Team Check-In

 

COACHING CONFLICTS REQUEST

For coaches with two teams participating in the tournament, the Tournament Committee will guarantee to avoid scheduling conflicts during all Group Play games.

Please Note:
The tournament cannot guarantee scheduling conflict for coaches overseeing more than two teams. However, we will do our best to accommodate such requests.

All conflict requests must be received by Tuesday, May 6th, before midnight.
If you have not already done so, please email the Tournament Director at [email protected] to request "No Coaching Conflicts." When submitting your request, please include the following details:

- Coach's Name
- Team Names
- Team Genders
- Team Birth Years

Please do not assume the tournament is aware of your coaching assignments or any coaching changes. It is crucial that all relevant information, including coaching coverage or adjustments, be clearly stated in your email request.

The Tournament Committee will not accommodate requests related to personal commitments or events involving other teams outside of the tournament. Additionally, request for early or late start times will not be accepted.

SCHEDULES

Schedules will be posted 10 to 14 days before the tournament start date.
Note: Once the Schedules are completed and posted to the public, you will have full access to your GotSport Team Roster to add or remove players, as well as the ability to download and print your Team Roster and Match Report/ Game Card.

 

PARKING

Anticipate traffic at the entrance of the Silverlakes facility and the parking lots at the OC Great Park  We have maximized field usage, so plan accordingly and give yourself enough time for arrival.

Silverlakes Soccer Complex: The Parking Fee is $15 per day.

Eastvale Community Park (Silverlakes West Fields): No Parking Fee ($0)
(This facility is located across the street from the Silverlakes Soccer Complex)

OC Great Park: No Parking Fee ($0)

 

TEAM CANOPIES & BENCHES

Silverlakes Soccer Complex: The Tournament will provide Team Canopies & Benches on every field.

Eastvale Community Park (Silverlakes West Fields)- The Tournament will provide Team Canopies on every field. Not all fields will have Benches.

OC Great Park- The Tournament will provide Team Canopies on every field. Not all fields will have Benches.

All Other Facilities- No Team Canopies or Benches will be provided.

 

ROSTER FREEZE

The roster freeze is Saturday, May 24th before your first scheduled game. Once you turn in your Match Report/Game Card to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament. This includes any Club Passing for Goalkeepers and Field Players.

 

TOURNAMENT CLUB PASS RULE

Goalkeepers are allowed to participate in more than one team within all age groups, provided that it is age appropriate and strictly in the capacity of a Goalkeeper; they are not eligible to participate as a field player. To do so, a Goalkeeper must be included on the official team roster and listed as "GK" prior to their respective team's first game. It's important to note that no Goalkeeper can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline.

Field Players are not allowed to participate in more than one team within their own team's age group. However, players are permitted to club pass "up" or "down" if age appropriate between teams outside of their team's age group. To do so, a player must be included on the official team roster prior to their respective team's first game. It's important to note that no players can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline.

 

GUEST PLAYERS

Unlimited guest players are permitted.

 

FORMAT

2018 thru 2016 Divisions will play 7v7

2014 & 2015 Divisions will play 9v9

2013 thru 2007/06 Divisions will play 11v11

 

ROSTER SIZE

2018 thru 2016 (7v7 Division): 14 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

2014 & 2015 (9v9 Division): 16 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

2013 thru 2007/06 (11v11 Division): 22 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

 

 

MATCH TIMES

Pool Play, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Finals

2017 thru 2014 (7v7 & 9v9 Divisions )will play two 30 minute halves.

2013 thru 2005/06 (11v11 Divisions) will play two 35 minute halves.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee’s discretion. All divisions, free substitution and re-entry will be allowed.

 

HOME & AWAY PREPARATIONS

Choosing Sides

Silverlakes Soccer Complex, OC Great Park, Silverlakes West/ Eastvale Community Park, Saddleback College & Santiago High School
Both teams will be on one side of the field and Spectators on the opposite side of the field designated by the tournament. Spectators must mirror their team on opposite side of the field.
The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule and has choice of field half.

All other Facilities not mentioned above:
Teams will sit on opposite sides of the field. All Spectators from a team will sit on the same side of the field as their team. The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule and has choice of sides.

Uniform Colors
If there is a conflict in the uniform color, the Away team shall change uniforms.

 

GAME BALLS

The home team is the team listed first on the official schedule. The home team will furnish three game balls.

 

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

The tournament will provide certified Athletic Trainers at the OC Great Park, Silverlakes Soccer Complex and Eastvale Community Park. They will be located at various First Aid Stations throughout both complexes. Players will need to provide their own pre-wrap and athletic tape for ankle and/or wrist wraps before games.

 

TEAM CHECK-IN PROCESS

We have strategically placed Field Marshal tents all over the soccer complex. Every soccer field will feature a dedicated Field Marshal Tent conveniently situated in close proximity to your specific field.

1. PLAYER CARDS: Valid, laminated or digital player cards for the 2024/25 season for each player. We also accept AYSO, Recreational and Signature credentials. If no birth year is on the Player ID Card, then a copy of a birth certificate or passport is required.

 

2. MATCH REPORTS/ GAME CARDS:  You will need to download and print a Game Card for every scheduled game located in your GotSport Account. The Game Card needs to be turned in at the Field Marshal Tent 30 minutes before each game. You will be responsible to make sure the score is correct and must sign the Game Card after each game. The Game Card stays with the Field Marshal.

Note: Do not worry if your opponent hasn't inputted their players on the Game Card. Each team will be responsible to turn in their own completed Game Card to the Field Marshal before every game.

 

3. OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER: You will need to download and print a copy of your Official Team Roster. Make sure you list all of the players who will be participating throughout the three-day-weekend. Once you turn in your Official Team Roster to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament.

Note: Once the Schedules are completed and posted to the public, you will have full access to your GotSport Team Roster to add or remove players, as well as the ability to download and print your Team Roster and Match Report/ Game Card.

Game Day Steps & Requirements

1. Requirement Before Each Scheduled Game: The Team Representative will turn in their Game Card and Player ID Credentials before every scheduled game. The Game Card needs to be turned in at the Field Marshal Tent 30 minutes before each game. Players do not need to be present. The Game Cards and Player ID's stay with the Field Marshal during each game.

2. Requirement Immediately After Your Game Ends- Win, Tie or Lose:

STEP 1: After the game, the referee needs to sign both teams Game Cards at the Field Marshal Tent.

STEP 2: After the referee signs the Game Cards, the Team Representative (Coach or Team Admin) also needs to sign the Game Cards to confirm that the referee reported the final score correctly. Once the Referee and Team Representative signs the Game Card, the Field Marshal will return the Players ID's. The signed Game Cards will stay with the Field Marshal. The Field Marshal will report all scores. 

Note: Our Field Marshals have been instructed not to return the Player ID Cards if there is No Signature on the Game Card.

 

For Directions to build your Event Roster, click on the following link:

https://gotsport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406293350295-How-do-I-Build-an-Event-Roster-Coach-Manager

 

Difficulties Downloading the Team Roster and Game Cards from your GotSport Account:
No Worries. At the top of this page, you can download a blank Team Roster and/or Game Card forms, which you can fill out and print.

 

Withdrawal from the Tournament/ Refund Policy 

• Any team withdrawing before May 1, 2025, will receive a full refund minus $100 processing fee. Any team withdrawing after the May 1, 2025, will not be entitled to a refund unless the tournament is canceled.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

At your service,

Tournament Committee
Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup
www.cerritoschallenge.com