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May 17, 2008

Soccer - Youth

Soccer - Youth

General Info

Competition Info

Event Codes

Registration

Online Registration

Roster Changes

View Entrant List

Schedule

Rules

Results

Additional Info

General Information

Date

July 18-20

Fees

U6-U8 $110 per team
U9-U10 $160 per team
U11-U12 $190 per team
U13-U16 $235 per team
U19 $260 per team
U16-U19 (6v6) $160 per team 

Deadlines

Discount Registration Deadline
($10 off Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday, June 2
Online: Monday, June 2

Registration Deadline
(Full Priced Entry Fee)
Online only:  Monday, June 9

Site

Ames-area soccer fields      

Time

NO SCHEDULES WILL BE MAILED! Tournament rules, schedules and map will be posted on this Web site approximately 7 days prior to competition.

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Competition Information

Recreational Division (REC)

Created to give recreational teams the opportunity to compete against teams of similar skill levels from across the state. This division is only for the AYSO teams, rec teams, parks and recreation teams, YM/YWCA teams, and etc., not for the all-star or select teams. 

To be eligible to compete in this division, each team:

  • Must not have a professional coach.
  • Team formation must be random (not selected) and not related to the athlete's skill level.
  • Must be the same team roster from the fall or spring 2007-2008 season of play. Teams may have up to 3 guest players for 8 v 8 or 11 v 11. 2 guest players are allowed for 6 v 6 teams.
  • Must supply a copy of the regular season roster along with their team entry form! The roster must have 1 of 3 things on it to be verified: 1) Must be signed by league registrar, 2) Must be signed by the league president, or 3) Must have the official league stamp on the roster form.

**Special U6 and U8 Format

In keeping with the philosophy of the Iowa Games, the U6 and U8 division will focus on participation with a Jamboree format. No scores or standings will be kept, and all participants will receive an award.

Open Division

No restrictions as to how the team was formed or the number of guest players allowed.  If you cannot provide a copy of the regular season roster you MUST play in this division. 

Open and Rec. Divisions may be divided into the subdivision(s) Blue, Red and White based on a team's rating level.  Each team MUST submit a competitive rating level between 1 and 10 on the entry form.  A rating of 10 is the most competitive team ranking.  Please contact the Iowa Games office at 888-777-8881 ext. 3 if you have questions concerning your rating. 

Competitive/Classic Division (Comp.)
No restrictions as to how the team was formed or the number of guest players allowed.  These teams may have: competed in the ISA State Cup; a professional coach or meet with a professional coach on a regular basis; been formed on a select basis, either by tryout, recruiting or by invitation; participated in any competitive tournaments within the last 12-months; members of an elite, premier and/or competitive club, division, and/or league; compete under the classification of "Classic".

Competition Format (All Divisions)

Round robin play. Duration of preliminary games will be 6 minute quarters for Under 6, 8 minute quarters for Under 8, 20 minute halves for Under 9-Under 10, 25 minute halves for Under 11-Under 14, 30 minute halves for Under 16 and 35-minute halves for Under 19. Semi-final, consolation and championship games will be the same length as preliminary games.

Scoring (except for Under 6 & Under 8s) will be based on win-loss-tie record (i.e. 3 points per win, 1 point per tie and 0 points per loss). If a tie exists in points after all preliminary games, then it will be broken by a point scoring system that will be supplied in the rules.

Coaches

All youth teams must have a coach who is at least 21 years of age.

Referee Requirements

Each team is REQUIRED TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED CENTER REFEREES; ONE (1) FOR UNDER 6 - UNDER 8 OR TWO (2) FOR UNDER 9-UNDER 19 TEAMS to officiate or assist as needed in at least three (3) games in their respective age division or older (i.e. U12 teams must submit someone at least 14 years of age, U19 teams must submit someone at least 21 years of age). 
Generally, a qualified official:
  • must be able to referee the center at the age level for which the referee has been listed
  • should be someone you would want to work your gold medal game
  • should have some experience
  • can be USSF, AYSO or High School registered
  • does not have to be certified, but merely needs to meet the requirements listed above

A referee only can be listed for a maximum of two (2) teams. These requirements must be met or the team will forfeit games. Coaches will be held accountable for submitting a referee (s) that is qualified and who will do their allotted three (3) games!

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Rosters

A player may play on only one team.

