Games will be 2x30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time. The team with the most points wins the tournament. See below for the point system.

Teams that are in a group of 5 will play a round robin, with each team playing at least 4 games. Teams place as at the end of the round robin, no play-off games.

Teams in a group of 6 will be split into 2 groups of 3 teams which play a round robin and one cross over game to the other group. Using the point system below, the top team in each group will have a playoff game to determine 1st and 2nd place. The 2nd place teams will have a playoff for 3rd and forth place etc.
Teams that are in a group of 8 will be split into 2 groups of 4 teams which will play a 3 game round robin. Using the point system below, the top team in each group will have a playoff game to determine 1st and 2nd place. The 2nd place teams will have a playoff for 3rd and forth place etc.

Medals will be awarded to the 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd place teams for the whole division. If the playoff games are tied after regulation time, there will be two 5 minute halves played of overtime. If the game is still tied after the overtime period, the two teams will proceed to a shootout as per FIFA rules to determine a winner.

POINTS:

WIN - 3 points
TIE - 2 points
LOSS - 0 points

SHUTOUT - 1 point (0-0 is not a shutout)
FORFEIT - 3 points (score 1-0)

The maximum points awarded for goal differential is 3.
The maximum points a team can earn for a game is 7.

If two teams tie for total points, the tie will be broken by: most wins, record against each other, fewest goals against, then if necessary, a shoot-out as per FIFA rules. Once teams enter into the playoff game(s) points are no longer valid, and all ties will be broken as outlined above.

EXCEPTION: Any team winning all of their games (regardless of their point standing) will be declared the winner.

Please read and familiarize yourself with the rules.

FEES: Important Note for North Shore Girls Teams!
NSGSC Teams must register and pay up front by cheque only. Your team will be reimbursed by the club after the tournament.

U10 through U18 $300 CDN

U14 through U18 Metro (Selects) $350 CDN

Need accommodation while attending the tournament? The NSGSC has arranged a preferred rate with the North Vancouver Hotel, conveniently located on Capilano Road, in close proximity to all playing fields.

The North Vancouver Hotel is offering NSGSC Thanksgiving Tournament players and attendees a special rate of $79 for up to 4 people in a room in their deluxe two queen beds room which also includes a microwave and fridge.

 

Room features: microwave and fridge, A/C unit, coffee maker, alarm clock radio, iron and ironing board, hairdryer.

• Friday evening – 6:00PM – 9:30PM at Jaycee House, Purcell Way just by the Inter River Field turnoff on your left
• FOR THOSE ARRIVING SATURDAY, Please check-in prior to first game on Saturday

Player ID cards for pick ups are required at check-in
• Pick up Welcome Packages
• Please have contact phone number while staying in Vancouver in case there are any last minute schedule changes

HEADQUARTERS
• Official Headquarters will be at Jaycee House, Purcell Way just by the Inter River Field turnoff on your left
• Contact:
* Tournament Coordinator, 604-657-7392, Jim Marshal

• There will be someone on duty throughout the Tournament to assist you if needed
• Field Marshalls will be available at all our fields to assist you

FORMAT
• U10 – U13 game times will be – 2 halves of 30 minutes
• U14 – U18 game times will be – 2 halves of 35 minutes

Team Groupings:
Group of 8
• Split into two groups of 4 teams
• Teams play 3 game round-robin within their group
• After round robin play, teams cross-over and 1st place in Group 1 will play 1st place in Group 2 and the same follows for 2nd place, 3rd and 4th.

Group of 6
• Split into two groups of 3 teams
• Teams play round-robin within their group and one cross over game
• After round-robin, teams are ranked 1 through 3 based on TOTAL points
• On Monday, teams cross-over and 1st place in Group 1 plays 1st place in Group 2 and the same follows for 2nd and 3rd place.

