ACADEMY TEAMS
Fee, Format, and Rule Summary
Under 7 and Under 8 (4v4) rule modifications
- Under 6 through Under 8 (4v4) playing format does not include a keeper.
- Players may not use their head to deliberately play the ball.
- Substitutions may only be made between quarters or at half time.
Under 8 (7v7) Under 9 and Under 10 rule modifications
- The goalkeeper may not punt or drop kick the ball.
- A build out line will be marked on the field between the penalty area and the half line.
- When the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in his or her hands the opposing team must move behind the build out line.
- During a goal kick the opposing team must move behind the build out line.
- Offside will not apply between halfway line and the build out line.
- Players may not use their head to deliberately play the ball.
TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
STEP ONE
Use the link to the right to print the academy player form. A completed copy of this form is required for all players participating in the tournament. This form also includes the player medical release.
*You must upload the Academy Player Registration Form to your team account in GotSoccer
PREPARE PAPERWORK
We advise that team managers or coaches start working on this step right away as you will need to get signatures from other coaches and associations. The area below is designed to assist you in understanding and gathering all the paperwork that will be needed for this tournament.
*The deadline to submit paperwork is Friday, May 8th at 12pm.
*If paperwork is not submitted on time a $25 fee may be assessed
Use the link to print the NTSSA academy tournament roster. This roster must include all players participating on your team for the tournament.
*You must upload a signed NTSSA academy roster to your team account in GotSoccer
If your team is a US Club team use the document link to print the player loan form. Each team may have up to five guest players for this tournament. In order for the guest player to participate you must follow the instructions on the form. If you are not going to have guest players on your team for the tournament then you will not need to complete this form.
*Do not use a US Club Guest Player Loan form for NTSSA Academy teams. NTSSA Academy teams do not use guest players, however they are allowed max out the roster in lieu of using guest players.
Academy
Player
Registration
Form
Academy
Tournament
Roster
US CLUB
Player
Loan
Form
Use the link to print the medical release acknowledgment. This form must be completed by a coach or team manager.*You must upload the Medical Release Acknowledgment form to your team account in GotSoccer.
Medical
Release
Acknowledgement
STEP TWO
CREATE CHECK-IN EVENT ROSTER
Instructions on how to complete this step can be found in the document link.
Create
Check-in
Roster
SUBMIT PAPERWORK
Instructions on how to complete this step can be found in the document link. Be sure you have all documents completely filled out with signatures, player ID, etc. before uploading. You will only be contacted if there are issues with your uploaded paperwork.
THE ITEMS BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE CHECK-IN:
Check-in Roster (Refer to Step 2)
Medical Release Acknowledgement Form (Refer to Step 1)
Note this is only the single Medical Release Acknowledgment form signed by the team manager or coach not each medical release for each individual player.
Travel Papers (If a Non-NTX Team)
This is only necessary for USYSA teams that are not in NTSSA. If this applies to you or you are travelling and are not sure if it applies to you please contact the tournament director at tournamentdirector@cfbsa.org for further information.
US CLUB Player Loan Forms (Refer to Step 1)
This is only necessary if your team has guest players participating in the tournament. All guest player forms must have a Player ID number and the appropriate signatures.
Do not use a US Club Guest Player Loan form for NTSSA Academy teams. NTSSA Academy teams do not use guest players, however they are allowed max out the roster in lieu of using guest players.
Official NTSSA or US CLUB Roster
If your team is an NTSSA team then you will need to submit a copy of the NTSSA Official Roster signed by your head coach and association's registrar.
If your team is a US Club team then you will need to submit a copy of your US Club Official Roster with all players and registration numbers that are registered for your regular season.
STEP THREE
Online
Check-in
Info
STEP FOUR
PRINT GAMES CARDS
You will be notified via e-mail when the tournament is approaching when it is time to print your game cards. Instructions will be included in the message on how to proceed.
Be sure to show up to all games at least 15 minutes early and carry all of your paperwork with you.
We look forward to having you participate in the 12th Annual Spring Bash tournament. Good luck!
In the event you have a player, coach, or manager that cannot participate in a game for disciplinary reasons during the tournament use this link to download and print the match sit-out verification form.