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Area 11L (South Orange County)

Area 11L Spring Tournament

Area 11L Spring Tournament


Area 11L Spring Tournament

May 18th & 19th - 2024

Lake Forest Sports Park (10U, 12U & 14U)

Spring Tournament Application

The Annual Area 11L Spring Tournament will take place May 18-19, 2024 at the Lake Forest Sports Park. The tournament is open to all Area 11L Spring Circuit CORE teams (10U, 12U and 14U).

    • Tournament Fee: $450 for 10U, $500 for 12U, $550 for 14U
    • Referee Deposit: $0 per team (not included in Tournament Fee)

      • DivTournament FeeReferee DepositTotal Fees
        10U$450$0$450
        12U$500$0$500
        14U$600$0$550

    • Eligibility: All Area 11L Spring Circuit CORE teams (10U, 12U and 14U)
    • Minimum of three matches for all teams (2 matches Saturday, 1 match Sunday morning)
    • Championship and Consolation matches Sunday afternoon
    • All Players receive a commemorative tournament tee shirt
Tournament Registration Deadline - APRIL 30th


Please note: Tournament registration withdrawals/refund requests must be submitted prior to MAY 1st.

Please note: Activated official team rosters from Affinity Sports and four (4) pre-printed registration generated game cards, must be submitted to Tournament Officials prior to May 5th, by the REGIONAL COMMISSIONER. Roster and game card file name submission format: DIVISION - REGION - COACH NAME (ROSTER or GAME CARD) [i.e. 14UB-R85-SMITH (roster)]

Tournament Check-In

All Coaches must check in at least 60 minutes before their first match. Coaches must present the following items to the onsite Tournament check-in tent:

  • A Current Spring Season, Coach Photo ID Card
  • Copies of each players current Spring Season medical release form.
Please note: Player medical release forms in electronic or digital format, will NOT be accepted. Hard copies MUST be presented at time of check-in.
EARLY Check-In (optional)
  • Thursday May 16th @ Outback Steakhouse (Laguna Hills) - 6pm
  • Coaches are advised to take advantage of EARLY check-in.
  • Coaches must present the items mentioned above (i.e. valid Coach Photo ID Card, valid medical release forms)
Please note: Activated official team rosters from Affinity Sports and four (4) pre-printed registration generated game cards, must be submitted to Tournament Officials prior to May 5th. Roster and game card file name submission format: DIVISION - REGION - COACH NAME (ROSTER or GAME CARD) [i.e. 14UB-R85-SMITH (roster)]

** Official Rosters and Game Cards will be submitted to the Tournament
by the Regional Commissioner or their designee. **

Area 11L Spring Tournament Information

Age
Group
Max
Roster
Min
Play
Time
Match Min
Players
Half Ball
Size
HeadingKeeper
Punt
Build
Out
Line
10U 10 75% 7v7 5 25 (x2) 4 NoNoYes
12U 12 75% 9v9 6 25 (x2) 4 No Allowed No
14U 15 75% 11v11 7 25 (x2) 5 AllowedAllowedNo

