Tournament Overview: The Kohl’s American Cup is designed to provide recreational players an opportunity to “celebrate” soccer. Games are being played for the fun of the game rather than identifying a winner. With that attitude in mind, all games will be played as scrimmages – no scores or standings will be kept. All players will receive a participation award and, hopefully, have an enjoyable experience at the soccer field. Each team will be scheduled to play games at various times during the day with rest periods between games. An Interactive Game Area will be available for players to test their skills and have fun during these rest periods.
Roster / Team Sizes / Fees:
Age
Groups
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Max Roster |
# Of Guest Players Allowed |
Team
Fees
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Playing
Format
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Length of
Each Halves
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| U-5 and U-6 |
6 |
2 |
$ 35.00 |
3 v 3 |
12 minute halves |
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U-7 and U-8 |
8 |
3 |
$ 65.00 |
4 v 4 |
15 minute halves |
U-9 and U-10 |
12 |
3 |
$ 75.00 |
8 v 8 |
20 minute halves |
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U-11 and U-12 |
18 |
4 |
$ 100.00 |
11 v 11 |
25 minute halves |
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Eligibility: All players must be registered with a STYSA Member Association and have a valid laminated STYSA player ID card with a photo. The coach and assistant coach must have a valid laminated Adult Participation Pass (KidSafe Pass) as required by STYSA rules. All participating players must be listed on the roster, a copy of which must be provided to tournament headquarters at the time of check-in.
Equipment: All players on a team shall wear shirt, shorts and socks of a similar color. Numbers on the shirts are recommended. In the event of a color conflict, the home team (listed first on the schedule) is required to change. All players will wear shin guards that are commercially produced and specifically designed to provide protection to the shins. No player will be allowed to play with a hard cast (padded or otherwise).
Awards: Each player on the team will receive a participation award at the conclusion of their final game of the day.
Play Time: STYSA rules require a coach make every effort to play each player at least one half of each game.
Rules for 3v3:
- Maximum number of players on field at one time is 3, Maximum Roster Size of 6 including Guest Players
- No goalkeepers
- No offside
- All kicks and restarts are indirect - NO direct or penalty kicks
- All fouls will be penalized with indirect kicks. Instead of throw-ins, kick-ins will be utilized to restart from the touchline.
- Goal kicks may occur from anywhere on the goal line
- Corner kicks are indirect free kicks
- Opponents must be 3 yards from an indirect kick or corner kick
- Unlimited substitution will be allowed at any stoppage of play and permission of referee.
Rules for 4v4:
- Maximum number of players on field at one time is 4, Maximum Roster Size of 8 including Guest Players
- No goalkeepers
- No offside
- All fouls shall be penalized with indirect kicks. Instead of throw-ins, kick-ins will be utilized to restart from the touchline.
- Goal kicks may occur from anywhere on the goal line
- Corner kicks are indirect free kicks
- Opponents must be 5 yards from the point of taking an direct kick or corner kick
- Unlimited substitution will be allowed at any stoppage of play and permission of referee.
Rules for 8v8 and 11v11:
- Maximum number of players on field at one time is 8 for U9/10 and 11 for U11 and older
- Goalkeepers will be permitted
Unlimited substitution will be allowed at any stoppage of play and permission of referee.
General Rules of Play: Please refer to the STYSA General Rules of Play located on the STYSA website at http://www.stxsoccer.org/publications/handbook/GeneralRules_200607.pdf
PROTESTS: Not Permitted. The Site Coordinator will resolve any problems that may arise. The intent of this event is fun – Who could possibly protest having fun!
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