Adidas Savannah Cup 2012 Presented

By Southern Soccer Academy of Coastal Georgia

General Information
(Please read all of this information carefully)

Tournament Headquarters:

Saturday and Sunday Headquarters (Located at the Jennifer Ross Chatham County Soccer Complex) Gary Wright - Tournament Director Sandy Vasher - Registration Mike Wakely - Security BMW Sports - Awards Lindsay Smoak - Hospitality Cheryl Smoak - Volunteers Vicki Webber - Referee Coordinator Chris ONeal - Scoring/Statistics Rohit DAlmeida - Presentations Margaret Davis - Administration & Applications Kevin McCarthy - Fields & Facilities

Tournament Committee:

Team registration will begin on Friday November 9th between 6:00 9:00pm for all age groups at Specialty Sports (# 704 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406) or two hours prior to your teams first game at the tournament headquarters (if you have a 10:00am or later scheduled start time for your first game).Please review and follow the enclosed registration checklist to facilitate speedy check-in. Until schedules and brackets are posted to our web site, all teams should be prepared to play their first game on Saturday at 8:00 am. Schedules, as soon as they are available, will be posted to our web site at www.cgsasoccer.org. Schedules will not be mailed. Please check the web site often for any changes that may have been made to your schedule. Please do not request schedule information over the phone or by fax. All teams listed first on their schedule are considered to be the home team. All teams are required to provide an alternate color jersey or vest. Please arrive at your field 20 minutes early and have game cards ready to present to the Referee upon checking in at the field. Games will not be delayed under any circumstances.
Important Note:

All accepted teams will need to complete online rosters, with player numbers to enable game cards to be printed at the Coastal Georgia office. The game cards for each game will be given to the assigned referee by the tournament officials. At the end of each game both team coaches (team official) will sign the game card for verification of the result. This will expedite the registration process. Each participating team will play a minimum of three games. Upon receipt of this notice tournament fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will not be given for games canceled or revised due to inclement weather. Teams may roster up to 18 players including three guest players (U/13 U/19 age groups), up to 14 players including three guest players (U/12 age group) and up to 12 players (U/8 U/10 age groups). The Tournament will follow USYSA Rules regarding travel, officials and play. Teams accepted will provide, at, or prior to registration: Permission to Travel Forms (Out of State Teams Only-Please remember to include guest players or provide amended travel rosters to include them) 1

 Two copies (one original and one photo copy) of the Medical Release Form provided in this packet, or your own standard state Medical Release Two copies of your Official USYSA State Roster Local Residence Form, also provided in this packet A checklist is included in this package for your convenience. T-shirts will be sold at the Tournament.

A general area map and map of the venues and their field numbers is provided for your convenience. Please obey no parking areas at both venues. Please lock your cars and place your valuables out of plain sight. Award ceremonies will be held immediately following each championship game. Championship and finalist teams of each division will receive a team award. All players of those teams will receive individual awards.

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Local Church Services

Bull St. Baptist Church 17 E. Anderson Street 236-1511 Worship begins 10:55 am Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 222 E. Harris Street 233-4709 Worship begins 10:00 am White Bluff Presbyterian Church 10710 White Bluff Road 927-1731 Worship begins 11:00 am

Congregation Mickve Israel 20 E. Gordon Street 233-1547 Worship begins Sat. 11:00 am St. Johns Episcopal Church 1 W. Macon Street 232-1251 Worship begins 10:30 am & 12 noon

Map to Jennifer Ross County Soccer Complex

Interstate 95 Interstate 16
Montgomery St.

To Historic Downtown
Victory Drive Bull St.
(Hwy. 80)

Daffin Park

Interstate 516 Derenne Avenue (note: I-516 becomes Derenne) Abercorn St.
( Hwy. 204 )

Truman Pky

White Bluff Road

Waters Ave.

N W E

Stephenson Ave.

