Anaheim FC Summer Showcase 2026

Tournament Rules & Information

🔹 General Information

• Tournament Type: Unrestricted (UT)
• Eligibility: Boys & Girls teams ( U6–U19 ) affiliated with USSF or FIFA
• Application Process: First-come, first-served
• Decisions: All referee and tournament official decisions are final. No protests allowed.

🔹 Team Credentials & Check-In

• Teams must complete Online Check-In.
• Instructions are posted on the website under “Team Check-In Information.”

🔹 Eligibility & Match Format

• Brackets follow 2026–2027 age guidelines
• Game Formats & Roster Limits:
  • U6–U10 : 7v7 | Max Roster: 12
  • U11–U12 : 9v9 | Max Roster: 16
  • U13–U19 : 11v11 | Max Roster: 22 (18 per game)
• Player Passes: Laminated USSF or FIFA-approved required
• Note: A player may compete on only one team

🔹 Game Day Procedures

• Referee inspects equipment; game cards turned in before the match
• After the game: Coaches/Admin must verify score, referee signs card.

🔹 Match Rules

• Coach/Admin presence required
• Minimum Players: 8 (6 for U11/U12 games)
• Home Team: Provides game ball and changes jerseys if needed
• No coin toss in prelims – Home team chooses side or kickoff
• No added time for injuries

🔹 Game Duration & Ball Sizes

• Finals/Semis tied after regulation: Go directly to FIFA penalty kicks
• Preliminary matches: Can end in a tie
• Forfeits: Team not ready at kickoff time forfeits

🔹 Special Rules for Small-Sided Games

7v7 (U6–U10)

• No heading – indirect free kick for infractions
• Build-Out Line Rule:
  • Opponents retreat behind build-out line during goalie possession
  • No punts/drop kicks
  • Offside applies only between build-out line and goal

9v9 Heading Rule

• U11 : No heading
• U12 : Heading allowed

🔹 Equipment

• Shin guards required
• Proper soccer cleats only (no toe cleats)
• No jewelry or dangerous items
• Injured players may not participate if deemed unfit

🔹 Substitutions

• Unlimited with referee approval
• Allowed at any stoppage with permission
• Must sub at midfield
• Yellow carded players must be subbed out

🔹 Scoring System

• 10-Point Scoring:
  • Win: 6 pts
  • Tie: 3 pts
  • Loss: 0 pts
  • Shutout: 1 pt
  • Goals Scored: 1 pt per goal (max 3)
  • Red Card: -1 pt

Tiebreakers:

1. Head-to-head
2. Goal differential (max +4/game)
3. Fewest goals allowed
4. Most goals scored
5. Most shutouts
6. Penalty kicks

🔹 Awards

• Champions: Team trophy + player medals
• Finalists: Player medals
• All Players: Showcase pin

🔹 Code of Conduct

• Coaches responsible for team & spectators
• No abusive or derogatory behavior
• Sideline coaching OK if constructive
• Red Card: Minimum 1-game suspension
• Violent Conduct/Referee Abuse: Immediate expulsion
• Disciplinary actions reported to US Club Soccer

🔹 Weather Policy

• If a game reaches halftime, the result will stand
• Games canceled in first half may be shortened or decided by PKs
• Full event cancellations: Partial refunds apply

🔹 Refund Policy

• No refunds will be provided to any team for games that are forfeited, for no-shows, or for late drops by any team accepted into the tournament.
• Full refund if not accepted
• Drop before deadline: Refund minus $75
• Drop after deadline: No refund

Weather Refund Schedule:

• All games canceled: Refund minus $100
• 1 game played: $200 refund
• 2 games played: $100 refund
• 3 games played: No refund

🔹 Score Corrections

• Scores must be verified and signed post-game
• Disputes must be brought to Field Marshal
• Corrections require team agreement or verified ref error

🔹 Venue Rules

• Prohibited: Smoking, alcohol, pets, food/gum/seeds on synthetic fields
• Chairs/benches: Not allowed on turf
• Sidelines must be cleared promptly after each match
• Illegal behavior will involve local authorities
• All results are final – No protests accepted