Group of 5
• Teams play in one grouping
• Teams play 4 game round-robin within their group
• After round-robin play, teams are ranked 1 through 5 on TOTAL points and there are NO PLAY-OFFS

Group of 4
• Teams play in one grouping
• Teams play 3 game round-robin within their group
• After round-robin play, teams are ranked 1 through 4 based on TOTAL points
• On Monday, 1st plays 2nd place; 3rd plays 4th place.

GAME SHEETS
• Teams do not need to complete game sheets. The Referees will complete the game sheet, have the Field Marshall sign off and then Referee to hand in to Director for pay cheque at time allotted
• Field Marshall will phone scores into Official Headquarters and they will be posted at each field as well.

POINTS

1. WIN – 3 points
2. TIE – 2 points
3. LOSS – 0 points
4. SHUTOUT – 1 Bonus Point (0-0 is not a shutout)
5. FORFEIT – 3 points (score 1 – 0)
6. NO POINTS will be awarded if neither team appears for the game
7. The maximum points awarded for goal differential is 3

8. The maximum points a team can earn far a game is 7

TIES

If top teams are tied, the tie breaker will be:
- match result between tied teams
- goal differential

EXCEPTION: Any team winning all of their games (regardless of their point standing) will be declared the winner.

In a CHAMPION MATCH: If teams are still tied after regulation time, then there will be a 2 X 10 minute overtime periods. Golden goal decides match and ends overtime. If still tied after overtime then the match will be decided by penalty kicks per FIFA rules.

TOURNAMENT RULES

1. The following age groups may enter: U10 – U18 club teams (house, silver and select teams).
2. Players must play in their own age groups
3. Players must be registered with the Tournament and the team and club they represent.
4. Each team must have a minimum of 13 or a maximum of 18 players. If short of players, a maximum of three players from other teams (within your club) will be allowed (unless given permission by the Chairman or Registrar to do otherwise). Please advise Tournament Officials of additions when your team checks in. Teams may not include players from higher levels (i.e. silver teams may not include gold level registered players).
5. All games are to start on time. Late starts mean a shorter game played.
6. A complete team list must be given to the referee before each game.
7. Home Team supplies game ball.
8. Teams are asked to set up on OPPOSITE sides of the field.

SUBSTITUTIONS
• Substitutions are considered to be unlimited.
• NO substitution without the Referee’s permission.

UNIFORM COLOURS
• Home Teams (Listed First) are responsible for providing alternate uniforms or pinnies if the teams have the same colour
• Goaltenders MUST also wear a different colour

OFFICIALS
• Every effort is made to supply competent Referees and Linesman
• Referee’s decisions are FINAL
• Players accumulating 2 yellow cards in one game will automatically be suspended from the Team’s next game.
• Players accumulating 3 yellow cards in 3 different games must sit out their next game.
• Any player receiving a red card will be ejected from both the game and her next Tournament Game.
• Penalty for playing a suspended player is forfeiture of the game.
• Abuse of Officials (verbal or physical) will not be tolerated. This applies to players, coaches, parents and team supporters.
• There will be no time added on due to injury or substitutions. Referees shall exercise discretion on a long delay due to a serious injury only. (There is not a lot of time between games).
• PLEASE DO NOT HAVE COACHES OR PARENTS THROW WATER BOTTLES ONTO FIELD DURING GAME.

CLICK HERE for the official Referee guidelines

PROTESTS
• Protests must be made to Tournament Headquarters within 1 hour of the incident

PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of awards will be made at the field immediately following the final game in each age group. Please have your team Manager check in with the Field Marshall to advise that your team is present. Some teams have departure times to make – so please attend to the presentation at each park as soon as possible.
• Medals will be presented to the first, second and third place teams.

FIRST-AID
• Please bring your own First Aid Kit. Field Marshalls will have a cell phone and extra supplies, if needed.

LOST AND FOUND
• Please turn in all items found to the Field Marshall. At the end of each day, it will be take to the Tournament Headquarters.