Eisenhower Drive S Soccer Complex Please note map is not to scale Only Primary Roads are shown on this map Allow 5 minutes to Complex from Specialty Sports Allow 10-15 minutes from Downtown Savannah Chatham County

Complex Parking

Mall Blvd Specialty Sports Tournament Check-in

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Check List
Required Items Permission to Travel Forms
(Out of State Teams Only)

Items Missing ___________

(Remember to include guest players)

Medical Release Form

(1 original & 1 photocopy or your own state medical release.)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Official State or US Club Roster

(2 copies, 1 original and 1 photo copy.)

Player Cards Game Cards

(4 cards per team collect at check-in) (Rosters with coach, team, player names and jersey #'s Must be completed online prior to registration.)

CGSA Adidas Savannah Cup 2012

# 702 Mall Blvd ~ suite C ~ Savannah, Georgia ~ 31405 ~ (912) 691-2472 ~ Fax (912) 691-1632

In Town Residence Information Form

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Should the tournament committee need to contact your team during your stay in Savannah We would like for you to fill out the following information. Please turn in at registration or mail to the above address.

Coach Name: _________________________________________________ Team Name/Age/Gender: _________________ Coach Local Address (Hotel Name, etc.): __________________________________ ________________________________ Local Phone #: ________________________________________________ Cell Phone # _____________________________ Other Team Contact: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Local Address (if different from Coach or Team): _____________________________________________________ Contact Local Phone #: _________________________________________ _____________________________ How many rooms has your team reserved? __________________________________________________________________ How many nights are you visiting Savannah? ________________________________________________________________ What mode of transportation did you use to travel to Savannah? _______________________________________________ Cell Phone #

CGSA Adidas Savannah Cup 2012 Team Name: _________________________ Age Division: ______
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Medical and Liability Release Form

Recognizing the possibility of physical injury associated with soccer and in consideration for the Coastal Georgia Soccer Association, City of Savannah and Chatham County and its affiliates accepting the registrant for their soccer tournament and activities, I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify the CGSA, City of Savannah, Chatham County, their affiliated organizations and sponsors, their employees and associated personnel, including the owners of fields and facilities utilized for the tournament against any claim by or on behalf of the registrant as a result of the registrants participation in the tournament and/or being transported to or from the same, which Eisenhower Dr. transportation I hereby authorize. My child has received a physical examination by a physician and has been found physically capable of participating in the tournament. I, also, assume the financial responsibility for any medical treatment for my child. Additionally, I do not hold the tournament or sponsor(s) responsible for any expenses incurred by my team or my child.

CHATHAM COUNTY SOCCER

Players or Coaches Name

1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________ 4._________________________ 5._________________________ 6._________________________ 7._________________________ 8._________________________ 9._________________________ 10.________________________ 11.________________________ 12.________________________ 13.________________________ 14.________________________ 15.________________________ 16.________________________ 17.________________________ 18.________________________ 19.________________________ 20.________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Turn in at Registration
(If your teams state association has a standard medical release signed by the parents, it may be used in lieu of this medical release.)

Coastal Georgia Soccer Association

Tournament Rules of Competition
ELIGIBILITY
This tournament shall be open to all teams comprised of properly registered recreation youth players (as defined by the rules of USYSA) in all age groups indicated on the tournament permission to host form, provided such team entering is in good standing with its state youth association. It shall be the responsibility of each state youth association to certify the eligibility of its competing team and to provide such teams with a certified copy of the roster and permission to travel (out of state teams only).

ROSTER SIZE
U/8 U/10 maximum 12 players; up to 3 guest players; U/11-U/12 Maximum 14 players: up to 3 guest players: U13 & up maximum 18 players; up to 3 guest players;

PRE-GAME PROCEDURE
Tournament officials shall examine and verify all credentials at initial registration or on the fields prior to first game. In no event will a player be allowed to participate who has not been certified by the tournament officials. A player who arrives at the playing field after the pre-game procedure may enter the game once the tournament official(s) verify the player is eligible and with permission of the center referee. Only at the pre-game procedure may a player be challenged by an opposing manager/coach. Challenged player(s) will be noted by the referee on the game report and will be allowed to participate in the game, if said player has been certified as eligible by the tournament committee. A late arriving player may be challenged at the time he is allowed to participate by the center referee. Each manager/coach or assistant must be listed on the roster or tournament game card. If a manager/coach is sent off, an assistant may conduct the team. If the assistant is also sent off, or if there is not an assistant, the game will be forfeited. In no case will a team be allowed to participate without a properly registered coach, assistant or responsible adult.

