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TRIO CUP 3v3 Soccer Tour Rules
This version of the Trio Cup Soccer Rules was last edited 03/2/2022)
* FIFA rules apply if not modified within * The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play for all participants. Each player, coach and spectator are expected to understand these rules prior to their participation in the Trio Cup Soccer Event. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to Trio Cup 3v3 Event Staff.
Master Scoreboard / Schedule Changes: It is the responsibility of the team (coach, team contact / manager, or team captain) to check the Master Scoreboard Schedule for any changes after each tournament game. Check the Master Scoreboard often, as changes do occur to the schedule. When a change does occur, Trio Cup will attempt to notify teams, and will strive to not change any game times or locations before the first game; but teams are responsible for checking for updates to the Master Scoreboard after each game.
TEAM REGISTRATION: Requirements, Information, Rules, Guidelines, etc.
Team Registration: Teams must register and pay all team fees to participate in each event. Teams should register into divisions based upon age (birth year), gender, playing experience. Any team or player determined by the Tournament Director to have falsified age or skill level could be dismissed from the tournament. Teams that span more than one age group (birth year) must register in the birth year of the oldest player on the team roster. Teams are responsible for registering in the appropriate division. In the situation where teams place themselves in the wrong division, Trio Cup will attempt to rectify the error, but cannot guarantee proper placement. It is each Team’s responsibility to register in the proper division, failure to properly register may result in disqualification from the tournament, and registration fees will not be refunded.
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Skill Level: Teams must register into the correct division based on their players’ competitive experience when applicable. When available, teams with Elite experience should apply for the Elite divisions. For most events, only Recreational (Silver Division), Competitive (Select/Travel) and Elite/EID will be offered.
Official Team Roster Form, Player Registration & Proof of Age Requirements:
• OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER: Each team must complete the Official Team Roster Form and Waiver and submit the form to the Trio Cup 3v3 Event Staff during Team Check-In, or PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST GAME or they
may be disqualified from the tournament. All players must be listed on the Official Team Roster prior to the team’s first scheduled game time. Teams cannot add players after the start of their first game.
• TEAM/PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT FORM: A Trio Cup 3v3 Team/Parent Code of Conduct form will be turned in to Trio Cup Headquarters at check in prior to each teams’ first match for each team, which acknowledges their behavior and respect for officials, players, spectators, staff, and any other person attending the tournament, be treated with respect. Failure to follow the 3v3 Team/Parent Code of Conduct could result in the possible removal of the team, individual parents or players from the event. There is a NO TOLERANCE POLICY regarding disruptive, unruly, violent, verbal or physical abuse directed toward anyone!
• PROOF OF AGE: Tournament officials have the right to demand Proof of Age for any player included on the roster. Players are required to carry Proof of Age with them at all times during the event.
• ROSTER FROM QUALIFYING EVENT: A minimum of two(2) players from the Official Team Roster Form from the Trio Cup 3v3 Local Event should be on the Official Team Roster Form for a Trio Cup 3v3 Regional Championships event in order to keep accumulated Ranking Points. A minimum of two(2) players from the Official Team Roster Form from the Trio Cup 3v3 Regional Championships Event should be on the Official Team Roster Form for the Trio Cup 3v3 World Championships event in order to keep accumulated Ranking Points. Teams participating with less than two players from the Roster of the qualifying event will forfeit accumulated Ranking Points associated with their team and must receive a new Trio Cup ID number.
• NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: Six is the maximum number of players on each team’s roster: three field players and three substitutes, but teams are allowed less than six players if they choose. (A team must have a minimum of 2 field players). Players may only play on one team per division – this includes situations such as smaller tournaments, where divisions are combined.
• FALSIFYING AGES OR SKILL LEVEL: The Trio Cup 3v3 Tournament Director / Event Director may dismiss any team from the event – and potentially future events - any player(s) or coach(es) determined by the Tournament Staff to have falsified age, identity, or skill level where applicable. This act of non-sportsmanship will not be tolerated by Trio Cup 3v3.
• PROTESTS OF TEAM ROSTERS: Any team wishing to Protest the roster or players on a roster may do so by submitting a $50 Roster Protest Fee and completing a Roster Protest Form to Trio Cup 3v3 Staff Headquarters. After receiving the $50 Roster Protest Fee and Roster Protest Form, and when available, a Trio Cup Staff member will verify each player on the team by confirming the Official Team Roster, the players’ tournament wristbands (when applicable, i.e. World Championships) and each player’s Proof of Age documentation. A game in progress will not necessarily be interrupted for this process. Any team found violating the requirements for the Official Team Roster Form, Player Registration, and / or Proof of Age when protested will be disqualified from the event, and all games played will be forfeited. No other protests, or forms of protests will be allowed or accepted (including, but not limited to judgement calls by referees, mis-application of the rules or teams being in the wrong age/skill division).
