Rules

The Broomfield Shootout Soccer Tournament is being conducted in accordance with established tournament procedures and current FIFA Laws of the Game (2012/2013) (and not NFHS rules), except as tailored to suit the unique circumstances of the Broomfield Shootout. The following guidelines and rules may be unique to this particular tournament.

1. ELIGIBILITY: If you discover that you are registered in the wrong age bracket or gender, please send an e-mail to shootoutdirector at broomfieldsoccerclub dot org IMMEDIATELY.

2. MANDATORY TEAM CHECK-IN: A coach or team manager must attend a mandatory check-in on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening. See our Check-in page for additional details on what to bring.

All teams will play their first game on Thursday or Friday. Failure to check-in may result in disqualification including forfeiture of fees. Games not played will be classified as "forfeits." In the event an ineligible player has participated in the tournament, the team will forfeit all games.

Teams may include up to 4 guest players. Guest players must be registered by tournament officials at time of check-in. No players may be added after the first game has been played - NO EXCEPTIONS. Players may participate on one team only during the entire tournament.

Developmental U9 and U10 rosters, including guests, may not exceed 14 players.

Competitive U11+ tournament rosters, including guests, may not exceed 18 players for U11 through U16 and 22 players for U17 and U18. For those teams utilizing a 22 player roster, only 18 players may be suited up in game day uniforms to play in any given game.

3. PLAYER PASSES: Each player is required to have a player pass, which must be laminated and include a current picture, name and birth date and have a Broomfield Shootout sticker attached. The ONLY passes allowed are regular CYS, AYSO or other USYSA passes. Under no circumstances will Driver Licenses, Student ID Cards or Military IDs be accepted in the place of a player pass.

4. PLAYER EQUIPMENT: Appropriate and approved soccer clothing and equipment, including shin guards, is required (FIFA Law IV). Casts, splints and knee braces are allowed provided they are (in the opinion of the referee) adequately covered and padded so as to eliminate the possibility of its causing injury to the other players on the field. Players may wear no jewelry.

5. GAME TIME: Each player and coach must be at the assigned playing field 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time and available to be checked-in by game officials. During this time, players' equipment and picture player passes will be checked and verified.

NO PLAYER PASS, NO PLAY:

• If a team is missing a player pass (or passes), that team will have until half time of the current match to present a missing pass to the referee. If the pass (or passes) are not presented by half time, the team missing a player pass (or passes) must forfeit.
• If a team is missing an individual player pass at check-in, but the rest of the team has player passes, the individual missing the player pass may play, or may join go to the sideline opposite the team bench with the parents.  If the individual does play, and the team is unable to present that player's player pass by half time, the team with the player in question will forfeit.

Referees are instructed to begin playing time within 5 minutes of the scheduled time. If a team is not on the field, ready to play, within 15 minutes of the scheduled game time, that team will forfeit the match

In the event of weather cancellations, games are considered final if they reach half time.

6. HOME TEAM: The home team: (a) is the FIRST team listed on the schedule; (b) will have their choice of bench area (when field conditions permit, both teams are to be on the same touchline with all parents and supporters on the opposite side of the field, 5 yards from the touch line); (c) get first choice of uniform; and (d) provide the game balls. The away team will change their jersey color in the event of a conflict.

7. GAME DURATION AND BALL SIZE:

* Match Duration may be decreased to accommodate available playing fields, late starts, and weather conditions. In the event of lightning delays, games may be considered final if they have reached half time. The Tournament Director’s decision on all timing matters is final.

During pool play, regardless of game start time, referees have been instructed to limit playing time, so the games finish on time. Half time will be 5 minutes.

8. SUBSTITUTIONS: All substitutes must enter the field of play at the halfway line and must be ready at the halfway line prior to the stoppage. With the referee's permission, a team may substitute or re-substitute any number of players at the following stoppages:

1. Prior to a throw-in, only by the team throwing in.
2. Prior to a goal-kick, by either team.
3. After a goal, by either team.
4. After an injury when the referee has stopped play, by either team.
5. Between periods, by either team.

With the referee's permission, a team may substitute for a cautioned player at the time of the caution.

