COERVER CUP 5v5 Challenge

Guiding principle for the 5v5 Challenge is to keep it fast, fun and fair! The Coerver® Cup 5v5 Challenge will be played under FIFA Laws and Regulations with the following modifications:

GAME FORMAT
5 players versus 5 players
Maximum number of 5 players on the field: 4 field players and a goalie
Each team will play a minimum of 4 games
The maximum number of games will be determined by the number of teams in an age group
Minimum field size is 38 yards wide by 48 yards long; maximum of 40 yards wide by 52 yards long;
Goal size is 6.5 feet high by 18 feet wide
One referee per game

ROSTERS
Teams may roster up to 8 players maximum and 6 players minimum. Double roster players are limited to two per team. Players may only play on one team in addition to their primary team, provided they are not playing on a team in the same age bracket and division. If age is eligible, players may play up or down.

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE
Teams are allowed unlimited substitutions with their entire roster.
Substitutions can be made at any time (on-the-fly).
Referee will not stop play for a substitution.
Players may enter the game at will from the half line, exiting players must be within 1 yard of the half line and sideline.

RESTARTS
Throw-In will be taken as indirect kick-ins.
Free kicks outside of the 2 point shooting line and corner kicks are direct.
Defensive walls are required to be 8 yards from the spot of foul.
Goalkeepers may restart with a throw, drop kick, or from a stationary ball played from inside the 8 yard goal area.

OFF-SIDES
No Off-Sides

SPECIAL FIELD MARKINGS
16 yard 2 point shooting line in each half.
8 yard goalkeeper box. Goalkeeper may not handle the ball outside of the 8 yard box.

SCORING
1 point will be awarded for any goal scored from an own goal or shot originating inside the 16 yard 2 point shooting line.
2 points will be awarded for any goal scored from a shot (from the attacking team) originating outside or on the 16 yard 2 point shooting line. Deflections from teammates inside the 16 yard 2 point shooting line will disqualify the shot as a 2 pointer. Any deflections from defending players will not affect the 2 point status.

HOME TEAM JERSEY
The first team listed in the schedule is the home team.
The home team must have an alternate jersey and be prepared to change, if, in the opinion of the referee, there is a color conflict. Practice bibs worn over jersey may be acceptable.
Team jerseys must match with unique numbers for each player (if applicable) as submitted on the Official Roster.
No sharing of jerseys permitted.

LENGTH OF GAME
Round Robin Game length is 24 minutes, consisting of two 12 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime break.
Round Robin Games will have a running clock monitored by the Starter.
Starter will signal at 2 minutes and at 30 seconds prior to the start of the game, and at halftime.
Starter will signal the start of the game and the end of each half.
Playoff Games will have a running clock monitored by the Referee
Playoff Games will have one 5 minute extra time period (Golden Goal) if the game is tied at the end of regulation.
Playoff Games will be settled by a Penalty Kick Shootout if tied after the 5 minute extra time period.

SCHEDULES, RESULTS AND STANDINGS
After every game the referee will complete a game card to report the score. The winning coach must verify both scores on the game card after the game. Any scores that are marked incorrectly on the game card will affect the standings and playoff standings. Game cards are collected by tournament runners and brought to Tournament Headquarters for recording.
Scores are posted on the event web site and posting boards around the event.

OFFICIAL GAME BALL
Game balls will be provided by the Coerver® Cup.
If additional balls are needed, they may be provided by either team.
U8-U12 teams use a size 4 ball.
U13-U17 teams use a size 5 ball.