Saputo 2017 U10/U12 Soccer Tournament |
Tournament Information:
The Pulaski Youth Soccer Club (PYSC) of Pulaski, Wisconsin cordially invites you to our Annual U10/U12 Soccer Tournament sponsored by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. PYSC strives to provide a positive environment in which the children we serve can participate in the fun physically active game of soccer in a recreational format. All U10 and U12 teams, in both the boys and girls divisions, that participate in our summer program automatically are awarded entry into this tournament.
Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of two games, all to be played on Saturday. The top four teams in each division will play an additional single game on Saturday to slot the top three teams in each division. Each player from the top three teams in the tournament will be awarded a trophy based on their team's final standings, and the other teams will receive a participation medal. The awards presentation will take place at the registration tent immediately following the championship game
The base rules for the tournament will adhere to the same league rules we operate under during our summer program. Additional specific tournament rules and play adjustments are outlined on the rules pages of this program.
Questions during the tournament can be directed to the check-in tent. Questions outside the tournament day will be addressed by sending an e-mail to,
tournament@pulaskiyouthsoccer.com.
Thank you for being part of Pulaski Youth Soccer and enjoy your day.
Tournament Rules:
General
-Warming up on the game fields will NOT be allowed.
-Coaches MUST wear their coaches shirt to be on the coach/player side of the field.
-Parents must be on the opposite side of the field to the players in the Spectator Area.
-Player tents can be set up along the fence that surrounds the varsity soccer field. Each leg of the tent must we weighted with at least 5 lbs of weight. Staking only will not be allowed.
-During games no tents or umbrellas bigger then a golf umbrella may be used on either side of the field.
Equipment
All games will be played with a size 4 ball. All players must wear their team jersey (the same color as their teammates), with the exception of the goalie, whose jersey will be colored to stand out as different from the jersey of either team. Shin guards are mandatory and must be covered fully. No jewelry will be allowed (other than a fully covered and secured medically necessary alert bracelet or pendent)
Roster
Your in-season roster will be used to identify eligible players for your tournament team. Each team will need to check in at the tournament tent at least 30 minutes prior to your first game. Your official roster will be available at check-in. All players must be presented at this time for roster verification and equipment check. Any players showing up late will need to be checked in at the registration tent by a coach separately prior to that player being allowed to participate in any game.
Suspension of play
The referee has authority to suspend games at any time. In addition, tournament play may be suspended in the event of weather conditions. The decision to suspend play for the reason of weather will be made jointly by the Field Marshal, Referee Coordinator, and Tournament Director. Game duration times may be adjusted at the decision of the Tournament Director. In the event of inclement weather which forces play to be halted and prevents the game from being completed during the scheduled time, the score shall stand if at least one-half of the game has been completed. Every effort will be made to safely complete the tournament. However if the tournament is stopped due to severe weather the tournament director will decide whether to reschedule for the following day or cancel the tournament. If weather conditions require the tournament to be cancelled, awards shall be made based upon any portion of the tournament that was completed or will be based upon season standings.
Score Cards
Both head coaches are responsible for verifying the score of the match by signing the referee score card at the conclusion of the match. Failure to do so will negate any grounds for protest for incorrectly recorded scores.
Point scoring system
Teams will be ranked by the average number of points accumulated through individual games in each round of play. A win is awarded 6 points, a tie or bye is awarded 3 points, and a loss is awarded 0 points. A forfeit is awarded 10 points - the tournament director will have the final say in any forfeit. 1 point will also be earned for each goal scored up to a maximum of 3, and 1 point will be earned for a shutout. Teams may have a point deducted if the team, coaches, or parent exhibits poor sportsmanship. Please see Misconduct. A maximum of 10 points may be earned in a single game.
Tiebreakers
In the event that two or more team’s average point total tie them for placement into either the championship or consolation round the tie breaker will be used. Each tie breaker scenario will be applied, in order, until the tie is broken. Once broken any remaining scenarios will not be used. The following tie breakers will be used (in order of precedence): 1) Head-to-Head 2) Overall record in tournament 3) Point differentiation in tournament play (Total Points scored for less, Total Points scored against), and 4) Coin toss
Game rules:
Playing time
All players must be allowed to play total minutes equal to one half of the game. Teams not adhering to 50% playing time will forfeit said game, it will be scored as a 3-0 shutout, their opponent will be awarded 10 points and the offending team will have a point deducted for poor sportsmanship.
U10
Games will be played 6 vs 6 (including the goalkeeper). Duration will be two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime.
U12
Games will be played 8 vs 8 (including the goalkeeper). Duration will be two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime.
Player Count and Misconduct
A red or yellow card will be issued by the referee for misconduct at the referee's discretion. Any player being issued a yellow card must immediately leave the field and is not allowed to return until the next period of play. A red card or the accumulation of two yellow cards in a single game will result in removal for the remainder of the game and will carry a one game suspension, as well as the deduction of one point from the team for poor sportsmanship. An accumulation of two red cards during the course of the tournament will result in suspension for the remainder of the tournament. A U10 team that has a player suspended for the tournament must then must field 5, and U12 must field 7. One of those players must be designated as goalie and sport the appropriate identification.
Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited, but will not be allowed in the last minute of referee clock time. They can be taken at any off field stoppage of play and both teams may sub on either teams throw-in.
Slide Tackling
Slide tackling will NOT be tolerated.
Championship Game Ties
If a championship game ends in a tie, teams will get a 5 minute break and play two each - 5 minute overtime periods. If the score is still tied at the end of these two periods, a shoot-out will determine the winner.
