2017 Spring
Hobbs Invitational
Hobbs Youth Soccer Association
Welcomes All Teams to the
2017 Spring Hobbs Invitational
We would like to thank all participating teams for coming to this year’s tournament. It is our intent to
have a fun, safe and enjoyable time for all teams and players.
Coaches, we appreciate your support of youth soccer. Please convey our thanks to your players, assistant
coaches and parents. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the coach bag you receive.
We ask that you abide by the following rules for the Martin Luther King Complex and Washington Park:
No Pets
No Alcohol
No Tobacco Products
No Profane Language
No Firearms
If we all work together, we can make this a pleasant experience for everyone.
Please play with the spirit of the game and the welfare of our youth ever present in your mind.
We are glad you are here and look forward to seeing you again next year.
Thank you.
Isidro Castillo
Tournament Director
Tournament T-shirts will be available for $15
The HYSA concession stand at MLK Soccerplex will be open along with other
vendors serving a variety of food and drinks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors
Auld Sign Company ~ Elliott & Waldron Title & Abstract Co.
Estacado Federal Credit Union ~ Hobbs News-Sun
Holiday Inn Express ~ K.W. Fuels Inc.
Lea County State Bank ~ McDonald's ~ New Mexico Screen Art
Rental Self-Service Storage LLC ~ Richards Energy Compression
Hobbs Youth Soccer Association - Hobbs Invitational Tournament Rules
Coaches Please Read
 No players may play for two teams during the tournament. If caught the team will be expelled
from the tournament and forfeits all games. NO EXCEPTIONS.
 All players must have a player pass card to play
 Coaches you are RESPONSIBLE for Spectators and Parents on your side of the field
 Please be aware that the city has cameras in the park
 Any problems contact Tournament Director, Isidro Castillo @ 575-631-6928, whose decisions
shall be FINAL.
 We will have Field Marshalls checking games at all times.
 We will be checking rosters as needed
Thank you in advance from Hobbs Youth Soccer Association
Tournament Game Times
U8/9 Boys and Girls
U-9/10 Boys and Girls
U12 Boys and Girls
U14 Boys and Girls
2-15 Min Halfs
2-20 Min Halfs
2-25 Min Halfs
2-30 Min Halfs
5 Min Half
5 Min Half
5 Min Half
5 Min Half
**FULL GAME TIMES FOR FINALS ONLY**
Roster Limits
U8/9 Boys and Girls
U-9/10 Boys and Girls
U12 Boys and Girls
U14 Boys and Girls
9 Players
11 Players
14 Players
18 Players
4V4
7V7
9V9
11 V 11
Hobbs Youth Soccer Association - Hobbs Invitational Tournament Rules
Tournament Rules are incorporated in part and by reference from the New Mexico Youth Soccer
Association Travel and Tournament Manual and FIFA Laws of the Game and Official Modified Rules for
Small-Sided Games. Please note the Modified Rules for U-7 through U-12 small-sided divisions.
Anything not provided for herein shall be determined by the Tournament Director whose decisions shall
be final.
Team Responsibilities
The first team listed is the home team. The home team shall provide the game ball (Size 3 for U-8 teams,
Size 4 for U-10 and U-12 teams and Size 5 for U-14 and U-16 teams). In the event of a color conflict on
uniforms, the home team will have to change uniforms. The home team shall occupy the North or East
side of the field. The visitors shall occupy the South or West side of the field. Number of Players on
Field: U-7/8---4v4 – no goalie, U-9/10---6 plus a goalie; U-11/12 small-sided---8 plus a goalie; U-13
& up---10 plus a goalie.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made, with the consent of the referee, at the following times:
A) U-6 through U-12 small-sided – At any stoppage of play and unlimited
B) U-12 through U-16:
1) Prior to a throw-in in your favor
2) Prior to a goal kick by either team
3) After a goal by either team
4) After an injury by either team when the referee stops the play
5) At halftime
Awards
Awards will be given to the players on the 1st through 4th place teams.
Bracket Standings
Bracket standings may be determined by the following point system:
6 points for a Win
3 points for a Tie
0 points for a Loss
1 point for a Shutout
1 point for each Goal up to a maximum of 3
-1 point for each Red Card
Unfinished Games
If the referee stops the game due to one team’s misconduct:
A)
If during the first half of play, it is declared a forfeit.
B)
If after the first half of play, the offending team forfeits and the game is scored as outlined
under “Forfeits” if the winning team is the offending team. If the losing team is the offender,
then they lose by forfeit and receive no points, but the score of the game shall stand for the
winning team, and they shall retain all goals scored, and a shut-out point will be awarded if
earned.
If the referee stops the game due to inclement weather:
A)
If during the first half of play the game will be rescheduled.
B)
If after the first half of play the game stands.
Forfeits
Any team which “wins by forfeit” shall be deemed to have scored in the forfeit game the average per
game goals it scores in all other games in bracket play rounded up to the next even goal, up to a
maximum of 3 goals per game. For the purpose of awarding points, the team which “wins by forfeit”
shall receive 6 points for a win and goal points for the goals “deemed scored”. No additional points shall
be awarded for a shut-out.
Tie Breakers in Bracket Play
In the event of a tie, bracket winners and runners-up may be determined as follows:
A)
Head-to-head record during bracket play.
B)
Goal differential that is defined as goals for minus goals allowed.
C)
Most goals scored.
D)
Least number of goals allowed.
E)
Two 10 minute halves.
F)
FIFA penalty kicks.
Tie Breakers in Championship or Consolation Games
In the event of a tie, the following procedure may be used:
A)
2 overtime periods of 5 minutes each. First goal scored wins the match.
B)
If the game is still tied after 2 overtime periods, FIFA penalty kicks will determine the winner.
Tardiness
Any team more than 15 minutes late for a game will forfeit that game. A minimum of four (4) players is
required to start a U-7/8 game. A minimum of six (6) players is required to start a U-10/U12 smallsided game. A minimum of seven (7) players is required to start a full-sided U-12 and above game.
Expulsions/Suspensions for Red Cards and Yellow Cards
Should a player or coach be expelled from a game, the player or coach will not be allowed to participate
in the next scheduled game of that event. The referee shall deliver the player’s or coach’s pass card,
along with the game report, to the tournament director. Should a player or coach receive a second red
card in a tournament, the player or coach will not be permitted to continue in the tournament.
Appropriate disciplinary actions will follow from that team’s governing body.