Coed Rules (Adult Teams Only): An Adult Coed team consists of a combination of male and female players. During play, there must be at least one female player on the field at all times. If a male player gets red carded, the team must play with one male and one female on the field for the remainder of the game. If a female player gets red carded, the team may continue play with two males on the field for the remainder of the game. If the female participant is no longer able to participate, the team may still play in the tournament, but must play with only two players on the field. Adult Coed teams are allowed to play in Male Divisions, in this case the standard coed rules do not apply.
BRACKETING: Rankings, Seeding, and Tie Breakers:
Rankings and Pool Play Seeding: Trio Cup 3v3 Rankings will be used to seed the Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer World Championships Event brackets and pools; but Rankings will not necessarily be used to seed the Local and Regional event brackets and pools. Bracketing efforts will be made to separate teams from the same club/organization, and from the same state and region where possible for all events, especially the World Championships event.
Championship Bracket Round Seeding: Championship Bracket seeding for each division will be determined by Win/Loss record for each team. A forfeited game is scored as a 12-0 win for the team that is present. Referees will provide the winning coach a scorecard, which must be turned into the Headquarters Tent immediately following the game. For games where the score-card is not turned in to the Headquarters Tent, a verbally communicated score will be accepted until the score-card can be produced.
Seeding Tie-Breakers: For teams that are tied in record, if one team forfeited a game, they will automatically be considered the lower seed (unless otherwise decided by a tournament official). When (2) two teams from one pool are tied in record following Pool Play games, ties between the two teams will be broken by the following:
(1) The team that won the game in Head to Head competition will be the higher seed.
(2) If the game between those two tied teams resulted in a tie, or if the two tied teams did not play each other for any reason; then proceed to the (3) three team tie breaking rules process listed below.
When (3) three or more teams from one pool are tied in record following Pool Play games, ties between the three or more teams will be broken by the following:
• This process should be followed from one step to the next step if (2) two or more teams are still tied, do not revert back to previous steps prior to the final two steps.
(1) Head to Head results / head to head win-loss record in head to head games between the three tied teams
(2) Goal Difference in head to head games between the three or more tied teams
(3) Goals Against in head to head games between the two or more tied teams
(4) Goal Difference in pool play games for the two or more tied teams
(5) Goals Against in pool play games for the two or more tied teams
(6) Goal Difference in all games played for the two or more tied teams
(7) Fewest Goals Against in all games played for the two or more tied teams
(8) If only two teams are still tied at this point, revert to the two team tie breaking rule (but do not revert to the two team tie breaking rules prior to this step). If still tied in record, proceed to next step.
(9) Shootout: follow overtime rules for shootout – each team may pick its 3 players for the shootout
Weather Related Issues: The Trio Cup 3v3 Staff reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the tournament due to inclement weather. The Tournament Director has the right to move or reschedule games, as well as the right to shorten game lengths. Every effort possible will be made to play the games. Where possible, and if game/pool/division winners are discernable, awards may be distributed to winning teams, however, awards are not guaranteed if winners are not discernable. Team entry fees are non-refundable.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Player / Coach / Spectator Ejections:
Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is to prevail at all times. Coaches will be held responsible for the conduct of themselves, their players, players’ parents and spectators. Cautioned Players (Yellow Card): Players that receive two yellow cards in one game will result in a red card. (Please see red card rule). Any player accumulating three yellow cards during a tournament will automatically be suspended for their next game (no exceptions). Player Ejection (Red Card): Referee’s have the right to issue a Red Card and eject a player or coach from the game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants sending off. The team may then continue with their remaining two, three or four players, however, if the player receiving the red card was on the field of play, the team must complete the entire game a player short. Any player(s) receiving a red card are suspended from play for their next game. If a team is found to be playing the next game with a player that received a red card in the previous game, that team may be forced to forfeit that game and/or their next game (at the Tournament Director’s discretion). Players or coaches that are red carded must leave the immediate playing area, including the fan and team areas. If the player delays or refuses to leave, the game may be forfeited in favor of opposing team (regardless of the score at the time of the incident). **If player(s) is (are) issued red card(s) for fighting, player(s) may be ejected from the tournament and is (are) subject to removal from the facility for the duration of the event.
Coach/Parent Ejection: Referees have the right to eject a coach or parent from any game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants ejection. Coaches or parents whom are ejected by the referee or tournament official must leave the field and area around the field before play will continue. If a coach or parent refuses to leave, the game may be forfeited in favor of the opposing team.
RULES DURING PLAY:
Game Duration: The game shall consist of two 12-minute halves separated by a two minute halftime period OR the first team to reach 12 goals, whichever comes first. A coin toss will determine possession and direction before the start of the game. Games during Pool Play that are tied after regulation play shall end in a tie, Games during the Playoffs / Championship Rounds that are tied after regulation play shall proceed to Overtime (see Overtime Rules for Playoffs / Championship Rounds listed below). There are no timeouts and the Game Clock does not stop in 3v3 games. In the event that a field is behind schedule, the referee may shorten the halftime period, or limit warm-up time prior to game (the referee should communicate any shortened time to each team). The Referee has the official time on the field. THE HOME TEAM IS LISTED FIRST ON THE OFFICAL SCORECARD.
