2007 8x8 Tournament

LAWS OF THE GAME	All games shall be played in accordance with FIFA Laws, with the exception of the additional coed and tournament specific rules listed below.
CONDUCT	1. Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit and the letter of the Law. 2. Displays of temper or dissent are cause for ejection from the game and surrounding field area.
TEAM REQUIREMENTS	1. All teams are required to play their scheduled games. Teams forfeiting Sundays matches will be suspended from coming tournaments. 2. Any teams playing with red carded players or players not on their original rosters will be subject to a forfeit in that game.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES	Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any game sites.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS	The "Hot Dog 2008" is an 8-a-side tournament. Player rosters are limited to 18 active players per team. Only listed players may participate in the tournament.
GENDER RATIO (COED DIVISIONS)	1. Teams will consist of eight (8) players with a maximum of FIVE males on the field. 2. If a team overall cannot field THREE women, this team will have to play with less players overall. Example: two women on the field results in a total of SEVEN players allowed. 3. In reverse, if a team has only THREE men present, the rest of the team shall consist of women.
PLAYER MINIMUM	Minimum to start game is FIVE players per team, ONE must be of the opposite sex.
REFEREES	1. The one or two man system will be used throughout the tournament (pending referee availability). 2. All games will be played with a running clock. The referee may stop the clock for serious injury only. 3. All decisions made by the referees are final.
PROTESTS	There will be no protests!!!
PLAYER ROSTER	1. Only players listed on the official roster (preliminary roster due on July 15th, 2008. FINAL ROSTER due prior to team's first game) may play. 2. "Hot Dog 2008" team rosters are limited to 18 players. 3. Players may play for more than one team as long as those teams play in different divisions (e.g. one open and one recreational team). Player(s) must be on roster of both teams prior to first game (no add-ons). 4. A player cannot play on more than one team in the same division. 5. VCSRA, Inc. cannot outrule scheduling conflicts for player(s) that decide(s) to play for more than one team.
SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RULES KICK-IN OPTION NO OFFSIDE	1. Kick-In is to be taken from the spot where the ball passed over the touchline. 2. All opponents must be at least ten yards away. 3. A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in. 4. A goalkeeper may not touch the ball with his/her hands after receiving it directly from a throw in and/or kick-in by one of his/her teammates. 5. There will be NO OFFSIDE in any of the games.
UNIFORMS GAME BALLS	1. Home teams (listed first on schedule) are required to change uniforms if primary colors conflict ( no: shirts vs. skins ). 2. The designated home team shall supply the game ball unless supplied by the tournament.
SHINGUARDS	Shinguards (must be totally covered by stockings to reduce risk of injury) are mandatory and are an absolute requirement for all players.
SLIDE TACKLING	For safety reasons, slide tackling is only permitted in the open division.

CAUTION	Caution (yellow card) results in an automatic two (2) minute penalty for individual(s). During the penalty phase, team must play short.
EJECTION	1. Ejection (red card) results in game plus at least one game suspension for individual(s). 2. Ejected player(s) cannot be replaced for the remainder of the game. 3. If red card has been issued for fighting (violent conduct), the player(s) is (are) banned from the rest of the tournament.
START OF THE GAME	All games will start on time or be shortened or forfeited if more than ten (10) minutes elapse past scheduled kick off.
GAME DURATION	1. All games consist of two(2) fifteen (15) minute halves. 2. Ties in early rounds remain ties. 3. Tied play off games will be decided by two full five minute overtime periods (overtime might be bypassed if daylight is insufficient). 4. If after overtime, no winner has been established, the winner will be determined through penalty kicks (must alternate male/female shooters).
HALF TIME	Halftime shall not exceed five (5) minutes.
SUBSTITUTION	Unlimited substitutions may be made, with the referees permission: 1. By either team between periods, on a goal kick, or when a goal is scored 2. Only the team in possession of the ball: on a throw in/kick-in, or a corner kick. Limited substitutions may be made, with the referees permission: In case of stoppage of play for an injury (on a one for one basis for the injured player)
INCLEMENT WEATHER/OTHER DELAYS (INJURIES, ETC.)	1. Regardless of weather conditions, coaches and their teams must appear on the field of play, ready to play as scheduled. 2. Failure to play will result in the forfeit of the match. 3. Only referees and/or the Tournament Director can cancel or postpone a match. 4. If a game has to be terminated due to weather and/or other conditions and the tournament's timetable does not allow for the match completion within a reasonable timeframe, the game will be considered official after one half has been completed and the score at the time will stand.
TIE BREAKING PROCEDURES	1. Points: Higher number of points Win = three points, Tie = one point, Loss = zero points 2. Goal difference: goals scored versus goal allowed 3. More goals scored: example - 9:7 is better than 8:6 4. Penalty kicks
FORFEIT	In case of a forfeited game, the resulting winner of this game will be awarded three points as well as a 1 : 0 score.
GENERAL	1. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER WILL THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE AND VCSRA, Inc. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES (including the tournament entry fee after teams acceptance) INCURRED BY ANY TEAM. THIS INCLUDES A SITUATION WHERE THE TOURNAMENT OR ANY GAME HAS TO BE CANCELED IN WHOLE OR PART. 2. The Tournament Committee's interpretation of the rules shall be final. 3. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to this tournament. 4. The Tournament Committee expects full cooperation from all participating players, coaches, and fans on all tournament related and other issues. Thank you for your support. Have a wonderful time at the "Hot Dog 2008."
FAIR PLAY PLEASE	JUST KICK IT!! - FAIR PLAY PLEASE - JUST KICK IT!!