The N.H.B.F.C. Tournament Committee would like to take this opportunity to welcome the players, coaches, referees, parents and friends to our 33rd Annual NHB Cup. In the next few paragraphs, we will explain the special information and rules of our tournament.
| GAME LENGTH:
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Game Length: (time per half with 5 minutes between halves) |
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U9/U10 |
U11-U14 |
U15-U19 |
| Group Play |
20 Min Halves |
25 Min Halves |
30 Min Halves |
| 2nd, 3rd & 4th Place |
20 Min Halves |
25 Min Halves |
30 Min Halves |
| Semi-Finals |
25 Min Halves |
30 Min Halves |
35 Min Halves |
| Finals |
Regulation |
Regulation |
Regulation |
In case of a tie in the Semi-Final games, it will go straight to FIFA kicks from the penalty mark. In case of a tie in the Finals, two 5 minute overtime periods will be played and, if necessary, FIFA kicks from the penalty mark will determine the winner. In case of a tie in the brackets of 12, in the Sunday morning consolation games, when a winner is needed a coin flip will determine the winner. Sunday afternoon consolation games may end in a tie.
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| POINT SYSTEM: |
1. Three points shall be awarded for each win.
2. One point shall be awarded for each tie.
3. Zero points shall be awarded for each loss.
4. If team in group play forfeits, all scores in that group will revert to 1-0 scores.
12 team groups: Points accumulated during Saturday games will determine the seedings for the semi-finals. The 1st place team of a group will play the 1st place team of another group. The winners of these games advance to the Finals. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th place teams will play a comparable place team. The winner of the Semi- Final games will advance to the Championship game.
8 team groups: Winner of each group plays in Championship game. |
| TIE BREAKER: |
Five levels of tie breaking will be employed to resolve ties in standings:
1. Head to Head competition, (in case of a 3 way tie, head to head is never used and move directly to tie breaker number 2).
2. Goal Differential, (Goals scored minus goals allowed. Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
3. Goals scored, (Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
4. Goals allowed, (Up to four goals only will be counted per team for each game).
5. F.I.F.A. kicks from penalty spot |
| SUBSTITUTION: |
CYSA-S State Cup substitution rules will apply. A player receiving a caution (yellow card) may be substituted for at that time. |
TOURNAMENT
REGULATION: |
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A player shown a straight red card or a double yellow red card will be suspended for the next 2 games.
2. Player cards will be re-checked in the semi-final and final matches.
3. Loan Players: A maximum of 3 loan players will be allowed. You can carry a roster of 22 players for U16-U19 (18 players must be designated for each game), 18 players for U11-U15 and 14 players for U9-U10.
4. Home team is the team listed first. Home team has choice of sideline and must change if the referee determines there is a color conflict of uniforms. |
| DISCIPLINE: |
All player/coach shown a RED CARD will be suspended for the next 2 GAMES (and could be suspended for the remainder of tournament depending on severity of red card). Any attempt to cause physical harm to referees by players, coaches or parents will result in the team being automatically suspended from the tournament. No protests can be made or will be accepted. All games will have a 5 minute grace period; failure to start on time will result in forfeiture. Any players caught in the swimming pools at the high school facilities will immediately be suspended for the remainder of the tournament. |
| AWARD: |
Each player and coach will receive a NHB Tournament Pin, and a program. Trophies will be awarded to the players and coaches of the first and second place teams. |
Our best wishes to all the teams participating and may you enjoy and
play your games in the true Spirit of Soccer!
