All teams participating must hold and present US Club Soccer player passes and a roster at the East Penn Cup's team check-in.
Teams that currently do not belong to US Club Soccer may join US Club Soccer as an individual team. Apply to the East Penn Cup now, and get your US Club Soccer passes before Nov. 21. Click here.
All teams needing hotel reservations for the East Penn Cup should go through Chester County's Brandywine Valley. Click here.
POINT-SYSTEM and TIE-BREAKERS
1. In groups where there are no championship games, champions will be determined by the point system: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss. A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1-0 win.
2. For teams in group/bracket play, where the top team advances to a championship game, tie-breakers will be, in order:
i. head-to-head (but not in the case of a three-way tie)
ii. goal-differential, maximum of 3 per game
iii. total goals, maximum of 4 per game
iv. fewest goals allowed
v. penalty kicks
D. FORFEITS
A forfeit will be declared if a team isn't present at the field and prepared to play within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time. A minimum of seven players is necessary to start a game. A team also will forfeit a game if their players and coaches aren't in possession of valid U.S. Club Soccer player/coach passes.
E. MISC. REGULATIONS
1. Inclement weather - In case of severe weather that begins after the start of play, East Penn Cup officials in consultation with referees may reduce the length, postpone, conclude, reschedule, relocate or cancel any game. Games terminated after the first half is completed will be considered a finished game and the score will stand. Games terminated during the first half will be considered a 1-1 tie regardless of the current score.
2. Protests - There are no protests. East Penn Cup officials reserve the right to decide all matters pertaining to the East Penn Cup and East Penn Cup rules and regulations. The judgment of the East Penn Cup Director is final.
3. Ejection - Any player or coach who is red carded will be ineligible for the next scheduled game of the East Penn Cup. Any player or coach who receives two yellow cards in a game, resulting in a red card, will be ineligible for the next scheduled game. Referees will take possession of the player's or coach's card and report the infraction to the referee assignor and the East Penn Cup director.
4. Gross Misconduct - Any severe or gross misconduct will be reported to U.S. Club Soccer's sanctioning body for its review and possible action. Gross or severe misconduct, as determined by the East Penn Cup director can result in a team's expulsion from the East Penn Cup. Referee assault or abuse as determined by the East Penn Cup director WILL result in a team's expulsion from the East Penn Cup. Any expulsion will result in the forfeit of awards and fees.
5. Coach's Responsibility - Each coach is responsible for the conduct of the players, parents and spectators on his/her team
6. Team Field Positions - The players and coaches of both teams will take a position on the sideline opposite that of the spectators. Only carded players and coaches will be allowed with teams on the sidelines. A maximum of three coaches per team.
7. No total refund will be made in the event of cancellation or shortening of any matches due to inclement weather once the East Penn Cup begins; the East Penn Cup committee could alter this and grant partial refunds depending on the point of cancellation.
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EAST PENN CUP 2009 CHAMPIONS:
U12B - LDC UNITED ARSENAL
U13B - YMS PREMIER 96 UNITED
U14B - WEST CHESTER UNITED PREDATORS 95
U12G - NESHAMINY UNITED PANTHERS
U14G - YMS STORM
RESULTS
US Club Soccer's inaugural East Penn Cup is open to member clubs and teams, and teams wanting to join US Club Soccer.
The East Penn Cup for U11-12-13-14 boys' and girls' teams will be played November 21-22, 2009, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, at the Delacy Soccer Complex, Thornbury Soccer Park and WCUSC Turf Field.
Minimum 3-game guarantee. Championship matches in groups, depending on the number of teams in the group.
All age groups' games will be played 11 v 11. All matches are 60 minutes in length, 2 x 30.
Application fees: $500 for U11-12; $525 for U13-14.
Contact: eastpenncup@yahoo.com
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