COST AND AWARDS:  Entry fee covers costs for referees, games, fields, and awards. 
                              U10 -      1st 2nd & 3rd – Medals
                              U12 –     1st 2nd & 3rd - Medals
                              U14 -      1st 2nd & 3rd – Medals 
                               U16        1st 2nd & 3rd – Medals
                               U-18       1st 2nd & 3rd –Medals
Games will be considered complete if one half has been completed and the game Director stops play. If all or a portion of the Tournament is cancelled due to good cause, refunds will be issued as follows: No games played-30% one game played 20% : Deadline for application is  July 1st  2011, Mail completed entry form and check (Payable to AIRPARK 3 v 3 Soccer Tournament c/o Bill Whitten 803 Nord Street Norfolk NE. An acceptance letter will be sent to the coach. Any questions call Bill Whitten @402-379-2192 or 402-740-3731 Or E-Mail wwhitten@cableone.net

REFUND POLICY:  If withdrawing after acceptance into tournament a refund will be given if a replacement team is found by the withdrawing team.

AIRPARK 3 v 3 OFFICIAL RULES

PLAYER REGISTRATION: All players must be registered on their teams registration form before the tournament begins. Any team or player determined to have falsified age will be dismissed from the tournament. All players must carry proof of age.
ROSTERS: All rosters are frozen upon completion of the team’s first game.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: SIX is the maximum number of players on a team; three field players at one time. Players may play on only one team per division. There are no goalkeepers in 3-v-3 soccer. Substitutes may occur at any dead ball situation, but players must get referees attention and enter and exit at the half field mark only. Teams must have at least two players for a match to begin.
EQUIPMENT: ALL players must wear SHIN GUARDS. Any player without shin guards will not be allowed to play. HARD CASTS will not be allowed. All braces shall be inspected prior to use. Teams are responsible for providing game balls. Preferred Ball Size for U10-U12 = #4, U13 and up = #5. In the event that age groups are combined, the teams should use the older division’s ball. AIRPARK 3 V 3 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST EQUIPMENT.
FIELD DIMENSIONS: Length 40 yards, Width 30 yards,
GOAL BOX: the goal box is approxamently 8 feet wide by 10 feet long, is directly in front of the goal. No player may touch the ball within the goal box, however any player may move through the goal box. Any part of the ball or players body on the line is considered in the goal box; the player is an extension of the box. If a defender touches the ball in the goal box, a goal is awarded. If an offensive player touches the ball within the goal box a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. If the ball comes to a stop in the goal box; regardless of which team last touched it a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. The goals are approximately 4 feet high by 6 feet wide.
GAME DURATION: The game shall consist of two 12 minute halves separated by a two minute halftime period.  The game shall end when a team reaches 12 goals. Games tied after pool play shall end in a tie. In playoffs; there will be a three minute golden goal period followed by a shootout. There will be a ten minute grace period for late teams; after this time has expired the game will be declared a forfeit.
GOAL SCORING: A goal may be scored from a touch on the offensive half of the playing field only.
SCORING: Games will be scored according to the following: 3 points for a win 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss. 1 point awarded for each goal up to 3 goals.
TIEBREAKERS: In pool play, ties between two or more teams will be broken by; 1)Head to head results between tied teams; 2) Goal difference in pool play: 3) Fewest goals against in Pool Play; 4)Coin toss best two out of three;
 PLAYOFF OVERTIME: Teams will have a 3 MINUTE “GOLDEN GOAL” OVERTIME PERIOD. If the score is still tied, the winner shall be decided by shootout with the players on the field. If a team is playing short due to a sending off penalty, the other team will equate in numbers. NO OFFSIDES IN 3V3 SOCCER AND NO SLIDE TACKLING WILL BE ALLOWED
FIVE YARD RULE: In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards from the ball. If the defensive player’s goal area is closer than five yards the ball shall be placed five yards from the goal area in line with the spot of the foul.
KICK-INS: The ball shall be kicked into play from the touch line instead of a throw inn
INDIRECT KICKS: All dead ball kicks (kick-inns, free kicks, kick-offs) are indirect with the exception to corner kicks and penalty kicks.
GOAL KICKS: Will be taken from any point on the goal line and not in the goal box area.
KICK OFF: may be taken in any direction
PENALTY KICKS: they shall be awarded if; in the referee’s opinion a scoring opportunity was denied by the infraction. It is a direct kick taken from the spot on the field that the game was started on. All other players are to be behind the center circle. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick. Penalty kicks are NOT live balls.
PLAYER EJECTION: (YELLOW/RED CARD) Referees have the right to eject a player from the game for continual disobedience or as a result that warrants a sending off. RED CARD suspension=Rest of game + the next game. Tournament director may ban player for the rest of the tournament. RED CARDED PLAYERS MUST LEAVE THE FIELD AREA IMMEDIATELY. IF A FIELD PLAYER IS EJECTED FROM THE GAME THE TEAM WILL PLAY WITH TWO FIELD PLAYERS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT GAME.
FORFEITS: A forfeit shall be scored as 5-0. A team that forfeits in pool play will be ineligible for the medals rounds. All teams will have a ten minute grace period to begin games
SPORTMANSHIP: Players, coaches and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times. Abuse of the referees will not be tolerated. Any instance of such conduct may disqualify the responsible team from the event.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST CARRY PROOF OF AGE. DRIVERS LICENSE OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE.SITUATIONS OR OCCURRENCES THAT THESE RULES DO NOT ADDRESS SHALL BE LEFT UP TO  THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND HEAD REFEREE.

