Join us November 8th & 9th, Ambler, PA and the Center Square Park complex in Blue Bell, PA, for the 7th annual WRA Fall Select Invitational. Poised to become one of the largest Fall Weekend Rec Select Tournaments, the Fall Select Invitational is open to boys & girls teams ages U8-U16 (see eligibility rules) and will consist of at least 3 games.

The number of brackets per age group will vary based upon the number of tournament entries.
First and second place teams will receive trophies!

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TEAM ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, all teams must be true Intramural/Recreation Soccer teams already registered with their state association. During the invitational, participating players can only play for one team. Teams should be organized as follows:

  • U8 – ( 2018) 7 v 7, 12 roster max
  • U10 – (2016-2017) 7 v 7, 12 roster max
  • U12 – (2014-2015) 9 v 9, 16 roster max
  • U14 – (2012-2013) 11 v 11, 22 roster max
  • U16 – (2010-2011) 11 v 11, 22 roster max

Please note: Teams that fail to adhere to the eligibility rules stated above are subject to forfeit of their scheduled tournament matches without reimbursement of fees.

 

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

All players and teams must wear matching uniforms consisting of a jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and footwear. Pants will be allowed for goalies. Uniforms must have a number on the back.

 

TEAM CHECK-IN

Coaches are required to have a copy of their roster and the medical release forms (off of the EPSYA website) with them. These documents should be available upon request for inspection only. Rosters must be submitted in the Tournament Team Snap Registration the day before the tournament. Coaches and players, as well as spectators, may not enter a field of play, at any time, unless requested to do so by the referee. Only players and coaches will be permitted on the field or in the bench area.

 

GAME SCHEDULE

  • All teams will have at least three games
  • Girls will play on Saturday, November 8th
  • Boys will play on Sunday, November 9th
  • Games will be viewed by and messages will be viewed on Tournament Team Snap
  • Games canceled due to weather can be rescheduled by the event director on a future scheduled day. Most likely the following weekend. Teams will be refunded 50% of their registration fee if any event that is fully canceled

FIELD LOCATIONS

 

Girls Divisions – Games Sat, November 8th

  • U8, 7v7, 8 Teams Max
  • U10, 7v7, 8 Teams Max
  • U12, 9v9, 8 Teams Max
  • U14, 11v11, 4 Team Max
  • U16, 11v11, 4 Team Max

Boys Divisions – Games Sun, November 9th

  • U8, 7v7, 8 Teams Max
  • U10, 7v7, 8 Teams Max
  • U12, 9v9, 8 Teams Max
  • U14, 11v11, 4 Team Max
  • U16, 11v11, 4 Team Max

 

PREGAME ACTIVITY

No players are allowed to be on the field if not playing a game. Players must leave the field immediately following their game. Referees will call for team captains prior to tap off. A coin flip will determine direction of play and tap. Winner of the coin toss chooses the goal to defend. The opposing team gets the kick off. Teams have 10-minute warm-ups on the field of play. Games will follow a schedule and there is no flexibility to change.

 

GAME RULES

  • All games shall be played in accordance with EPYSLA and US Soccer rules, except for divisions with specific modified rules
  • Games will remain playing during weather events unless lightning is seen
  • Regardless of any weather conditions, players and coaches must be on the field at the scheduled playing time, and ready to play
  • Forfeits will be awarded if a play has not started within eight minutes of the starting time as determined by the referee
  • A minimum of eight players must be played for an 11v11 Game, six players must exist for a 9v9 game, five players must exist for a 7v7 game
  • A forfeited match will be recorded as a 2-0 score
  • Event directors may modify a scheduled start time for any match or decrease the time of scheduled match prior to the start of a game
  • All 9v9/11v11 games will be two 25-minute halves with a five minute half time
  • 7v7 games will be 20 minute Halves with a five minute half time
  • There will be unlimited substitutions with permission from the referee
  • Substitutions can occur on the teams throw in, goal kick, or score (9v9 and 11v11 games only)
  • Teams can piggyback off the other team’s substitution
  • A team losing by four goals can add one player on the field

 

ADDITIONAL RULES

  • No heading in any games except U14-U16
  • U8 – U10 will be permitted to have one additional throw in if the first one fails
  • Incidental handballs in the penalty box will result in an indirect kick
  • Players may cross their arms to protect their chest on a throw in. It will not be considered a handball; as long as their arms are on their chest before the ball is thrown in. Arms/Elbows can not be lifted towards the ball.
  • Hand Balls will only be called if it benefits the team.
  • U8-U10 Champions will be determined through a single elimination tournament. Winners will move on.
  • Losing teams will play in a consolation bracket.
  • U12-U16 Champions will be determined through a point system.
  • Tournament rules will be sent to Registered Teams immediately.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

  • Players, coaches and spectators are expected to conduct themselves within the spirit of the game. Coaches are responsible for their players’ conduct, but not spectators. Any player, coach, or spectator who is ejected by the referee for fighting will be banned for further participation in the event and must leave the facility complex immediately.
  • The event committee reserves the right to terminate the participation of any team, player, coach, or fan if their behavior creates an atmosphere in which a match or matches cannot be completed within the spirit and safety of the game.
  • No Spectators are to be on the end lines or behind the goals.
  • Yellow or Red Cards
  • Any player, coach, or spectator that is cautioned (yellow card) twice during any given game, shall receive a red card and will be ineligible to participate in the remainder of that match and may not participate in the next match. If any player, coach, or spectator is sent off the field of play (dismissed/red card) by a referee for any reason other than fighting, that player, coach, and/or spectator is ineligible to participate in the remainder of that match and may not participate in the next match. The player, coach or spectator must leave the field of play. Referees are instructed to record the player’s name, number, team and reason for the caution or send-off and present the information to the Field Marshal.

 

AWARDS

Individual awards will be given to the champions of each division. Awards will be given out after the game at the Champions Tent.

DISCLAIMER

In the event a situation arises that is not covered by the above guidelines and rules, the event director reserves the right to rule on any issue with the referees. All decisions by the event director shall be final and binding.

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