2015 Battle of Bothell Rules
All games governed by 2015 NFHS rules. Exceptions and additions to these rules are listed herein.
1. If ejected from a game, player or coach must sit out team’s next game. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated at the Battle of Bothell. Participants, Coaches, Parents, and all Spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship. Failure to do so will result in the following: Request to leave the field; request to leave the premises, or; forfeiture of the game and the team’s standings. Let’s all have fun!
3. Penalty time: All penalties served per 2015 NFHS rules. Penalty time starts and stops on referee’s whistle.
4. Timing: 2 minor pool games will be 10 vs. 10, 25 Minute games. All other games: 3 Pool Games two- 22 minute, running halves with 5 minute half. Each team will receive one 30-second time out per half. Clock does not stop on time-outs. Referees will penalize the team not ready to go within 30 seconds. No time outs can be called during last 10 minutes of each half. The Game Clock does NOT stop for time outs.
5. Each team is guaranteed 5 pool games (2 minor and 3 regular) ( 3/4 (U11) will have 4 regular games) .
6. Tournament scoring: Minor pool games 6 points for each win; 3 points for a tie. Major pool games, 6 points for the win, 2 points for each half won for a total of 10 points possible each game; Pool play games can end in tie. Each team will get 5 points each, (5 points for a tie).
· For Example, Team A wins both minor pool games- 12 points. Team A wins both Major Pool games and outscored its opponents in each game to earn- 30 points. Total points= 42
· Standings will be by Wins and Points earned.
· If Teams have equal wins and points, Goals AGAINST (GA) will be reviewed; team with fewest Goals Against will be seeded higher.
· Team Coaches will sign referee score cards before leaving the field.
7. Playoffs: Single Elimination. 7/8 (U15): Top 6 teams play in GOLD Bracket; next 6 teams play in Silver Bracket. 5/6 (U13): Top 4 play in Gold Bracket; next 6 play for Silver Bracket. 3/4 (U11) top 4 teams play. HS: Top 4 play for gold; Next 4 play for Silver.
8. Each team is required to have a Parent Volunteer. That Parent Volunteer shall help field manager keep penalty time, and confirm their team’s scores.
9. Where NFHS and above stated rules are not addressed, Tournament Director has final say.
(Medical Services provided by IRG)
1. If ejected from a game, player or coach must sit out team’s next game. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated at the Battle of Bothell. Participants, Coaches, Parents, and all Spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship. Failure to do so will result in the following: Request to leave the field; request to leave the premises, or; forfeiture of the game and the team’s standings. Let’s all have fun!
3. Penalty time: All penalties served per 2015 NFHS rules. Penalty time starts and stops on referee’s whistle.
4. Timing: 2 minor pool games will be 10 vs. 10, 25 Minute games. All other games: 3 Pool Games two- 22 minute, running halves with 5 minute half. Each team will receive one 30-second time out per half. Clock does not stop on time-outs. Referees will penalize the team not ready to go within 30 seconds. No time outs can be called during last 10 minutes of each half. The Game Clock does NOT stop for time outs.
5. Each team is guaranteed 5 pool games (2 minor and 3 regular) ( 3/4 (U11) will have 4 regular games) .
6. Tournament scoring: Minor pool games 6 points for each win; 3 points for a tie. Major pool games, 6 points for the win, 2 points for each half won for a total of 10 points possible each game; Pool play games can end in tie. Each team will get 5 points each, (5 points for a tie).
· For Example, Team A wins both minor pool games- 12 points. Team A wins both Major Pool games and outscored its opponents in each game to earn- 30 points. Total points= 42
· Standings will be by Wins and Points earned.
· If Teams have equal wins and points, Goals AGAINST (GA) will be reviewed; team with fewest Goals Against will be seeded higher.
· Team Coaches will sign referee score cards before leaving the field.
7. Playoffs: Single Elimination. 7/8 (U15): Top 6 teams play in GOLD Bracket; next 6 teams play in Silver Bracket. 5/6 (U13): Top 4 play in Gold Bracket; next 6 play for Silver Bracket. 3/4 (U11) top 4 teams play. HS: Top 4 play for gold; Next 4 play for Silver.
8. Each team is required to have a Parent Volunteer. That Parent Volunteer shall help field manager keep penalty time, and confirm their team’s scores.
9. Where NFHS and above stated rules are not addressed, Tournament Director has final say.
(Medical Services provided by IRG)