The Pulaski Youth Soccer Club (PYSC) of Pulaski, Wisconsin cordially invites you to our Annual U10/U12 Soccer Tournament sponsored by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. PYSC strives to provide a positive environment in which the children we serve can participate in the fun physically active game of soccer in a recreational format. All U10 and U12 teams, in both the boys and girls divisions, that participate in our summer program automatically are awarded entry into this tournament.
Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of two games, all to be played on Saturday. The top four teams in each division will play an additional single game on Saturday to slot the top three teams in each division. Each player from the top three teams in the tournament will be awarded a trophy based on their team's final standings, and the other teams will receive a participation medal. The awards presentation will take place at the registration tent immediately following the championship game
The base rules for the tournament will adhere to the same league rules we operate under during our summer program. Additional specific tournament rules and play adjustments are outlined on the rules pages of this program.
Questions during the tournament can be directed to the check-in tent. Questions outside the tournament day will be addressed by sending an e-mail to,
tournament@pulaskiyouthsoccer.com.
Thank you for being part of Pulaski Youth Soccer and enjoy your day.
Tournament Rules:
General
-Warming up on the game fields will NOT be allowed.
-Coaches MUST wear their coaches shirt to be on the coach/player side of the field.
-Parents must be on the opposite side of the field to the players in the Spectator Area.
-Player tents can be set up along the fence that surrounds the varsity soccer field. Each leg of the tent must we weighted with at least 5 lbs of weight. Staking only will not be allowed.
-During games no tents or umbrellas bigger then a golf umbrella may be used on either side of the field.
Equipment
All games will be played with a size 4 ball. All players must wear their team jersey (the same color as their teammates), with the exception of the goalie, whose jersey will be colored to stand out as different from the jersey of either team. Shin guards are mandatory and must be covered fully. No jewelry will be allowed (other than a fully covered and secured medically necessary alert bracelet or pendent)
Roster
Your in-season roster will be used to identify eligible players for your tournament team. Each team will need to check in at the tournament tent at least 30 minutes prior to your first game. Your official roster will be available at check-in. All players must be presented at this time for roster verification and equipment check. Any players showing up late will need to be checked in at the registration tent by a coach separately prior to that player being allowed to participate in any game.
Suspension of play
The referee has authority to suspend games at any time. In addition, tournament play may be suspended in the event of weather conditions. The decision to suspend play for the reason of weather will be made jointly by the Field Marshal, Referee Coordinator, and Tournament Director. Game duration times may be adjusted at the decision of the Tournament Director. In the event of inclement weather which forces play to be halted and prevents the game from being completed during the scheduled time, the score shall stand if at least one-half of the game has been completed. Every effort will be made to safely complete the tournament. However if the tournament is stopped due to severe weather the tournament director will decide whether to reschedule for the following day or cancel the tournament. If weather conditions require the tournament to be cancelled, awards shall be made based upon any portion of the tournament that was completed or will be based upon season standings.
Score Cards
Both head coaches are responsible for verifying the score of the match by signing the referee score card at the conclusion of the match. Failure to do so will negate any grounds for protest for incorrectly recorded scores.
Point scoring system
Teams will be ranked by the average number of points accumulated through individual games in each round of play. A win is awarded 6 points, a tie or bye is awarded 3 points, and a loss is awarded 0 points. A forfeit is awarded 10 points - the tournament director will have the final say in any forfeit. 1 point will also be earned for each goal scored up to a maximum of 3, and 1 point will be earned for a shutout. Teams may have a point deducted if the team, coaches, or parent exhibits poor sportsmanship. Please see Misconduct. A maximum of 10 points may be earned in a single game.
Tiebreakers
In the event that two or more team’s average point total tie them for placement into either the championship or consolation round the tie breaker will be used. Each tie breaker scenario will be applied, in order, until the tie is broken. Once broken any remaining scenarios will not be used. The following tie breakers will be used (in order of precedence): 1) Head-to-Head 2) Overall record in tournament 3) Point differentiation in tournament play (Total Points scored for less, Total Points scored against), and 4) Coin toss
Game rules:
Playing time
All players must be allowed to play total minutes equal to one half of the game. Teams not adhering to 50% playing time will forfeit said game, it will be scored as a 3-0 shutout, their opponent will be awarded 10 points and the offending team will have a point deducted for poor sportsmanship.
U10
Games will be played 6 vs 6 (including the goalkeeper). Duration will be two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime.
U12
Games will be played 8 vs 8 (including the goalkeeper). Duration will be two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime.
Player Count and Misconduct
A red or yellow card will be issued by the referee for misconduct at the referee's discretion. Any player being issued a yellow card must immediately leave the field and is not allowed to return until the next period of play. A red card or the accumulation of two yellow cards in a single game will result in removal for the remainder of the game and will carry a one game suspension, as well as the deduction of one point from the team for poor sportsmanship. An accumulation of two red cards during the course of the tournament will result in suspension for the remainder of the tournament. A U10 team that has a player suspended for the tournament must then must field 5, and U12 must field 7. One of those players must be designated as goalie and sport the appropriate identification.
Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited, but will not be allowed in the last minute of referee clock time. They can be taken at any off field stoppage of play and both teams may sub on either teams throw-in.
Slide Tackling
Slide tackling will NOT be tolerated.
Championship Game Ties
If a championship game ends in a tie, teams will get a 5 minute break and play two each - 5 minute overtime periods. If the score is still tied at the end of these two periods, a shoot-out will determine the winner.
