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1. Player Registration - All players must be registered on their team’s roster. Roster changes, substitutions, and additions must be made before checking in to the event. All players must provide an identification card to verify age upon request. Teams may be asked randomly to provide cards before games at any time. Every player (or guardian if the player is under 18) must complete and sign a waiver. No player will be able to participate without a waiver.

2. Age Verification - All teams MUST follow the age matrix required when selecting players for their team for tournament division entry. EVERY player must fall into the age bracket (based on DOB) of the team division placement. Coaches and team managers are solely responsible for full adherence of age bracket requirements. All coaches/team managers must also be able to provide an identification card or birth certificate to verify any age disputes upon request. Age group verification checks can be requested at any time by the rostered coach and will be assisted by the official on that game and the revolution if necessary. Random checks may also occur during the day.

3. Number of Players - The maximum number of players allowed on a roster is eight (8): four (4) field players and four (4) substitutes. A maximum number of four (4) players are allowed on the field at any time. The minimum number of players is three (3). Teams are not allowed to field players that are not on their roster. No goalkeepers allowed.

4. Player Substitution - Substitutions can occur at ANY stoppage. Teams must get referee’s permission. The player must leave the field before the substitute enters.

5. The Players - All players must wear team jerseys/shirts during the game. Teams are required to bring two (2) sets of jerseys that are a different color. A coin flip will determine who changes uniform. Numbers on a jersey are not required. All players must wear shin guards and soccer cleats.

6. Goal Scoring - A goal can only be scored in the opposition half of the field. Any ball that is hit with enough force to knock down the goal will be disallowed and be placed as a goal kick for the other team. Referee’s decision is final with any goals scored or not scored. The ball changes possession after a goal is scored and is restarted from midfield.

7. Goal Kicks - May be taken from any point on the defensive touchline. Opposition players must retreat to their own half to allow the other team to put the ball in play. They are allowed to cross over once the ball is put into play. A goal cannot be scored from a goal kick. A goal kick must touch the ground or a player before crossing the halfway line.

8. Corner Kicks - Will be taken as normal. The opposition player must be at least three yards away. A goal cannot be scored from a corner kick.

9. Offside - There is no offside in 4v4 soccer.

10. Headers - In accordance with new youth soccer regulations, there will be a ban on headers for all players 10 years and younger. Therefore, age groups of U12, U10, and U8 will have a ban on headers. If in the opinion of the referee, a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the ball for those age groups, the referee will award an indirect free kick to the opponent.

11. Game Duration - All games will last 35 minutes. All games tied after the allotted time will end in a tie.

12. Grace Period - The 35-minute game clock will start on time, but a team will receive a five-minute grace period to start the game if needed. The game clock will not be reset if a team uses the grace period, as it is very important each field stays on schedule. Teams must have at least three players to start any game. If a team is not ready to play after five minutes, a forfeit will be applied.

13. Fair Play - All players, coaches, and parents are expected to act in the nature of fair play at all times. Any abuse to referees or players will result in a red card. All teams and parents can be asked to leave the facility at the discretion of MNUFC staff. Parents will all be seated in seats in the lower level of Allianz Field and will not be allowed on the field of play. Parents will be asked to stand or sit in a designated area of the Great Lawn when playing outside of Allianz Field. Violation of any rules will be taken very seriously.

14. Final Considerations - FIFA rules apply to any rules not mentioned in this document.

Note: These rules are subject to modification or adjustment by the event organizers for the smooth conduct of the event.