VARSITY, JV & FR/SO
(“B” LEVEL ONLY)
May 10th, 2014
Aurora, Illinois
Hosted by:
Marmion Academy
Welcome!
Marmion Academy is pleased to host the 2014 “B” Level Varsity, JV and FR/SO level tournament. We will
attempt to answer all your questions in this packet, but if we fail to do so please do not hesitate to contact:
Ray & Linda Wheeler
[email protected]
Linda Cell (630) 699-7053
Note: Cadet Challenge entry fees are non-refundable for any reason.
Tournament Location
All games will be played at Marmion Academy.
Marmion Academy
1000 Butterfield Rd.
Aurora, IL 60502
Please make note that there will be a designated area for bus parking.
For the safety of the players and Marmion Academy, there is NO GRILLING out
allowed on the premises! Any team found to be grilling will be asked to leave.
Tournament Central - Information Station
On game day, please send a representative to our information station to check in and pick up your information
packet. You will be notified of last minute field or schedule changes. This area will be manned at all times by
Marmion Academy Lacrosse parents.
Please check in between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
Here you will find:
 Tournament scoreboard
 Field assignments
 First Aid – hospital/urgent care locations (maps will be provided in information packet)
 Concessions, tournament T-shirt sales, and equipment supplier(s)
Inclement Weather Policy
We will make every effort to play the tournament, with player safety and field conditions in mind. Weather
will be closely monitored prior to the tournament. If weather causes us to cancel, we will provide as much
notice as possible.
We reserve the right to hold the tournament the following day, Sunday, May 11th, 2014, weather permitting.
Marmion does have buildings available for severe weather shelter but teams are also welcome to retreat to
busses or cars.
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Tournament Format
General Rules
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All Varsity, JV and FR/SO games will have 20 minutes running halves; 5 minute half time; 1 time-out
per half. No time-outs the last 2 minutes of each half. Last 2 minutes of the game will be stop clock.
All penalties will be served as 1 ½ time. No Horns, all substitutions will be made on the fly.
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All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
 All games will follow 2014 Illinois High School Rules.
Each team should bring home and away jerseys so teams can be differentiated on the field.
Officials: The Referee has complete authority in all games. Any player initiating a fight, or involved in a fight,
will be expelled from the tournament.
The following will be supplied on each game field:
1. Score keeper and timer
2. Referee(s)
3. Game Balls
4. Water Cooler
5. Goals, Nets, Cones, Clocks
Game Schedule
All games will be played on Saturday May 10th. Games will begin at 7:00 AM and finish under stadium lights
late afternoon/early evening if needed. We reserve the right to modify the schedule at any time.
The schedule and most communication will be distributed via e-mail.
Tournament Structure
Tournament Play
On Saturday each team will be assigned to and compete in a round robin format for 3 games.
There will be NO overtimes in the regular portion of the tournament with teams earning three (3) points for a
win, one (1) point for a tie, and zero (0) points for a loss. The team with the most points after 3 games will be
the top seed; the team with the second most points will be the second seed, and so on.
Tiebreakers
If two or more teams have an equal number of points, their positions shall be determined by the following tiebreaking formulas. In order to break the tie, the following formula will be followed until one rule determines
the position of all teams that are tied.
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1. GAMES WON IN GAMES INVOLVING THE TIED TEAMS ONLY (HEAD TO HEAD): The order of finish
shall be determined by the team winning the most games between or among the tied teams.
2. TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENTIAL: Subtract goals against from goals scored in all games played. No more
than 5 goals per game. The order of finish shall be determined in the order of the greatest surplus.
3. COIN FLIP
Note: Forfeits — if a team forfeits any of its games, and becomes involved in any tie breaking formula to
determine its eligibility to advance to the next level of play, the forfeited games will be recorded as 1-0 victory
for the non-offending team. For seeding, the non-offending team’s average Goals against and Goals for will be
inserted as the criteria for the seeding process. The offending team will be reviewed to determine status,
eligibility to continue in the tournament, and if so a fair seeding for the team.
Championship Games
All games will be played under the same format as the regular games. If teams are tied at the end of
regulation and after a 2 minute break, teams will play 8 minute running clock sudden death period. This
format shall continue until there is a winner. During the overtime periods, the substitution horn is allowed,
but there will be no timeouts.
Please note the structure of the tournament may change dependent on number of teams in
each division, etc.
Awards/Trophies
Trophies and awards will be presented immediately following the Championship games. First, Second, & Third
shall be awarded at all levels and individual medals awarded for the winners of the “B” Level Varsity, JV and
FR/SO Divisions.
Awards/Trophies:
First, Second and Third Places in Varsity “B” Division
First, Second and Third Places in JV “B” Division
First, Second and Third Places in FR “B” Division
Individual Dog Tags Awarded for:
First Place Winners of Varsity, JV & FR/SO Divisions
MVP Recognition Award at tournament end
We look forward to a Great Tournament and thank you all for participating!
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