2016 Memorial Day Flyer

Deadline May 15th 2016
Dear Coach:
Thank you for your interest in the Billerica Memorial Day Tournament, which will be held May 28th – 30th, 2016. The tournament is a
sanctioned tournament through Massachusetts Youth Soccer & Billerica Youth Soccer Associations. Competition will be offered for Boys and
Girls U10, U12 & U14 Travel Teams. There will also be a U8 Intramural one day tournament to be played on Saturday 28th.
Enclosed in this packet you will find the following documents:
Tournament Information Sheets
Application
Team Roster form
Medical Release form
If you are interested in participating in the tournament, please fill out the attached forms and return them prior to May 15th, 2016. Additional
information on the tournament may be found at www.BillericaSoccer.org Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Nick Moreau, Tournament Director
Billerica Youth Soccer Association
E-mail: jml1027@yahoo.com
Phone: 978-430-3525
Sponsor:
Billerica Youth Soccer Association
Location:
U8, U10 & U12- Veterans Park (VVP) Treble Cover Rd Billerica, MA 01862
U14 – Akeson Field, 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821
Cost:
U8
U10
U12
U14
$250/ team
$275/ team
$350/ team
$375/ team
Application Deadline: May 15th, 2016 (Registration Fee must accompany application.)
Registration: Tournament Registration Packets will be accepted Friday May 27th at the VVP Field. Details will be sent
regarding times etc. the week prior to the Tournament.
Team Requirements: All teams must be affiliated with a State Youth Soccer Association and possess a signed certified Roster
from your League, which includes date of births.
Team Roster Size:
U8 may have a maximum of 10 players per team.
U10 may have a maximum of 12 players per team: no player can be dual-rostered.
U12 may have a maximum of 15 players per team: no player can be dual-rostered.
U14 may have a maximum of 18 players per team: no player can be dual-rostered.
*Teams are allowed a maximum of 2 guest players per team.
Patches, Pins, etc.:
This is a patch, pin or other token tournament; teams should have a token to exchange after each game.
Awards:
U8 & U10 Teams will receive participation awards
U12 and U14 Division Winners will receive Trophies.
All Teams will be given a Sportsmanship Medal to award to a player on the opposing team.
Food:
Food & Drinks will be available for purchase.
Tournament
Items for Sale:
T-Shirts will be available for sale.
General Tournament Rules
1.
Team rosters must be certified by the League to which the team is affiliated. These rosters must be submitted to the Tournament
Director along with the Medical Release Forms at least two hours before the first game at the Main Tournament tent located at
Vietnam Veterans Park (VVP). Note: Out of State teams must provide permission forms from their State Associations.
2.
Players can only play for one team in the Tournament. Failure to comply with these rules will result in a forfeit of any games played.
3.
The home team listed in each game will be responsible for wearing alternated colored jerseys or pennies when and if required.
4.
Substitutions can be made if the players are at the designated location at mid-field and after proper notification to the referee.
Substitutions can occur:
At half-time
After a goal is scored
Prior to a goal kick by either team
Prior to your team’s throw in
After a caution or injury for the player involved
5.
Any player or coach ejected from any game shall be ineligible to appear in the team’s next game. The Tournament Committee will
notify the player or coach’s local and state Youth Soccer Association of the ejection. In addition the Tournament Committee may
determine if any additional action is warranted.
6.
BYSA has a NO-TOLERANCE policy towards a parent’s inappropriate behavior on the sidelines. If a parent is ejected from any
game that parent will not be allowed on the fields throughout the remainder of the tournament. In addition The Tournament
Committee will notify the teams local and state Youth Soccer Association of the parent ejection.
7.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any of the Tournament locations. Violators will be asked by the Tournament Committee or
Police to leave the Tournament.
8.
In the event of conditions beyond the control of the Tournament Committee, final decisions with respect to game cancellations or
terminations shall be made by the Tournament Committee.
9.
Patches, pins or another means of appreciation are to be exchanged by players and coaches after each game. Feel free to be creative!
10. Teams must report to their designated fields 15 minutes prior to each game.
11. In the event of Rain or Inclement weather the Tournament Committee will make every effort to ensure that all games are played
throughout the Memorial Day weekend. The Tournament Committee will make the decision to change, delay, reduce the length of
games, count partially completed games or cancel games. If lightning or thunder is detected all teams must leave the field and after
the last lightning strike or thunder sound is heard there will be a mandatory ½ hour delay. The teams will need to stay in the area and
be ready to play. Only the Referee or Tournament Director can cancel or post-pone a game. If games are canceled the Tournament
Committee will determine winners based on games already played.
