FIFA Rules apply if not modified below.

1. Registration
   1. Each individual must pay a registration fee of to participate; no refunds will be granted after the registration deadline for any reason.
   2. Only registered players in WWPSA’s current Fall Recreational program are eligible to participate. Any team that fields a player who is not registered as a Recreational player with WWPSA will forfeit the game in which the player played.
   3. Players who want to play as a team, must register via the WWPSA Tournament Registration System and include the Team Name, the names of all players, the age division and gender, as well as the team’s primary contact’s name, phone and e-mail address.
   4. Each team must register by Age Division and gender; no co-ed teams will be permitted.
   5. No additional teams will be accepted after the registration deadline.
2. Team Rosters
   1. Teams may include up to 5 players on their roster; players may be rostered on only one team during the tournament. 
   2. All members of the team must be age / school grade appropraite for the league they are playing in.
   3. Rosters are considered final at the start of the team’s first game; no further changes will be permitted.
3. Check-in
   1. Each team must check in at Tournament HQ before participating in any games. The team contact must pick up their Team Packet during check-in.
   2. Each team must check-in with the field’s assigned Field Marshall at least 10 minutes before game time to verify that all players are present, are wearing shin guards and no prohibited items. See "Safety and Equipment" below.
4. Games
   
   1. Referees will officiate the game and keep time.
   2. The Field Marshalls may interpret tournament rules upon request.
   3. Each game will consist of four (4) 5-minute quarters with a 1-minute break after the 1st and 3rd quarters and a 4-minute break after the 2nd quarter for halftime. These times will be strictly enforced to keep play moving.
   4. Games will begin promptly every 30 minutes, so have your team ready to take the field if you are next to play. 
5. Game Rules
   1. See http://wwpsa.org/GoalFest/674193.html for the Laws of the Game
6. Safety and Equipment
   1. All players must wear shinguards; NO EXCEPTIONS. No shinguards, no play.
   2. Preferred ball sizes are 
      • K - 2nd grade: size 3
      • 3rd - 6th: size 4
      • 7th and higher: size 5
   3. NO SLIDE TACKLING.
   4. Players on the same team must wear the same color uniform. All players must bring both WWPSA-issued jerseys to all games. The first team on the schedule is home and typically wears white jerseys while the second team is away and will typcially wear green jerseys.
   5. No jewelry or casts may be worn. All jewelry must be removed before the start of play.
7. Scheduling
   1. Each team will be scheduled for at least 3 games with a minimum rest period of 1 game between each game.
   2. The schedule will be posted to the Tournament website no later than 2 days before the tournament; it is up to each team’s contact to check the schedule for any changes, including on the day of the tournament.
8. Field Dimensions
   1. All games that occur on Dual Tiny fields will be the standard dimensions (20 x 30 yards) of the Dual Tiny fields used by Kindergarten and 1st Grade Recreational Soccer leagues. Goals will be the Sharpshooter goals used during play in the leagues noted above (or other similar goals suitable for this format).
   2. All games that occur on Mini fields will be the standard dimensions of the Mini fields (30 x 50 yards) used by the 2nd grade Recreational Soccer League. Goals will include those used by that league (or other similar goals suitable for this format).
9. Forfeits
   
   1. Teams are given five minutes before a forfeit is issued by the referee. All forfeits must be approved by the Tournament Director before the game is considered an official forfeit. The Tournament Director has the option to replay a forfeited game if deemed necessary.
   2. Any team that forfeits two consecutive games will be excused from the tournament.
   3. Forfeits will be scored as 5-0.
10. Awards
    1. The top team in each age division will receive a champions trophy based on their total Game Points or Average Game Points after they have played all of their games.
    2. Game Points are computed by awarding a team 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss. If teams within a league play a different number of games then Average Game Points per game (Game Points divided by number of games played) shall be used to determine the winner.
    3. In the event that multiple teams have the same number of Game Points or Average Game Points, as applicable, after playing all of their games, all and only teams with the same Game Points or Average Game Points at the end of play will be compared to determine a winner, using the following Tie-Breakers in the order provided.
       1. Head-to-Head results: the winner of the head-to-head game wins (not applicable when more then 2 teams are tied)
       2. Most wins
       3. Goal Differential 
       4. Fewest goals allowed. The team with the fewest numer of goals allowed wins.
       5. If teams remain tied after all of these factors are considered, a coin flip will determine the final standings.
11.   Sportsmanship
    1. Players, coaches and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times. Abuse of the referees, field marshals, players, team contacts or spectators will not be tolerated. Any instance of such conduct will disqualify the responsible team from the event.
    2. All players will receive participation awards to show their support for the event and encourage a positive experience for all participants with a show of strong sportsmanship.
12. Protests
    1. There are NO protests.
    2. The Tournament Director has final authority on all disputes and interpretations of the Rules.
13. Weather Policy
    1. The Tournament Director reserves the right to delay, reschedule, shorten, move or cancel games due to dangerous weather.