COACH NOTES:
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST have a current Season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Tournament Matches.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
  • Player ID cards are NOT required.
  • All players must be fully registered with AYSO for the current season.
  • Tournament Replacement Player form required for all tournament roster changes after 4/1.
  • Official team tournament rosters and team lineup cards are due by 5/5.
  • Coaches are required to have in their possession, AT ALL TIMES, copies of each players current Spring Season Player Medical Release Form.
  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches must be fully registered with AYSO, approved and rostered for the current season.
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines.
  • If team uniform color conflict, home team (listed first on the schedule) to change uniform color.
  • NO Coin Toss (Visitors kick-off, Home team selects goal to defend).
  • Pre-approved lineup cards to be provided to Tournament Staff by Regional Commissioner.
  • Tournament standings based on three (3) point system.
  • All matches must START and END ON TIME.
  • Pool Play Match Duration:
  • Championship and Consolation Match Duration:
  • Halftime break NOT to exceed 5 minutes.
  • NO additional/extra time added for injuries or stoppages.
  • Pool play matches may end in a tie.
  • Championship and Consolation matches must have a winner. If tied at the end of the 4th quarter, winner to be determined by KFPM.
  • No player may play 4 quarters until ALL teammates have played at least 3 quarters (including goalkeeper).
  • Players in the tournament will not be allowed to officiate.
  • Youth Referee participation in the Tournament is by invitation only.
  • Lineup cards will be reviewed by onsite Regional, Area and Tournament staff.
  • Coaches are responsible for the conduct and behavior of themselves, their players, parents, and spectators on their sideline. Poor sportsmanship, verbal abuse and negative yelling will not be tolerated at any time and may result in being removed from the match or facility.
  • Pets (i.e. dogs) are never allowed at AYSO matches or practices.

REFEREE NOTES:
  • Referees must check in at the onsite Referee Tent at least 45 minutes prior to their first match and be properly dressed (in full uniform).
      • Yellow jersey, black referee shorts, and black referee socks with 2 or 3 stripes.
      • Appropriate AYSO Referee Badge (i.e. Regional, Intermediate, Advanced, National).
      • Hats are OK, but should be all black baseball style only.
      • Referees are encouraged to bring alternate colored jerseys, in case of color conflict.
      • Improperly dressed Referees may be replaced.
  • All referees must be fully registered with AYSO and approved for the current season.
  • All referees must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines.
  • Referees must perform a player and field safety check before each match.
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST have a current Season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Tournament Matches.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
  • Check Coach and Assistant Coach for valid Coach ID Card.
  • Player ID Cards are NOT REQUIRED.
  • NO Coin Toss (Visitors kick-off, Home team selects goal to defend).
  • PRE-PRINTED lineup cards are required (to be provided by Tournament Staff).
      • Coach/Assistant Coach ID Cards must match pre-printed names on lineup card.
      • NO handwritten changes, besides jersey numbers, allowed to lineup card.
      • All changes must be approved by the onsite Tournament Staff.
  • Lineup cards will be reviewed by onsite Regional, Area and Tournament Staff.
  • Return team lineup cards and signed Tournament Game Card to the Tournament Referee Tent, immediately following the match. Tournament Game Card must be signed by each teams Head Coach and entire referee team. Total number of goals scored in each half and final goal total must be recorded prior to coaches signing.
  • START and END all matches ON TIME.
  • Pool Play Match Duration:
      • 10U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 12U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 14U = 2 x 25min halves
  • Championship and Consolation Match Duration:
      • 10U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 12U = 2 x 30min halves
      • 14U = 2 x 35min halves
  • Halftime break NOT to exceed 5 minutes.
  • NO additional/extra time added for injuries or stoppages.
  • Pool play matches may end in a tie.
  • Championship and Consolation matches must have a winner. If tied at the end of the 4th quarter, winner to be determined by KFPM.
  • All matches should be officiated by 'neutral' referees. Parents SHOULD NOT sign-up, to referee their own child's match.
  • Players in the tournament will not be allowed to officiate.
  • Youth Referee participation in the Tournament is by invitation only.
  • Each referee may only represent ONE team in the tournament.
  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches, participating in the tournament, MAY NOT referee matches within their respected division, regardless of pool. (i.e. 10UB Coach/Assistant Coach may not Referee 10UB matches - regardless of pool. 10UB Coach/Assistant Coach may referee 10UG Match)
  • Referees associated with a team or wishing to help a team to earn back part or all of the Referee Deposit, must update their referee profile page in MatchTrak prior to self assigning any matches (select the team you wish to receive credit) - otherwise position credit may not be received.
  • Pets (i.e. dogs) are not allowed at AYSO matches or practices.
Referees: Please report all player misconducts; player, coach and spectator incidents; injuries; field issues and guideline variations to the onsite Tournament Staff at the conclusion of the match.

