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Dear Soccer Coach,
The Bluffton Soccer American Cup will be held on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th, 2013.
This tournament is for recreational based and select teams in U12, U15 and U19 divisions only. Recreational
and select teams will compete in separate divisions providing they meet the minimum of four teams. If
fewer than four teams, divisions may be combined. Each team will be guaranteed 2 games on Saturday in
divisional play. Divisional winners will continue on to the semi final rounds on Sunday. Cost of registration
for U12 & U15/U19 is $175 per team. The U19 division will play 8 vs. 8 on a U12 field. Additional entries
will be held to safeguard against teams dropping out of the tournament. Registration is DUE by April
19, 2013! We are excited to announce the Columbus Crew will be here!
A team entry must consist of the following requirements before the April 19th deadline:
Ø Team Registration Page (pg. 2) with complete team payment and a copy of the team’s Spring
2013 roster
The following is due at check in for the Tournament
Ø Registration form is completed with parent waiver signatures.
Once your team has been approved for the tournament, you will be sent another packet containing
maps and schedule. ( email or mail ) The earlier teams register, the earlier teams will receive their packets,
so please turn in your registration early. ( Please make sure we can read them. )
Coaches and parents please remember; this tournament is to provide a positive experience for all
participants; please refrain from abusive or demonstrative behavior towards opponents or officials. Our goal
is for everyone to leave the tournament with a competitive but pleasant experience. Therefore, everyone’s
cooperation is needed. We will give every player some type of award for participating. Let the kids enjoy
themselves for this tournament weekend.
· A sportsmanship trophy (voted on by the referees) will be awarded to the team in each age group
who displays the greatest amount of sportsmanship based on player, coach, and spectator
behavior. 1st and 2nd place trophies per age group, as well as participation awards will also be
handed out.
For any questions, please contact Ron Koontz at 419-358-1888, or email me at ron@blufftonsoccer.com
We do have a new website that will have everything you need including schedules when available.
www.blufftonsoccer.com
Thank you and we hope to see your team participate,
Ron Koontz
Tournament Director
2013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
Coaches must fill out below to receive game schedules and other tournament information.
Make Checks Payable to “BLUFFTON SOCCER CLUB” (U12, U15, U19 - $175)
Mail to: Bluffton Soccer. Attn: Ron Koontz
7960 Rockport Rd. Bluffton, OH 45817
Attach payment with this form and with a copy of your Spring 2013 Roster
Team Name: ___________________________________
# Players rostered: ____ (Roster Max: U12=14, U15 = 19 U19=14)
Circle one of the following:
U12 Boys U12 Girls U15 Boys U15 Girls U19 Boys U19 Girls
Recreational Select/Travel
Coach’s Name: ____________________________________
Phone: (H) ___________________
(Wk/Cell) _________________________
Email: ________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
City: _____________________ State _____
Zip: _______________
22013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
Registration Form & Team Waiver (due at team check-in May 11th)
Must be completed in order to participate
Team Name:
Coach: ______ Phone (H): (W/Cell)_______________
Age Group (circle one): U12Boys U12Girls U15Boys U15Girls U19 Boys U19 Girls
Recreational Select/Travel (U12/U19 Max Roster is 14) (U15,Max Roster is 19)
Coaches, please have your players’ parents read below before signing the waiver.
Player Name Parent/Guardian Signature Phone D.O.B
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Code of Conduct
I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child
ahead of any personal desire to win.
Waive & Release I will demonstrate the values of self-restraint, fair play, and
I acknowledge that participation in any sport activities or sportsmanship in my treatment of others at every game,
programs of BSC involves the risks of injury, even the risk of practice session, or other BSC event.
death. I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims I I will ask my child to treat all players, coaches, fans and
may have or may acquire against BSC, its officers, agents, officials with respect.
servants, and employees as a result of my or my child’s I will promote a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free environment
participation in an activity at BSC; I agree to hold harmless for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at
BSC, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and BSC events.
all claims resulting from injuries, damages, and losses, including I will do my best to make my child’s involvement with youth
death, sustained while I or my child participates in any activities sports a positive experience, while always remembering that
or programs at BSC, except for willful and wanton misconduct the game is for the youth.
by BSC or its authorized personnel. Failure of parent or coach to voluntarily abide by the above
code will result in disciplinary action.
