2017-18 A-10 Men's Soccer Championship

ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE 11827 Canon Blvd, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 Phone: 757-706-3040 Fax: 757-706-3042

ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE STAFF Championship Director: Lucas Feller Assistant Commissioner O: 757-706-3053 C: 215-971-4607 [email protected]

Media Relations Contact: Drew Dickerson Assistant Commissioner O: 757-706-3058 C: 267-970-8629 [email protected]

DAYTON ATHLETICS STAFF Championship Director: Sports Medicine Contact: Joe Owens Nate Seymour Associate Director of Athletics Coordinator of Sports Medicine O: 937-229-2663 O: 937-229-4437 C: 937-272-4519 C: 937-272-4492 [email protected] [email protected]

Media Relations Contact: Ross Bagienski Assistant Director of Athletics Communication O: 937-229-4431 C: 704-548-6198 [email protected]

A-10 MEN’S SOCCER SPORT COMMITTEE Charlie Elwood, Co-chair Dennis Currier, Co-chair Deputy Director of Athletics Head Coach Fordham University University of Dayton O: 718-817-4308 O: 937-229-2492 [email protected] [email protected]

REVIEW OF DEADLINES Thursday, November 2 Official Travel Party Form

Monday, November 6 (5:00 PM EST) Hotel Reservations Monday, November 6 Travel Information Form Thursday, November 9 Team Ticket Pass List Monday, December 4 Travel Reimbursement Form

Inside Front Cover: Contact Information Deadlines

CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET ...... 2 SAMPLE GAME PROTOCOL Sample Game Protocol……………………………………………...11-12 CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS Administration ...... 3 APPENDICES Crowd Control ...... 3 A - Official Travel Party Form ...... 13 Playing Rules ...... 3 B - Travel Information Form ...... 14 Game Officials ...... 3 C – Travel Reimbursement Form ...... 15 Format ...... 3 Seeding ...... 3 INSTITUTIONAL CHECKLIST ...... 16 Tie-Breaker Procedure ...... 3 Announcement of Bracket ...... 4 INSTITUTION CONTACT INFORMATION ...... Back Cover Pre-Championship Conference Call ...... 4 Championship Schedule ...... 4 Live Championship Coverage ...... 4 Practice ...... 4 Pre-Game Warm-up ...... 5 Pre-Game Introductions ...... 5

TEAM POLICIES Official Travel Party ...... 6 Team Arrival & Parking ...... 6 Team Locker Rooms ...... 6 Team Benches ...... 6 Bench Limit ...... 6 Uniforms ...... 6 Laundry ...... 6 Game Ball ...... 6 Game Filming ...... 7 Medical Information ...... 7 Hospitals ...... 7 Awards Ceremony ...... 7 Participant Gifts ...... 7 Merchandise ...... 7 Hotel ...... 7 Bands / Cheerleaders / Spirit Squads / Mascot ...... 8 Travel Reimbursement Policy ...... 8

MILEAGE CHART...... 9

TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS Ticket Prices ...... 10 Player-Guest Tickets ...... 10 Team Credentials ...... 10 Media Credentials ...... 10

1 2017 A-10 MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP MANUAL 2017 A-10 MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPUS SITES – NOVEMBER 4 – 5 BAUJAN FIELD (DAYTON) – NOVEMBER 10 – 12

CAMPUS SITES

November 4 or 5 TBD

Friday, Nov. 10 4:30 PM Univ. of Dayton

November 4 or 5 TBD

Sunday, Nov. 12 CHAMPION 12:00 PM Univ. of Dayton

November 4 or 5 TBD

Friday, Nov. 10 7:00 PM Univ. of Dayton

November 4 or 5 TBD

2 2017 A-10 MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP MANUAL ADMINISTRATION The Atlantic 10 Men’s Soccer Championship is under the control, direction and supervision of the Atlantic 10 Conference and the administration of the host institution. The Atlantic 10 Conference will have the final authority regarding all Championship matters. Some adjustments may be expected in the best interests of the Championship. The Atlantic 10 representative(s) must approve any adjustments with the input of the host institution administrator.

