Registration

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Registration by Mail - Has to be in Kingdom office by Wed. September 2nd or in person September 3rd or 4th, see locations below. 

Manager Check List – Please include this with the team packet by mail or at check in. 

Player Passes
All coaches, managers, and players must have a valid USSF/US Club player pass.
The team must show their player passes to the referee at the beginning of each match.    

Risk Management
All coaches, assistant coaches, and managers must have a valid risk management card.  Risk management cards must be presented at team registration or at any time when requested by the Tournament Director.  Team officials from other State Associations must provide their respective State Association's risk management or Kid Safe clearance documentation. 

Medical Releases
A copy of each player’s notarized Michigan medical release will need to be turned in and left with the tournament at check in.

Waiver and Release of Liability
Waiver of Liability Form must be signed by each coach and player (or parent/legal guardian, if under 18 years of age).  This document will be turned in at team registration. 

KINGDOM CUP Tournament Roster
A Tournament roster of players, including jersey numbers will be turned in at team registration. 

Official Team Roster
A copy of your league approved team roster will be turned in at registration. 

Guest Players
The documents above are needed for any guest player (player pass, medical release, waiver, Tournament roster and official team roster).   An approved USYSA/US Club guest player roster must be presented at team registration also.  https://ssl.hammerhead.net/MichiganETravel/GuestPlayerUserEntryCC.asp

DIVISION PLACEMENT

When possible we will have multiple divisions (premier, championship, and select).  Depending on the number of teams accepted, the divisions will be grouped as follows: 

• Division of 6:  Two groups of three teams.  Each team will play two games within the group.  .  The first    and second place teams from opposite groups will play for the division championship (Example Group A 1st place vs Group B 2nd place and Group A 2nd place vs Group B 1st place). The third place teams will play a consolation game.  The semi-final winners will play for the division championship.
• Division of 5:  One group of five teams.  Each team will play a four game round robin schedule.  
• Division of 4:  One group of four teams.  Each team will play a three game round robin schedule.  The first and second place teams will play for the division championship.

RULES

FIFA rules apply to all games unless otherwise specified.   

Game Ball
The home team will provide the game ball. 

Age Group & Game Length

The game is considered over at the first goal scored in an overtime period.  If the game is still tied after the overtime periods have concluded, the official will proceed with a penalty kick shoot-out in accordance with FIFA rules.

Number of Players

Uniforms
Home team (1st team on the schedule) will change uniforms in case of color conflict.  All teams must have an Alternate set of jerseys. 
All players MUST wear shin guards that are covered by their socks.
Each player must wear an official uniform with a number on the back.
Casts, splints, or body braces made of a hard substance must be covered on all exterior surfaces with no less than 1/2 inch thick padding to the protect the injury.    

Game Clock
The game clock will not be stopped because of an injury to any player unless, at the discretion of the referee, the injured player must be removed from the field by medical personnel.  Due to the time allowed for completion of all games, the clock runs continuously.  There is no additional extra time added to any period. 

Offsides
Offsides will be called on U11 and above matches.  There is no offsides for U8, U9, and U10 age divisions.   

Start of Play
The home team will choose the side of the field they wish to defend.  The away team will get the kick-off to start the game.  During play, teams will be benched on THE SAME SIDE of the field.  Parents and spectators must take the OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FIELD FROM THE PLAYERS. Please see field map for designated spectator areas on each field. 

Substitutions
Substitutions are to be made from the centerline.  Substitutions can be made under the following conditions:

• After a goal by either team 
• Before a goal kick for either team
• Before a throw-in in your favor (other team at the same time)
• At beginning of any period of play
• In case of injury for the injured player
• On yellow card (to replace a cautioned player, 1 for 1)

Scoring

• 3 points for a win
• 1 point for a tie
• 0 points for a loss

Forfeit
A maximum 5 minute grace period will be allowed after scheduled kick-off time before the game is awarded to an opponent.  A forfeit will be recorded as a 3-0 score.  A team that is responsible for a forfeit may not advance in the tournament.   The minimum players on a (6v6) are 4, (8v8) is 6, and (11v11) is 7. 

Inclement Weather
The tournament committee reserves the right to make the following changes in the event of inclement weather.

• Relocate and / or reschedule a match
• Change a division structure
• Reduce the duration of a match.  If a game’s progress is terminated due to severe weather conditions after 20 minutes of play, the game will be considered official and the score at that time will stand.
• Only referees or the Tournament Director can cancel or postpone a game. There are no refunds of tournament fees due to weather.  

Tie-Break 

Ejections

Players/Coaches/Managers are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit of the Laws of the Game.

• A player/coach/manager that is ejected from a game will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game.
• The player pass card for the ejected individual will be retained by the Tournament Director and held in the  registration tent, the Coach/Manager is responsible to pick up the pass card after the required number of games has been sat out.
• The Tournament committee, in agreement with the USYSA Tournament Hosting Agreement, will take the following action:
  
  • The issuance of all red cards, yellow cards, and other matters involving the conduct of a team, its players, coaches, or supporters will be recorded by our organization.  This information shall be reported to the home State Association and home Club/League.
  • Any player/coach/manager etc. that receives a red card and does not sit out the required number of games during the Tournament must sit out the required number of games starting with their next League game.

Trophies and Awards
First and second place team trophies and individual awards in all age groups. 
Participation medals for all under 8 and under 9 players.    

*Protests:
There will be no protests.  All officiating decisions are final.
*The Tournament Director has sole discretion for interpretation of the tournament rules.