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2016 CITY SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT

Friday, March 25 – Saturday, March 26, 2016 New York, NY

CONTENTS

1. Background 2. Registration and Check-In 3. Schedules, Standings, and Formats 4. Game Procedures 5. College Coaches 6. Game Filming 7. On-Site Activities and Services 8. Randall’s Island (Parking, Food) 9. NYCFC Tickets 10. Contact Info 11. Social Media 12. Sponsors

ATTACHMENTS

• Tournament Rules • Field Map

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1. BACKGROUND About the City Showcase The City Showcase aims to provide youth soccer players from New York City, the greater New York metropolitan area, and beyond with strong competition, exposure to college soccer recruitment, and information on college access, from both an educational and athletic standpoint. One primary emphasis of the event is to provide a platform for inner city and minority youth who are underrepresented in higher education and college soccer. We are proud to welcome a diverse set of teams to the event, who represent the diversity of youth soccer. In 2016, we welcome 75 teams, boys and girls, U15-U19, from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and Canada. The City Showcase Tournament and Symposium is a partnership between South Bronx United and Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC). About the Organizations South Bronx United is a nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to use soccer as a tool for social change in, statistically, the nation’s poorest congressional district. The organization leverages soccer to engage over 900 youth in off the field programs including academic enrichment, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, health and wellness promotion, immigrant services, and other social support services. The vast majority of South Bronx United’s budget goes to non-soccer programming. Its mission is to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. For more information on the organization, visit www.southbronxunited.org Also a nonprofit, DUSC’s mission is to educate, train and inspire youth soccer players of all ages and abilities in a positive, respectful, supportive environment, and to foster a community that reflects the diversity of New York City in which children can develop a lifelong love for the beautiful game and realize their full potential as both players and people. Both organizations are members of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League and the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. DUSC is also a member of the Eastern Development Program (EDP) league through US Club Soccer. For more information on the club visit www.dusc.net

2. REGISTRATION CHECK-IN CHECK-IN PROCEDURE The following should already be uploaded to GotSoccer prior to arrival:

• One Signed Waiver Form, • Copies of Passes from USYS, US Club Soccer, or the respective international governing body for all players, • Copy of official league roster.

Rosters should also be entered into the GotSoccer system. At least one-hour prior to the first game, all teams must send one representative (coach or manager) to check-in at the entrance to Field 72. Passes will not need to be shown if online registration was completed, but teams should carry passes and Medical Release Forms with them at all times. Teams will pick up a game card for all of their tournament games. Game cards will be presented to the referee prior to each game. 3. SCHEDULE, STANDINGS, AND FORMATS Schedule and standings are available via the website at www.cityshowcasetournament.org under “Teams” or via your gotsoccer.com account. Scores will be updated throughout the day. During the tournament, any questions regarding the schedule or standings can be answered at the main tent. FORMATS: All games will be played over two days, Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd with no more than two games played in one day. 4-TEAM FLIGHT: One Group. Round robin. All teams play 3 games. Champion is the group winner.

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5-TEAM FLIGHT: One Group. Round robin. All teams play 4 games. Champion is the group winner. 6-TEAM FLIGHT: Two Groups of 3 teams. All teams play 2 group games and one crossover game. Group winners advance to final. 8-TEAM FLIGHT: Two Groups of 4 teams. All teams play 3 group games. Third place teams meet for consolation game. First and Second place teams advance to semifinals. Winners advance to final. 4. GAME PROCEDURE No game can start unless both teams have checked-in for the tournament. Each team will present a game card to the referee. 18 players can dress for each game.

5. COLLEGE COACHES Over 70 college coaches have indicated that they would attend the event. The list is available at www.cityshowcasetournament.org under “Colleges”. Of course there is no guarantee that a specific coach will watch your team’s game. The best way to increase the chance a coach will see your team is for you or your players to email coaches directly from schools they are interested in. All coaches have email addresses listed on their college athletics website. If you have any trouble finding anyone’s email address, you can ask us. 6. GAME FILMING SoccerRecruits will be onsite this year with Film & Recruiting packages available for all players in attendance. These event-specific packages include HD game footage of your games filmed by professional videographers. Select packages also include access to the SoccerRecruits online platform that has proven to successfully help thousands of players find success in the recruiting process. You can see the options here: http://soccerrecruits.com/events/cityshowcase2016 http://soccerrecruits.com/events/cityshowcasegirls2016 Call 917-633-4662 or email help@soccerrecruits.com for more information. They will also be located at the Main Tent by Field 72. 7. ON-SITE ACTIVITIES AND RAFFLES Goalkeeper Clinics led by a New York City FC coach will be held on Saturday at 12:00pm for Boys on Field 75, and at 1:15pm for Girls on Field 83. Participants have already been notified. Coaches are welcome to observe the clinic. RAFFLES Purchase raffle tickets for (1) an authentic inaugural season New York City FC jersey autographed by the entire team, or (2) four tickets to the Saturday New York City FC game versus the New England Revolution. Prices are 1 ticket for $2 -- 3 tickets for $5 -- or 7 tickets for $10. The winning tickets will be drawn between 10:30 and 11:00 am from the main tent by Field 72. Winners do not have to be present, but must be reachable by phone. TSHIRTS and GEAR FOR SALE City Showcase Tournament shirts and gear will be sold from Field 71 thanks to FineDesign. Printing can be done on the spot. PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ATHLETIC TRAINERS Westchester Square Physical Therapy (www.wspt.org) will provide trainers at field 72. Athletic trainers will be on site to evaluate injuries and concussions.