********Substitution: Substitutions may be made during any dead-ball situation, regardless of possession. Teams must gain the referee’s attention and players must enter and exit at mid-field when prompted by the referee. Substitutions may NOT be made on the fly!
Kick Offs / Kick Ins / Direct and Indirect Kicks / Goal Kicks / Penalty Kicks: KICK OFF: May be kicked in any direction. You can score directly from a kick off, provided the ball is touched/moved by player 1 and player 2 can strike the ball into the goal (the kickoff is an indirect kick). KICK-INS: The ball shall be kicked into play from the sideline, rather than thrown in. The ball is considered in play when the ball is touched and changes position. This is an indirect kick, and a goal cannot be scored from this kick. NO DRIBBLE IN IS ALLOWED.
DIRECT & INDIRECT KICKS: All dead-ball kicks (kick-ins, kick-offs, free kicks) are indirect with the exception of corner kicks and penalty kicks. Indirect kicks must only change position before the ball will be considered in play. If a free kick is awarded within five yards of the opposing goal box, the ball will be moved back to five yards from the box. It is the referee’s discretion where the ball will be placed.
GOAL KICKS: May be taken from any point on the end line. All Goal Kicks are indirect kicks. PENALTY KICKS: Shall be awarded if, in the referee’s opinion, a scoring opportunity was nullified by an infraction (the infraction does not automatically result in a red card). Penalty kicks are DIRECT kicks taken from the center of the mid-line with all players (on both teams) behind the mid-line.
Penalty kicks are dead ball infractions. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick.
********Five Yard Rule: In all dead-ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball. If the defensive player’s goal is closer than five yards, the ball shall be played five yards from the goal box in line with the direction of play prior to the penalty.
*****FIVE SECOND RULE: In all dead-ball situations, attacking players must put the ball in play within 5 seconds of the “all ready to play signal” from the referee, or it becomes a turnover to the opposing team at that same spot. If a 5 second rule violation occurs on a teams’ goal kick, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. When teams are substituting players on a dead-ball situation, the 5 seconds does not begin until the subbing players are off the field and the referee has signaled to start play.
HEADING: Heading the ball is allowed in all ages and at all Trio Cup 3v3 sponsored and affiliate events.
******6 GOAL DIFFERNTIAL RULE: All age divisions and skill levels will implement a 6 Goal Differential Rule, where a team that is down by 6 goals or more may add a “4th player” to the field, while the team leading by 6 goals or more must still play with 3 players on the field. When the goal differential drops to a 5-goal differential, the team with 4 players on the field of play must remove 1 player to go back to a 3v3 situation. This scenario will continue for the entire game, based upon the score of the goal differential. The Referee will be responsible for letting the coaches know when it is appropriate to add a 4th player, and when to remove the 4th player from the field of play. Coaches may choose not to add the 4th player at their discretion, and roster size.
*****Goal Scoring: A goal may only be scored from a touch (offensive or defensive) within the team’s offensive half on the field. The ball must be completely on the offensive half of the field, and cannot be touching the mid-line (Example: kick-off). If a player in their defensive half kicks the ball across the midline and the ball hits another player (offensive or defensive) in their offensive half, and the ball goes in the goal, a goal will be awarded. If a ball is kicked from the defensive half and is not touched before the ball rests in the goal, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%A goal cannot be scored from an indirect kick, such as a kick-in from out-of-bounds, unless 2 players touch the ball before a goal is scored. See below for “Plane of the Goal / Net Interference.”
Goal Keepers / Off-sides / Slide Tackling / Hand Ball Clarification: There are no Goalkeepers in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer. No Off-sides in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer! No Slide Tackling in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer: If a player is sliding for the ball, contact with any player(s) from the other team is NOT ALLOWED. If a player slides and contact is initiated, a free kick shall be awarded. This does not prevent players from sliding to stop/intercept a ball where contact is not initiated during the slide. Example: a player may slide to save a ball from going out-of-bounds, so long as no contact is made with an opposing player. Hand Ball Clarification: Deliberate handling of the ball that denies a team of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity will result in the following: (1) A penalty kick (at the discretion of the referee) (2) A yellow or red card given to the player committing the hand ball (at the discretion of the referee). NO SLIDING WITHIN 3 yds OF THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL!
Protests of Rules: NO PROTEST WILL BE ALLOWED (Only Exception are protests for Team Rosters). No other protests, or forms of protests will be allowed or accepted (including, but not limited to judgement calls by referees, mis-application of the rules or teams being in the wrong age/skill division), as they are frequently based on emotions or referee judgment calls. Referee judgment calls are NOT grounds for a protest. Videotape is not acceptable as a form of protest or decision review.
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Field Dimensions, Goal Box, Plane of the Goal / Net Interference, Player Uniforms, Game Balls, etc.
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Field Dimensions: The playing field is 35 yards long and 25 yards wide for all age divisions and skill levels.
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The goals are approximately four feet high and 8 feet wide.
