TOURNAMENT RULES

All games will be 2 X 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time, with the exception of the FINAL which will be 45 minute halves. There will be no limit on substitutions. A team may substitute on goal kicks, goals, halftime and injuries.

The tournament will consist of a round-robin format. During the round-robin, teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie. No points awarded for goals. *

Following the round-robin, each team will play a play-off game against a team from the other division as follows:

  • Fourth place teams will playoff for 7th and 8th place
  • Third place teams will playoff for 5th and 6th place
  • Second place teams will playoff for 3rd and 4th place
  • Division winners will playoff in the FINAL

If the FINAL is tied after regulation, the teams will play 2 x 15 minute halves, followed by FIFA penalties. If the Over-40 or other playoff games end in ties, the teams will play 2 x 5 minute halves, followed by FIFA penalties.
The "Golden Goal" applies to all overtime situations.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION...The following rules will apply:

  • a player receiving two (2) yellow cards during the tournament will receive an automatic 1 game suspension.
  • a player receiving a red card will receive an automatic 1 game suspension.
  • a player who starts of engages in a fight will be suspended for the duration of the tournament. 
* Ties between teams following the round-robin will be broken as follows:
Two Way Ties Three/Four Way Ties
Head to Head Goal Difference
Goal Difference Goals For
Goals For Goals Against
Goals Against Penalty Kicks **
Penalty Kicks  

** Upon penalties, in the case of a 3 or 4 way tie, shooters will take shots against each of the other team's goalkeepers until one team is eliminated. The remaining teams then proceed until the ties are resolved.