Tournament Schedule & Rules

2024 Division Schedules and Standings
Click the links below to see schedule and view match results during tournament:

Rules/Eligibility
The 2024 Paul Scherer Invitational is open to USASA affiliated members. If not affiliated contact Tournament Committee for further information. We want you to play!

Participants shall consist of coed, men’s, and women’s adult teams in the following divisions*:
Coed Competitive, Men’s Competitive, Women’s Competitive, Men’s Recreational, Women’s Recreational, Men’s Over 30, and Men’s Over 40. Four teams are required to have a bracket in the tournament.

*The Tournament Committee/SISL reserves the right to combine teams into divisions as seen fit.

**Players who are or become 16 through 18 during the calendar year may register with written parental consent. SISL Parental Consent Form is available by clicking here.

Tournament Rules read: Players must be at least 16 years old to play in the competitive and recreational divisions.

Tournament Authority
The Tournament Committee shall have ultimate authority over all tournament competitions and disciplinary matters. The interpretation of the rules and all decisions of the Tournament Committee are final.

Competition Format
The competition will consist of round robin play to determine who will play in the division finals.

      • The Tournament Committee reserves the right to determine the size of each division group, and the right to alter the groups and format to account for larger or uneven numbers of teams in a given division.
      • The Tournament Committee shall determine the schedule & start times of all games, including adequate rest time between games. If you have special scheduling needs please inform the Tournament Committee right away.

Roster Rules
Any player registered in a USASA affiliated league is eligible to be placed on the Tournament Roster. No players may be added to a Tournament Roster after May 9th.

      • Maximum tournament roster size is 22 players.
      • 7v7 maximum roster size is 16 players.
      • Players can only play for one team in the tournament, no dual registrations.
      • Players must be at least 16 years old to play in the competitive and recreational divisions.
      • The team captain is the only one allowed to talk to the official during the match. Team captains will be identified by wearing a captain’s armband.
      • Players must turn 30 during the calendar year to play in the Over 30 division.
      • Players must turn 40 during the calendar year to play in the Over 40 division.
      • Unlimited substitutions and unlimited re-entry of players listed on the team’s roster. Substitutions may occur at any stoppage of play and are at the referee’s discretion. The referee may refuse to allow any substitution if, in his/her opinion, the purpose is to disrupt the game. In allowing for unlimited substitutions, the Tournament Committee wishes to remind all coaches that it is their responsibility to handle their substitutions in a professional and timely manner so as not to detract from the game.

Competition Rules
All games shall be played pursuant to FIFA Laws of the Game, unless stated otherwise in these rules.

      • All games will consist of two 45 minute periods. All games will have a halftime that is a minimum of 5 minutes.
      • In excessive heat conditions, limited water breaks can be allowed by the referee at his/her discretion.
      • Players must wear shin guards. All other equipment rules shall be pursuant to FIFA Laws of the Game.
      • The home team shall be listed first. If uniform colors conflict, the visiting team shall change.

Player Registration

      • Player registration will be done online. Details TBA.
      • Players need to check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of their first game.
      • Players must present a valid photo ID with full name and birth date.

Standings and Tiebreakers

      • Game points will be awarded using a ten point system.
        • 6 points awarded for a win
        • 3 points for a tie
        • 1 point for shut out
        • 1 point for each goal max 3
        • 0 points for a loss
        • A forfeit shall be recorded as a 1– 0 win.
      • Tiebreakers: For teams tied in points at the end of a round robin competition, tiebreaker shall be:
        • Head to Head, Goals Against, Goals For, and last if needed, either a coin toss or Penalty Kicks
      • For the bracket finals a tie will go straight to penalty kicks. Only players on the field can participate and must remain on the field at the end of regulation time.

Game Authority & Discipline

      • The referee’s decision in all matters related to the field and the game itself shall be final. There shall be no protests of any referee’s decision or game results.
      • Red cards shall result in that player being suspended from the next tournament game. The SISL and ISSA Disciplinary Committee shall have the authority to take further action should they deem it necessary.
      • Two yellow cards in one game equal a red card. See above for red card rules.
      • All team managers and/or captains have complete responsibility and must control the conduct of their players, bench, and fans.
      • If the referee deems it necessary to terminate a game due to the misconduct of a team, or others associated with that team, the game shall be forfeited to the opposing team. The matter shall be referred to the Tournament Disciplinary Committee. Disciplinary action could result in suspension for the remainder of the Tournament or other sanctions. The
      • Tournament Disciplinary Committee will resolve such matters. All resolutions derived from the Disciplinary Committee are final.
      • At the end of each game, the referee’s game report shall be submitted to a member of the tournament committee.
      • Discipline for the tournament shall be under the jurisdiction of the tournament committee and backed by the SISL Board.

Game Start Times and Rescheduling

    • All games shall start at the designated time. A forfeit shall be declared if a team cannot field a minimum of 7 players at the start time of the game, plus 10 minutes. However, the Tournament Committee shall have the authority to adjust the schedule in cases where a team’s arrival has been delayed due to unforeseen travel or weather conditions.
    • Every reasonable effort will be made to complete a game as long as the safety of the participants and spectators is not jeopardized. The tournament committee and referees shall have the ultimate authority to suspend or terminate a game for safety reasons. If at all possible, the teams will be consulted.
    • If it is not possible to complete an entire game, but the first half has been completed, the results shall stand. If the first half has not been completed, or if the game is tied, the Tournament Committee shall determine whether it shall be rescheduled or another resolution of the matter shall be implemented. The schedule of remaining games shall be a factor in any determination. The teams involved shall be consulted, but the ultimate decision on such resolution shall rest with the Tournament Committee.
    • In all cases, the Tournament Committee has the ultimate authority to adjust the schedule of any or all-remaining games, including shortening the length of games, to arrive at an equitable result and in consideration of the overall integrity of the competition.