SPORT PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT Children’s sports are supposed to be fun – for the children. Unfortunately, many parents, fans and coaches don’t realize that their actions, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults. • I will not force my child to participate in sports. • I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.6, 9 • I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. • I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league. • I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating posi- tive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event. • I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refus- ing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures. • I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes • I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resort- ing to hostility or violence. • I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and specta- tors with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability. • I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance • I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time. • I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mis- take or losing a competition. • I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups. • I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win. • I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. • I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, to- bacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events. • I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and prac- tices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team. Dear Trebol Soccer Colorado Shootout participants; Thank you for coming and welcome to the 2011 Trebol Soccer Colorado Shootout! Trebol Soccer Club is proud to host the 5th annual Colorado Shootout at the biggest soccer complex in Colorado and the home of the 2010 MLS Cup Champions, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Over the next three days, you will be competing for a championship along with approximately 215 teams from Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas and Arizona. You will have the opportunity to see an exciting rematch of the 2010 MLS Championship game with the Colorado Rapids playing FC Dallas on the stadium field Saturday night or attend the Rocky Mountain Cup game on October 14th between the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake. This year, the Colorado Shootout is excited to be hosting the Denver regional of the Volkswagen Jr. Masters international tournament for U12 boys. Two teams from this Denver regional will earn their way to play for the “national championship” in Los Angeles the weekend of the 2011 MLS Cup. The national champion will win an expenses paid trip to Warsaw, Poland to play for the VW Jr. Masters international title. On behalf of the membership of Trebol Soccer Club, we would like to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers, coordinators, sponsors, Trebol’s Board of Directors, staff, and especially Bill Turcotte (tournament chairperson) for presenting this awesome event. Finally, having been fortunate enough to play in and enjoy the most prestigious tournaments around the world, I’ve come to realize what creates a successful event. And so, we do have a request for all of the players, families and participants… and that is to make this event as positive and fulfilling of an experience for everybody by treating all players, coaches, referees, parents, volunteers and staff with respect and courtesy. Good luck this weekend! See you on the fields… Sincerely, Marcelo Balboa Jerry Wager Executive Director President Trebol Soccer Club Trebol Soccer Club 2011 Colorado ShootOut 1 Trebol Colorado Shootout 2011 INFORMATION AND RULES A Boys and Girls U-11 through U14, Girls U-15 through U18 competitive soccer tournament, featuring Gold, Silver and Bronze divisions if needed. The entry fee is $725 for U11 – U18 teams. PLAYER INFORMATION Teams must be duly registered with their respective state association and state certified rosters must be provided at time of check-in. Maximum roster size is 18 players for U11 through U15, and 22 players for U16 through U18. For those teams utilizing the 22 player roster, only 18 players may be suited up in game day uniforms to play at any given game. Teams may include up to 4 guest players. Guest players must be registered by tournament officials at time of check-in. No players may be added after the first game has been played - NO EXCEPTIONS. All players, including guests, must have valid, approved state youth player passes with player’s picture and registrar’s signature. Players may only participate on one team during the tournament. Players on Colorado premier level teams may not guest play for teams playing in Silver or Bronze Brackets. Out of state premier level players will be reviewed on an individual basis for guest play. GENERAL INFORMATION • Registrations must be completed and received no later than September 6, 2011 with an entry fee of $725 for U11 – U18 teams. Registration will be accepted on a spaceavailable basis only. • Two copies of the team’s certified state roster must be providedat time of check-in. • Awards for 1st-2nd place in each division. • Check-in information will be provided with team acceptance letter. • USYSA rules apply, 3 game minimum, officials are USSFcertified. • Coaches are held responsible for the conduct of their teams, parents, andfans at all times during the tournament. If tournament is canceled due to weather before your first game, 60% of the tournament fees will be refunded (not including Rapids tickets). Soccer Fact: In 1954 Turkey knocked out Spain from during a World Cup qualifier by drawing straws. Blindfolded Italian boy Luigi Franco Gemma picked the straws to decide the winner. 2 2011 Colorado ShootOut 2011 Tournament Rules REGISTRATION Mandatory Registration: Teams must check in at a Mandatory Registration on Tuesday or Thursday evening prior to the tournament weekend. All teams will play their first game on Friday or Saturday. Failure to check in may result in disqualification including forfeiture of fees. Games not played will be classified as “forfeits.” Credentials: At the Mandatory Registration, teams must provide the required credentials. All teams must submit two State league rosters (with players’ jersey numbers), guest player forms with numbers, and have available laminated U.S.Y.S.A. Player and coach I.D. cards (including current pictures), and Medical Release Forms. All out of state players and teams must have signed Travel Papers and loan forms. Rosters: A team may add up to four (4) guest players. Proper Player Loan forms (out-of-state players) will be required at Registration along with the other required credentials. Guest players that play for Colorado premier level teams may only play in the Gold bracket in their age bracket in the tournament. This does not apply if they are playing “up” an age bracket. If a player is added to a roster after team registration or check-in, the team will automatically be subject to forfeiture of that game. Out-of-state Premier level players will be reviewed on an individual basis for guest play. RULES OF PLAY FIFA Laws: FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply as modified by U.S.Y.S.A. and C.Y.S. and as described herein. Duration: Duration of Games and Overtimes (no overtime in bracket play), by halves, and ball sizes are as follows: Age Bracket Game Times Overtime BallSize Half Time (Semi & Finals Only) 17, 18 2 x 40 Minutes* 2 x 5 Minutes 5 5 Minutes 15, 16 2 x 35 Minutes* 2 x 5 Minutes 5 5 Minutes 13, 14 2 x 30 Minutes* 2 x 5 Minutes 5 5 Minutes 11, 12 2 x 25 Minutes* 2 x 5 Minutes 4 5 Minutes *Game times may be decreased to accommodate available playing fields, late starts, and weather conditions. In the event of lightning delays, games may be considered final if they have reached half time. The tournament site director’s decision on all timing matters is final. During pool play, regardless of game start time, referees have been instructed to limit playing time, so the games finish on time. 2011 Colorado ShootOut 3 Home Team: The home team will appear first on the game schedule. The Home Team will supply the game ball.