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2015 Tournament Rules

Home Team
Team listed first on the schedule is the Home team.

Points System

Points are scored as follows;
- a WIN nets the winner three (3) points,
- a TIE nets both teams one (1) point, and
- a LOSS nets the loser no (0) points

Bonus Points
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 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;
- 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 tie, 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, Chris Taylerson will have absolute discretion to break the tie by any method he deems 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) forty (40) minute halves with a five (5) minute half time period.

Finalist Match
There will be no Finalist Match this year.

Championship Match
The championship match to determine first (1st) and second (2nd) place will consist of two (2) forty (40) minute halves. If tied during regulation a coin toss by Chris Taylerson in the presence of Sheila Welborn and Lisa Beard 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.

Shootout Procedure for Finalist and Championship Match
- 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 referee’s coin toss may elect to kick first or second.
- 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.
- 1st place team will name four (4) of their own players for all-tournament selections.
- 2nd place team will name three (3) of their own players for all-tournament selections.
- 3rd place team through 6th place team will name two (2) of their own players for all-tournament selections.
- 7th place team through 16th place team will name two (1) of their own players for all-tournament selections.