Roster Addition / Replacement

Roster changes may be made at no additional charge and must be postmarked by July 7. Teams that originally register online may make roster changes online until July 11. No roster substitutions or additions will be allowed after the July 11 deadline.  New players and/or replacement players must complete an Individual Entry Form and the waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian (for athletes under the age of 18). Waivers must be received by July 14.  For replacement players, please indicate which player they are replacing. Roster limits will be enforced.

Coaches who register online are allowed to make roster changes online.  To make roster changes online please click on the link in the above box on the right.

Equipment / Ball Size

Players must wear shin guards and proper uniform. Ball size: Under 6 & Under 8 - size 3; Under 9 through Under 12 - size 4; all older divisions - size 5.

Recommended Field / Goal Size

Under 6: field size - 30 yds X 35 yds, goal size - 4' high X 6' wide.
Under 8: field size - 35 yds X 40 yds, goal size - 6' high X 9' wide.
Under 9/10: field size - 40 yds X 50 yds, goal size - 6' high X 18' wide.
Under 11/12: field size - 45 yds X 80 yds, goal size - 7' high X 21' wide.
Under 13: field size - 50 yds X 100 yds, goal size - 8' high X 24' wide.
Under 14/Older: field size - 60 yds X 110 yds, goal size - 8' high X 24' wide.
Under 16/19 (6v6):  approx. field size - 50 yds X 80 yds, goal size - 8' high X 24 ' wide.
(The Iowa Games reserves the right to alter goal sizes and field sizes depending on the number of teams entered and the availability of goals and field space.)

Rules

Current F.I.F.A. and U.S.Y.S. rules will apply in a revised form for the Iowa Games. Additional and specific rules will be posted here approximately 7 days prior to competition.  Please review prior to attending the Summer Games. 

Player I.D.

Players must present a photocopy of a birth certificate with a current photo attached, driver's permit/license, provide a current player pass, INS port-of-entry stamp, or passport at check-in prior to playing. No I.D., No Play.

Age Determining Date

August 1, 2007. The best answer to determine legal players is to ask each player their age on August 1, 2007. For instance, if you are an Under 14 team, then all players must be age 13 or younger on August 1, 2007. Basically, if your team played Under 12 in the fall of 2007 and/or the spring of 2008, then your team is Under 12 for purpose of the Summer Iowa Games.  Athletes competing in the Under 16 division must be at least 13 years old and athletes in the Under 19 division must be at least 14 years old.

Schedule/Rules: No Schedules will be mailed!

Tournament rules, schedules and maps will be posted on this Web site approximately 7 days prior to competition.

Team Lists

Will be updated daily on this Web site.

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Event Codes
 

FEMALE EVENT CODES Age Divisions Roster
Limit
 REC  OPEN  COMP    
   SC 200   U6 (3 vs. 3) 8
   SC 201   U8 (4 vs. 4) 10
 SC 102  SC 202   U9 (6 vs. 6) 10
 SC 103  SC 203   U10 (6 vs. 6) 10
 SC 104  SC 204   U11 (8 vs. 8) 14
 SC 105  SC 205  SC 500 U12 (8 vs. 8) 14
 SC 106  SC 206   U13 (11 vs. 11) 18
 SC 107  SC 207  SC 501 U14 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 208   U16 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 250   U19 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 270   U16 (6 vs. 6) 10
   SC 271   U19 (6 vs. 6) 10
MALE/COED EVENT CODES Age Divisions    Roster
   Limit
 REC  OPEN  COMP    
   SC 400   U6 (3 vs. 3) 8
   SC 401   U8 (4 vs. 4) 10
 SC 302  SC 402   U9 (6 vs. 6) 10
 SC 303  SC 403   U10 (6 vs. 6) 10
 SC 304  SC 404   U11 (8 vs. 8) 14
 SC 305  SC 405  SC 600 U12 (8 vs. 8) 14
 SC 306  SC 406   U13 (11 vs. 11) 18
 SC 307  SC 407  SC 601 U14 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 408   U16 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 450   U19 (11 vs. 11) 18
   SC 470   U16 (6 vs. 6) 10
   SC 471   U19 (6 vs. 6) 10

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Registration

Entry Form

Click here to download or print a PDF of the Team Entry Form.
(Note: If you are having problems viewing the entry form, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. This is a free download.)

Online

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

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Additional Information

U6 - U19 Soccer Commissioner


Bonnie Larson
515-255-6559

This is a qualifying sport for the 2009 State Games of America in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Click here for more information on the 2009 State Games of America.

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