SilverLakes Summer Showcase 2025 Rules

Rules
APPLICATION
The registration deadline for applications is June 8, 2025 at Mid-Night. In order to be considered for participation, the application must be complete, including payment.  No application will be considered without payment.  Refunds will be made to all teams not accepted.  Entries submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist and will be considered only to the extent an accepted team drops.
WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT
Any team withdrawing before June 8, 2025, will receive a full refund minus $150 processing fee plus merchant fees. Any team withdrawing after June 8, 2025, will not be entitled to a refund.
MATCH PREPARATION 
All matches will have a 5 minutes grace period to appear with at least 7 players to avoid a forfeit. The home team is the first team listed in the schedule, has the choice of field side, must provide the game ball, and must change jerseys in the event of a referee-determined color conflict with the opposing team. Home teams will wear light colors and away teams will wear dark colors. Teams and spectators must be on opposite sides of the field or as instructed by tournament officials with teams being on one side and spectators on the other.
TEAM REGISTRATION
All Teams must complete the Online Check-In one week prior to the event. Only approved players will be able to participate.
GAME CARDS
The tournament will provide all game cards.
FLIGHT DETERMINATION 
Choosing teams for the specific flights for each division will be determined by the Tournament Committee. Not every division will have more than one flight. Flight requests will be taken into consideration but they are not guaranteed. During registration you can put your desired flight: Top, Middle, Lower.
ROSTERS/GUEST PLAYERS
Teams may roster up to 30 players per team. Guest players from other clubs may participate as long as they are properly credentialed. Any player that participates on any team must appear on the online roster prior to check-in.
RULES OF PLAY

FIFA Laws of the Game will apply as modified by USYSA and US Club as described herein.

SilverLakes Signature Series will host the 9th Annual SilverLakes Summer Showcase from Friday July 25th – Monday July 28th, 2025. 11v11 Teams will play 1 game per day with finals being on Monday.  9v9/7v7 Teams will play 2 games on Saturday and 1 on Sunday with the finals being on Monday. This event will be for Boys and Girls with birth years between 2017 – 2007/08. All teams will be placed in a group of 4 and be guaranteed 3 full-length games. The winner of the groups will advance to Monday for a chance to compete in the championship.

The duration of Games by Halves, and Ball Size is as follows:

Games involving 2017-2014 will be played with a size #4 ball.
2013-2007/08 will be played with an official size #5 ball.

2017, 2016:        30 minute halves (With Build out Lines)
2015, 2014:              30 minute halves
2013, 2012:                   35 minute halves
2011, 2010:                    40 minute halves
2009, 20007/08:            45 minute halves

Format

2017, 2016:          Divisions will play 7 v 7
2015 & 2014:                   Divisions will play 9 v 9
2013 – 2007:                    Divisions will play 11 v 11

Small Sided Fields (7v7)

2017, 2016:  Divisions

Build outlines.

Punting is NOT allowed.

No Heading allowed.

2015 Division:
  • No heading allowed
  • Punting is allowed
2014 Division:
  • Heading is allowed
  • Punting is allowed
Games can end in a tie.
HALFTIME
Half Time will be 10 minutes
STANDINGS
The following point system will be used to determine 1st in each group and the wildcard selection during preliminary rounds:
  • THREE (3) points for a win
  • ONE (1) points for a tie
  • ZERO (0) points for a loss
A forfeit will result in a 1-0 loss for the forfeiting team.
Tie Breakers
  • Total Points
  • Head to Head
  • Goal Differential
  • Goals Against
  • Goals Scored
  • Total Wins
  • Most Shutouts

Max goals 4

In the event that there is still a tie after the tiebreakers above we will go to coin flip.

SCORE CORRECTIONS

If the Coaches/Team Administrators of both teams, meet with the Tournament Director and agree to a score correction, the Tournament Director will send the correct the score to the Referee Coordinator to correct the score.

Scores incorrectly posted on Website shall be investigated by Field Marshall by checking the original match record and corrected accordingly.

RED CARD CORRECTIONS
If the Referee verifies incorrect player was recorded as receiving Red Card (including double Yellow), Field Marshal (with Tournament Director’s approval) may correct the records accordingly.
INJURY TIME
There will be no time allowance for injuries. The in-charge referee cannot extend the specified game time without the consent of a Tournament Committee Representative.
FORFEITS/TEAM DISQUALIFICATIONS
If a team forfeits due to a no-show or not having enough players during the preliminary round, the following will apply “Forfeit one-forfeit all”. If a team forfeits in a later round, only that match will be forfeited. If a team doesn’t have their player cards present by the end of the match, only that match will be forfeited. Games will be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the opposing team. Any team that forfeits will be reported to their State Association.
GAME CHECK-IN CONDUCT 
Prior to the first match, the team representative will report to the HQ tent near the Fieldhouse and field 16. There they will verify their roster and collect their gift. The tournament will handle all reporting of all scores. Each team must have the player/staff cards at each game.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Teams may substitute only with the referee’s permission and only at the following times: Substitutions may be made, with the consent of the referee, at any stoppage in play.
PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
All players must wear proper soccer shin guards and cleats. Players wearing hard casts will participate at the discretion of the referee.
Player/Coach Conduct
Any player receiving a double yellow/red card or coach receiving an ejection shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of that match, plus the following match. If a player or coach is ejected for assault, then the player or coach shall be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament and their player or administrator card will be turned over to their respective State Association.
Team/Spectator Conduct
Coaches have total responsibility for their players and spectators at all times. If the referee must terminate a game for misconduct of players or spectators, the offending team may be disqualified from further tournament participation. The forfeiture rule will be imposed and no refunds will be given to the offending team.
2 Yard Sideline Rule
All spectators must always be at least 2 yards away from the sideline. This rule will be enforced by the Referee Field Coordinator and Tournament Officials.
Inclement Weather or Unexpected Termination of Play
In the event of inclement weather, which the Tournament Committee deems as being unsafe for the players and/or the fields for competition to continue; or the unexpected termination of the match, the following system for determining the winner will be implemented:
  • Matches that are at the halftime break or in the second half of play will have the score stand.
  • Matches that are less than 20 minutes into the first half will be deemed not to have been played.
  • Matches for a given day may be postponed and played the following day if fields are available.
  • Matches may be shortened in order to play all assigned matches. If all assigned matches are unable to be played, awards will be made based on a point system to be determined by the Tournament Committee.
Note: that it may also be necessary to change match locations in the event the assigned fields are unavailable for play, for any reason.
Tournament or Match Cancellation
If the tournament is canceled or if any matches are canceled, teams are guaranteed a refund of an amount to be determined by the Executive Committee of the SilverLakes Tournaments once all invoices are paid and final budgets are approved.
Disclaimer: The SilverLakes Tournament Director(s), and Legends FC will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by tournament participants if the tournament is canceled for any reason.  The Tournament Director(s) reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the tournament and its decision shall be final.
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