9. COMPETITION: At the end of the pool play matches, teams with the greatest number of points in each flight will be eligible for Semi-Final and/or Championship play. Standings for qualifying will be determined by the following point system:

• Win - 3 points
• Tie - 1 points
• Forfeit - a total of 3 points to the non-forfeiting team (NOTE: The match considered a 4-0 win)
• Loss - 0 points

There will be no extra time periods during any games in the tournament. In the event of ties in the standings after the qualifying matches, the ties will be broken as follows:

• head to head record
• goal differential (maximum 4 goal differential per game)
• fewest goals against (no maximums)
• most goals for (no maximums)
• most shutouts
• drawing of lots

10. OVERTIME AND SHOOTOUT: In the event that a semi-final or final game has ended in a tie, the match will be decided by the "taking of kicks from the penalty mark." The PK shootout will follow current FIFA Laws of the Game (2012/2013) (and not NFHS rules) including the requirement that only players who are on the field of play at full time may be designated as one of the eleven players to participate in the PK shootout. There will be no extra time periods during any games in the tournament.

11. MISCONDUCT: The penalty for a player or coach who is "sent off the field of play" will be at least a one-game suspension. Tournament officials will not hesitate to eject from the tournament, any team, player or team representative for gross misconduct. An expulsion may extend to future Broomfield Shootout tournaments. Inappropriate behavior by coaches, parents, and/or team supporters will result in those individuals being required to leave the vicinity of the playing field before play will continue. The Referee tents will be OFF LIMITS to all coaches, players and spectators unless accompanied by the Tournament Director or authorized designee. Anyone entering the referee tent unaccompanied may be banned from their next game.

12. COACHES: Each team must have a non-playing adult (21 years or older) designated as its coach at each game. If the regular coach is not available for a game or has been sent off, another adult must fill the role of coach. ALL coaches and assistant coaches must have a coach's pass. Coaches must conduct themselves in a responsible manner. At all times, they will promote the Laws of the Game, encouraging clean competition and sportsmanship, and abide by the rules of the Broomfield Shootout tournament. Coaches are limited to positive coaching from within the coach's box. Negative comments will not be tolerated! Coaches will be responsible for the behavior of their team's spectators. 

13. PROTESTS: Protests regarding games or their outcome will not be entertained. Questions of eligibility must be addressed with the site managers and/or tournament staff.

14. TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS: The tournament committee reserves the right to change tournament rules to accommodate unforeseen circumstances and to benefit the players.

15. BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN PROCEDURES: The following procedures will be followed to minimize the risk of infection by blood-borne diseases. Any player or official who is bleeding must leave the field of play immediately to receive medical treatment and may not return until the situation is corrected to the satisfaction of the referee as follows: a) the bleeding is stopped, b) the blood has been removed from the skin surface, c) the contaminated skin has been disinfected and d) the wound is covered. If there is blood on the uniform, it must be washed from the uniform and the uniform disinfected.

16. LIGHTNING SAFETY: In order to provide for the safety of players and spectators please follow these rules.

• If the lightning warning horn is sounded, play must be stopped and referees shall clear the fields immediately. You must seek shelter in a hard-topped car with the windows rolled up. Picnic shelters, in the shade of large trees, inside pop-up tents or other partially open structures are NOT safe.
• Referees may suspend play and clear the fields due to lightning.  However, the decision to cancel games in progress and/or games after adverse weather has moved into the area rests solely with the Tournament Director.  DO NOT LEAVE THE FIELD COMPLEX until definitive word has been given by a tournament official.
• If a game has reached half time or beyond, and any weather delay ensues, the score when the game was suspended shall be considered final.
• If a game has not reached half time, and a weather delay occurs, if possible, the match will be resumed at the point where it was suspended (i.e. with the same amount of time remaining in the first half and the same score).
• In the event of darkness following a weather delay, tournament officials will determine which matches can be resumed at a later time and which will be decided based on match progress up to the point of the weather delay.
• Resumption of games will be communicated by tournament directors to onsite tournament officials.  Do not resume play until official word has been received.
• Do not return to the fields until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or the horn is sounded to return to the fields. Call (303) 466-0096, check the top of this website, or check your email inbox, or follow our twitter/facebook feeds for more information on delays.

17. GAME CARDS: It is the responsibility of the referee to collect the game card take it to the Field Marshall at the field.

18. TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE: The tournament entry fee is $600 per team playing U11-U18, $400 for teams playing U9-U10 if postmarked by July 23rd, 2013.  Early bird entry fees of $575 (U11-U18) and $390 (U9-U10) due by July 9th. If payment is received after entry deadline of July 23rd, 2013, a late fee of $50 will be charged and acceptance will be on a space-available basis.