2013 SELECT SEASON TOURNAMENT SCORING RULES

Tournament Structure:

All teams will participate in a preliminary round with two or three matches (the structure will vary depending on the division and the number of teams participating). Points will be assigned to the teams based on the results of the preliminary rounds. Points will be awarded to each team as follows:

6 points for a win

3 points for a tie

1 point for each goal, up to a maximum of 3 per match

1 point for a shutout

-2 points for each send off/dismissal (red card) issued to a player or coach

-1 point for an accumulation of three cautions by a team within one match

A forfeit resulting in a 1-0 score would equate to 8 points: 6 for the win, 1 for the 'goal', and 1 for the shutout. After the preliminary rounds are completed, the points will be used to determine which teams advance to the elimination rounds. If there is a tie in total points the following tie breakers will be used in the following order:

1. Head to head competition

2. Subtracting goals against from goals scored to a maximum of 3 points per match

3. Fewest goals scored against (based an average per match)

4. Fewest red and/or yellow cards received (two points for each send-off, one point for each caution)

5. Coin toss conducted by the Head Scorekeeper/Tournament Director

In the case where a Wildcard team is necessary in order to balance the number of teams for semi-final matches, the Wildcard will be determined by the team with the highest point total not counting the bracket winners. In the case where one bracket played three games and the other bracket played only two games, only the highest score and the lowest score of the three game teams will be used in the total. In other words, reduce the three-game teams to two games by considering only their highest point game and their lowest point game. If there is a tie in determining the Wildcard, the above tie-breaker rules will be used to determine the Wildcard team. Additionally, the semi-final match schedule may be modified to ensure that the Wildcard plays the highest-point team. If this results in the Wildcard team playing their bracket-mate, then the Wildcard team will compete against the second highest-point team.

 

 

 

AYSO Area 11-Q Scoring System

Effective for all competition as of February 8th, 2011

   

Point System

Win: 3 points

Draw: 1 point

Loss: 0 points  

Tie Break Procedure

In the event more than two teams are tied: When one or more teams are eliminated at a level and two or more teams are still tied, the remaining teams restart the tie-break procedure.

1. Head to head

2. Most points earned in common games

3. Most wins in common games

4. Highest goal differential in common games. (max +/-3 per game)

5. Most goals scored in common games. (max 3 per game)

6. Fewest team demerits

7. Most wins in all games

8. Highest goal differential in all games (max +/-3 per game)

9. Most goals scored in all games (max 3 per game)

10. Coin flip or other random process to be determined by the program or area director.

The head coach, assistant, manager, team parent or regional commissioner of each team must be present unless the head coach gives consent otherwise. Except for the regional commissioner, the team representative must be listed on the team roster.

Team Demerits

Each red card: 3 points

Each coach ejection: 3 points

Each yellow card: 1 point

Double yellow/red: 2 points

A double yellow/red card earns an additional 2 points to the 1 point from the first yellow card to equal the 3 points issued for a straight red card.

 

Team Demerit Penalties (cumulative)

10 points: 1 point deduction in the standings

15 points: 2 additional points deducted in the standings

20 points: 2 additional points deducted in the standings

25 points: 3 additional points deducted in the standings

30 points: 3 additional points deducted in the standings

35 points: 3 additional points deducted in the standings

40 points: Team is disqualified from the league, forfeits all games and its place in the standings. This team cannot play in any further AYSO competition for the remainder of the current season. This team is ineligible for any award (trophy, medal or otherwise). This team is ineligible for any post season play and may not advance or represent the Area in any competition.

 

Parents Code Of Conduct

As a parent, you play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of youngsters.

Through your encouragement and good example, you can help all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In AYSO, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.

Support Your Child
Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important.

Help your child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory - that way your child will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!

Always Be Positive
Parents serve as role models for their children. Be aware of this fact and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child's team as well as good plays by the opposing team.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports.

Remember: Your Child Wants To Have Fun
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It's very important to let children establish their own goals - to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them.

Don't put too heavy a burden on your child to win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children would rather play for a losing team than ride the bench for a winning team.

Children play for the fun of playing.

Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it's all part of learning, so encourage your child's efforts and point out the good things your child accomplished.

Don't Be A Sideline Coach Or Referee
AYSO coaches and referees are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child's soccer experience a positive one. They need your support, too.

That means refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. In a volunteer organization like AYSO there's always an opportunity to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!