The 2017-18 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship Manual will serve as a general guide for the Atlantic 10 Championship.

CROWD CONTROL The host institution is responsible for all aspects of crowd control. Air horns, thunder sticks, whistles and other artificial noisemakers are not permitted and will be confiscated by game management.

PLAYERING RULES 2017-18 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules will govern A-10 Championship play.

GAME OFFICIALS A three-person referee system will be used for all games of the Championship. In addition, there will be one (1) official assigned to the scorer’s table area for each game. The Atlantic 10 Coordinator of Officials will select and assign the officials to work each game. Assignments will be released prior to each game.

FORMAT The Atlantic 10 Men’s Soccer Championship is a single-elimination championship involving eight (8) qualifying conference members. Seeds are determined by regular season conference standings according to final overall conference records and the tie-breaker formula, if necessary. Quarterfinals matches will be played on the campuses of the top four seeds (#1-#4) on either Saturday, November 4 or Sunday, November 5 based on facility and schedule availability. Game times will be set by the host school with prior approval from the Conference office. Games should not begin before noon (12:00 p.m.) on Saturday or Sunday. The winners of the Quarterfinal matches will advance to the University of Dayton for the Semifinals and Championship Final on Friday, November 10 and Sunday, November 12, respectively.

The winner of the A-10 Championship will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship. Pairings for the NCAA Championship will be announced on Monday, November 13.

SEEDING Seeding for the Championship will be based on a cumulative point system from the A-10 regular season. Points are awarded as follows:  3 points awarded for a conference victory  1 point awarded for a conference tie  0 points awarded for a conference loss

TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaker system will be used for selection to the Championship and seeding in the Championship:

1. Head-to-head competition between tied teams. If head-to-head competition did not occur for all teams involved, skip to ‘2’. 2. Composite Conference record (by points) versus all common Conference opponents. This becomes step “1” if head-to-head competition did not occur for all tied teams. 3. Each team’s Conference record (by points) versus the highest common Conference opponent in the standings and continuing down through the lowest common opponent in the standings, if necessary. 4. Overall goal differential of the tied teams in head-to-head competition (maximum of six goals per game). 5. Goal differential against common Conference opponents (maximum of six goals per game). 6. Goal differential versus the highest common Conference opponents in the standings and continuing down through the lowest common opponent in the standings, if necessary (maximum of six goals per game). NOTE: When arriving at another pair of tied teams while comparing goal differential, use each team’s combined goal differential against the tied teams as a group rather than the performance against individual tied teams. 7. Coin toss if a tie exists among two teams and a draw if a tie exists among three or more teams.

NOTE: All ties will be broken in descending order. Once ties are broken, they remain broken throughout the tie breaker process. Each time a tie is broken (regardless of the number of remaining tied teams), the tie-breaker procedure begins anew with step ‘1’.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET Seeding of teams for the Championship will be announced by the Conference office on Wednesday, November 1 following the conclusion of the last regular season games. If a coin flip or draw is necessary, it will be administered by the A-10 Commissioner or her designee as soon as it is determined it is necessary. The Championship bracket will be released to all head coaches and program administrators 30 minutes prior to the public release on www.Atlantic10.com.

PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE CALL A conference call to review all items related to the A-10 Championship Semifinals and Championship Final will take place on Monday, November 6 at 11:00 AM EST. Head coaches and program administrators of participating teams advancing to the Semifinals are required to be on the call. The host institution game management staff will also be on the call. Schools selected to host Quarterfinal round matches on their campus the weekend of November 4-5 will participate on a separate conference call on Thursday, November 2 at 10:00 AM EST. Only the host school program administrators and championship directors are required to participate on the Quarterfinal round conference call to review hosting responsibilities. The call information for the Quarterfinal round conference call is included in the 2017- 18 A-10 Men’s Soccer Quarterfinal Host Operations Manual. The call information for the Semifinals round conference call is listed below. DATE: Monday, November 6, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST REQUIRED PERSONNEL: Head Coach Program Administrator