32013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
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Hosting Organization- Black Swamp Soccer League (BSSL), BSSL President- Doug Egts
Tournament Director- Ron Koontz – 419-358-1888
Bluffton Soccer Club Chairperson- Ron Koontz
Tournament Dates and Location- Our 7th annual Bluffton spring soccer tournament will be held on Sat.,
May 11th and Sun., May 12th. Games will be held predominantly at Bluffton University. This year the
Columbus Crew will here! We have 2 divisions. BSSL players are required to play in the BSSL sanctioned
division. U19 teams may play Friday night May 10th 2013 to accommodate U19 team’s schedules.
Tournament Entries and Registration Materials: must be mailed to the attention of: Ron Koontz
at Bluffton Soccer 7960 Rockport Rd Bluffton, OH 45817
Please mail in materials along with team deposit after reading the following Rules and Regulations.
Registration Deadline is April 13th, 2013- At the registration deadline, all registration materials
including team payment is due. Team fee is $175 per U12, U15 and U19 teams (due April 21st, 2013), $75
of this fee is the non-refundable deposit. Teams who withdraw from the tournament within 2 weeks of the
registration deadline, will receive a $100 return. U19 will play 8 vs. 8 on a U12 field to accommodate more
U19 teams.
Teams who withdraw from the tournament after the 2 week grace period will not be refunded.
Tournament Format- Teams who enter will participate in 2 preliminary rounds (2 game guarantee) on
Saturday, May 11th. Sunday’s (May 12th) matches will consist of the semi-final and championship rounds
for each age group participating. Saturday matches will begin as early as 8am and may end as late as 6pm
(depending on the number of teams entered). Sunday matches will begin as early as 12pm and may end as
late as 5pm.
Tournament Eligibility, Registration, and Rostering Players-
This tournament is open to USYSA affiliated Recreational and Select Teams (within the state of Ohio). All
teams participating in the tournament must be currently registered through the OYSAN for the 2012-13
Spring Season, and must have competed in a recreational or regional league. Select teams will be accepted
and grouped together based on the number of select team entries. A minimum of four teams is necessary
for grouping.
Registration Materials must include the following:
· Tournament team Medical Release-Liability waiver form (completed by all of the players parents)
· A copy of the team’s Official/Certified Spring Roster..
· $175 (U12, U15, U19) Tournament Team Fee
Ø Players who are not on these rosters or who have an incomplete waiver form are not allowed to
participate in the tournament.
Ø Players are not allowed to be doubled rostered and no guest players are allowed to participate in
the sanctioned tournament without prior approval from the tournament director. ( select Teams
may have guests )
Ø Tournament Officials reserve the right to make all final decisions regarding team/player eligibility.
Ø U12/U19 rosters can have no more than 14 players; U15 rosters can have no more than 19 players.
Divisions and Age Groups
This event is a U12 , U15 & U19 Tournament for Boys/Girls. Girls may participate in the boys divisions
but boys are not permitted to play in the girls division. Division requests can be made, but are not
guaranteed and teams will be placed in the division based on the final decision of the tournament officials.
U12 teams consist of players who are 11 years or younger as of August 1st, 2012.
U15 teams consist of players who are 14 years or younger as of August 1st, 2012.
U19 teams consist of players who are 18 years or younger as of August 1st, 2012.
*Please remember these must be players who are currently registered for the BSSL Spring 2013 season (no
guest players except for select competitive teams.).2013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
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GAME FORMATS
Check in Procedures- All teams must check in 1 hour prior to their first match for the day of preliminary
rounds. Teams in the final round matches on Sunday must check in ½ hour prior to their first match.
Equipment and Uniform Details- All players are required to wear shin guards w/ stockings that can
completely cover them. All jewelry must be removed from the players before stepping on the game field.
Sweatshirts are allowed under the jersey, but no form of hooded shirts is allowed.
Team jerseys must consist of the same color. Teams must also provide a white jersey to serve as an
alternate (home teams will wear the white jersey). Numbers are not required on the jersey, but are
suggested (please do not have multiples of the same number on different jerseys).
Goalkeepers must have an alternate colored jersey separate from their team and the opponent.
Game Ball Sizes- U12 – Size 4, U15 and U19 – Size 5
Match Duration- Matches will be 50 minutes for U12 (two 25 minute halves), 60 minutes for U15 (two
30 minute halves) and 70 minutes for U19 (two 35 minute halves). Matches will have a 5 minute halftime
period (halftime may be altered due to the time schedule of the games). For those competing in
recreational divisions, we ask that coaches ensure giving all of their player’s equal participating time.
