12U Tournament - 2024 (last updated: 11/16/24 @ 10:00 PM)

Coaches: Please be sure to read ALL of the information and make sure that you understand it. If you have a question ask, don't assume.

Gongratulations to the tournament winners G05 and B01. They will go on to represent Redwood City in the Area Tournament.

Overview

The 12U tournament will consist of two phases: pool play and playoffs. Pool play will take place on Saturday Oct. 26th, Nov. 2nd, and Nov. 9th. Playoffs will be held on Saturday Nov. 16th. The winner of the Boys tournament and the winner of the Girls tournament will advance to the Area 2N tournament which will be held on December 7th & 8th, 2024, in Foster city.

Coaches Meeting

A MANDATORY pre-tournament coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday Oct. 22nd, from 7:30 – 8:30 PM (Red Morton Main Gym - 1120 Roosevelt - Room "A"). In addition to the Tournament information, we will also go over the player ratings form which you will need to turn in prior to the start of the tournament.

Failure to send a team representative to the coach meeting will result in a one (1) point deduction. Failure to turn in the player ratings prior to the tournament will result in a one (1) point deduction. Our apologies for the stick, but that is our only way of making sure everyone shows up and turns their player ratings in. Contact your division coordinator if you have any questions.

General Comments

1. Coaches must wear their coach ID.
2. Only two coaches are allowed in the technical area.
3. Please keep the AYSO philosophies of Good Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching in mind during the tournament.
4. Parents, friends, distant relatives etc. are the coach's responsibility. Please remind your parents that if they bring relatives & friends to the game they need to behave in a respectful manner.
5. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed at AYSO events.
6. Dogs, BBQs, food, sunflower seeds etc. (see the city signs posted at the fields) are not allowed on the synthetic all weather fields.
7. Problems or issues that may arise will be resolved by the tournament committee, which shall consist of the Division Coordinator, the Coach Administrator, the Referee Administrator, the CVPA, and the Regional Commissioner.
8. All decisions are final and no protests will be allowed.

Pool Play

The Boys and Girls teams are each in two pools. Each team will play every other team in their pool. The pool assignments will be random but seeded.

You should have your team present and READY TO PLAY (at least 6 players, line up card ready, etc.) 15 minutes prior to the match. A forfeit may be declared if a team is unable to play (insufficient # of players, not checked in, no coach, no medical forms, etc.) at the scheduled start time.

• Matches will consist of two thirty (30) minutes halves.
• Half time will be 5 minutes and teams must return PROMPTLY to the field when summoned by the referee.
• Substitutions will take place approximately midway through the first and second halves and at half time.

• No player will sit out 2 "quarters" until all have sat out 1 "quarter".
• All players who are present must play at least half of the match.
• Players cannot sit out back-to-back "quarters".
• A player arriving during the 1st "quarter" is only required to play two "quarters".
• A player arriving during the 2nd or 3rd "quarter" is only required to play one "quarter".

• A player may NOT be a goalkeeper for more than 1/2 the match.
• If a player is injured and leaves the field, the coach may either: 1) substitute the player (the injured player may not return until the next substitution opportunity - the injured player is credited with a “quarter” played regardless of the actual time played)   or 2) “play short” thereby allowing the injured player to return (the player must wait for the referee's permission to return). Any attempt to manipulate the injury substitution rule to try and game the system will result in sanctions.

• Coaches should be prepared for substitutions and not waste playing time.
• Referees, at their discretion, may add time for injury or lengthy substitutions.
• Teams are not required to play down.
• Matches can end in a tie.

Points will be awarded/deducted and disciplinary actions taken as follows:

• +6 points for a win
• +3 points for a tie
• 0 points for a loss
• +1 point for each goal scored up to a maximum of 3
• +1 point for a shutout
• A forfeit will be scored as a 1 – 0 match in favor of the team that was present. If both teams forfeit then neither will receive any points.

• –1 point for each player (or substitute) cautioned (Yellow Card)
• –2 points for each player (or substitute) sent-off (Red Card) Note: a 2nd caution in the same match will be counted as a total deduction of 2 points
• –2 points if a coach or assistant coach is cautioned (Yellow card)
  
• –4 points if a coach or assistant coach is sent-off (Red card)
  
• –2 points per substitution violation - a team with more than 4 substitution violations may be disqualified

• The outcome of an abandoned or terminated match will be determined by the tournament committee.
• Additional points may be deducted and/or sanctions may be imposed (e.g. matches declared forfeit, teams disqualified etc.) if the tournament committee deems that necessary to deal with egregious situations.
• Player and/or coach sanctions may also be imposed for misconduct, bad sportsmanship, or substitution violations as determined by the tournament committee.

Tie breakers will be as follows:

1. Head-to-head play
2. Least points deducted
3. Least goals allowed
4. Higher goal differential (up to 3/game)

5. Coin toss (hope it does not come to this)

Pools & Standings

The top two Girls teams and top two Boys teams from each pool will participate in the playoffs.

Point deductions or additions are shown in parentheses and are included in the total.

Point deductions or additions are shown in parentheses and are included in the total.

