DeNardi-Wright Friendly Games

Divisions: MCYSA U5-U8
Location: "For the Kids" Marion County Soccer Complex
Date:   June 2nd 2018

Some basic information regarding the DeNardi-Wright Friendly games:
  • This event is an all-inclusive, season ending event for EVERY team in the MCSC U5 to U8 divisions.
  • All teams will be scheduled to participate and there will not be an entry fee (Please see the SPONSOR section below). The schedule will be located on the season schedule software prior to the games.
  • All of the kids will receive a Medal at the conclusion of their participation in the event. 
  • All games will be played at the MCSC - "For the Kids" Soccer Complex.
  • All players/teams/coaches shall adhere to the general posted rules of MCSC.
  • Each player/team is responsible for his/her own drink, snack, etc.
  • The concession stand at the complex will be open during the event.
  • If lightning or severe weather is present, all games shall be postponed until at least twenty (20) minutes after the last lightning in the area or the severe weather has passed. If lightning/severe weather persists, the event will be cancelled.
FORMAT
  • Each age division's game schedule was set up using a "Pool plus Bracket" format.
  • If your team finishes as the top team in your pool, you will play in additional bracketed games. To determine the top team in each pool, the teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss (goal differential is the first tie-breaker and head-to-head is the second tie-breaker).
  • Games will be officiated by a paid referee. This game official will keep the clock and control the flow of the game.
  • Each game shall be 15 minutes long - it will be a continuously running game clock. There will be 5 minutes between games. So, please be sure to have your player/team warmed up and ready to play when the prior game concludes.
  • Coaches should attempt to permit equal playing time for all players.
  • All substitutions shall be made on the fly (no game stoppage is necessary).
  • Players who are not on the field should remain on their respective bench during the game.
RULES
  • Coaches are NOT permitted on the field during game play; provided, a coach may enter onto the field to attend to an injured player.
  • NO GOALIES.
  • No off-sides will be called.
  • Defensive players shall NOT be permitted to stand within the crease (semicircle) in front of their goal unless an offensive player with the ball is within three (3) feet of that defender. If a team has a player standing within  or too near the crease (semicircle) acting as goalie, that team will receive a warning - a second warning will result in a turnover with offensive team restarting the ball via corner kick.
  • NO player (offense or defense) shall be permitted within the crease (semicircle) during throw-ins or corner kicks.
  • Throw-ins shall restart from out-of-bounds. Improper throw-ins will result in a turnover to the other team (who shall restart from the location of the violation with a throw-in).
  • No goals from kickoff - the ball must touch another player following kickoff before a goal may be scored.
  • No direct kicks - even for penalties.
  • The ball must be placed on the crease (semicircle) for goal kicks.
  • All teams/players/coaches must exhibit good sportsmanship. Similarly, all teams/players/coaches shall exhibit respect for the officials and adhere to their calls. No protests by coaches will be recognized or tolerated.
  • Fouls will be called. Two yellow cards equal a red. A red card shall result in the ejection of that player for the remainder of the game in which the red card was received and for the following game (i.e. if a player gets a red card in game 1, that player is out for the rest of game 1 and for game 2). COACHES - explain to your kids the consequences of yellow / red cards!
  • No slide tackles.
UNIFORMS
  • Each team shall wear the uniform that they wore during the season or a uniform of the SAME color. This will prevent two teams of identical color playing each other. Teams may alter their uniforms as they see fit (i.e. put names on the back, decorate them, etc.)
We are in need of sponsors to help pay for the officials and printed materials for this event. Therefore, if you or a business/organization that you know, would like to sponsor this Event, sponsor information  can be found below that details our sponsorship options. This is a great opportunity to have your logo seen by 400+ families in one day, while also showing your support for our community organization.

About

The DeNardi-Wright Friendly games were started for players in the U5 through U8 divisions to have their own competition of sorts. Most tournaments and cup matches are geared toward U10 players and above so we wanted to have something similar for the smaller players as well. The games are named after Jim DeNardi and Eric Wright who pioneered Marion County Soccer Club in Marion County. Because of their efforts and success, we continue to have a growing and thriving soccer community today. We are excited and privileged to honor them in this way.