Champions Showcase

1. Rules of Play:  Rules of play shall be per FIFA “Laws of the Game” except as modified by US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, Ohio South Youth Soccer Association, and the Blue Chip Showcase Tournament. All decisions concerning rules and regulations, including the interpretation thereof, bracketing of teams, match schedules, etc. are the sole discretion of the Tournament Committee. The playing rules for Midwest Regional League games will supersede all rules and regulations for the Blue Chip Showcase Tournament games for ALL games identified as MRL.

2. Inclement Weather: Please check the web page for all updates. The Tournament Rules Committee reserves the right to make changes to the schedule in the event of inclement weather. These changes may include relocation or reschedule of matches, change of division structure, reduction of the duration of a match, or even cancellation of matches.
B. In the event of inclement weather forcing play to be suspended and preventing the match from being completed during the scheduled time, the score at the time of the suspension shall stand as the final score. If a match cannot be completed at all during the event it will be marked as a 0-0 result. The tournament director and facility managers shall have the sole final decision on field closure. See Severe Weather Policy for more info.
C. In the event of cold weather, we will follow US Soccer’s Cold Weather Guidelines. Please click here to view the guidelines.

3. Payments/Cancellations:  If application is accepted then teams acknowledge that their payment will be deposited upon acceptance and if payment is refused, application may be revoked, and teams acknowledge that 1) Payment must be made prior to acceptance, applications may not be considered until payments are received. 2) Application must be reviewed by tournament directors before the team is accepted. 3) Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance 4) If application is not accepted team will receive a full refund and a letter of notification, but 5) Once accepted no refunds are allowed.

4. Team and Player Registration:  Registration for this event is through GotSoccer only unless otherwise approved by the tournament registrar.  Each player must be registered with an association recognized by US Soccer and must be on a state/league-approved roster.  Up to four duly registered and rostered guest players per team are permitted. As part of the registration process, each team must provide an approved roster and travel permit.  Guest players must be included on an approved tournament guest player roster form by your State Association.  Each team must provide player passes to registration and to each game. Each team may roster up to 22 players max for the event. Up to 22 players may be permitted to play in a match however, if you are playing league games at the event you must follow league roster policies.

5. Uniform Colors:  Home team should wear a light-colored uniform and the Away team should wear a dark-colored uniform. In the event of a conflict, the home team should be prepared to change uniforms.

6. Match Length:  Unless shortened due to inclement weather, all showcase matches will be 80 minutes in duration, divided into two 40 minute halves. Sunday matches may be reduced to two 35 minute halves to get teams out earlier on Sunday. Any matches that are league games are subject to league rules including match length.

7. Player Substitution: Unlimited substitution according to FIFA Rules with the following modifications: At any stoppage in play at the referee’s discretion.

8. Red and Yellow Cards / Send offs: The decisions of the referee regarding the application of the Laws of the Game are final;

• A player receiving a red card, including a second yellow, during a match will not be permitted to play in his/her team’s next match;
• If the severity of the red card offense so justifies it, a player may be suspended from playing in the next two matches.  The decision to impose a two-match suspension shall be made by the Tournament Director and the Referee Coordinator;
• If a player receives a red card in the team’s final match, it will be returned to his/her team and a report sent to Kentucky Youth Soccer Association or Ohio South Youth Soccer to be forwarded to the respective association. Any further penalty shall be at the discretion of the team’s host organization.
• Per regulations by the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association/Ohio South Youth Soccer Association, all yellow and red cards, as well as any matter involving misconduct by a team or coach, will be recorded and submitted to KYSA or Ohio South in the post-tournament report.

9. Distribution of Player Profiles:  Team profiles may be distributed by team managers or designated team representatives. The Blue Chip Showcase does distribute Player Profile books, however, we recognize the desire for teams to develop and distribute their own materials.  We ask that you hand out materials on the sidelines of your matches.

10. Tournament Champion:  Teams will be placed in an age group bracket.  A champion will be named in each bracket based upon the point system below. For each match, a team will be awarded points, as follows:

1. Three (3) points for a win
2. One (1) point for a tie
3. Zero (0) points for a loss

If a team receives a forfeit for any reason, the opposing team(s) are declared a winner with a 2-0 score. The team who forfeits a match will have all “Showcase” matches forfeited and receive a 0-2 loss for all “Showcase” games regardless of the actual outcome. League games are subject to review.

In case of a tie in your Division Bracket, the following tie-breaker will be used to determine the champion:

1. Winner of head-to-head competition
2. Teams with the most wins
3. Goal differential (total goals scored minus total goals allowed)
4. Fewest goals allowed
5. Goals Scored
6. Most Shutouts
7. If teams remain tied, they will be declared co-champions

11. Protests / Appeals:  All decisions of the referee are final and will only be reviewed by the Tournament Director for the misapplication of a Law.  All decisions of the Tournament Director are final.  Protests/appeals from individuals or teams will not be heard.

12. Exceptions:  The Tournament Director reserves the right to modify any rules/regulations at any time with or without notice.