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Rules & Regulations

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• Division placement and scheduling are at the discretion of the Tournament Organizers, primarily based on league standings as of January 16, 2026.

• The Tournament Organizers reserve the right to adjust the schedule as necessary.

• Any schedule changes made after the tournament begins will be communicated by email and posted for reference.

• Final rosters and guest player forms must be submitted by February 7, 2026.

  • • No roster changes will be accepted after February 14, 2026.

• All final games must be played for any prize payout to be awarded.

• All players and team personnel (including coaches and managers) must appear on the team roster, including any individuals who may join late.

• All players must be at least 30 years old at the start of the tournament.

  • Example: A player turning 30 on February 24 is not eligible.

• Over 30 Division: No players under 30 years of age are permitted.

• Over 40 Division: Each team may include up to three (3) grandfathered players aged 35–39, provided they are not guest players and are registered to that team for the current indoor season.

• AMSL (Alberta Major Soccer League) players are not eligible to participate.

  • • Note: AMSL differs from the Edmonton Major tier, players from Edmonton Major 35+ and older are permitted.

• All players must be:

  • • Registered with one of Alberta Soccer’s 23 Regular Members; or

    • Approved by a recognized Provincial, State, or National Association to travel to Alberta.

Guest Players:

• Over 30 Division: Unlimited guest players (aged 30+) may be used from any registered, sanctioned team.

• Over 40 Division: Unlimited guest players (aged 40+) may be used from any registered, sanctioned team.

• All guest players must be clearly identified on the team roster at the time of submission.

• A Guest Player Form must be submitted with the roster for each guest player.

• The Guest Player Form must be fully completed and signed by:

  • • The guest player,

    • The guest player’s team, and

    • The district association (if the player is from a different district).

• Guest Player Forms and rosters must be submitted together by the roster deadline.

• Incomplete or missing forms may result in ineligibility for those players and potential team disqualification.

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of age must be provided if requested by tournament officials. No proof = no play.

• Teams found playing an ineligible or underage player will be immediately disqualified, and all prior match results will be recorded as 1–0 losses.

• Players under disciplinary suspension from their home league are not eligible to participate.

• Rosters may not exceed 20 players.

• Player cards are required for all players and coaches.

  • • Referees will check cards prior to each match, please be ready to present them promptly.

    • If there is an issue providing a card, please contact the Tournament Organizers in advance of the tournament to make alternate arrangements.

• Each match will consist of two 25-minute halves (total 50 minutes).

• Stop time will apply in the final minute of each half unless the goal difference is four (4) or more.

Round Robin Play:

• Matches ending in a tie will remain tied.

Knockout Rounds (Semifinals/Finals):

• If tied after regulation, the match will be decided by penalty kicks (3 per team).

• Home team kicks first.

Team Requirements:

• Maximum of 18 dressed players, including one goalkeeper.

• Minimum of 4 players are required to start a match.

Start Times:

• All games begin as scheduled, the clock starts at the listed time.

• Teams have a 5-minute grace period; late teams may receive a 2-minute penalty for delay of game.

Round Robin Tiebreakers:

1. Head-to-head result

2. Goals for

3. Goals against

4. Goal differential

5. Coin toss

• If, at the referee's discretion, team colours clash, the home team must change uniforms.

• NO jewelry of any kind is permitted as per FIFA / CSA / ASA.

• Taping over jewelry is NOT ALLOWED.

• Bobby pins or hair clips are NOT ALLOWED.

• Only players listed on the game sheet may participate.

• Up to three (3) non-playing personnel (coaches, trainers, managers, or injured players) are allowed on the bench.

• All bench personnel must be listed on the team roster, violations may result in a forfeit.

• No children are permitted on the bench for insurance reasons.

• A Discipline Committee will review incidents as required.

• All decisions are final.

• Coaches or managers may request a hearing within one (1) hour of the match

• The following are disciplinary guidelines (subject to committee discretion):

  • • Two (2) yellow cards in one match: Remainder of that match plus the next match.

    • Three (3) yellow cards in the tournament: One-match suspension.

    • Violent conduct: Suspension for the remainder of the tournament.

    • Serious foul play: Suspension for the remainder of the tournament.

    • Boarding: Suspension for the remainder of the tournament.

    • Offensive or abusive language or gesture: One-match suspension.

    • All other red cards or misconduct reports: Reviewed by the Discipline Committee on a case-by-case basis.

• The Discipline Committee reserves the right to modify suspensions as deemed appropriate.

• Abuse toward officials, staff, or volunteers (verbal or physical) will result in immediate suspension for the duration of the tournament.

• Serious misconduct will be reported to the player’s district and Alberta Soccer Association for further review and possible sanctions.

• Referee decisions are final and cannot be protested.

• Protests related to discipline or eligibility must be:

  • • Submitted in writing to the Tournament Organizers within 1 hour of match completion.

    • Accompanied by a $50 fee (refundable if protest is upheld).

• Decisions will be rendered within 1 hour of protest submission.

• The Tournament Organizers’ decision is final and will be communicated directly to the involved teams.