As of May 25th, 2025
Tournament rules
1. Application & Registration
Application Deadline:
All team applications must be submitted by August 12, 2025.
Card on file will be charge upon team acceptance
Teams not accepted will not be charged.
Late applications will be placed on a waitlist and considered only if a spot becomes available.
Withdrawals:
Teams withdrawing before August 18, 2025, will receive a refund minus a $150 processing fee and merchant fees.
Teams withdrawing after August 18, 2025, are not entitled to a refund.
2. Team Check-In & Match Preparation
Online Check-In:
All teams must complete online check-in one week prior to the tournament.
Only players listed on the verified roster will be allowed to participate.
Match Preparation & Game Cards:
All matches will have a 5-minute grace period. A team must have at least 7 players to avoid a forfeit.
The home team is listed first on the schedule, chooses field side, and must change jerseys in case of a color conflict (as determined by the referee).
Teams and spectators must be on opposite sides of the field.
Game cards will be provided by the tournament.
3. Rosters & Player Eligibility
Roster Limits:
Guest Players:
Must be properly credentialed and listed on the online roster before check-in.
4. Flight Determination
Flights within each division will be selected by the Tournament Committee.
Flight preferences may be submitted but are not guaranteed.
5. Rules of Play
Governing Rules:
All matches follow FIFA Laws of the Game, modified by USYSA and US Club Soccer.
Venue:
All matches will be played at SilverLakes Park.
Game Format:
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Halftime:
5 minutes
6. Match Conduct & Regulations
Substitutions:
Allowed at any stoppage, with referee approval.
Equipment:
Shin guards and cleats required.
Participation with hard casts at referee discretion.
Player/Coach Discipline:
Red card (or double yellow): Suspended for current and next match.
Violent conduct: Suspended for entire tournament and reported to the State Association.
Team/Spectator Conduct:
Coaches are responsible for team and spectator behavior.
Misconduct may result in disqualification with no refund.
Spectators must stay 2 yards from the sideline at all times.
7. Match Results & Scoring
Points System:
Win: 3 points
Tie: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
Forfeit: 1-0 win for opposing team
Tiebreakers (in order):
Head-to-head
Total points
Goal differential
Goals against
Goals scored
Total wins
Most shutouts
Coin flip
Playoff Format for 12-Team Brackets:
3 groups of 4 teams.
Group winners + 1 wildcard advance to semifinals.
Matchups will adjust if the wildcard is from the same group as another advancing team.
8. Team Designations
Home Team:
First listed on schedule.
Wears white/light-colored jersey.
Chooses sideline and direction.
Supplies ball if the official ball is unavailable.
Visiting Team:
Second listed.
Wears dark-colored jersey.
Must change if there is a color conflict.
Takes opening kickoff.
9. Game Administration
Score Corrections:
Must be agreed upon by both coaches and the Field Marshal.
Referee confirmation and Tournament Director approval required.
Red Card Corrections:
Only if referee confirms error and Tournament Director approves.
Game Check-In:
Check in at HQ Tent near Field House and Field 16 before the first match.
Team gifts and roster confirmation handled here.
10. Weather, Cancellations, & Refunds
Inclement Weather:
Matches at or past halftime will stand.
Matches with less than 20 minutes played may be canceled or rescheduled.
Matches may be shortened or relocated.
Tournament Cancellation:
Partial refunds issued based on final approved budgets.
SilverLakes and Legends FC are not responsible for participant expenses due to cancellation.
Final Authority:
The Tournament Director reserves the right to make final decisions on all matters.
All participants agree to the SilverLakes Registration Agreement by registering.