Iowa City Alliance

LOCATION: Iowa City Soccer Park (A.K.A, Kickers Fields), Sycamore Street extended, Iowa City.

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: Teams will be required to present travel papers (for out-of-state teams), player cards, medical releases and/or proof of insurance for each player.

FIELDS: Field sizes are approximately 75 x 5O yards.

OFFICIALS: There will be one official per game. The official has discretionary power, from the time s/he enters the field of play, to caution any player, coach, parent or fan for misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct, and if the individual persists, to disqualify them from further participation in the game and/or to suspend them from future participation in the tournament.

LATE STARTS/FORFEITS: Teams should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Teams not on site by 5 minutes after their scheduled start time will forfeit that game by a 4-0 score line (9 points). The team will be allowed to play other scheduled games provided assurances are received that the team subsequently arrive on time.

UNIFORMS: Players on the same team must wear shirts of the same color. Same color shorts and socks are also encouraged. Where teams have the same (or similarly colored uniforms), the away team (2nd team listed on the schedule) will change to an alternative uniform. Pinnies will be provided if needed (numbered uniforms are not necessary).

GAME DURATION: The game will consist of two halves of 20 minutes each, for a total time of 40 minutes. The halves will be separated by a 5 minute half-time period. There will be a running clock with no time outs. In round robin play, tied games will count. In championship games the "golden goal" rule will take effect (i.e the first team to score in the 10 minute overtime period (two 5-minute halves) will be declared the winner). If after the over time period teams are still tied, penalty kicks (FIFA system) will determine the winner.

DELAY OF GAME: Teams who, in the opinion of the referee, deliberately delay the game/waste time may be penalized with the awarding of a free kick to the opposition. The penalty may be repeated if necessary.

KICK OFF: The home team (team listed first), will kick off in the first half. The away team will kick off in the second half.

GAME BALL: Regular size 5 ball.

GOAL SIZE: 7'x21'

OFFSIDE:  THERE IS NO OFFSIDE

SUBSTITUTIONS: Free substitutions on the fly... you must touch the hand of the player coming out at the mid-field line.

CARDS: A player receiving two yellow cards in his or her first two games will be suspended from the third round robin game. A player receiving a red card is automatically suspended for the next round robin game. Cards will not carry over into championship games.

BEHAVIOR: The Alliance Soccer Club reserves the right to terminate an individual's or group's participation in the tournament, and to notify the relevant state association, for behavior deemed improper and/or inappropriate.

POINT SCORING: 6 points for a win, 3 points for a tie, 1 point for every two goals to a maximum of 6 goals, 1 point for a shutout (MAXIMUM 10 POINTS PER GAME)

CANCELLATION POLICY: The Iowa City Alliance Soccer Club reserves the right to cancel or shorten tournament games due to adverse fields conditions, inclement weather and other acts of nature beyond the club's control. In the event of such a cancellation, which results in a team or teams playing no games at all, 50% of an affected team's registration fees will be refunded. If a team or teams plays/play one game or more games before cancellation is necessary, there will be no refund/s.

PROTESTS: Formal protests must be submitted to the tournament director with a $25 fee. Decisions made by the tournament director are final.