Game Regulations

Each night the random teams will rotate through playing each other, with one sit game and five minute water breaks between each game. W/L/T will be tabulated for each team, and the individual players will earn their points based on the team’s performance. At the end of the tournament, the players with the most points will be named as tournament leaders.

Substitutions (ie nights that you can’t play) are requested to be communicated to organizers asap to coordinate players to fill in from the sub roster. Points for the season determining ranking will be calculated as a percent of games played.

Rules for each game include:

1. Game starts with ball at center, teams get back behind half line and goalie starts with ball after score.
2. Kick-ins not throw-ins.
3. Corner kicks or goalie pass to player after baseline out.
4. No sliding.
5. Game play pauses if player goes down and resumes when all players are on their feet.
6. Game play pauses if ball from neighboring field enters field.
7. Player furthest back can use hands inside box, goalie rotates without game play pause.
8. No hands on the ball from team player pass back to goalie.
9. Goalies can’t score with a throw (or can they? tbd rule).
10. Goalies can drop and run, as long as the drop is inside the box before foot dribbling or passing up the field.

Players must adhere to the rules to maintain fair play and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Referees will be not be present to enforce these rules so it is up to the community to ensure a smooth experience for all. Same goes for counting goals and declaring W/L/T at end of each match. One team member will need to be designated to ensure the W/L/T outcome of each match is recorded by organizers.

Conduct and Sportsmanship

Respect is paramount in our tournament. Players are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, both on and off the field. Any form of abusive behavior or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification from the tournament. We encourage everyone to support their teammates and opponents alike, fostering a positive environment for all participants.

Safety Guidelines

Player safety is our top priority. All participants must wear turf shoes, and shin guards re optional. Hydration is crucial, so please bring plenty of water to stay refreshed during matches, a fountain is available to refill water bottles. In case of injury, players should notify the Skyline immediately, and all liability of the facility and organizers is waived as a condition of joining the tournament.

Benefits of the Tournament compared to Regular League Play

Thursday Night Skyline Denver Social Soccer Tournament	Volo/Apex/Bladium/SouthSuburban/GoldenGoal Leagues
5v5	7v7
6 weeks	6 + 1 weeks
$80-$90	$70-$100
72 mins guaranteed game time	40 min games, game time depends on number of subs
2 hr per night plus travel time	1 hr per night plus travel time
7p start, consistent	6p – 11p start, varies each week
9p end, consistent	7p-midnight end, varies each week
New team out of same 35 people each week	Same team each week, wild card substitutes
No team captain	Team captain required
No dedicated goalie	Dedicated goalie required
Ladies get same game time as guys	Ladies have minimum requirements on field and often get more game time
No refs	Refs
No free tshirt	Volo tshirt, no apex/bladium/ssub/goldengoal tshirt
Need to give heads up on nights you cant make it in advance	Can notify captain same-day if you decide to miss a game
Playing with different people challenges your skills and makes you more versatile	Playing with the same team each week is super fun when you build off each other’s style and learn each others strengths and weaknesses
High scoring individuals at end of season	High scoring teams at end of season
Maybe a prize (eventually if this builds momentum)	No prize
Friendly competitive	League competitive
More organized than pickup, less organized than league	Leagues gonna league