2023 ANNUAL U11 SUMMER SOLSTICE SOCCER TOURNAMENT

June 23, 24 & 25 2023

TOURNAMENT RULES

1. TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS / GAME SHEETS: Schedule updates will be posted online but will also be available at the Tournament HQ (loacted at an outdoor tent just outside of Mother Mary Margaret High School (2010 Leger Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 0R9). ASA registered referees scheduled by TRSA will be recording game results on the game sheets and submitting to Tournament HQ. Game sheets are to be printed out and brought to the game by each team and handed to the referee.

2. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE: The tournament will be structured so that teams of similar skill level will be able to compete with each other. Each team will play a minimum of 3 games. The goal of the tournament is for all players and families to have a fun weekend of soccer. Round robin format with crossover (6, 9 and 12 team groupings; these are great because teams that may not win their initial games still have a chance to win a Gold or Silver in a B or C final) will be used where possible or straight round robin format with 4 or 5 teams.  Please look at our tournament website Honour Rolls which shows examples of how we have structured the groups.  Special requests for scheduling should be made when registering the team (i.e. request no game Friday etc.).

3. TEAM ELIGIBILITY: Tournament is open to any U11 team within the province of Alberta. U11 Community based teams (EMSA, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, etc.) and U11 Developmental teams including EMSA Premier and EIYSA U11 Developmental and any other developmental or community programs within the province of Alberta or beyond are most welcome to participate. Due to the restrictions placed on us by ASA and EMSA there will be no Academy teams allowed.

4. ROSTERS: Maximum Roster size is 16 players. Team Rosters are required to be entered onto the online registration site, please follow the instructions . Teams are allowed a maximum of four(4) guest players. Guest players must have a signed letter of consent from their team coach. Guest players must be from same tier or lower or a lower age group. These are to be submitted to Tournament HQ or e‐mailed prior to the first game of the tournament for each team. No player will be allowed to play on more than one team. Proper identification and proof of age must be provided upon request.

5. RAIN‐OUT POLICY: Scheduled games will proceed rain or shine. In the event of unsafe conditions (extreme weather, lightning; refer to CSA lightning policy https://albertasoccer.com/wp-c...), standing water, or any other unsafe conditions as determined by the tournament chair or officials; the games may be canceled and the result recorded as a 3‐3 tie. It is the responsibility of the team to determine if a game is proceeding or has been cancelled. In the event of a default by one team, the defaulted team will be awarded a 3‐0 loss, and the team that attended the match will be awarded a 3‐0 win. If a game is postponed or cancelled we will attempt to have it played in discussions with the affected teams, otherwise the game will be scored 3-3.

TRSA U11 Tournament will also follow the EMSA Lightning Rule which will be administered by the Ref Assignor and the games will be called by the refs.

6. MERCY RULE: There will be a five(5) goal mercy rule. No score will be recorded with a goal differential of greater than five(5) goals. Games to be played to conclusion regardless of score.

7. POINT CALCULATIONS / TIE BREAKER PROCEDURE: Three(3) points for a win, one(1) point for a tie. 2-Way Tie breaker procedure is as follows: (i) Head to Head Result; (ii) Goal differential; (iii) Least goals against;  (iv) Penalty Kicks.  3-Way Tiebreaker procedure: (i) Goal differential; (ii) Least goals against; (iii) the 3 teams will have a round robin PK competition (all 5 players from each team will shoot until conclusion regardless of score; if teams are tied the PK game will be recorded as a tie for the purpose of this tie break procedure only).

8. PENALTY KICKS: Will be used to decide games that require a result after the round robin games are complete. In a game which requires a result FIFA rules for penalty shootout will be used.

9. REFEREES: All referees are ASA certified and are assigned by the tournament. Their decisions on the interpretation of the Laws of the Game are final.

10. U11 GAME STRUCTURE AND RULES: The ASA Rules for U-11 (see link below) will be followed. The only deviation is the game duration will be 2 x 30 minute halves (max. 5 minute half time break).

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11. RETREAT LINE: The Retreat Line will come into effect in two situations during the game (refer to ASA U11 Rules for more details):

• Goal Kick
• Free Kick to the defending team within its own penalty area
• Keeper has ball in their hands

At these three moments, the opposing team is required to move beyond the Retreat Line. The player/Goalkeeper can then pass the ball to one of their team-mates without the pressure of an opposing player nearby. When the ball is touched by a second player or leaves the defensive zone, the play will resume as normal and the “opposing” team can move inside the Retreat Line.

12. PROTESTS: The tournament will handle any protests or concerns and decisions will be final.

13. MEDAL PRESENTATIONS: As we are still in COVID era times, teams that medal should have a rep. report to Tournament HQ to pick-up their medals after their last game.  Depending on the group structure the medals available will be Gold and Silver (6, 9, or 12 team tournament groupings) with some Bronze medals (Only for 4 or 5 team round robin groups).  If there are any questions during the tournament feel free to drop by the Tournament HQ.