LAWS OF THE GAME

All games shall be in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game and we will abide by all GYSA Rules with the exceptions specifically modified below: LAW I ~ The field of play will be in accordance with GYSA Laws. LAW II ~ The Ball ~ The size of the ball will be as follows: Age Group U8 U10 - U12 U13 and up Size #4 #5 Circumference #3 25-26 inches 27-28 inches Weight 11-13 oz. 14-16 oz

LAW III ~ Number of Players U8 - 5 players (4 field players + goalie) U10 6 players (5 field players + goalie) 7

U/11- U12 - 8 players (7 field players + goalie) U/13 & up -11 players (10 field + goalie) Substitutions shall be unlimited. The goalkeeper does not have to be substituted. If the coach chooses, the keeper may play the entire game. Substitutions may be made only upon proper notification of the referee through the assistant referees and with the referees permission at the following times:

LAWS OF THE GAME (continued)

A. Prior to a throw in your favor B. Prior to a goal kick by either team C. After a goal by either team D. At the beginning of the second half or overtime periods E. In the event of an injury LAW IV ~ Players Equipment ~ Players equipment shall meet these additional requirements: 1. All players must wear shin guards (under the socks). 2. Teams must wear uniforms of a matching design and color, with numbers on the back. 3. In the event of similar team colors, the designated home team will be required to change to a color accepted by the referee. Alternate jerseys need not be numbered. 4. The uniform or jersey of a goalkeeper must be distinctly different in basic color(s) of either competing team or the Referee and may or may not be numbered. 5. All players shall conform to GYSA rules concerning player equipment. 6. Players wearing an orthopedic cast shall NOT be eligible to participate in any game. Orthopedic braces may be allowed if: a. The player has a written statement from a physician stating that he feels the brace is necessary and that no further injury is likely to occur to the joint which is supported bye the brace, and b. The parent has signed a waiver to free GYSA if any claim against GYSA or its insurance company in case of further injury to the joint protected by the brace. LAW V ~ Referees ~ Following the game, the referee shall complete the tournament game card(s), both coaches are required to sign the game cards and the referee or field marshal will submit them to the Tournament Headquarters. In the event the assigned referee fails to appear, the referee assignor will assign an alternate. The game will be played as scheduled and will be deemed official. LAW VI ~ Assistant Referees ~ Two assistant referees will be used (U-10 games will be officiated by a center referee only). In the event the assigned assistant referees fail to appear, the referee assignor will assign suitable alternates. The game will be played as scheduled and will be deemed official. LAW VII ~ Duration of the Game ~ the duration of the game will be as follows: The start of games will not be delayed under any circumstances. Preliminary games will run on a continuous clock, including injuries, no time will be added with the exception of Final/Championship matches where injury time will be added. Age Group U8 U10-U19 Games Time (minutes) 2 x 25 = 50 2 x 30 = 60 overtime N/A 2 x 5 = 10

Overtime periods will be used only for deciding winners in Final/Championship Games. In the preliminary rounds, there will be no overtime periods, ties will stand. CGSA is adopting a "fair play" or "mercy" rule for this tournament. The first half of play will be terminated when the score differential is eight (8) goals. If the goal differential reaches twelve (12) goals in the second half of play the game will be terminated. 8

Note: U8 No Standings Participation Awards Only

LAW VIII through LAW XVII - Determination of Semi-Final Game Winners In semi-final head-to-head competition, if the game is not decided after full time, overtime periods will NOT be played. The game will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks from the mark. In final matches, if the game is not decided after full-time, overtime periods WILL be played to completion. If the game is still not decided after overtime , the winner will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks from the mark. Determination of the Challenge Round-Group Winners: In group play, there will be no overtime games. Standings will be determined by: First Game Points: Three (3) for a win One (1) for a tie Zero (0) for a loss Second - Head-to-Head Competition, or, if no clear winner Third - Goals against Fourth - Net goal differential Last - FIFA penalty kicks from the mark