* Clock is continuous unless there is a significant injury to a player. If play is stopped for more than 5
minutes, the game clock may be reset appropriately. No more than 5 minutes can be added back to the
game clock.
Substitutions- Unlimited substitutions are allowed by the referee under the following guidelines:
· Before a throw in by the team awarded the throw in.
· Before a goal kick or kick-off by either team.
· After an injury that stops play.
· After a caution, (one for one) by both teams if the cautioned player is substituted.
Substitutions must all be made in the designated substitution box/area located at midfield between both
team benches. The substitution area is enforced for players entering or stepping off the playing field during
the game.
Field Size and Field Players- Fields will be sized between 60-80 yds long by 45-55 yds wide for
U12/U19.
Fields will be sized between 100-120 yds long by 50-100 yds wide for U15.
U12/U19 games will consist of 8 v 8 on the field, and U15games will consist of 11 v 11 on the field.
Sideline Rules- Both teams participating will have benches on the same side of the field. Spectators must
watch from the opposite sideline of the team benches. No spectators are allowed behind the Goal / Goal
Line areas. 3 coaches are allowed per team, and coaches must remain in their team bench area. Coaching
is not allowed from the spectator side of the field or behind the goal area. Managers and assistants are
allowed on the team bench area, but are considered part of the 3 coach requirement.
Game Reports- Game reports will be handled by tournament officials.
Yellow Cards/Red Cards: Players/Coaches who receive either of the following will be reported and
reports will be sent to the team’s home league/association and will also be sent to the OYSAN.2013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
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Tournament Standings
Division winners will be determined on the following criteria:
3 points per win, 1point per tie, 0 points per loss
Division Tie Breakers will be determined in the following order:
1. Result of the head to head match
2. Goal Differential (limited to + or – 5 goals per game)
3. Fewest number of goals allowed
4. Highest number of goals scored
5. FIFA P-K elimination
(If necessary) wild card team scenario:
Team/s will be chosen by the following criteria-
Non-group winner w/ the most points
Non-group winner w/ the most wins.
Non-group winner with highest goal differential (as described above)
Fewest goals allowed
Highest goals scored
FIFA P-K elimination
Semi-Final Rounds:
If the semi-final round reaches overtime, one 5 minute period will be played. The team to kick-off will be
determined by a coin toss. After this overtime, FIFA PK elimination will take place with ONLY the
players who are on the field at the end of the overtime period.
Championship Round:
In the championship game, two 5 minute periods will be played in overtime. Kick off is determined by a
coin toss.
After this overtime, FIFA PK elimination will take place with ONLY the players who are on the field at the
end of the overtime period.
Other Tournament Rules:
Unless otherwise noted in these rules, all other rules will apply to the OYSAN.
There will be no protests. All decisions of the referee/tournament director/official are final.
Tournament officials reserve the right to make decisions based on matters pertaining to the tournament.
Weather Policy:
The Inclement Weather Plan will be as follows:
Event staff, teams, and spectators must all seek shelter away from the playing fields. The Tournament
Director will make decisions on a game/tournament basis based on the severity of the weather.
Lightning Policy- If lightning and thunder is within the proximity of the playing areas, all play will be
halted immediately and everyone must step off of the playing fields to seek shelter. If lightning/thunder
has left within 30 minutes of the last lightning strike, play may resume.
Game Effect- Games may be called due to the severity of the weather. If one half of the game has been
completed, the game is registered as final. If the game is halted in the 1st half a 0-0 tie is registered.
The Tournament Director and Officials have the right to make all decisions final on resuming play or
determining the games final/tied.
Tournament Effect- In the case of cancellation of the tournament due to bad weather, teams will be
refunded based on the decision of tournament officials. If the entire tournament is cancelled, the
registration fee of $75 is non-refundable. However if your team has played two games no refund will be
awarded.
Sportsmanship
We ask that all participants (including spectators) display great sportsmanship to all who are involved in
the tournament (including officials). This tournament is designed as a recreational tournament in order to
give all players and coaches a competitive yet positive experience. Teams who do not display good
sportsmanship and instead decide to act inappropriately will be asked to leave the tournament. In the case2013 Bluffton Soccer American Cup
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of any team who is asked to leave the tournament no refund will be given, and teams may face a year
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