FIFA RULES as modified by US Club will apply, and as modified herein. Canopies and benches are provided for all games.

CREDENTIALS:
All US Club teams must provide a team roster 2026-2027, or 2026-2027 USClub player ID cards, USYSA and USSSA passes will be accepted as well.

ROSTERS:
Teams may add unlimited loan players to their existing roster, but all rosters are limited to a maximum of 14 players for U-10 and younger, U11-U12 maximum of 16 players, U13-U18 teams may have 23 players on the roster, but will have to declare which 18 are eligible for each game. A player may play on only one (1) team during the entire tournament unless approved by tournament director prior to the tournament.

CHECK-IN:
The manager or coach will check the team at least 60 minutes before the start of the first game. The manager or coach will also supply a printed copy of their player roster along with player cards at check-in.

HOME TEAMS:
The home team appears first on the game schedule. The home team will supply the game ball, subject to referee approval. The home team will be required to switch to an alternate jersey if the referee declares a color conflict and will have the selection of the touch line from which they will play. In the event of restricted space on one or both touch lines, teams may play from the same touch line subject to the discretion of the site coordinator.

FORFEITS AND BYES:

A team will forfeit if:
1. They fail to check-in at the mandatory registration.
2. They are the Home Team and fail to have an alternate jersey whenrequired.
3. They fail to report ready to play within 5 minutes of scheduled kick-off
time. If a team forfeits one game, their score for the forfeited game
shall be changed to a 1-0 loss.

Games not played will be classified as Forfeits and Byes. All forfeits will be a 3-0 game, with the winner receiving 10 points. All teams must field a minimum of 7 players for the entire game.

PLAYING TIMES:
Play will be based on halves as specified below. Quarter and Semi-final games go straight to penalty kicks. Finals will go penalty kicks if tied..

*Running clock no added injury time. Time begins at the scheduled game time whether teams are prepared or not. The second half will begin five minutes after the first half has ended. All preliminary games shall terminate 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the next game regardless of the amount of time played in each half up to that point. A game is complete upon completion of one half of play regardless of the circumstances of termination. Results shall be based on the score at termination unless termination was caused by the willful act of one of the participating teams, its coaches, or fans. In such cases, the offending team shall forfeit and may be removed from the tournament. Preliminary games can end in a tie. Quarter- final and Semi-final games tied at the end of regulation shall immediately proceed to kicks from the mark (Penalty Spot). FINALS, if tied at the end of regulation will proceed to kicks from the mark (Penalty Spot). In Semi-final and final games, injury time may be added at the option of the tournament officials.

HALF-TIME:
Half-time will be no more than 5 minutes.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Unlimited substitutions are allowed in all age groups including over-times. Teams may substitute on any dead ball situation. However, prior to making a substitution, the team must gain permission from the referee.

DETERMINING WINNERS:
Teams shall be awarded points on the following basis:
– Six (6) points for each win.
– Three (3) points for each tie.
– Zero (0) points for each loss.
– One (1) point for each goal scored (max. of 3 points).
– One (1) point for each shutout.

Note: A 0-0 tie will be scored as 4 points
– 7v7 (U7-10) All games are 25 minute halves
– 9v9 (U11 and U12) Preliminary games are 30 minute halves. The finals are 30 minute halves.
– 11v11 (U13-U15) All games are 30 minutes halves- Finals 3o min
– 11v11 U16-U19) All games are 35 minutes halves- Finals 35 min

In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined as follows:
1. Head-to-Head winner.
2. Best Goal Differential up to 4 goals per game.
3. Least Goals Against
4. Most shut outs.
5. If still tied, kicks from the mark (Penalty Spot) (Penalty spot) will be held 15 minutes prior to the scheduled quarter or semi-final game or as directed by the tournament officials.

If more than two teams are tied, follow the steps to eliminate teams in the above-specified order. Each time a team(s) is eliminated, revert to Step 1 and repeat the process.

9v9 Rules
– U11 No heading (2015/16)
– U12 heading allowed (2014/2015)
– Keepers are allowed to punt beyond the midfield line
– A goal can be scored directly from a kick-off.

CONDUCT:
All coaches have total responsibility for the conduct of their players, bench, friends, and spectators at all times.

SUSPENDED GAMES:
If, in the opinion of game officials, a game must be terminated due to misconduct of players, bench or spectators, the offending team could be suspended from further play and forfeit all points and position previously earned. Additionally, the home league and state
association would be contacted as appropriate.

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS:
A player or coach receiving two yellow cards in a single game is considered the same as having been given a red card. A player given a red card or two yellow cards in one game shall be expelled from that game, shall not be replaced, and shall serve a minimum of a one game suspension at their next game played. A coach expelled from a game shall serve a minimum of a one game suspension at their next game played. For flagrant violations, longer suspensions may be enforced based on mandatory review by the
Tournament Director.

PROTESTS:
No protests will be allowed. The Tournament Director(s) shall settle all disputes.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
If the referee terminates the match due to weather, field conditions, or misconduct, the Tournament Director will decide the impact of this termination on the tournament standings. It is recognized and understood upon entering the Rebels Showcase that adverse
weather is an Act of God. Further, entrance to this tournament requires acceptance of all decisions regarding the use of the facilities (therefore, potentially, the outcome of competition) by the Tournament Director as final without objection, appeal, or compensation whatsoever. There will be no rescheduling of games.