Communications:

All tournament information will be posted on the tournament website (bit.ly/slwinterclassic), on the Instagram Account (@slwinterclassic), or communicated via email from Nick Lopiccolo (nlopiccolo@cnusd.k12.ca.us) or Matt Trevino (matthew_trevino@jusd.k12.ca.us). 

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Tournament Check In:

All coaches must submit a Team Roster sheet at check-in, before beginning play. Coaches may use their own Team Roster sheet or use our template. ​​

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Pre-Match Preparations:

• Teams will present themselves in the vicinity of their assignment field at least 10-minutes before the match time. All matches will have a five (5) minute grace period to appear with at least seven (7) players to avoid a forfeit.

• The home team is listed on top (higher in the bracket)  will (a) sit on the bench furthest North/East; (b) provide four (4) game balls; (c) wear dark uniforms. If there is a color conflict, home teams must change jerseys.

• All teams must have two (2) printed rosters (including coaches' names, players' names, jersey numbers, and grade level) per match. One (1) roster will be given to the referee, and one (1) roster will be given to the opposing coach.

• Teams and spectators must be on opposite sides of the field. Spectators must be at least two (2) yards away from the sidelines at all times.

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Rules of Play:

Double Elimination Style:

• If two (2) teams are tied at the end of regulation, the teams will go directly to penalty kicks to determine the winner. 

 

Duration of  play:

• Varsity (35-minute halves) 

• JV (30-minute halves)

• Frosh (30-minute halves) 

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Duration of halftime: 

• All matches (10-minutes)

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Player Eligibility & Division Restrictions: 

• Per CIF-SS regulations, a player may only compete at one level (Varsity, JV, or Frosh) per day. Once a player participates in a match at any level, they are ineligible to play for another team (higher or lower division) until the following day. ​

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Girls Varsity (Arctic):

This grouping will participate in a pool play style tournament due to last minute teams dropping out of the tournament because of the change in dates. The following system will apply. ​

 

• Win = 3 pts

• Tie = 1 pt

• ​Lose = 0 pts

• If two teams are tied at the end of regulation, the match will go straight to PKs to determine the winner and earn 3 pts. 

 

If teams are tied at the end of pool play, the following tie breakers will apply:

• Head-to-head

• Goal Difference 

• Goals Scored

• Card Deductions (Yellow Cards = -1 pt and Red Cards = -2 pts)

• ​Coin Flip​

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Forfeits/Disqualifications:

If a team forfeits the match (i.e. no-show, not having enough players, no coach, etc.) and/or is disqualified (for any reason), the match will be recorded as a 3-0 win for the opposing team. Any team that forfeits or is disqualified will be reported to their school’s Athletic Director and may be disbarred from future tournaments.

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Code of Conduct:

Players/Coaches - Any player receiving two (2) yellow cards (indirect red card) or coach receiving an ejection shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the match and will miss the next consecutive match (forfeits do not count). If a player or coach receives a direct red card or is ejected for assault, that individual will be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the tournament and will be reported to their school’s Athletic Director. 

Teams/Spectators - Coaches will have full responsibility for their players and spectators at all times. If at any point throughout the match, the referee feels the contest has become unsafe for any of the parties involved due to misconduct by coaches, players, spectators, etc., the referee may choose to unexpectedly terminate the match. The offending team will be reported to their school’s Athletic Director and may be disbarred from future tournaments. To determine the winner, see “Unexpected Termination of Play.”

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Unexpected Termination of Play:

Unexpected termination of play may occur due to misconduct that is deemed unsafe for the parties involved in a contest (i.e. coaches, players, spectators, referees, etc.) and/or inclement weather in which the Tournament Committee deems the playing conditions are unsafe/unfit for competition. 

 

If a match is unexpectedly terminated, the following system for determining the winner will be implemented:

• Matches that have not completed one half of play (reached halftime) will be deemed as unplayed.** 

• Matches that have completed one half of play (reached halftime) or more will have the current score stand as the final result. 

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**If a match was unexpectedly terminated due to inclement weather and the match was deemed as unplayed, the Tournament Committee may replay the match within the tournament's hours of operation to determine who advances. 

 

**If a match was unexpectedly terminated due to misconduct and the match is deemed unplayed, then the team guilty of misconduct will be disqualified, allowing the recipient team to record a 1-0 win and advance. 

 

In the event of unexpected circumstances, match locations and/or match times may be altered.

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Disclaimers:

Participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of three (3) matches. However, if a team/school forfeits, is disqualified, there is an unexpected termination of play, or unforeseen circumstances lead to a disruption that prevents another team/school from completing their minimum three (3) matches, neither the Winter Classic Tournament nor Eleanor Roosevelt High School are responsible as these are unforeseeable and uncontrollable events. Consequently, no refunds, discounts, or compensation will be provided to the affected teams. 

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In the rare event of an unprecedented situation emerging during the tournament, not previously accounted for, the tournament committee retains the authority to carefully consider and propose a suitable resolution. The committee's decision will be considered final. 

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By agreeing to participate in the tournament, you hereby consent to the possibility of photos and videos being taken during the event and acknowledge that these my be used for promotional purposes related to the tournament. Your participation implies your understanding and acceptance of this condition.