REQUIRED PLAY TIME

EVERYONE PLAYS – 3/4 OF EACH GAME
  • All players (10U, 12U and 14U) MUST play at least 3/4 of each game unless prohibited by roster size.
  • No player may play 4 quarters until ALL teammates have played at least 3 quarters (including goalkeeper).
  • Substitution rules may not otherwise be changed because of roster size.
Referees: Please report all incidents via a MatchTrak match report within 12 hours of the conclusion of the match.

Coach Requirements

ALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:
  • Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
  • Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
  • Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
  • Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
  • ALL Coaches must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
  • Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
  • Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.
Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:

Division Required Certification
6U 6U Coach
8U 8U Coach
10U 10U Coach
12U 12U Coach
14U Intermediate Coach
16U/19U Advanced Coach

** Some certifications may be completed online. **

LF SPORTS PARK FIELD MAP

Area 11L Spring Tournament

Contact Information

Contacts:

Tournament Info. - [email protected]
Referee Admin. - [email protected]

Pool Play - Point Standings

Standings for pool play games will be determined on the “three-point system” as follows:
  • WIN = 3 points
  • TIE = 1 point
  • LOSS = 0 points
  • GOAL = 0 points
  • SHUTOUT = 0 points
  • FORFEIT = 3 points (scored as a 1-0 win)
  • SEND OFF = 1 point deduction for each send off of a player or substitute.
  • EJECTION = 1 point deduction for each ejection of a team spectator or team official.

POOL PLAY - TIEBREAKER

In the event teams are tied on the basis of points earned at the conclusion of pool play, a team’s pool play final standings will be determined in accordance with the following sequential tie breaker criteria:
  • Winner of head to head competition (this criteria not used if more than two teams tied).
  • Fewest number of blowout matches (max goal differential allowed 5)
  • Fewest goals allowed
  • Winner of most games
  • Greatest number of shutout victories (wins only)
  • Coin Flip

Field Markings

(Field size and goal size may vary due to available space/resources.)

Coaching Area

Each team is allowed up-to two (2) certified and approved Coaches (i.e. Head Coach and Assistant Coach). Both Coaches must stay within the Coaches' Area during the match, REGARDLESS of whether the area is marked on the field. This area is defined as a space 1-1½ yards back from the touch line and extends 10 yards either side of the halfway line.

(Coaches should use the center circle as a guide when the coaching area is not marked.)

Pet Policy

Please be aware that pets are NOT allowed at School fields - AT ANY TIME. The presence of pets at any school field, will lead to the revoking of our permits.

While some cities do allow leashed pets at city parks, they are NEVER allowed at the field during a practice or game.

For the safety of ALL our players and volunteers - please leave your pets at home.

AYSO is obligated to observe and respect existing regulations and laws regarding the presence of service animals at our fields. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as only dogs or miniature horses that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals.

Referee Requirements

ALL AYSO referees and assistant referees must meet the following requirements:
  • Must be a registered and approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
  • Completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
  • Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
  • Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
  • SafeSport certification must be current/valid.
  • Be trained per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the match they wish to referee.
  • ALL Referees must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
  • Minimum age requirements:
Below are the general required referee certifications for each age level:

Division Required Certification
10U Regional
12U Regional or Intermediate
14U Intermediate or Advanced
16U/19U Advanced or National

** Some certifications may be completed online **

LFSP Field Reminders

Please note:
  • Chairs, tents, benches, umbrellas, etc. are NOT allowed on the synthetic turf fields at the Lake Forest Sports Park.
  • Per the city's request due to the amount of trash left on the field, parents and spectators should remain OFF the turf field. Only players and coaches are allowed on the turf field.
  • Pets (i.e. dogs) are NOT allowed at AYSO games/events (per AYSO National Office).

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