Inaugural 3v3 co-ed soccer tournament

When: November 2nd, 2024 @ 8:00am

Where: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111

Day of schedule:

8:00am - 9:00am: Check-in window, warm-ups

9:00am - 12:00am: Prelims

12:00pm - 12:30pm: Break

12:30pm - 2:30pm: Knock-out

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Championship

3:30pm: Awards and closing ceremony

Grab an individual U12 or adult ticket and we'll team you up with other players!

• ID for adults

• Age verification for U12

• Parental consent or other equivalent proof for U12

• Chairs

• Towel

• Change of clothes: One black shirt and one white shirt

• Shin guards at your own discretion

• Water bottle

• Snacks

• 1 ball per team

1. Eligibility: Teams must consist of 3 players, with up to 5 players allowed on your roster.

2. Registration: All teams must register by October 24th. The registration fee is non-refundable, except in the event of tournament cancellation.

3. Tournament Format: The tournament will include 3 rounds: Prelims, Knock-out, and Championship.

4. Prize Money: Prize money will only be awarded if a minimum of 6 teams register and participate in the tournament. If fewer than 6 teams participate, the tournament may proceed, but no prize money will be distributed.

5. Conduct: All players and teams are expected to adhere to good sportsmanship and respect tournament officials, referees, and fellow participants. Any form of misconduct may result in disqualification from the tournament.

6. Injury and Liability: The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur during the tournament. All players participate at their own risk.

7. Cancellation or Postponement: The organizers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the tournament in case of unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other emergencies. In case of cancellation, registration fees will be refunded.

1. You must fill out all necessary safety and liability waivers. 

2. You must present a valid school or state/federal ID. 

3. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be at the event attending

4. At the start of game, all players on your roster must be present. If less than a minimum amount of 3 are present, the team will forfeit, but may have options to join existing teams. 

5. At the start of every game, each player must be on the field within 2 minutes or be subject to forfeiture.

6. At the end of every game, the captains of both sides need to record their scores with the tournament director

1. All players on a team must be at or under the age for this year. Example, if you are going to be 15 sometime in 2024, you cannot compete

2. You may have up to 5 players on your roster, minimum of 3. 

3. Gender rules:

   1. Every roster must have at least 1 female on the field at all times

   2. Women’s team must consist of all women

   3. Co-ed team’s must have at least 1 female on the field at all times. 

   4. Girls can play down. For example, if you are going to be 13 this year, you can play 12

4. Each team must designate a team captain. This team captain is responsible for checking team in, paying dues, and reporting scores.

1. Prelims Stage

   1. Gametime is 10m each game. No overtime.

   2. Winning earns you 3 points, a tie is 1 point, and losing is 0 points

   3. Round-robin is played in each division, each team plays exactly twice. 

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2. Knock-out Stage

   1. Gametime is 15m each game. 

   2. Each team is seeded randomly, but with respect to the score earned in prelims. 

   3. Winning your game moves your team to the next stage, losing will knock you out of the event.

   4. In the event of a tie at the end of the game, winner will be determined in the following order:

      1. Team that scored more points in prelims advances

      2. Team with most goals scored in event

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3. Championship Stage

   1. 25 minute game

   2. In the event of a tie at the end of the game, winner will be determined in the following order:

      1. Golden goal

      2. If ten minutes have passed:

         1. Team that scored more points in prelims advances

         2. Team with most goals scored in event

1. Fairplay rules are in effect. This means that everyone agrees to be fair, civil, listen and agree to officials, avoid abuse of rules, no attempt at cheating or foul play, and no violence or racism.

2. Officials are the authority on any conflicts. They may also award penalties or turnovers as they see fit based on the standard rules of soccer.

3. No goalkeepers, or players playing goalkeeper exclusively. All players must participate in the progress of the game. 

4. Goal size is 6ft x 4ft. 

5. Field size is 25 yards x 35 yards.

6. Ballsize: U12 is size 4, all else is size 5

7. Out of bounds is kicked in, not thrown.

8. No metal cleats

9. No jewelry, earrings, or anything that can cause harm to yourself or others.

10. Standard athletic clothing only.

11. No corner kicks. Out of bounds behind the goal is a turn-over to the defending side’s team.