CALL NUMBER: 757-706-3044 BRIDGE #: 1 ACCESS CODE: 32843766

PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:

Teams must confirm the use/non-use of the following options: 1. Practice Time Confirmation (see page 4) 2. Locker Rooms (see page 6) 3. Laundry Service (see page 6) 4. Filming (see page 7) 5. Team Ticket Pass List (see page 10)

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday, November 4 or Sunday, November 5 Game 1: #1 seed vs. #8 seed TBD A-10 Network Game 2: #4 seed vs. #5 seed TBD A-10 Network Game 3: #2 seed vs. #7 seed TBD A-10 Network Game 4: #3 seed vs. #6 seed TBD A-10 Network * Quarterfinal games played on campus of higher seeds.

Friday, November 10 Game 5: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 4:30 A-10 Network Game 6: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 7:00 A-10 Network

Sunday, November 12 Championship Final 12:00 A-10 Network

LIVE CHAMPIONSHIP COVERAGE All games of the A-10 Championship will be broadcast live on the A-10 Network (www.Atlantic10.com). There is no charge to viewers. Additional details of the live broadcast coverage will be distributed prior to the Championship.

PRACTICE Each team is allotted 60 minutes of practice time on Thursday, November 9 at the Klesse Soccer Complex (see campus map). Weather permitting, teams will be allowed to walk the game field for a maximum of 10 minutes following the completion of their scheduled practice on Thursday only. No balls or cleats are allowed on the game field during the walk through.

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Teams are permitted a 60-minute practice time on Friday morning, November 10, and the two teams competing in the championship final on Sunday will receive a 60-minute practice on Saturday afternoon. All practices will take place on the designated practice fields. Thursday will be the only day teams are permitted to walk the game field. Practice times are assigned according to game times and seeds. Teams must confirm use of practice times during the pre-championship conference call on Monday, November 6. Practice times are subject to change.

SOCCER PRACTICE FIELD TIME Thursday, November 9 Game 5: Lower Seed 11:00 – 12:00 Game 5: Higher Seed 12:05 – 1:05 Game 6: Lower Seed 1:10 – 2:10 Game 6: Higher Seed 2:15 – 3:15 Friday, November 10 Game 5: Lower Seed 9:00 – 10:00 Game 5: Higher Seed 10:05 – 11:05 Game 6: Lower Seed 11:10 – 12:10 Game 6: Higher Seed 12:15 – 1:15 Saturday, November 11 Game 5 Winner 1:00 – 2:00 Game 6 Winner 2:05 – 3:05

If conflicts arise with the times listed, teams may contact Championship Director Joe Owens at 937-229-2663 (o), 937-272-4519 (c) or [email protected] for alternate off-campus practice sites. Any practice times or sites that occur outside of the official times and sites listed above are at the discretion of the institution. No staffing or resources will be provided since these are not considered official practices.

PRE-GAME WARM-UP Teams competing in the first game each day will not be permitted to begin their warm-up with balls until 60 minutes prior to the start of the game, although teams may stretch on the game field prior to the 60 minutes. The two teams competing in the second semifinal match on Friday will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 minutes of warm-up on the game field prior to the start of the game. Teams may use the Collins Gym, adjacent to Baujan Field, to warm up and stretch prior to accessing the game field. Games will begin no earlier than their scheduled start time.

PRE-GAME INTRODUCTIONS Each team’s entire travel party roster will be introduced prior to the semifinal and championship final games. The four officials and both teams should proceed to the middle of the field before the start of the introductions. The officials will be introduced first. Following the officials’ introduction, the announcer will introduce the visiting team's reserves and starters followed by the home team’s reserves and starters. As each player's name is announced, the player should step forward and face the crowd.