Pool Play Schedule - Boys

Match	Date	Day	Time	Location	Teams		Home	Visitor		Score
1	26-Oct.	Sat.	8:00AM	Bechet-East	Green-A	Green-B	B02	B03		1-3
2	26-Oct.	Sat.	11:00 AM	Bechet-East	Green-C	Green-D	B08	B06		1-1
3	26-Oct.	Sat.	2:00 PM	Bechet-East	Red-A	Red-B	B01	B07		3-0
4	26-Oct.	Sat.	5:00 PM	Bechet-East	Red-C	Red-D	B04	B05		3-7
5	2-Nov.	Sat.	8:00 AM	Bechet-East	Red-A	Red-C	B01	B04		6-4
6	2-Nov.	Sat.	11:00 AM	Bechet-East	Red-B	Red-D	B07	B05		4-7
7	2-Nov.	Sat.	2:00 PM	Bechet-East	Green-A	Green-C	B02	B08		1-1
8	2-Nov.	Sat.	5:00 PM	Bechet-East	Green-B	Green-D	B03	B06		3-5
9	9-Nov.	Sat.	9:30 AM	Bechet-East	Green-D	Green-A	B06	B02		5-1
10	9-Nov.	Sat.	12:30 PM	Bechet-East	Green-B	Green-C	B03	B08		0-3
11	9-Nov.	Sat.	3:30 PM	Bechet-East	Red-D	Red-A	B05	B01		3-3
12	9-Nov.	Sat.	6:30 PM	Bechet-East	Red-B	Red-C	B07	B04		6-2

Pool Play Schedule - Girls

Match	Date	Day	Time	Location	Teams		Home	Visitor		Score
1	26-Oct.	Sat.	9:30 AM	Bechet-East	Red-A	Red-B	G08	G03		5-1
2	26-Oct.	Sat.	12:30 PM	Bechet-East	Red-C	Red-D	G04	G07		1-3
3	26-Oct.	Sat.	3:30 PM	Bechet-East	Green-A	Green-B	G02	G06		4-2
4	26-Oct.	Sat.	6:30 PM	Bechet-East	Green-C	Green-D	G05	G01		4-1
5	2-Nov.	Sat.	9:30 AM	Bechet-East	Green-A	Green-C	G02	G05		1-2
6	2-Nov.	Sat	12:30 PM	Bechet-East	Green-B	Green-D	G06	G01		0-3
7	2-Nov.	Sat.	3:30 PM	Bechet-East	Red-A	Red-C	G08	G04		3-3
8	2-Nov.	Sat.	6:30 PM	Bechet-East	Red-B	Red-D	G03	G07		2-6
9	9-Nov.	Sat.	8:00 AM	Bechet-East	Red-D	Red-A	G07	G08		4-1
10	9-Nov.	Sat.	11:00 AM	Bechet-East	Red-B	Red-C	G03	G04		0-3
11	9-Nov.	Sat.	2:00 PM	Bechet-East	Green-D	Green-A	G01	G02		0-1
12	9-Nov.	Sat.	5:00 PM	Bechet-East	Green-B	Green-C	G06	G05		2-0

Playoffs

The top two Girls teams from each pool and the top two Boys teams from each pool will participate in the playoffs. Playoffs will consist of semi-finals, and a final.

• Matches are single elimination
• Matches will consist of two 30 minute halves
• Half time will be 5 minutes and teams must return PROMPTLY to the field when summoned by the referee
• Substitutions will take place approximately midway through the first and second halves and at half time

• No player will sit out 2 "quarters" until all have sat out 1 "quarter"
• All players who are present must play at least half of the match
• Players cannot sit out back-to-back "quarters"
• A player arriving during the 1st "quarter" is only required to play two "quarters"
• A player arriving during the 2nd or 3rd "quarters" is only required to play one "quarter"

• A player may not be a goalkeeper for more than 1/2 the match
• If a player is injured and leaves the field, the coach may either 1) substitute the player (the injured player may not return until the next substitution opportunity - the injured player is credited with a “quarter” played regardless of the actual time played) or 2) “play short” thereby allowing the injured player to return (the player must wait for the referee's permission to return). Any attempt to manipulate the injury substitution rule to try and "game the system" will result in sanctions.
•  Important note: We will do our best to assist, but ultimately substitutions are the coach's responsibility. The tournament committee will determine the appropriate sanction for improper substitutions, which may be as severe as match forfeiture.

• Coaches should be prepared for substitutions and not waste playing time.
• Referees, at their discretion, may add time for injury or lengthy substitutions.
• Teams are not required to play down.

Consolation matches may end in a tie. For all the other matches, a winner is required and the following rules apply:

• If a match is tied at the end of regulation play, two 7 minute overtime periods will be played.
• Substitution will be allowed, with the referees permission, at any stoppage in play. The referee will determine when there is an appropriate stoppage in play.
  
• Remember to get the referee's approval before substituting and make sure that substitutes enter at the halfway line.
• There are no restrictions on goalkeeper changes.
• If the match is still tied at the end of the two overtime periods, then the winner will be determined by kicks from the penalty mark.
• Only those players on the field of play at the end of OT may participate in kicks from the penalty mark. Coaches and substitutes must stay off the field during that time.
  

• The outcome of an abandoned or terminated match will be determined by the tournament committee.
• Sanctions may be imposed (e.g. matches declared forfeit, teams disqualified etc.) if the tournament committee deems that necessary to deal with egregious situations.
• Player and/or coach sanctions may also be imposed for misconduct, bad sportsmanship, or substitution violations as determined by the tournament committee.

Playoff Schedule

The playoff assignments will be a 1st place team from one pool against the 2nd place team from the other pool. The actual pool assignments (Red v. Green or Green v. Red) will be done on Sunday Nov. 10. We have left ourselves this flexibility if needed to deconflict several head coaches who have multiple tournament teams in different age groups.