2nd Annual

DREAM CUP (Futsal)

TOURNAMENT RULES

RULES OF PLAY: FIFA Futsal Laws for the game shall apply as modified by Utah Futsal Association as described herein:

DURATION OF GAMES, TIMEOUTS, OVERTIME, AND BALL SIZE ARE FOLLOWS:

Divisions U-9 to U-12 Game time for pool play is two 15 minutes halves, size 3 Futsal ball. Each team is allowed 1 time out, per half if you used your time out before the overtime period you are not allowed another timeout. Final Game is 15 Minute halves, 2 five minute halves of overtime. This age group’s Goal Keepers are not permitted to throw the ball over the halfway line, it must it touch the floor or another player before it enter the other half of the court. If this rule had been infringed then an indirect kick is giving any where on the center line.

Divisions U-13 to U-19 Game time for pool play is two 15 minutes halves, size 4 Futsal ball. Each team is allowed 1 time out, per half if you used your time out before the overtime period you are not allowed another time out. Final Game is 15 Minute halves, 2 five minute halves of overtime.

Divisions Open Men’s, Women’s, and Over 35 teams. Their game time for pool play is two 20 minutes halves, size 4 Futsal ball. Each team is allowed 1 time out, per halve if you used your time out before the overtime period you are not allowed another timeout. Final Game is two 20 Minute halves, 2 five minute halves of overtime.

All preliminary games (pool play) will be terminated not less than 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each half up to that point.

A game is complete upon the completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination during the second half, with final results based on the score at termination. A preliminary game can end in a tie. Semi-final and final games that are tied after a regulation will play two 5 minute overtimes if a tie still exists, Kicks from the penalty mark will determine the winner.

REGISTERED PLAYERS: Each team is allowed a max of 12 players per team. Once a team has checked in their team with a tournament official which will be before the teams first game, their roster is set and no more players can be added to their roster. (No double rostering in the same age group) A player may play up on another team, but never can play down.

HALF-TIME: Half time for all games will be exactly 3 minutes.

CHECK-IN: The court monitors or Referee will check in each team with player cards 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game. Failure of a team to report within 5 min of a schedule game will be considered a forfeit by that team.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Will be allowed in all age groups according to FIFA and the UFA rules.

PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT: It will be at the Referees’ discretion to allow a player wearing an orthopedic cast or hard brace. Shin guards are mandatory for all players.

COACHING: All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, substitutes, friends and spectators at all times. Coaching from the sidelines (giving directions to one’s own team on points of strategy and position) is permitted provided:

1. No mechanical devices are used.

2. The tone of voice is instructive and not derogatory.

3. No coach, player, or specter uses profanity or incites, in any manner, or disruptive behavior.

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS: A player or coach receiving two Cautions (yellow card) in a single game is considered to have been given an Ejection (red card) for the purpose of awarding points for the tournament competition. A player who has been ejected shall not be allowed to participate in the next scheduled game. Any player or coach who assaults a referee or tournament official will be expelled from the tournament. The tournament committee will eject players, coaches, or spectators from the tournament for any inappropriate behavior.

SUSPENDED GAMES: The referee can suspend or terminate a game for misconduct or safety concerns regarding court conditions.

INJURY AND /OR DELAY: Any conditions resulting in delays of the game may cause shortening of the game in order to maintain the tournament schedule.

DETERMINING WINNERS: Teams will be awarded points in pool play as follows:

Three (3) points for each win.

One (1) Points for each tie.

Zero (0) points for each lost.

Forfeit will be scored as a 3-0 game.

Maximum of +7 goals per game. If a team wins by a score of 12-2 the score is recorded as 9-2.

TIE-BREAKER: In the event of a tie at the end of pool play, the winner will be determined in the order as follows:

1. The winner in Head-to-Head competition (where applicable).
2. Most goals scored
3. Fewest goals allowed.
4. Goal Differential
5. Most total wins.
6. Most shut-outs.
7. If a tie still exists after steps 1 through 5, FIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark will be taken.

HOME TEAM: The home team will be the team listed first on the game schedule. The home team will be required to switch to alternate jerseys to accommodate a color conflict as declared by the referee. All teams must have alternate jerseys.

FORFEITS: A team that fails to report ready to play within 5 min of the scheduled kick-off time will forfeit the game, 3-0. A forfeit will be scored as a 3-0 game.

AT THE END OF EACH GAME: THE COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH MUST SIGN THE GAME SHEET. The score indicated on the game sheet cannot be disputed after it is turned over to the Court Monitor

PROTESTS: No protests will be allowed or considered.

DISPUTES: All disputes shall be settled by the Tournament Director or his\hers designee and the final decision shall be final.