RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules and Regulations
Anaheim FC Summer Showcase 2025
Tournament Rules & Information
πΉ General Information
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Tournament Type: Unrestricted (UT)
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Eligibility: Boys & Girls teams (U6βU19 | 2020β2007 birth years) affiliated with USSF or FIFA
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Application Process: First-come, first-served
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Decisions: All referee and tournament official decisions are final. No protests allowed.
πΉ Team Credentials & Check-In
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Teams must complete Online Check-In.
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Instructions are posted on the website under βTeam Check-In Information.β
πΉ Eligibility & Match Format
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Brackets follow 2025β2026 age guidelines
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Game Formats & Roster Limits:
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U6βU10 (2020β2016): 7v7 | Max Roster: 12
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U11βU12 (2015β2014): 9v9 | Max Roster: 16
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U13βU19 (2013β2007): 11v11 | Max Roster: 22 (18 per game)
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Player Passes: Laminated USSF or FIFA-approved required
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Note: A player may compete on only one team
πΉ Game Day Procedures
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Teams check in with Field Marshal 30 minutes before kickoff
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Referee inspects equipment; game cards turned in before the match
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After the game: Coaches/Admin must verify score, referee signs card, return to Field Marshal
πΉ Match Rules
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Coach/Admin presence required
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Minimum Players: 8 (6 for U11/U12 games)
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Home Team: Provides game ball and changes jerseys if needed
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No coin toss in prelims β Home team chooses side or kickoff
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No added time for injuries
πΉ Game Duration & Ball Sizes
Age Group | Format | Pool/Semi Halves | Final Halves | Ball Size |
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U19βU17 (2007β2009) | 11v11 | 30 mins | 45 mins | 5 |
U16βU15 (2010β2011) | 11v11 | 30 mins | 40 mins | 5 |
U14βU13 (2012β2013) | 11v11 | 25 mins | 35 mins | 5 |
U12βU11 (2014β2015) | 9v9 | 25 mins | 30 mins | 4 |
U10βU9 (2016β2017) | 7v7 | 25 mins | 25 mins | 4 |
U8βU6 (2018β2020) | 7v7 | 25 mins | 25 mins | 4 |
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Finals/Semis tied after regulation: Go directly to FIFA penalty kicks
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Preliminary matches: Can end in a tie
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Forfeits: Team not ready at kickoff time forfeits
πΉ Special Rules for Small-Sided Games
7v7 (U6βU10)
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No heading β indirect free kick for infractions
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Build-Out Line Rule:
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Opponents retreat behind build-out line during goalie possession
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No punts/drop kicks
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Offside applies only between build-out line and goal
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9v9 Heading Rule
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U11 (2015): No heading
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U12 (2014): Heading allowed
πΉ Equipment
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Shin guards required
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Proper soccer cleats only (no toe cleats)
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No jewelry or dangerous items
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Injured players may not participate if deemed unfit
πΉ Substitutions
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Unlimited with referee approval
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Allowed at any stoppage with permission
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Must sub at midfield
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Yellow carded players must be subbed out
πΉ Scoring System
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10-Point Scoring:
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Win: 6 pts
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Tie: 3 pts
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Loss: 0 pts
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Shutout: 1 pt
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Goals Scored: 1 pt per goal (max 3)
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Red Card: -1 pt
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Tiebreakers:
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Head-to-head
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Goal differential (max +4/game)
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Fewest goals allowed
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Most goals scored
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Most shutouts
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Penalty kicks
πΉ Awards
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Champions: Team trophy + player medals
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Finalists: Player medals
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All Players: Showcase pin
πΉ Code of Conduct
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Coaches responsible for team & spectators
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No abusive or derogatory behavior
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Sideline coaching OK if constructive
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Red Card: Minimum 1-game suspension
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Violent Conduct/Referee Abuse: Immediate expulsion
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Disciplinary actions reported to US Club Soccer
πΉ Weather Policy
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If a game reaches halftime, the result will stand
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Games canceled in first half may be shortened or decided by PKs
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Full event cancellations: Partial refunds apply
πΉ Refund Policy
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No refunds for no-shows, forfeits, or late drops
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Full refund if not accepted
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Drop before deadline: Refund minus $75
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Drop after deadline: No refund
Weather Refund Schedule:
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All games canceled: Refund minus $100
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1 game played: $200 refund
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2 games played: $100 refund
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3 games played: No refund
πΉ Score Corrections
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Scores must be verified and signed post-game
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Disputes must be brought to Field Marshal
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Corrections require team agreement or verified ref error
πΉ Venue Rules
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Prohibited: Smoking, alcohol, pets, food/gum/seeds on synthetic fields
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Chairs/benches: Not allowed on turf
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Sidelines must be cleared promptly after each match
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Illegal behavior will involve local authorities
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All results are final β No protests accepted