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8. RANDALL’S ISLAND PARKING Please see the attached Field Map for full directions to the island. Parking on the island is very limited and gets crowded fast. We highly recommend carpooling, taking the M35 public bus, or walking over the 103rd Street footbridge or RFK Bridge footpath from Queens. If you must drive to the island, please park only in designated parking spots. Cars will be ticketed if they are not parked in designated spaces, including on the grass and along the road. If parking at Wards Meadow loop is full, you may also find parking near fields 50 and 51 and Icahn Stadium. There will NOT be any tram service around the island, so plan to walk. FOOD AND DRINK • Bottled water and Gatorade will be available for purchase at Field 72 entrance, Field 82, and Field 90. • The Randall’s Island Snack Bar will be open at Field 71 for breakfast, lunch, and snack items. It includes a grill for hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken. • Alternatively, walk over the 103rd Street bridge into East Harlem where you will find deli’s and restaurant options. Also the M35 bus in front of Field 90 will take you to East 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, where there are plenty of food options and a PathMark supermarket.

9. NEW YORK CITY FC TICKETS New York City FC will be playing against the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium at 3pm on Saturday, March 26th. Groups of 10 or more can get discounted group tickets starting at $20 per ticket as late as Saturday morning, by contacting the following NYCFC Ticket Executive. Tickets will be left at Will Call.

Jonah Stewart, New York City FC t: +1 212 738 5820 m: +1 205 239 9000 (Call this number after 5pm on Friday and anytime Saturday) e: Jonah.Stewart@nycfc.com

10. CONTACT INFO On Friday, you can reach us at (718) 404-9281 or showcase@southbronxunited.org During the event, the main Tent and registration table is at the gate entrance to Field 72. There will also be a staff located at tables at the entrance to field 82/83 and field 90/91.

11. SOCIAL MEDIA Use the following hashtags if you are on social media: #cityshowcasetournament Twitter: @SBronxUnited @DowntownUtdSC Facebook: facebook.com/southbronxunited facebook.com/downtownunitedsoccerclub

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I. TOURNAMENT RULES

1. Rosters

a. Team rosters are limited to twenty-two (22) for the entire competition, including game rosters of 18 players.

b. Each team is limited to three (3) guest players. Each guest player must be included in the final roster and must have a current player card approved by their respective governing body and a valid medical release form.

c. Players may not play for more than one team in the tournament. Players must have jersey numbers and may not change numbers once registration is complete.

d. All team rosters must be submitted prior to the event by the deadline stipulated by the tournament organizer. The most recent player picture identification cards that are issued by their respective governing body must be submitted with the roster.

2. Game Procedures

a. The first team listed is considered the home team. The home team will resolve any color conflicts. Both teams will be on the same side of the field, spectators will be on the opposite side.

b. All teams are required to possess on their person the most recent player picture identification cards. They may be asked to present to the referee or tournament organizer at any time.

c. The tournament will use a 3-man referee system for all games.

d. The official match report for each completed match must be verified (i.e., score, cautions, send offs) immediately after the game by the team coach or manager to be eligible to be contested or appealed. Match reports that are not verified within 30 minutes stand as submitted and may not be contested or appealed.

e. The wearing of shin guards by players is mandatory. No player will be allowed to play without shin guards and no jewelry, or offensive material may be worn at any stage during the tournament.

