FAQs & CHECK IN
TEAM CHECK-IN PROCESS & FAQ’s
Congratulations on your team’s acceptance to the PLAYERS CHALLENGE CUP held August 24 & 25, 2024.
SCHEDULES
Schedules will be posted 10 to 14 days before the actual tournament weekend.
TEAM CANOPIES & BENCHES
Huntington Beach Sports Complex: The Tournament will provide Team Canopies on every field. Teams will need to provide their own team bench.
All other Venues- Teams will need to provide their own Team Canopy and Bench.
ROSTER FREEZE
The roster freeze is Saturday, August 24th before your first scheduled game. Once you turn in your Match Report/Game Card to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament.
TOURNAMENT CLUB PASS RULE
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers are allowed to participate in more than one team within their own age group. Goalkeepers are also permitted to club pass "up" between teams outside of their age group and "down" if age appropriate. To do so, a goalkeeper must be included on the official team roster prior to their respective team's first game. It's important to note that no Goalkeeper can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline. Goalkeepers who player pass must play in the goal (not on the field).
Field Players
Field Players are not allowed to participate in more than one team within their own age group. However, players are permitted to club pass "up" between teams outside of their age group. To do so, a player must be included on the official team roster prior to their respective team's first game. It's important to note that no players can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline.
GUEST PLAYERS
Unlimited loan players are permitted.
FORMAT
2018 thru 2015 Divisions will play 7 v 7
2014 & 2013 Divisions will play 9 v 9
2012 thru 2007/06 Divisions will play 11 v 11
SMALL SIDED RULES
2018 thru 2015 Divisions:
Build out lines.
No Heading allowed.
No Punting allowed.
2014 Division:
No Build out lines.
No Heading allowed.
Punting is allowed.
2013 Division:
No Build out lines.
Heading is allowed.
Punting is allowed.
ROSTER SIZE
2018 thru 2015 (7v7 Division): 14 player max roster
2014 & 2013 (9v9 Division): 16 player max roster
2012 thru 2007/06 (11v11 Division): 22 player max roster.
MATCH TIMES: Pool Play & Semi-Finals:
All Divisions will play two 30 minute halves.
MATCH TIMES: Championship Finals:
2018 thru 2013 (7v7 & 9v9 Divisions )will play two 30 minute halves.
2012 thru 2007/06 (11v11 Divisions) will play two 35 minute halves.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee’s discretion. All divisions, free substitution and re-entry will be allowed.
HOME & AWAY PREPARATIONS
CHOOSING SIDES
Both teams will be on the opposite side of the field from each other. Spectators must be on the same side as their team.
The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule and has choice of side of the field.
PLAYER UNIFORMS
Opponents must wear colors that distinguish them from each other, and also the Referee and the Assistant Referees. It is recommended that the home team wears light uniforms while the away team wears dark uniforms. If there is a conflict in the uniform color, the away team shall change uniforms.
GAME BALLS
The home team is the team listed first on the official schedule. The home team will furnish three game balls.
GUEST PLAYERS
Unlimited guest players.
TEAM CHECK-IN PROCESS
1. PLAYER CARDS: We will accept the following Player ID Cards:
Laminated Player ID Cards
- Virtual/ Phone Photos of Player ID Cards
- GotSport Team Roster & Game Cards with Player Photos.
Note: If no birth year is on the Player ID Card, then a copy of a birth certificate or passport is required.
2. MATCH REPORTS/ GAME CARDS: You will need to download and print a Game Card for every scheduled game located in your GotSport Account. The Game Card needs to be turned in at the Field Marshal Tent 30 minutes before each game. You will be responsible to make sure the score is correct and must sign the Game Card after each game. The Game Card stays with the Field Marshal.
Note: Do not worry if your opponent hasn't inputted their players on the Game Card. Each team will be responsible to turn in their own completed Game Card to the Field Marshal before every game.
3. OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER: You will need to download and print a copy of your Official Team Roster. Make sure you list all of the players who will be participating throughout the three-day-weekend. Once you turn in your Official Team Roster to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament.
How to Print your Official Team Roster:
- Log into your Gotsport Account
- Click on Team Management
- Click on your Team
- Click on Roster
- Click on Select Event Roster Drop Down
- Click on Players Challenge Cup 2024
- Click Search
- Click on Document & IDs
- Click on Roster PDF
How to Print your Match Report/Game Card:
- Log into your Gotsport Account
- Click on Team Management
- Click on Registrations
- Click on Players Challenge Cup 2024
- Click on Schedule
- Find the game you want and click on Rosters (Blue button)
- Click on PDF
For Directions to build your Event Roster, click on the following link:
Withdrawal from the Tournament
Any team withdrawing before August 1, 2024, will receive a full refund minus $100 processing fee. Any team withdrawing after August 1, 2024, will not be entitled to a refund.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
At your service,
Tournament Committee
Players Challenge Cup