The National Anthem will be played following team introductions for the first game each day. Players, coaches and officials are expected to stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem. After introductions are completed, the designated visiting team will move across the center line at mid-field to shake the designated home team’s hands. Teams will then return to their benches.

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OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTY Teams may dress up to 21 players. The official travel party will be limited to 27 individuals. The six (6) members of a team’s travel party outside of the players must be university-employed personnel. This includes coaches, media relations and sports medicine personnel and/or a program administrator. Teams participating in the Championship must submit the names of the official travel party to the Atlantic 10 office by 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 2 (prior to Quarterfinal matches) using the attached Official Travel Party Form. Teams may submit a new Official Travel Party Form for the Semifinals/Final by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7 if changes are necessary.

TEAM ARRIVAL & PARKING Buses may drop teams off at the Klesse Soccer Complex or Baujan Field and then park in U1 lot adjacent to the University of Dayton Marriott. Drivers of other team vehicles and school administrators with personal vehicles should contact University of Dayton Championship Director Joe Owens to obtain parking credentials for on-campus parking.

TEAM LOCKER ROOMS Locker rooms will be available in the Frericks Center. Areas for pre-game meetings can also be made available in the Frericks Center, if needed. The Frericks Center is located adjacent to Baujan Field (see campus map) and is connected by an easily accessible path. All locker rooms will have water, chairs, a dry erase board, and markers. Teams should contact University of Dayton Championship Director Joe Owens at 937-229-2663 (o), 937-272-4519 (c) or [email protected] if shower or changing facilities are needed either before or after practice sessions. Teams should confirm their need for locker rooms on the pre-championship conference call on Monday, November 6.

TEAM BENCHES The higher seeded team in each game will occupy the bench to the right of the scorer’s table when facing the table and benches. The lower seeded team will occupy the bench to the left of the scorer’s table when facing the table and benches. The host institution has the option to occupy its home bench regardless of seed if they qualify and advance to the semifinals and championship final.

BENCH LIMIT Each team is limited to a maximum of 27 persons on its bench, of which a maximum of 21 shall be student-athletes designated eligible for play. Each team must comply with the bench limit of 27, and do so 20 minutes before game time. The official game roster is to be submitted and exchanged 30 minutes before game time. Extra players not in uniform will be permitted in the bench area only if they are included in the travel party limit of 27 and have an official A-10 Championship credential. Nonparticipating players are not permitted to participate in the pregame warm-up. Teams may submit a new official travel party list to the A-10 Championship Director prior to each game.

UNIFORMS Participants in the Championship shall wear exclusively the official uniform of their institution in competition and during related activities, including the awards ceremony. This applies to warm-ups and competition uniforms.

The higher seeded team for each contest will wear light colored jerseys. The lower seeded team will wear dark colored jersey. All teams should have both light and dark uniforms available. All uniforms must conform to NCAA guidelines and must include the A-10 logo. Goalkeepers must wear jerseys that distinguish them from all field players and socks that distinguish them from their opponents. Shorts may differ in color from that of the stockings and jerseys but should be matching in color to the uniform and style.

Any visible garment worn under the jersey or shorts must be a solid color that matches the dominant color of the respective garment. It is recommended that players warming up outside the coaching and team areas wear colored jerseys/vests that distinguish them from field players.

LAUNDRY Laundry service will be available for both practice and game uniforms for $30.00. Kyle Warren, University of Dayton equipment manager, will coordinate the laundry services. Teams may contact Kyle at 937-229-4495 (o), 740-357-0115 (c), or [email protected] to arrange for drop-off and pick-up of uniforms during the Championship. Teams should confirm their intent to use laundry service on the pre-championship conference call on Monday, November 6.

GAME BALL The Wilson NCAA Forte FYbrid II soccer ball will be the official ball of the A-10 Championship. A six-ball rotation will be used for all rounds of the Championship, including Quarterfinal games on campus.

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GAME FILMING The University of Dayton will provide dedicated positions above the field so teams can record their respective games.