3 on 3 Norfolk Airpark Soccer Tournament

July 24-25, 2010 Results

U10 Boys Division

U11 Girls Divison

Alumni Division

1st Place- F5FC

2nd Place- Not Old Guys Yet

3rd Place- Ballers

4th Place- Derailed

WSC United

Birds

Arsenal

Hoff Blue Water Jug

Ninja Squirrels

5 Man Wolfpack

U11 Girls Divison

1st Place Norfolk Express Lazers 2

2nd Place- Nitro

3rd Place Norfolk Express Lazers 1

U10 Boys Division

1st place- Norfolk Express Gators

2nd Place- Norfolk Express Lightning

3rd Place- Norfolk Express Thunder

Entry Form in Word Format

Tournament Information in Word Format

Tournament Rules in Word Format

Alumni Tournament Information in Word Format

Alumni Entry Form in Word Format

Alumni Rules in Word Format

Join us at the newly completed 9-field

Norfolk Airpark Soccer Complex featuring the beautiful

Pepsi-Cola Concession Plaza

with indoor restroom facilities and the

Northeast Nebraska Orthopaedics Medalist Pavilion.

OTHER FEATURES:

•  New level grassy fields

•  On-site athletic trainers and medical support

•  Golf cart transportation between parking lot / fields for those who require it

•  First, second, and third place medals awarded

•  Site supervisors present during all games

•  Plenty of shaded area

PLAYER'S BENCHES AND CANOPIES

PROVIDED AT EACH FIELD!

COME READY TO PLAY SOME GREAT SOCCER!

Age groups, boys and girls:

U10 3 v 3 roster 6 ball size 4 $100

U12 3 v 3 roster 6 ball size 5 $100

U14 3 v 3 roster 6 ball size 5 $100

U16 3 v 3 roster 6 ball size 5 $100

U18 3 v 3 roster 6 ball size 5 $100

Required upon check-in:

Completed “TEAM ENTRY AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY”

Proof of Age (driver's license, player pass, or copy of birth

certificate)

Deadline: July 1, 2010

Entry Form in Word Format

Tournament Information in Word Format

Tournament Rules in Word Format

Alumni Tournament Information in Word Format

Alumni Entry Form in Word Format

Alumni Entry Form in Word Format

Alumni Rules in Word Format

Mail completed entry form & check

(payable to Norfolk Soccer Club) to:

Norfolk 3 v 3 Soccer

c/o Bill Whitten

803 Nord Street

Norfolk NE 68701

Norfolk Airpark 3 v 3 Soccer Tournament Rules

July 24-25, 2010

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:

Bill Whitten, 402-379-2192 / 402-740-3731, E-Mail wwhitten@cableone.net , Website www.norfolksoccer.org

TEAM & PLAYER REGISTRATION:

Deadline for entry is July 1 st , 2010. Mail completed “TEAM ENTRY AND RELEASE OF LIABLITY” form and check

(payable to Norfolk Soccer Club) to Norfolk 3 v 3 Soccer, c/o Bill Whitten, 803 Nord Street, Norfolk, NE, 68701.

An acceptance e-mail will be sent to the coach.

All players must be registered on their teams' “TEAM ENTRY AND RELEASE OF LIABLITY” form before the

tournament begins. Any team or player determined to have falsified age will be dismissed from the

tournament. All players must carry proof of age. All players are required to check in at the registration table

prior to first game.

REQUIRED UPON CHECK IN:

The “TEAM ENTRY AND RELEASE OF LIABLITY” form filled out and signed.

Proof of age - either a copy of birth certificate, a driver's license, or valid player pass.

FORMAT:

Each team will play a minimum of three games during pool play on Saturday, July 18, with competition

beginning at 8:30 a.m. The top four teams in each bracket after pool play on Saturday will be seeded for

playoff competition on Sunday. Games can end in a tie during pool play. In playoffs there will be a three

minute golden goal period followed by a shootout. When pool play is finished, ties between two or more

teams will be broken by; 1)Head to head results between tied teams; 2) Goal difference in pool play: 3) Fewest

goals against in pool play; 4)Coin toss best two out of three.

