TOURNAM TOURNAMENT RULES

Points System Points are scored as follows;

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a win nets three the winner (3) points, a tie nets both teams one (1) point and a loss nets the loser no points (0)

Bonus Points
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Each Winner will receive one (1) bonus point per goal differential up to three (3) bonus points based on goal differential. Bonus points will only be awarded to the winner in each game.

Rankings At the he conclusion of round robin play, each team will be ranked based on points earned from wins and ties. Any situation in which two (2) or more teams have the same number of points the tie will be broken by using the following criteria in the order listed, one (1) after another as needed;
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head to head competition, bonus points up to three (3) points per game based on goal differential, fewest goals allowed, most shutouts and shootout from the penalty mark.

If more than two (2) teams are involved in a t tie, ie, the above criteria will be followed in order (omitting head to head competition) until all ties are broken. If these criteria are not enough to break a tie, the Kane Gaskill will have absolute discretion to break the tie by any method he deems appropr appropriate. There is no tie breaker related to most goals scored. No team will gain an advantage by running up the match score beyond a three (3) goal differential.

Forfeit Match Scores In round robin matches, a forfeit will be reported as 1-0 score for ranking purposes. In circumstances in which a forfeited match is involved with determination of advancement in the tournament, all tie-breaking criteria involving bonus points, most shut outs, or fewest goals allowed will be determined on a per match average, excluding the results of the forfeited match. A team, which has forfeited a match, will NOT advance or be declared a finalist. Tie Matches All tied matches in round robin play will stand. Group Matches All group matches will be two (2) thirty (30) minute halves and a five (5) minute half time period. Finalist Match The finalist match to determine third (3rd) and fourth (4th) place will consist of two (2) thirty (30) minute halves. If tied during regulation a coin toss by Kane Gaskill in the presence of Blair Moore and Sheila Welborn will determine choice of goals to defend. Teams will go straight to penalty kicks to determine final standings after group play. NO OVERTIME will be played. Championship Match The championship match to determine first (1st) and second (2nd) place will consist of two (2) thirty (30) minute halves. Teams will go straight to penalty kicks to determine final standings after group play. NO OVERTIME will be played. Shoot-out Procedure for Finalist and Championship Match
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All players on the field at the end of regulation may participate. Referee will decide the goal to be used for the shootout. Team winning the referees coin toss may elect to kick 1st or 2nd. Alternating shots will be taken from the mark.

All-Tournament Team Each head coach will be allotted slots as follows to vote for All-Tournament Team. Coaches will nominate his own players.
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1st place team will name the MVP and four (4) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 2nd place team will name four (4) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 3rd place team through 6th place team will name three (3) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 7th place team through 10th place team will name two (2) of their own players for all-tournament selections. 11th place team and the 12th place team will name one (1) of their own players for all-tournament selection.

Reminders

All teams are encouraged to participate (but certainly not required) in the "Brain Cancer Walk for one (1) lap on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1:30 PM. There will be a ten (10) minutes warm-up period between games. All matches will be two (2), thirty (30) minute halves and a five (5) minute half time period. Team listed first on the schedule will always be the home team. Home teams playing on Sunday will be decided by points, teams with the most points will be the home team. If two (2) teams are tied in points, home team will be decided by flip of the coin. Kane Gaskill will flip the coin in the presence of the two (2) teams involved, Blair Moore and Sheila Welborn. Georgia State High School Athletic Association will not allow Collins Hill HS to play more than two (2) games in one (1) weekend. Collins Hill HS (GA) will forfeit to Northwestern HS on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in the AM Session. Collins Hill HS (GA) will automatically finish in 12th place. The 11th seed team will not play on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the AM Session, Semi Finals. The 11th place team will be reimbursed $62.50 for their share of the entry fee for Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the AM Session, Semi Finals. If Wildcard is from Group B", then the first place team in Group A" will play Wildcard; and the first place team in Group B will play the first place team in Group C.