****The Goal Box: There are no goalkeepers in 3v3. The goal box is approximately ten feet wide by six foot long located directly in front of the goal. The goals are four feet high by eight feet wide. There is no ball contact allowed within the goal box, however, all players may pass through the goal box as long as they do not touch the ball while in the box. If the ball comes to a rest in the goal box, or on the goal box line, a goal kick is awarded regardless of who touched the ball last. Any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box is considered in the goal box and an extension of such. If a defensive player touches the ball after it has entered the goal box, the plane of the goal box, or an extension of the goal box (such as any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box), a goal will be awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball after it has entered the goal box, the plane of the goal box, or an extension of the goal box (such as any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box), a goal kick will be awarded to the defensive team, and a goal will not be counted if scored. The plane of the goal box extends upward infinitely. The referee’s judgment call and ruling on the field will not be overturned.
Plane of the Goal / Net Interference: A goal will be awarded if the ball strikes the netting portion of the goal, even if the ball is then returned back into the field of play without completely crossing the goal line. If the ball strikes the cross bar or goal posts, and simultaneously strikes the netting portion of the goal, the referee’s judgment will determine whether the netting prohibited the ball from crossing the goal line (which should be awarded a goal); or whether the bar or post prohibited the ball from crossing the goal line (which should NOT be awarded a goal). The referee’s judgment call and ruling on the field will not be overturned. In simple terms, the net should not be the source that will prohibit a shot from scoring as a goal.
Player Uniforms, Jerseys, Protective Casts & Jewelry: All players must wear shin guards, or will not be allowed to play. All players must wear jerseys/shirts during play and each team must bring both a light and dark colored jersey/shirt. If both teams are wearing the same color, a coin flip in pool play will determine which team must change. In playoffs, the higher seed will have the option. Players wearing protective casts must receive written approval by the Trio Cup Tournament Director and/or Referee Assignor, and will be required to check in prior to each game with the on-field referee to be permitted to play. If the referee on the field of play deems a player’s protective cast is unsafe in any way, the player will not be allowed to play until The Tournament Director, Athletic trainer, and/or Referee Assignor re-approve the wearing of the protective cast in writing. No jewelry will be allowed, including earrings of any type, rope necklaces and bracelets. The only exception will be players wearing medical bracelets.
Game Balls / Sizes: Teams are responsible for providing game balls. For post-season tournaments where the ball-size has increased for certain age-groups during fall league play (U8 and U12), the increased size should be used. Any disputations over ball size must be settled prior to the start of the game.
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For the 2020 Trio Cup 3v3 Tour (January – December 2020): Ball Size 3 = U5, U6, U7, U8 (or 15’s, 14’s, 13’s, & 12’s); Ball Size 4 = U9-U12 (or 11’s, 10’s, 09’s, & 08’s); Ball Size 5 = U13 & up (07’s & older).
OTHER: Delay of Game, Forfeits, Overtime:
Delay of Game: The referee has the official time on the field and holds the right to take necessary action if he/she feels that a team is delaying the game. Any player may be cautioned with a yellow card if it is deemed by the referee that the player is intentionally wasting time, such as if a player intentionally kicks the ball long distances away from the playing field in order to waste time. The referee has the official time on the field.
Forfeits: Teams are given five minutes from scheduled game time, or from delayed start time due to unforeseen circumstances, before a forfeit is issued by the referee. All forfeits must be approved by the Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament Director before the game is considered an official forfeit. The Trio Cup Tournament Director has the option to replay a forfeited game if deemed necessary. A team forfeiting three games during pool play may be removed from the tournament. A team forfeiting one game during the playoffs may be removed from the tournament.
Playoff Overtime: Pool Play Games shall end in a tie, if the game is tied at the end of regulation. Only Playoff Games shall play into overtime.
• Golden Goal Overtime Period. Playoff Overtime shall consist of one 3-minute “golden goal” overtime period with a coin toss to decide kick-off/direction. The first team to score in overtime is the winner.
• Shootout. If no team has scored in the 3-minute overtime, the winner shall be decided in a shootout with a coin toss to decide team kicking order. The three players from each team remaining on the field at the end of
the overtime period will be the only players to kick for their team. The remaining three field players after overtime regulation will rotate, alternating teams with each kick. The first round of shootouts will consist of each player kicking once (round of 3 players shooting per team). The team with the most goals after the first round will be considered the winner. If the score remains tied after the first round of penalty kicks, the same 3 players will alternate in the same order in a sudden death penalty kick format until one team scores unanswered. If one team has received a red card during the game and finishes with 2 players on the field, a remaining roster player (other than the red carded player) must be chosen to kick in the rotation of penalty kicks. If the red-carded player is the last remaining roster player, one of the two field players must kick twice.
** The Trio Cup 3v3 Tournament Director
Any change in rules can be made by a Trio Cup event director.
Born in
2004 is u18
2005 is u17
2006 is u16
2007 is u15
2008 is u14
2009 is u13
2010 is u12
2011 is u11
2012 is u10
2013 is u9
2014 is u8
2015 is u7
2016 is u6
2017 is u5
TRIO CUP 3v3 Soccer Tour Rules
This version of the Trio Cup Soccer Rules was last edited 03/2/2022)
* FIFA rules apply if not modified within * The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play for all participants. Each player, coach and spectator are expected to understand these rules prior to their participation in the Trio Cup Soccer Event. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to Trio Cup 3v3 Event Staff.