12. This Tournament was organized to provide a fun filled weekend for the players, coaches and families. We sincerely hope that all
participants will conduct themselves appropriately. The coaches are solely responsible for the behavior or their players and families.
The Tournament Committee WILL disqualify a team from the Tournament for inappropriate conduct by any of its coaches, players
and or family members
Tournament Rules for Games
All FIFA Rules apply with the following modifications sanctioned by FIFA, Mass Youth Soccer, Middlesex Youth Soccer and Billerica Youth
Soccer Associations for players of school age.
1.
Ball Sizes
U8 division will use a #3 size ball
U10 & U12 divisions will use a #4 size ball
U14 division will use a #5 size ball
2.
Game Length
All bracket play games will have two 25-minutes halves
Semi-Final & Final Games
U12 – two 30 minutes halves
U14 – two 35 minute halves
3.
All players must wear shin guards.
4.
No jewelry of any kind will be allowed.
5.
No hard casts of any kind will be allowed.
6.
Teams will remain in their designated areas on the sideline during the game. Parents & families will remain on the opposite side of
the field a at least 3 feet back along the sideline so as not to interfere with the AR’s.
7.
Arguing or abusive language from Coaches, Players & Parents towards the Referee’s and each other will not be tolerated.
U8 Intramural Format & Rules
All U8 teams participating in the one day Memorial Day Tournament will play a minimum of three games during the tournament. All players
will receive a participation award. One Sportsmanship medal per game will be given to the Head Coach during the check-in process. At the
end of each game the teams will vote on and present the Sportsmanship Medal to an opposing player.
Play 6 v 6 format with a maximum number of players of 10 on any team’s roster
Minimum number of players on the field is 5.
Teams must be at on the field and ready to play at their designated times. Failure to be at the field within 15 minutes of their
scheduled time will result in a forfeit.
U10 Format & Rules
All U10 teams participating in the Memorial Day Tournament will play a minimum of three games during the tournament. All players will
receive a participation award. One Sportsmanship medal per game will be given to the Head Coach during the check-in process. At the end of
each game the teams will vote on and present the Sportsmanship Medal to an opposing player.
Play 6 v 6 format with a maximum number of players of 12 on any team’s roster.
Minimum number of players on the field is 5.
Teams must be at on the field and ready to play at their designated times. Failure to be at the field within 15 minutes of their
scheduled time will result in a forfeit.
U12 Rules
Play 8 v 8 format with a maximum number of players of 15 on any team’s roster.
Minimum number of players on the field is 6.
Teams must be at on the field and ready to play at their designated times. Failure to be at the field within 15 minutes of their
scheduled time will result in a forfeit.
U14 Rules
Play 11 v 11 format with a maximum number of players of 18 on any team’s roster.
Minimum number of players on the field is 7.
Teams must be at on the field and ready to play at their designated times. Failure to be at the field within 15 minutes of their
scheduled time will result in a forfeit.
.
U12 & U14 Bracket Play
1.
Each team will receive three (3) points for a win and one (1) point for a tie
Each Coach should verify scores by the end of each day. Any discrepancies or inquires need to be made to the Tournament
Director or the Official Scorers by the end of each day.
Scores for each game will be posted.
2.
The following criteria will be used in the case of a tie in total points
Head to Head Competition
Fewest goals against of head to head
Fewest goals against
Highest total goal differential
Most games scoring a goal. If two teams are still tied then a coin toss will determine the team to advance. If three or more
teams are still tied and all are equal throughout the above process the teams will be put into a drawing to determine which
team will advance.
All decisions of the BYSA Memorial Day Tournament Committee are final
U12 & U14 Elimination Rules - Playoffs & Championship Rounds
1.
If games are tied after regulation play then (2) 5-minute overtime halves will be played.
2.
If games are still tied after the overtime period then penalty kicks shall be taken in accordance with FIFA rules to determine a winner.
U12 & U14 Format
The Tournament will consist of three (3) rounds as follows:
Bracket Round
4 Team Bracket
Each team will play all other teams within their group for a total of three (3) games. Note: Teams within a 4 Team Bracket may be
required to play an additional game to accommodate cross over games. In these cases those games will not count towards point totals for teams
within the 4 Team Bracket.