MEDICAL INFORMATION There will be a certified athletic trainer on site for all practice sessions and games. An ambulance and EMT’s will also be on site for all games. Teams not traveling with an athletic trainer should contact University of Dayton Coordinator of Sports Medicine Nate Seymour at 937-229-4437 (o), 937-272-4492 (c), or [email protected] in advance of the Championship concerning specific requests or questions.

Participating institutions shall follow the concussion management protocol implemented by their sports medicine staff while participating in the Championship. For teams traveling without an athletic trainer, the host institution sports medicine staff shall administer its concussion management protocol. If a participant suffering a concussion does not have access to his/her own team physician, the championship physician shall have the authority to determine medical clearance to return to competition.

HOSPITALS The closest hospital to Baujan Field and the Marriott at the University of Dayton is:

Miami Valley Hospital One Wyoming Street Dayton, OH 45409 937-208-8000 The hospital is approximately one mile from campus and the hotel.

AWARDS CEREMONY An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of the championship final on Sunday, November 12. The winning team must remain on the field for the ceremony. The losing team is not required to remain on the field. The following awards will be presented in the order listed: • All-Championship Team (11) • Most Outstanding Player • Individual awards for the championship team (27) • Championship team trophy

The All-Championship Team will consist of 11 players, of which one position must be a goalkeeper. The remaining 10 members are not position specific. The Most Outstanding Player must be a member of the All-Championship Team.

PARTICIPANT GIFTS Each member of a team’s official travel party will receive an Atlantic 10 gift to recognize their participation in the Championship. The gifts will be ordered on an individual basis via a designated online website through each participating institution’s championship gift coordinator. Institutions may purchase additional gifts, if desired, by contacting the A-10 office. Each institution’s gifts will be shipped directly to the respective campus administrator following the Championship.

MERCHANDISE Event 1 has been designated as the Official Merchandise Concessionaire of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Official A-10 championship merchandise will be available on site at the Championship semifinals and final at the University of Dayton. Event 1 will also send information to each school to pre-order A-10 championship merchandise. Additionally, the winner of the A-10 Champion will receive championship hats and T-shirts to commemorate their victory following the game.

HOTEL The Marriott at the University of Dayton will serve as the official team hotel for the Semifinal and Championship Final matches of the 2017 A-10 Men’s Soccer Championship. Each team advancing to the semifinals will be guaranteed 20 double rooms at the Marriott beginning on Wednesday, November 8. Additional rooms may be reserved based on availability once each team has submitted its rooming list.

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Rooming lists and payment information should be submitted to the hotel contact listed below as soon as it is determined your team has advanced to the championship semifinals, but no later than Monday, November 6 at 5:00 PM EST.

Room rates are $115 per night plus tax. The rate includes complimentary Internet for all guest rooms and a complimentary meeting room for teams to be scheduled with the hotel on a first come, first serve basis. A discounted breakfast buffet will be offered at $16.00++ per person. Check-in time is 3:00 PM.; check-out time is 12:00 PM. Reference the “A-10 Men’s Soccer Championship” when making reservations.

Marriott at the University of Dayton Contact: James Baldemor 1414 South Patterson Boulevard Sales Manager Dayton, OH 45409 O: 937-449-5578 (direct line) 937-223-1000 (main phone) C. 937-838.4164 Hotel website [email protected]

BANDS / CHEERLEADERS / SPIRIT SQUADS / MASCOT Band members, not to exceed 25 in number plus a director, will be admitted, if in uniform and performing at the Championship, via a pass list provided to the host institution. Bands, or any component thereof, are allowed to play during timeouts, during halftime, between games, and before and after the competition. Bands may not play after goals or during play (including drum rolls, cymbals, etc.). Bands will be located at the end of the bleachers where their respective team is located.

Cheerleaders and/or spirit team members, not to exceed 12 in number plus the mascot, will be admitted if in uniform, via a pass list provided to the host institution. Cheerleaders and/or spirit team members will be allowed near the field during the game. Cheerleading squads should be located on the sideline area outside of the playing surface on the end of the field where their respective team is located. At no point should the cheerleaders enter the playing area or the area behind the goals.