Master Scoreboard / Schedule Changes: It is the responsibility of the team (coach, team contact / manager, or team captain) to check the Master Scoreboard Schedule for any changes after each tournament game. Check the Master Scoreboard often, as changes do occur to the schedule. When a change does occur, Trio Cup will attempt to notify teams, and will strive to not change any game times or locations before the first game; but teams are responsible for checking for updates to the Master Scoreboard after each game.
TEAM REGISTRATION: Requirements, Information, Rules, Guidelines, etc.
Team Registration: Teams must register and pay all team fees to participate in each event. Teams should register into divisions based upon age (birth year), gender, playing experience. Any team or player determined by the Tournament Director to have falsified age or skill level could be dismissed from the tournament. Teams that span more than one age group (birth year) must register in the birth year of the oldest player on the team roster. Teams are responsible for registering in the appropriate division. In the situation where teams place themselves in the wrong division, Trio Cup will attempt to rectify the error, but cannot guarantee proper placement. It is each Team’s responsibility to register in the proper division, failure to properly register may result in disqualification from the tournament, and registration fees will not be refunded.
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Skill Level: Teams must register into the correct division based on their players’ competitive experience when applicable. When available, teams with Elite experience should apply for the Elite divisions. For most events, only Recreational (Silver Division), Competitive (Select/Travel) and Elite/EID will be offered.
Official Team Roster Form, Player Registration & Proof of Age Requirements:
• OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER: Each team must complete the Official Team Roster Form and Waiver and submit the form to the Trio Cup 3v3 Event Staff during Team Check-In, or PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST GAME or they
may be disqualified from the tournament. All players must be listed on the Official Team Roster prior to the team’s first scheduled game time. Teams cannot add players after the start of their first game.
• TEAM/PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT FORM: A Trio Cup 3v3 Team/Parent Code of Conduct form will be turned in to Trio Cup Headquarters at check in prior to each teams’ first match for each team, which acknowledges their behavior and respect for officials, players, spectators, staff, and any other person attending the tournament, be treated with respect. Failure to follow the 3v3 Team/Parent Code of Conduct could result in the possible removal of the team, individual parents or players from the event. There is a NO TOLERANCE POLICY regarding disruptive, unruly, violent, verbal or physical abuse directed toward anyone!
• PROOF OF AGE: Tournament officials have the right to demand Proof of Age for any player included on the roster. Players are required to carry Proof of Age with them at all times during the event.
• ROSTER FROM QUALIFYING EVENT: A minimum of two(2) players from the Official Team Roster Form from the Trio Cup 3v3 Local Event should be on the Official Team Roster Form for a Trio Cup 3v3 Regional Championships event in order to keep accumulated Ranking Points. A minimum of two(2) players from the Official Team Roster Form from the Trio Cup 3v3 Regional Championships Event should be on the Official Team Roster Form for the Trio Cup 3v3 World Championships event in order to keep accumulated Ranking Points. Teams participating with less than two players from the Roster of the qualifying event will forfeit accumulated Ranking Points associated with their team and must receive a new Trio Cup ID number.
• NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM: Six is the maximum number of players on each team’s roster: three field players and three substitutes, but teams are allowed less than six players if they choose. (A team must have a minimum of 2 field players). Players may only play on one team per division – this includes situations such as smaller tournaments, where divisions are combined.
• FALSIFYING AGES OR SKILL LEVEL: The Trio Cup 3v3 Tournament Director / Event Director may dismiss any team from the event – and potentially future events - any player(s) or coach(es) determined by the Tournament Staff to have falsified age, identity, or skill level where applicable. This act of non-sportsmanship will not be tolerated by Trio Cup 3v3.
• PROTESTS OF TEAM ROSTERS: Any team wishing to Protest the roster or players on a roster may do so by submitting a $50 Roster Protest Fee and completing a Roster Protest Form to Trio Cup 3v3 Staff Headquarters. After receiving the $50 Roster Protest Fee and Roster Protest Form, and when available, a Trio Cup Staff member will verify each player on the team by confirming the Official Team Roster, the players’ tournament wristbands (when applicable, i.e. World Championships) and each player’s Proof of Age documentation. A game in progress will not necessarily be interrupted for this process. Any team found violating the requirements for the Official Team Roster Form, Player Registration, and / or Proof of Age when protested will be disqualified from the event, and all games played will be forfeited. No other protests, or forms of protests will be allowed or accepted (including, but not limited to judgement calls by referees, mis-application of the rules or teams being in the wrong age/skill division).
Coed Rules (Adult Teams Only): An Adult Coed team consists of a combination of male and female players. During play, there must be at least one female player on the field at all times. If a male player gets red carded, the team must play with one male and one female on the field for the remainder of the game. If a female player gets red carded, the team may continue play with two males on the field for the remainder of the game. If the female participant is no longer able to participate, the team may still play in the tournament, but must play with only two players on the field. Adult Coed teams are allowed to play in Male Divisions, in this case the standard coed rules do not apply.
