K-State Ed Chartrand Tournament Rules
Revised March 09, 2025
Any games may be altered if deemed necessary by tournament officials. We follow NIRSA Tournament rules with the following modifications:
GAME BALLS
Game balls will NOT be provided by tournament. Home team of each match to provide game balls. POOL PLAY FORMAT – MEN & WOMEN
All games will all be 35 minute halves with a running clock. 10 minute halftime.
Point system:
- 3pts for win
- 1pt for tie
- 0 pts for loss
- 1pt for a shutout.
- Forfeits will count as 1-0 winner.
- Tiebreakers: head-to-head, goal differential, goals scored, goals allowed.
If still tied, total # of yellow and red cards will count against total points.
Home team is listed first. Home team must wear light colored uniform, away team must wear dark. All teams should have both sets of uniforms available. Uniform conflict to be decided by referee. Any team in violation of this rule will forfeit game. Substitutions allowed on your own throw in and corner kicks, yellow cards, injuries, goal kicks and goals. If one team subs, then both teams can sub.
Red card may result in ineligibility for next game(s). Tournament Director will determine if severity of violation justifies player being suspended for future games.
Protests are not allowed. Any situation not explicitly covered by the rules will be resolved by the Tournament Director. All decisions made by the referees are final.
The Scoreboard is for fan convenience only. The referee keeps the official time, the scoreboard is unofficial.
Other important information:
Trophies for 1st and 2nd place. The Dennis Cook MVP awards and scholarships are awarded at the Saturday night party. One must be present to receive an award. All teams receive a tourney shirt for each player up to 20 max.
Insurance and Medical Information: The tournament does not provide any health care coverage for teams. All players play and compete at their own risk. There are no physicians or emergency care personnel staffing the tournament. Teams are urged to bring with them all necessary first aid supplies. In the event of a medical emergency, notify your referee at once and 911 may be called. If non-emergency medical treatment is needed, your team President or Captain was given printed instructions and the tournament table has information on the nearest medical facilities. In the event of injury, you and your team will have the primary responsibility of transporting injured players to a hospital.
Trainers/Medics: We have made every attempt to hire professional trainers at both game venues. We try to have ice, extra water and first aid available but cannot guaranty availability of trainers and supplies. Concussion is a serious concern of everyone. Any player with a head injury should rest and be evaluated and teams should assign a member to watch them closely. In any doubt, we encourage professional evaluation at a hospital.
Facilities and Weather: Do not make your own assumptions based on weather reports. There is no indoor backup facility, but games will play on the artificial turf. A revised and condensed schedule may be implemented in the event of weather-related field considerations. Tournament officials only will make this decision. Any decisions to terminate any game or games due to adverse weather, daylight availability or any other reason dictated by safety or economic necessity is strictly within the discretion of the tournament officials.
Refunds: There are no refunds for a no show. We are sensitive to most teams limited economics, but we are a charity. Within 90 days of the tournament, all funds have been spent and committed. A no show not only hurts us, but also harms the other teams and the tournament. If something happens affecting your team, let us know as soon as possible.
Please make sure that this information is provided in advance to all members of your team.