Teams must have at least two players for a match to begin. There will be a ten minute grace period for late

teams; after 10 minutes the game will be declared a forfeit.

NO OFFSIDES IN 3V3 SOCCER AND SLIDE TACKLING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

There are no goalkeepers in 3-v-3 soccer. Substitutes may occur at any dead ball situation, but players must

get referees attention and enter and exit at the half field mark only.

Game length will consist of 2 -12 minute halves with a 2 minute halftime period, unless one team scores 12

goals, which will end the game.

ROSTERS:

All rosters are frozen upon completion of the team's first game. SIX is the maximum number of players on a

team; three field players at one time. Players may play on only one team per tournament.

EQUIPMENT:

ALL players must wear SHIN GUARDS. Any player without shin guards will not be allowed to play. HARD CASTS

will NOT be allowed. All braces shall be inspected prior to use. Teams are responsible for providing game balls.

Required ball size for U10-U12 = #4; U13 and up =#5. In the event that age groups are combined, the teams

should use the older division's ball. Each team shall bring an alternate color.

AIRPARK 3 V 3 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST EQUIPMENT.

COSTS AND AWARDS:

Teams may roster up to a maximum of 6 players. The fee for each team is $100 for all age groups.

   All age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18) will receive 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd place medals.

REFUND POLICY:

If withdrawing after acceptance into tournament a refund will be given if a replacement team is found by the

withdrawing team. Games will be considered complete if one half has been completed and the game Director

stops play. If all or a portion of the Tournament is cancelled due to good cause, refunds will be issued as

follows: No games played - 30% , one game played - 20%.

FIELD & GOAL DIMENSIONS:

The field length is 40 yards and width is 30 yards. The goals are approximately 4 feet high by 6 feet wide.

GOAL BOX:

The goal box is 8 feet wide by 10 feet long, directly in front of the goal. No player may touch the ball within the

goal box, however any player may move through the goal box. Any part of the ball or players body on the line is

considered in the goal box; the player is an extension of the box. If a defender touches the ball in the goal box,

a goal is awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball within the goal box a goal kick is

awarded to the defensive team. If the ball comes to a stop in the goal box, regardless of which team last

touched it, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team.

GOAL SCORING: A goal may be scored from a touch on the offensive half of the playing field only.

SCORING: Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.

For each goal scored, 1 point will awarded for each goal up to 3 goals.

A forfeit shall be scored as 5-0. A team that forfeits in pool play will be ineligible for medals rounds.

PLAYOFF OVERTIME:

TEAMS WILL HAVE A 3 MINUTE “GOLDEN GOAL” OVERTIME PERIOD. If the score is still tied, the winner shall

be decided by shootout with the players on the field. If a team is playing short due to a sending off penalty, the

other team will equate in numbers. The winner of the coin toss will have the option of shooting first.

FIVE YARD RULE:

In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards from the ball. If the defensive

player's goal area is closer than five yards the ball shall be placed five yards from the goal area in line with the

spot of the foul.

KICKS:

Kick off may be taken in any direction. The ball shall be kicked into play from the touch line instead of a throw

in. All dead ball kicks (kick-ins, free kicks, kick-offs) are INDIRECT with the exception of corner kicks and

penalty kicks. Goal kicks will be taken from any point on the goal line and not in the goal box area.

PENALTY KICKS shall be awarded if, in the referee's opinion, a scoring opportunity was denied by the

infraction. It is a direct kick taken from the spot on the field that the game was started on. All other players are

to be behind the center circle. If a goal is not scored the defense obtains possession with a goal kick. Penalty

kicks are NOT live balls.

PLAYER EJECTION:

Referees have the right to eject a player from the game for continual disobedience or as a result that warrants

a sending off. RED CARDED PLAYERS MUST LEAVE THE FIELD AREA IMMEDIATELY. IF A FIELD PLAYER IS EJECTED

FROM THE GAME THE TEAM WILL PLAY WITH TWO FIELD PLAYERS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT GAME. RED

CARD suspension is for the rest of game plus the next game. Tournament director may ban player for the rest

of the tournament.

SPORTMANSHIP:

Players, coaches and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times.

ABUSE OF THE REFEREES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Any instance of such conduct may disqualify the

responsible team from the event.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The pond area is off limits to everyone, if a ball goes in the lake it is to be retrieved by tournament officials

only. (NO EXCEPTIONS). Please enter the parking lot from the South entrance and exit via the North entrance.

Please observe all parking laws. No protests will be allowed.

ANY SITUATIONS THAT THESE RULES DO NOT ADDRESS SHALL BE LEFT UP TO THE

SOLE DISCRETION OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND HEAD REFEREE.