CONTROL OF THE SIDELINES

Players, reserve players, managers, coaches, assistant coaches, and fans are expected to conduct themselves within the letter and spirit of the LAWS OF THE GAME. The tournament directors have the authority to remove any person or persons from the tournament for abuses of good conduct, in addition to any specific disciplinary action brought about by any other authority. In addition to the rules of good manners, the following rules will apply in the tournament: a. The tournament director will designate one sideline to be for the use of the players listed on the game rosters and two managers/coaches from each team. One team will occupy one side of midfield, with the other team occupying the opposite side of mid-field. b. The tournament director will designate the opposite sideline for spectators and fans. c. Managers/coaches are responsible for the behavior of their fans. Parents are not permitted on the playing field at anytime during the game.

POST GAME PROCEDURE

Coaches are required to sign both game cards after the referee completes the game report. We ask that, as mutual courtesy, both teams congratulate each other and the referees for a game well played. Patches, pins, flags, etc. may be exchanged at this time and is encouraged. a. Referees will return all player passes (except for any player or coach sent off) to the respective manager/coach. b. Manager/coach of each team will confirm the score with referees immediately following the game. c. Manager/coach of both teams will insure that their sideline area is clean and that all trash is in containers. d. Referees will complete the game card legibly and deliver it to the Tournament Headquarters. e. Referees will deliver any sent off player or coachs pass with a disciplinary report to Tournament Headquarters. 9

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
The discipline committee shall be selected by the tournament director and consist of no less than three members. The discipline committee will review and rule on all reports of unacceptable behavior and conduct by players, managers, coaches assistants, referees, spectators, etc. Notwithstanding rules of this committee: a. All players and managers/coaches shall be subject to GYSA Rule 7600 - Misconduct. b. A player or manager/coach ejected will have an automatic one (1) game suspension (minimum) regardless of the cause of the ejection. c. Depending on the severity of the unacceptable conduct, the Discipline Committee may recommend suspension of up to the duration of the tournament with further disciplinary action by the appropriate state or national associations. The Discipline Committees recommendations must be available to the affected parties no later than prior to their next scheduled game. d. Immediately upon the conclusion of the tournament, any retained player passes, along with a completed game report and the Discipline Committees action must be forwarded to the GYSA State Office (or other state office as required).

FORFEITS
Failure to meet the scheduled play will automatically be recorded as a 3-0 loss on that teams tournament record. A team which leaves the field of play prior to the completion of a match shall automatically have the game recorded as a loss on its tournament record and the opposing team will be credited with a victory, with the score designated by the tournament committee, after a review of the circumstances.

PARENTS
Parents must refrain from entering on the soccer field at all times. Parents must only spectate from the opposite side from team and players.

PROTESTS
There will be no protests.

EXTERNAL CONDITIONS, WEATHER, ETC.

In the event unusual conditions necessitate rescheduling, curtailment or cancellation of games, the tournament committee shall have absolute authority to make any changes to best serve the interests of the tournament as a whole, keeping in mind the need to successfully identify winners by a certain time period. Games which have been started, then must be stopped due to inclement weather, will be deemed complete if they cannot be restarted prior to the next scheduled game start time, provided that one half has been played.

AWARDS CEREMONY
Immediately following the completion of each championship game, the two teams will present themselves at the awards tent located at the Tournament Headquarters. In divisions where the champion and runner-up are decided on points, awards will be given out at the earliest possible time that a champion and runner-up can be identified. The champion and runner-up in each division will receive a team award. Players on those teams will receive individual awards.

GENERAL

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A. The tournament committee, GYSA tournament sponsors, and/or CGSA will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team due to the cancellation in part or in whole of this tournament. B. The tournament committees, CGSA and GYSAs interpretation of the foregoing rules and regulations shall be final. C. The tournament director reserves the right to decide all tournament matters.

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