CANADIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

MATCHES

Played in accordance with FIFA laws

OFFICIALS

U13 – U17 will have 1 official with each team to provide an A/R.

If your referee is not at the field 5 minutes before the start of your game, please visit the closest field marshal tent and let us know.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Unlimited for all age groups at the referee’s discretion.

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

• Will be posted 7 days prior to tournament start date..
• Referees will submit the official game score.
• U13 – U17. Scores and standings will be kept.
• U13 – U17 championship games will have a presentation immediately following the final game at the Headquarters of the park your game is played at

OFFICIAL GAME RULES

Per BC Soccer standards

OFFICIAL U13 and OVER PLAYING RULES

As per FIFA Laws of the Game

GAME LENGTHS

• U13 – U17 will play 2 X 35 minutes (70 minute game)
• All games will have a 5 minute half time.
• All games must start exactly on time to maintain the tournament schedule. Failure to start the game on time may require the game length to be reduced accordingly.
• All U13 – U17 group games that end in a tie will immediately go into a shootout to decide winner.
• Only U13 – U17 Championship games cannot end in a tie. After regulation time, if the score is tied, the game will immediately go to penalty kicks (5 shooters)

GAME FORMAT

• U13 – U17 = 11 v 11 (10 + GK)
• Limited warm up time on the field before each game. Teams need to use the casual field space at the park. Note – leave ample time to get to your game field so that kick-off can be on time

SCHEDULE & RESULTS

• Will be posted online only.
• Referees will submit the official game score.
• U13 – U17. Scores and standings will be kept.
• U13 – U17 Championship games will have a presentation immediately following the final game at the Headquarters of the park your game is played at.

POINTS/SCORING FOR U13+

• 3 points for a win
• 0 points for a loss

TIE-BREAKING FORMULA

• Head to Head
• Most wins
• Goal difference
• Goals for
• Goals against
• Lottery – Coin Toss

The tournament director will have the final say on all tie-breaking scenarios.

FAILURE TO SHOW & FORFEITS
A team shall be allowed a five (5) minute grace period after the scheduled kick-off time before the match is awarded to their opponent.

ADDITIONAL RULES

• In no case shall a team, which forfeits a game, be declared a group winner
• If an apparent group winner forfeits a game, the team with the next best record shall be determined the group winner
• If a team is the cause for the termination of a game, that team will be considered to have forfeited the game. This decision may not be protested
• Playing a suspended player is grounds for a forfeit
• A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the opponent. 3 points would be awarded

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• In no case shall a team, which forfeits a game, be declared a group winner
• If an apparent group winner forfeits a game, the team with the next best record shall be determined the group winner
• If a team is the cause for the termination of a game, that team will be considered to have forfeited the game. This decision may not be protested
• Playing a suspended player is grounds for a forfeit
• A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1-0 victory for the opponent. 3 points would be awarded
• The tournament committee or their official representative will be responsible for any rule interpretation. Their decision will be final.
• The tournament committee, event operations staff, and VI Premier Sports Inc / Kelowna United Elite XI Canada are not liable for any injuries sustained by any participant in the tournament, on or off the field.

OFFICIAL U11 AND U12 PLAYING RULES
BALL: The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to the FIFA inflation specifications = Size four (4)

THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS: A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eight (8) players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than seven players one of whom is the goalkeeper.

SUBSTITUTIONS: At any stoppage, substitutions are unlimited and must be done with the officials’ permission.

GAME UNIFORMS: Uniforms must distinguish teams; the home team changes if there is a color conflict. The goalkeeper should wear a color that distinguishes him/her from both teams. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under the socks. Jewelry is not permitted.

THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY: Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least nine (9) meters from the ball until it is in play.

OFFSIDE RULE: Conform to FIFA, with the exception of only occurring in the attacking third. A line may be marked as a dotted line, and solid line or single cones on the touch line. When an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick to be taken from the position of the offending player when the ball was last played to him by one of his team-mates.
A player in an offside position (A) may be penalized before playing or touching the ball, if, in the opinion of the referee, no other team-mate in an onside position has the opportunity to play the ball.

FOULS AND MISCONDUCT: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the centre spot on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball in the air from his/her penalty area into the opponent’s penalty area.

Cautionary and expulsion cards are used.

FREE KICKS: Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents are at least nine (9) meters from the ball. An indirect kick awarded to the attacking team that occurs inside the penalty area, shall be taken from the outside edge of the penalty area in line where the offense took place.

THE PENALTY KICK: Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that the penalty mark is marked at nine (9) meters from the goal line. All players except the player taking the kick must be nine (9) meters from the ball.

THE THROW-IN: Conform to FIFA.

THE GOAL KICK: Conform to FIFA except that it shall be taken from anywhere within the penalty area.

Tournament registration fees are due in full at the time of application. Full refunds can be requested and issued, less a $250.00 administration fee, up to March 15, 2024. Requests for refunds must be made in writing, to the attention of the Showcase director. Requests can be emailed to jazz.sohal@elitexicanada.com

After March 15, 2024 no refunds will be issued, for any reason including acts of God. These include but are not limited to:

• Rain/floods

• Fires/smoke from fires

• Earthquakes

• Pandemics

COVID – 19 Note: While we are all still adjusting to life with Covid-19, for 2024 our refund policy applies to any reason for cancellation, including restrictions placed due to Covid-19.

There will not be a 100% refund guarantee.

We are not responsible for team travel related issues such as postponed or a cancelled flights or travel restrictions that may be imposed. Teams must take appropriate measures to consider coverage, at the time of booking.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond control, the following will be considered:

• A refund to reflect the remaining portion of the team’s registration

• A full or partial credit towards a future event

• A rescheduling of the event in the near future

As a BC Soccer sanctioned tournament, entry into the to the tournament shall be limited to teams, which are properly affiliated with BC Soccer and/or other Provincial/State Associations. Teams participating from outside of BC must provide copies of approved travel documents, prior to the tournament, for their team/players from the Provincial/State Association of which they are affiliated.

Only properly registered players, in good standing, shall be permitted to participate in the tournament.

All teams are responsible for all registration, permits and approvals within their club/district and/or any other jurisdiction and governing body. We are not responsible for confirming player eligibility and/or insurability and trust all teams will comply with any/all policies put in place by their governing bodies in regards to player/team eligibility to participate in this or any other sanctioned tournament.

All teams traveling from out of town, requiring accommodations must stay at one of the tournament host hotels. All rooms must be booked through EventConnect on your team dashboard.

Hotels vary by price and amenity so that teams can choose the option that suits them best. Bookings are first come, first served and once a selection is full teams must choose an alternate from the list provided. We expect a significant number of out-of-town teams and we recommend you book your hotel immediately upon registration.

Any team found to have not booked at a host hotel will be removed from the schedule and no refund will be provided.

Teams may use the services of a guest player so long as the following conditions are met:

• A player is not on the roster of another team participating in a competitive division in the tournament. A player can only play on one team in the tournament unless permission is granted by the tournament director.
• If a team is from BC and the player is not registered with BC Soccer, the team must apply for a Short Term Event Player Permit for the player a minimum of 15 business days before the tournament date to obtain a permit. Permit can be found on BC Soccer site.
• Teams participating in an approved tournament, wishing to use the services of a player registered with another team, shall first obtain written permission from the team ; Youth District and/or Adult League with which the player is registered. Players registered with BC Soccer must use the form found on BC Soccer site.

By registering for this event, you are consenting to the use of any photographs and/or video recordings, of any team player(s) or staff member(s), taken by Elite XI/VIP Sports. for use on our website, social media sites, and/or in any marketing materials.