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY Participating members will receive travel reimbursement and per diem allowances according to the following formula for the both the Quarterfinals (campus sites) and Semifinals/Final (University of Dayton): A. One round-trip coach airfare and fees up to $400.00 for each member of the official travel party.  Institutions are permitted to fly provided the distance from campus to championship site is over 400 miles one way. (To verify if your institution qualifies for the 400 miles, refer to the A-10 mileage chart on page 12 of the A- 10 Olympic Sports Policy Manual, or confirm with the A-10 office. The mileage chart to Dayton is listed on page 9 of the championship manual.) There are no exceptions or waivers for mileage qualification. B. Actual invoice for charter bus service. C. Current IRS mileage for local institutions if institutional vans are used rather than charter bus. D. Per diem allowance of $75 per day for each member of the official travel party for each day of competition and for the day between the semifinals and the championship game. E. Per diem allowance of $37.50 for each official travel party member for the day immediately preceding their initial competition and the day immediately following their final competition. F. Local & host institutions will receive a per diem of $25 for each official travel party member for each day of participation in the competition, the day immediately preceding their initial competition and the day immediately following their final competition. With the Commissioner’s approval an exception can be made if dorms are closed.

The host school is not eligible to receive per diem or travel expense reimbursement for Quarterfinal matches.

The attached Travel Reimbursement Form should be returned to the Conference office by Monday, December 4. Copies of all receipts and invoices must be returned with the form. Travel reimbursement must be submitted by an institutional program administrator or business manager.

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School Mileage to Dayton Davidson 439 Dayton N/A Duquesne 257 Fordham 639 George Mason 493 George Washington 490 La Salle 540 Massachusetts 779 Rhode Island 791 St. Bonaventure 400 Saint Joseph’s 538 Saint Louis 364 VCU 509 *Institutions highlighted in blue exceed 400 miles one way

SOURCE: Mapquest.com as of 7/1/17

9 2017 A-10 MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP MANUAL TICKET PRICES Single-Day Tickets Adult $8 Children (18 &under)/Senior Citizens $4 Atlantic 10 Student with ID Free Groups of 10 or more (advanced sales only) $5 each

PLAYER-GUEST TICKETS Teams are permitted to submit a team pass list to Robyn Swensen, University of Dayton Ticket Office Supervisor, at [email protected], 937-229-4649 (o), or 937-371-4153 (c). The pass list must be received no later than 3:00 PM the day before the match. Each school will be invoiced for all tickets distributed through their pass list following the Championship. There are no complimentary tickets for Atlantic 10 Championships. Teams should confirm their intent to utilize a ticket pass list on the pre- championship conference call.

TEAM CREDENTIALS Twenty-seven (27) credentials will be distributed to each participating team. Twenty-one (21) are participant credentials. An additional six (6) credentials include coaches and university-employed support staff or school representatives and/or additional non-competing players. Only those 27 team representatives and other authorized, credentialed personnel will be allowed in the bench area and on the field. Credentials will be distributed during each team’s practice on Thursday. If a team is not utilizing its practice time, alternate distribution arrangements will be made.

CREDENTIALS AND PASSES ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND VALID IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

TYPE ACCESS ENTRANCE TO FACILITY ALL-ACCESS All Areas Yes

PARTICIPANT Locker Room, Field Yes

COACH Locker Room, Field Yes

MEDIA Press Box, Field, Hospitality Yes

MEDIA CREDENTIALS Media requesting credentials for the A-10 Men’s Soccer Championship should contact Drew Dickerson in the A-10 Media Relations office at 757-706-3058 (o), 267-970-8629 (c), or [email protected].

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PRE-GAME PROTOCOL

GAME 1 OF SESSION

The following pre-game protocol will be used for the Championship.

