Monument Cup - 3v3 Youth Soccer - Great Barrington,MA

RULES OF THE GAME

Monument 3v3 Soccer Cup is for anyone who loves the game. Play is open to boys and girls U10, U12 and U14. The tournament assures each team three games with four teams in each division advancing to semifinals and finals.

Player Registration:
Four is the maximum number of players on a team, three field players at a time. Players may only play on one team per division. There are no goalkeepers. Rosters cannot be changed once play has started.

Field Dimensions:

Length: Approx. 35-40 yards

Width: Approx. 25-30 yards

Goal Box:
The goal box is 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep. Players are not allowed to touch the ball in the box. The goals are 6 feet by 4 feet.

Goal Scoring:
A goal may be scored only from a touch within the team's offensive half of the field.

Uniforms:

All players must wear jerseys/ shirts during play and each team must have both a light & dark color jersey/shirt. Referees and/or Field. Marshals will designate which team is which color at the beginning of each match

Game Duration:

The game consists of two 12 minute halves separated by a 2 minute half-time period or the first team to lead by 10 goals, whichever comes first.

No time-outs!

Penalty Kicks:

It is a direct kick taken from the middle of the half-field line.

Kick-Ins:

All are indirect and the ball is kicked into play from the sidelines rather than thrown in.

No Offsides in 3 v 3 Soccer

No Slide Tackling in 3 v 3 Soccer

Shinguards are Mandatory

All Participants must show MYSA card or Birth Certificate at time of Registration or as requested by the Tournament Director.

Rules:

For a complete set of rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope stating "Rules Request" to:

John Miner, Tournament Director

51 Albany Road

West Stockbridge , MA 01266

Weather Policy:

In case of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the Tournament Director reserves the right to delay play, reduce game time and/ or cancel games.

Upon verification of registration, each team's contact person will be notified of his or her team's first game time. Checks for non-entered teams will be returned.

All Participants must show MYSA card or Birth Certificate at time of Registration or as requested by the Tournament Director.