BRACKETING: Rankings, Seeding, and Tie Breakers:
Rankings and Pool Play Seeding: Trio Cup 3v3 Rankings will be used to seed the Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer World Championships Event brackets and pools; but Rankings will not necessarily be used to seed the Local and Regional event brackets and pools. Bracketing efforts will be made to separate teams from the same club/organization, and from the same state and region where possible for all events, especially the World Championships event.
Championship Bracket Round Seeding: Championship Bracket seeding for each division will be determined by Win/Loss record for each team. A forfeited game is scored as a 12-0 win for the team that is present. Referees will provide the winning coach a scorecard, which must be turned into the Headquarters Tent immediately following the game. For games where the score-card is not turned in to the Headquarters Tent, a verbally communicated score will be accepted until the score-card can be produced.
Seeding Tie-Breakers: For teams that are tied in record, if one team forfeited a game, they will automatically be considered the lower seed (unless otherwise decided by a tournament official). When (2) two teams from one pool are tied in record following Pool Play games, ties between the two teams will be broken by the following:
(1) The team that won the game in Head to Head competition will be the higher seed.
(2) If the game between those two tied teams resulted in a tie, or if the two tied teams did not play each other for any reason; then proceed to the (3) three team tie breaking rules process listed below.
When (3) three or more teams from one pool are tied in record following Pool Play games, ties between the three or more teams will be broken by the following:
• This process should be followed from one step to the next step if (2) two or more teams are still tied, do not revert back to previous steps prior to the final two steps.
(1) Head to Head results / head to head win-loss record in head to head games between the three tied teams
(2) Goal Difference in head to head games between the three or more tied teams
(3) Goals Against in head to head games between the two or more tied teams
(4) Goal Difference in pool play games for the two or more tied teams
(5) Goals Against in pool play games for the two or more tied teams
(6) Goal Difference in all games played for the two or more tied teams
(7) Fewest Goals Against in all games played for the two or more tied teams
(8) If only two teams are still tied at this point, revert to the two team tie breaking rule (but do not revert to the two team tie breaking rules prior to this step). If still tied in record, proceed to next step.
(9) Shootout: follow overtime rules for shootout – each team may pick its 3 players for the shootout
Weather Related Issues: The Trio Cup 3v3 Staff reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the tournament due to inclement weather. The Tournament Director has the right to move or reschedule games, as well as the right to shorten game lengths. Every effort possible will be made to play the games. Where possible, and if game/pool/division winners are discernable, awards may be distributed to winning teams, however, awards are not guaranteed if winners are not discernable. Team entry fees are non-refundable.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Player / Coach / Spectator Ejections:
Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is to prevail at all times. Coaches will be held responsible for the conduct of themselves, their players, players’ parents and spectators. Cautioned Players (Yellow Card): Players that receive two yellow cards in one game will result in a red card. (Please see red card rule). Any player accumulating three yellow cards during a tournament will automatically be suspended for their next game (no exceptions). Player Ejection (Red Card): Referee’s have the right to issue a Red Card and eject a player or coach from the game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants sending off. The team may then continue with their remaining two, three or four players, however, if the player receiving the red card was on the field of play, the team must complete the entire game a player short. Any player(s) receiving a red card are suspended from play for their next game. If a team is found to be playing the next game with a player that received a red card in the previous game, that team may be forced to forfeit that game and/or their next game (at the Tournament Director’s discretion). Players or coaches that are red carded must leave the immediate playing area, including the fan and team areas. If the player delays or refuses to leave, the game may be forfeited in favor of opposing team (regardless of the score at the time of the incident). **If player(s) is (are) issued red card(s) for fighting, player(s) may be ejected from the tournament and is (are) subject to removal from the facility for the duration of the event.
Coach/Parent Ejection: Referees have the right to eject a coach or parent from any game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants ejection. Coaches or parents whom are ejected by the referee or tournament official must leave the field and area around the field before play will continue. If a coach or parent refuses to leave, the game may be forfeited in favor of the opposing team.
RULES DURING PLAY:
Game Duration: The game shall consist of two 12-minute halves separated by a two minute halftime period OR the first team to reach 12 goals, whichever comes first. A coin toss will determine possession and direction before the start of the game. Games during Pool Play that are tied after regulation play shall end in a tie, Games during the Playoffs / Championship Rounds that are tied after regulation play shall proceed to Overtime (see Overtime Rules for Playoffs / Championship Rounds listed below). There are no timeouts and the Game Clock does not stop in 3v3 games. In the event that a field is behind schedule, the referee may shorten the halftime period, or limit warm-up time prior to game (the referee should communicate any shortened time to each team). The Referee has the official time on the field. THE HOME TEAM IS LISTED FIRST ON THE OFFICAL SCORECARD.
********Substitution: Substitutions may be made during any dead-ball situation, regardless of possession. Teams must gain the referee’s attention and players must enter and exit at mid-field when prompted by the referee. Substitutions may NOT be made on the fly!
