

    7. Registration will be held on Friday night from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the tournament headquarters hotel - The Farmington Marriott. You must attend and register. There will be no early or late registration. If you do not register on Friday night, your entry fee and all of your games will be forfeited and your team will not be allowed to play.

    8. No Guest Players will be allowed.

    9. Player identification including one of the following:

      1. Player pass id cards stamped by your league or state registrar, or

      2. The counter signature of your league registrar on your roster form (in which case player picture id may be requested),

will be required and verified during registration for each player allowed to participate in the tournament.

  1. This identification may be requested by any referee or other tournament official at any time during the tournament.