Game Clock Game Activity

60:00 Field is available for team warm-up; Teams will warm up on the field in front of their bench

30:00 Game rosters submitted and exchanged

10:00 Teams clear field; Captains and officials meet at mid-field for coin toss P.A. Welcome; Teams proceed together to midfield and line up in front of bench

Introduction of officials and players 1. Officials 2. “Visiting team” nonstarters followed by starters and head coach 3. “Home team” nonstarters followed by starters and head coach

National Anthem

Teams shake hands and return to benches

0:00 Game begins

45:00 Kick-off, first half

15:00 Halftime

45:00 Kick-off, second half

Overtime Procedure

5:00 Intermission after regulation time

10:00 First overtime period (sudden victory)

2:00 Intermission

10:00 Second overtime period (sudden victory)

5:00 Intermission

0:00 Penalty-Kick Procedure

Overtime Two sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each will be played. If the score is still tied, the game will be recorded as a draw and the tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line or spot, as set forth on page 36 of the 2016 and 2017 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules Book, will be used to determine a winner.

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PRE-GAME PROTOCOL

GAME 2 OF SESSION

The following pre-game protocol will be used for the Championship.

Teams are guaranteed 30 minutes to warm up on the game field. Games will not begin before the published start time.

Game Clock Game Activity

38:00 Guaranteed warm-up begins; Teams will warm up on the field in front of their bench

30:00 Game rosters submitted and exchanged

20:00 Captains and officials meet at mid-field

8:00 Teams clear field; Captains and officials meet at mid-field for coin toss P.A. Welcome; Teams proceed together to midfield and line up in front of bench

Introduction of officials and players 1. Officials 2. “Visiting team” nonstarters followed by starters and head coach 3. “Home team” nonstarters followed by starters and head coach

Teams shake hands and return to benches

0:00 Game begins

45:00 Kick-off, first half

15:00 Halftime

45:00 Kick-off, second half

Overtime Procedure

5:00 Intermission after regulation time

10:00 First overtime period (sudden victory)

2:00 Intermission

10:00 Second overtime period (sudden victory)

5:00 Intermission

0:00 Penalty-Kick Procedure

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Please submit a separate form for your team’s Quarterfinal match and Semifinal match.

INSTITUTION: ______

SUBMITTED BY: ______

Please list up to 27 individuals who will be part of the official travel party. Please specify the titles of all coaches and other institutional personnel on your list. Student-athletes should be listed in alphabetical order.

STUDENT-ATHLETES (List in Alphabetical Order) 1. 12.

2. 13.

3. 14.

4. 15.

5. 16.

6. 17.

7. 18.

8. 19.

9. 20.

10. 21.

11.

COACHES AND INSTITUTIONAL PERSONNEL (Must list title – example: Assistant Coach) 22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

Please return to [email protected] by 5:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 2.

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INSTITUTION: ______

SUBMITTED BY: ______

HEAD COACH CELL PHONE: ______

Please list your travel plans and any school administrators planning to attend the Championship.

AIR TRANSPORTATION

Airline Carrier & Flight #:

Departure City: Departure Date & Time:

Arrival City: Arrival Date & Time:

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Bus Company:

Departure Date & Time:

Anticipated Arrival Date & Time:

ADMINISTRATOR ATTENDANCE

Please list any athletic administrator(s) that will be in attendance:

Please return to [email protected] by 5:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 7.

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Please submit a separate form for your team’s Quarterfinal match and Semifinal/Final matches.

INSTITUTION: ______

SUBMITTED BY (NAME AND TITLE): ______

DATE SUBMITTED: ______

SIGNATURE: ______

MEN’S SOCCER TRAVEL PARTY: MAXIMUM 27

NOTE: COPIES OF AIRFARE AND CHARTER BUS RECEIPTS MUST BE RETURNED WITH THIS FORM TRAVEL: A. Air travel (attach invoices). Air travel permitted for distances of 400 miles one way. Air travel reimbursement includes actual airfare, baggage fees, change fees, and agency fees not to exceed $400.00 per person. (To verify if your institution qualifies for the 400 miles, refer to the A-10 mileage chart on page 12 of the A-10 Olympic Sports Policy Manual, or confirm with the A-10 office. There are no exceptions or waivers for the mileage qualification.)