Kick Offs / Kick Ins / Direct and Indirect Kicks / Goal Kicks / Penalty Kicks: KICK OFF: May be kicked in any direction. You can score directly from a kick off, provided the ball is touched/moved by player 1 and player 2 can strike the ball into the goal (the kickoff is an indirect kick). KICK-INS: The ball shall be kicked into play from the sideline, rather than thrown in. The ball is considered in play when the ball is touched and changes position. This is an indirect kick, and a goal cannot be scored from this kick. NO DRIBBLE IN IS ALLOWED.
DIRECT & INDIRECT KICKS: All dead-ball kicks (kick-ins, kick-offs, free kicks) are indirect with the exception of corner kicks and penalty kicks. Indirect kicks must only change position before the ball will be considered in play. If a free kick is awarded within five yards of the opposing goal box, the ball will be moved back to five yards from the box. It is the referee’s discretion where the ball will be placed.
GOAL KICKS: May be taken from any point on the end line. All Goal Kicks are indirect kicks. PENALTY KICKS: Shall be awarded if, in the referee’s opinion, a scoring opportunity was nullified by an infraction (the infraction does not automatically result in a red card). Penalty kicks are DIRECT kicks taken from the center of the mid-line with all players (on both teams) behind the mid-line.
Penalty kicks are dead ball infractions. If a goal is not scored, the defense obtains possession with a goal kick.
********Five Yard Rule: In all dead-ball situations, defending players must stand at least five yards away from the ball. If the defensive player’s goal is closer than five yards, the ball shall be played five yards from the goal box in line with the direction of play prior to the penalty.
*****FIVE SECOND RULE: In all dead-ball situations, attacking players must put the ball in play within 5 seconds of the “all ready to play signal” from the referee, or it becomes a turnover to the opposing team at that same spot. If a 5 second rule violation occurs on a teams’ goal kick, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. When teams are substituting players on a dead-ball situation, the 5 seconds does not begin until the subbing players are off the field and the referee has signaled to start play.
HEADING: Heading the ball is allowed in all ages and at all Trio Cup 3v3 sponsored and affiliate events.
******6 GOAL DIFFERNTIAL RULE: All age divisions and skill levels will implement a 6 Goal Differential Rule, where a team that is down by 6 goals or more may add a “4th player” to the field, while the team leading by 6 goals or more must still play with 3 players on the field. When the goal differential drops to a 5-goal differential, the team with 4 players on the field of play must remove 1 player to go back to a 3v3 situation. This scenario will continue for the entire game, based upon the score of the goal differential. The Referee will be responsible for letting the coaches know when it is appropriate to add a 4th player, and when to remove the 4th player from the field of play. Coaches may choose not to add the 4th player at their discretion, and roster size.
*****Goal Scoring: A goal may only be scored from a touch (offensive or defensive) within the team’s offensive half on the field. The ball must be completely on the offensive half of the field, and cannot be touching the mid-line (Example: kick-off). If a player in their defensive half kicks the ball across the midline and the ball hits another player (offensive or defensive) in their offensive half, and the ball goes in the goal, a goal will be awarded. If a ball is kicked from the defensive half and is not touched before the ball rests in the goal, a goal kick is awarded to the defensive team. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%A goal cannot be scored from an indirect kick, such as a kick-in from out-of-bounds, unless 2 players touch the ball before a goal is scored. See below for “Plane of the Goal / Net Interference.”
Goal Keepers / Off-sides / Slide Tackling / Hand Ball Clarification: There are no Goalkeepers in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer. No Off-sides in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer! No Slide Tackling in Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer: If a player is sliding for the ball, contact with any player(s) from the other team is NOT ALLOWED. If a player slides and contact is initiated, a free kick shall be awarded. This does not prevent players from sliding to stop/intercept a ball where contact is not initiated during the slide. Example: a player may slide to save a ball from going out-of-bounds, so long as no contact is made with an opposing player. Hand Ball Clarification: Deliberate handling of the ball that denies a team of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity will result in the following: (1) A penalty kick (at the discretion of the referee) (2) A yellow or red card given to the player committing the hand ball (at the discretion of the referee). NO SLIDING WITHIN 3 yds OF THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL!
Protests of Rules: NO PROTEST WILL BE ALLOWED (Only Exception are protests for Team Rosters). No other protests, or forms of protests will be allowed or accepted (including, but not limited to judgement calls by referees, mis-application of the rules or teams being in the wrong age/skill division), as they are frequently based on emotions or referee judgment calls. Referee judgment calls are NOT grounds for a protest. Videotape is not acceptable as a form of protest or decision review.
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Field Dimensions, Goal Box, Plane of the Goal / Net Interference, Player Uniforms, Game Balls, etc.
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Field Dimensions: The playing field is 35 yards long and 25 yards wide for all age divisions and skill levels.
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The goals are approximately four feet high and 8 feet wide.