3. Game Play

a. Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee’s discretion. The substitution is completed when the substitute enters the field of play and the player whom he is replacing ceases to be a player. Free substitution is permitted. Once a player leaves the match and is substituted, he can return to play further in the match.

b. Game length is two 30-minute halves.

c. Judgment calls by referees may not be appealed

4. Standings

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a. During the preliminary stage of the tournament, matches will be counted as: Win -‐3 points; Tie -‐ 1 point; Loss -‐ 0 points. In the knockout stage, if the score is tied at the end of regulation time, we will go to a ten-‐minute extra time period and then, if required, penalty kicks to decide the match.

b. In the event a tie breaker is necessary to determine which teams will advance beyond the round robin, the following order of tie breakers will apply: (1) head-to-head, (2) tiebreaker game result, if applicable, (3) goal difference, (4) total goals scored, (5) total goals allowed, (6) least disciplinary points (yellow card=1 and red cards=2), (7) flip of a coin.

c. When teams do not play a balanced schedule, crossover games will be counted as tiebreakers rather than towards points.

d. A maximum differential of 5 goals will be counted in the standings. For example, a 7-0 win will be recorded as a 5-0 win. A 9-2 win will be recorded as a 7-2 win.

5. Disciplinary Procedures

a. Players or Coaches sent off during a match for any violent or unsportsmanlike behavior are not allowed to play/coach in at least one match. Nature of suspension will be determined by Tournament Director. In case of particularly violent behavior or continued bad conduct of players, teams, officials, or supporters, the team may be withdrawn from the competition and reported to their association. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their team and supporters.

b. Any player or coach sent off during the tournament or any player receiving multiple cautions during the tournament may be required to attend a Disciplinary Committee hearing. Players must be accompanied by their coach and/or manager. Official Match Reports will be reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee, and they will determine if a hearing is necessary. Any hearing could result in the player or coach being required to sit out additional matches or being withdrawn from the competition. Team officials will be notified as soon as possible if a hearing has been scheduled.

c. Teams who play an ineligible player in match or a player who has not been properly registered for the tournament will be subject to a forfeit, as determined by the Tournament Director.

d. Tournament Committee decisions may not be appealed.

e. All protests must be submitted in English to the Organizing Committee within one hour of the end of the match. Only protests that concern the Laws of the Game and ineligible players will be considered. All decisions will be in the best interest of soccer and may not be appealed.

6. Tournament Decisions

a. In the event that the tournament is cancelled, a refund of the entry fee (if any) or a portion of the entry fee (if any) will be determined by the Directors after all expenses have been calculated.

b. The decision of the Tournament Directors, on any matter is final and may not be appealed.

II. SCHEDULE, STANDINGS, AND FORMATS Schedules and standings will be available via the website at www.cityshowcasetournament.org under “Teams” or via your gotsoccer.com account. During the tournament, any questions regarding the schedule or standings can be answered at the main tent. FORMATS. All games will be played over two days, with no more than two games played in one day. 4-TEAM FLIGHT: One Group. Round robin. All teams play 3 games. Champion is the group winner. 5-TEAM FLIGHT: One Group. Round robin. All teams play 4 games. Champion is the group winner. 6-TEAM FLIGHT: Two Groups of 3 teams. All teams play 2 group games and one crossover game that acts as a tiebreaker. First and Second place teams advance to semifinals. Winners advance to final. 8-TEAM FLIGHT: Two Groups of 4 teams. All teams play 3 group games. Third place teams meet for consolation game. First and Second place teams advance to semifinals. Winners advance to final. 12-TEAM FLIGHT: Four Groups of 3 teams. All teams play 2 group games. Second and Third place teams meet for consolation games. First place teams advance to semifinals. Winners advance to final.

A Few Important Park Rules• All groups of 25 or more must obtain a permit. Please call 212.860.1899

Ext. 302.

• BBQ permitted in designated picnic areas only, away from fields and trees

as indicated on the map; dispose of charcoal in red ash barrels only.

• No glass bottles.

• There is no smoking at Randall’s Island Park.

• No dogs allowed on athletic fields.

Hours & DirectionsHours: Randall’s Island Park is open from 5am to 12am daily.

Getting here: Randall’s Island Park is accessible by bus,

foot, bike and car. For directions use the QR code or go to

randallsisland.org/maps-directions

Parking: Please park in designated parking lots.

Getting around: The Randall’s Island Shuttle runs from 8am to dusk on weekends

between March and November, and from 3pm to dusk on weekdays in April, May,

September and October.

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WATCH FOR CONSTRUCTION

Café (Seasonal) Restroom

MTA Bus Ferry

Gardens

Wetlands

Urban Farm

Playground

Information Picnic Area

Pedestrian Route

Bike Route

Cyclists are required to walk bikes across RFK bridge crossings. Please be courteous on shared pathways.

Walking Distance: 5 Minutes