______persons @ $ ______$______

TOTAL AIRFARE EXPENSE: $______

B. Charter bus (actual invoice amount)

TOTAL CHARTER BUS EXPENSE: $______

C. Mileage (host-local institutions) @ $0.535 cents per mile $______(miles: ______)

TOTAL MILEAGE EXPENSE: $______

TOTAL TRAVEL EXPENSE: $______(LINE A) PER DIEM: A. Calculate total per diem based on the following: Per diem non-local teams: - $75.00 for each official travel party member for each day of competition and the day between semifinal competition and the championship final. (LINE B) - $37.50 for each official travel party member for each day immediately preceding their initial competition and the day immediately following their final competition (LINE C) Per diem for local teams and host institution: - $25.00 for each official travel party member to include the day immediately preceding their initial competition, each day of competition, and the day immediately following their final competition. With the Commissioner’s approval, an exception can be made if dormitories are closed. (LINE D)

______day(s) for ______persons @ $75 per person $______(LINE B)

______day(s) for ______persons @ $37.50 per person $______(LINE C)

______day(s) for ______persons @ $25 per person $______(LINE D)

TOTAL PER DIEM EXPENSE: $______(LINE E)

TOTAL TRAVEL/PER DIEM EXPENSE: $______(LINE A + LINE E)

Please return to Lucas Feller ([email protected]) by Monday, December 4.

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INSTITUTIONAL CHECKLIST DUE DATE

______Official Travel Party Form (Appendix A) Thursday, November 2

______Hotel Reservations Monday, November 6

______Pre-Championship Conference Call Monday, November 6

______Travel Information Form (Appendix B) Tuesday, November 7

______Team Ticket Pass List Thursday, November 9

______Travel Reimbursement Form (Appendix C ) Monday, December 4

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Davidson College Athletics University of Massachusetts Athletics 209 Ridge Rd. Mullins Center Davidson, NC 28036 200 Commonwealth Ave. 704-894-2373 Amherst, MA 01003 www.davidsonwildcats.com 413-545-2691 www.umassathletics.com

University of Dayton Athletics University of Rhode Island Athletics 300 College Park Three Keaney Road, Suite One Dayton, OH 45469 Kingston, RI 02881 937-229-2100 401-874-2233 www.daytonflyers.com www.GoRhody.com

Duquesne University Athletics University of Richmond Athletics A.J. Palumbo Center Robins Center 600 Forbes Avenue 23 College Road Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Richmond, VA 23173 412-396-6565 804-289-8363 www.GoDuquesne.com www.RichmondSpiders.com

Fordham University Athletics St. Bonaventure University Athletics Rose Hill Reilly Center 441 East Fordham Road 3261 W State Road Bronx, NY 10458 St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 718-817-4300 716-375-2282 www.fordhamsports.com www.GoBonnies.com

George Mason Athletics Saint Joseph’s University Athletics 4400 University Dr., MS 3A5 5600 City Avenue Fairfax, VA 22030 Philadelphia, PA 19131 703-993-1000 610-660-1708 www.GoMason.com www.sjuhawks.com

George Washington University Athletics Saint Louis University Athletics Charles E. Smith Center Chaifetz Arena 600 22nd Street, NW 3330 Laclede Avenue Washington, DC 20052 Saint Louis, MO 63103 202-994-6650 314-977-3177 www.GWsports.com www.slubillikens.com

La Salle University Athletics VCU Athletics 1900 West Olney Avenue 1200 W. Broad St. Box 805 P.O. Box 843013 Philadelphia, PA 19141 Richmond, VA 23284 215-951-1425 804-828-4000 www.GoExplorers.com www.vcuathletics.com