****The Goal Box: There are no goalkeepers in 3v3. The goal box is approximately ten feet wide by six foot long located directly in front of the goal. The goals are four feet high by eight feet wide. There is no ball contact allowed within the goal box, however, all players may pass through the goal box as long as they do not touch the ball while in the box. If the ball comes to a rest in the goal box, or on the goal box line, a goal kick is awarded regardless of who touched the ball last. Any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box is considered in the goal box and an extension of such. If a defensive player touches the ball after it has entered the goal box, the plane of the goal box, or an extension of the goal box (such as any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box), a goal will be awarded to the offensive team. If an offensive player touches the ball after it has entered the goal box, the plane of the goal box, or an extension of the goal box (such as any part of the ball or player’s body on the line or inside the plane of the box), a goal kick will be awarded to the defensive team, and a goal will not be counted if scored. The plane of the goal box extends upward infinitely. The referee’s judgment call and ruling on the field will not be overturned.
Plane of the Goal / Net Interference: A goal will be awarded if the ball strikes the netting portion of the goal, even if the ball is then returned back into the field of play without completely crossing the goal line. If the ball strikes the cross bar or goal posts, and simultaneously strikes the netting portion of the goal, the referee’s judgment will determine whether the netting prohibited the ball from crossing the goal line (which should be awarded a goal); or whether the bar or post prohibited the ball from crossing the goal line (which should NOT be awarded a goal). The referee’s judgment call and ruling on the field will not be overturned. In simple terms, the net should not be the source that will prohibit a shot from scoring as a goal.
Player Uniforms, Jerseys, Protective Casts & Jewelry: All players must wear shin guards, or will not be allowed to play. All players must wear jerseys/shirts during play and each team must bring both a light and dark colored jersey/shirt. If both teams are wearing the same color, a coin flip in pool play will determine which team must change. In playoffs, the higher seed will have the option. Players wearing protective casts must receive written approval by the Trio Cup Tournament Director and/or Referee Assignor, and will be required to check in prior to each game with the on-field referee to be permitted to play. If the referee on the field of play deems a player’s protective cast is unsafe in any way, the player will not be allowed to play until The Tournament Director, Athletic trainer, and/or Referee Assignor re-approve the wearing of the protective cast in writing. No jewelry will be allowed, including earrings of any type, rope necklaces and bracelets. The only exception will be players wearing medical bracelets.
Game Balls / Sizes: Teams are responsible for providing game balls. For post-season tournaments where the ball-size has increased for certain age-groups during fall league play (U8 and U12), the increased size should be used. Any disputations over ball size must be settled prior to the start of the game.
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For the 2020 Trio Cup 3v3 Tour (January – December 2020): Ball Size 3 = U5, U6, U7, U8 (or 15’s, 14’s, 13’s, & 12’s); Ball Size 4 = U9-U12 (or 11’s, 10’s, 09’s, & 08’s); Ball Size 5 = U13 & up (07’s & older).
OTHER: Delay of Game, Forfeits, Overtime:
Delay of Game: The referee has the official time on the field and holds the right to take necessary action if he/she feels that a team is delaying the game. Any player may be cautioned with a yellow card if it is deemed by the referee that the player is intentionally wasting time, such as if a player intentionally kicks the ball long distances away from the playing field in order to waste time. The referee has the official time on the field.
Forfeits: Teams are given five minutes from scheduled game time, or from delayed start time due to unforeseen circumstances, before a forfeit is issued by the referee. All forfeits must be approved by the Trio Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament Director before the game is considered an official forfeit. The Trio Cup Tournament Director has the option to replay a forfeited game if deemed necessary. A team forfeiting three games during pool play may be removed from the tournament. A team forfeiting one game during the playoffs may be removed from the tournament.
Playoff Overtime: Pool Play Games shall end in a tie, if the game is tied at the end of regulation. Only Playoff Games shall play into overtime.
• Golden Goal Overtime Period. Playoff Overtime shall consist of one 3-minute “golden goal” overtime period with a coin toss to decide kick-off/direction. The first team to score in overtime is the winner.
• Shootout. If no team has scored in the 3-minute overtime, the winner shall be decided in a shootout with a coin toss to decide team kicking order. The three players from each team remaining on the field at the end of
the overtime period will be the only players to kick for their team. The remaining three field players after overtime regulation will rotate, alternating teams with each kick. The first round of shootouts will consist of each player kicking once (round of 3 players shooting per team). The team with the most goals after the first round will be considered the winner. If the score remains tied after the first round of penalty kicks, the same 3 players will alternate in the same order in a sudden death penalty kick format until one team scores unanswered. If one team has received a red card during the game and finishes with 2 players on the field, a remaining roster player (other than the red carded player) must be chosen to kick in the rotation of penalty kicks. If the red-carded player is the last remaining roster player, one of the two field players must kick twice.
** The Trio Cup 3v3 Tournament Director
Any change in rules can be made by a Trio Cup event director.
Born in
2004 is u18
2005 is u17
2006 is u16
2007 is u15
2008 is u14
2009 is u13
2010 is u12
2011 is u11
2012 is u10
2013 is u9
2014 is u8
2015 is u7
2016 is u6
2017 is u5