3 Team Bracket
Each Team will play all other teams within their group plus an additional cross over game for a total of three games.
In the event that the U12 & U14 age groups have more than 16 teams the Tournament Committee reserves the right to create the necessary
number of secondary divisions. Depending on the number of teams in each division, there may not be a semi-final round only a
championship round.
U12 & U14 Playoff Round
1.
In divisions with 14 or 16 teams the four group winners will be paired off as determined by the Tournament Committee.
2.
In divisions with 10 or 12 teams the three group winners and a wild card team will be paired of as determined by the Tournament
Committee. The wild card team will be determined as team with the best record among non-group winners and will play a team other
than the winner of its group.
3.
In age groups with 8 teams the two group winners and two wild card teams will be paired off as determined by the Tournament
Committee. The wild card teams will play a team other than the winner of their own group.
4.
Greater than 4 team divisions, the two group winners will be paired off as determined by the Tournament Committee. Only a
championship round will be played; no playoff or semi-final games will be played.
U12 & U14 Championship Games
1.
The two finalists will play for first and second place trophies following the Elimination Rules outlined above.
May 28th, 29th and 30th 2016
Tournament Application
Town: ________________________________
Date: _______________________________
Team Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Color Shirt: _________________________ Color Shorts: ______________________________
Division (Circle):
Boys
Girls
U8
U10
U12
U14
League & Division in Spring 2015: _________________________________________________
Spring 2015 Season Record: ______________________________________________________
Number of Double Roster Players: ______
League & Division in Fall 2014: ___________________________________________________
Grade
U8
U10
U12
U14
School Grade in Sept 2015
3
4
5
6
7
8
Coaches, please identify the grade your players are currently in as of September 2014. The number
of players on your roster must equal the number of players on this chart
Which bracket would you like to play in? REQUEST NOT GUARANTEED
(Circle):
Boys
(U10) (U12) (U14)
Girls (U10) (U12) (U14)
U8 Divisions will not have brackets
A, B or C
A, B or C
Coach: _________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________
Asst. Coach: _________________________________ Telephone: ________________________
Asst. Coach: _________________________________ Telephone: ________________________
Registration Fees:
U8 - $250
U10 - $275
U12 - $325
U14 - $375
Please return this completed form with the Registration Fee by 5/15/2016, any forms postmarked after this date may not be accepted.
Make checks payable to: Billerica Youth Soccer Association
Mail Application to:
Nick Moreau, Tournament Director, 128 Highland St Hudson, NH 03051
May 28th, 29th, and 30th 2016
TEAM ROSTER FORM
TOWN:
TEAM
NAME:
AGE
GROUP
TYPE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
JERSEY #
LAST AND FIRST NAME
DOBMM/DD/YY
Memorial Day Tournament
Release Form
MAY 28th, 29th & 30th, 2016
Please copy this form for each player. Without a completed form, they cannot play. Forms may be
mailed to the Tournament Director or turned in at Tournament Registration prior to your first game.
CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (MINORS)
In the unlikely event that medical attention may be necessary for my child, I, the Parent / Guardian of
___________________________________________ give my consent for emergency medical/surgical treatment of my child.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________ Home Phone: ____________
Address: _________________________________ City: _____________ State: ____ Zip: __________
Medial information pertinent to routine care and emergencies: ________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Family Physician: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________
Address: _________________________________ City: ______________ State: ____ Zip: _________
GENERAL RELEASE
In registering my child as a participant in the 2016 BILLERICA ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT (The Tournament), I
understand my child assumes any and all risks which might be associated with its activities and waive and release all rights and claims
for damages which my child, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns or I may have against the Tournament, Billerica Youth Soccer, its
directors, coaches, officials, or representatives for any and all injuries or damages of any kind suffered as a result of participation in the
Tournament.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Participants Name: _________________________________ Participants Birth date: ____________
Team (Town/Group):_________________________________________________________________
VVP Field – Treble Cove Road across the Street from the Billerica House of Correction
Vietnam Veterans Park – From Rte. 3 North or South, take Rte. 3 to Treble Cove Road Billerica exit, go right at end of ramp. The
entrances to the fields are located on your left across from the Billerica House of Correction
Akeson Field – 786 Boston Road, Billerica, MA