In matches for 13U and older in which a 12U player or younger may be on the roster, heading will be allowed due to the fact that it would be very difficult for a referee to be able during the run of play to determine if a player that heads the ball is 12U or younger vs 13U and older. As stated by the Federation, it will be the coach and parent’s responsibility to “police” a child 12U and younger on heading in a 13U and older match. There are limitations on heading in training for 11U and younger. There are no restrictions for heading in training for 12U and older. This has been shared with the Referee organization their Assignors and Referees. Point System for Preliminary Games Points are scored as follows -Win Tie Loss 3 points 1 point 0 points Bonus Points 1 bonus point per goal differential up to 3 bonus points based on goal differential Bonus points will only be awarded to the winning team in each game. At the conclusion of round robin play, teams will be ranked in their playing group based on points earned from wins and ties. Any situation in which two or more teams have the same number of points the tie will be broken by using the following criteria in the order listed, one after another as needed: 1. Head to head competition 2. Bonus Points up to 3 points per game based on goal differential 3. Fewest goals allowed 4. Most Shutouts 5. Shootout from the penalty mark. If more than two teams are involved in a tie, the criteria will be followed in order (omitting head to head competition) until all ties are broken. If these criteria are not enough to break a tie, the Tournament Director shall have absolute discretion to break the tie by any method they deem appropriate. There will be co-champions named wherever necessary.
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