| Application |
When will we find out if our team is accepted?
We will accept teams after the August 11 deadline. Teams will be accepted as we fill brackets on a rolling acceptance basis. Once we fill up the brackets, teams will be placed on the wait list. |
What happens to my payment if my team is not accepted?
Any teams that are not accepted will have their checks returned to them or we will issue refund checks if the check has been cashed. This will happen AFTER the brackets are released. Remember, ONLY paid teams will be considered for acceptance. |
Do we receive a refund if the tournament is cancelled due to Covid?
See below from our rules listed online:
REFUND POLICY: DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY TEAMS THAT WITHDRAW BEFORE THE DEADLINE WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND LESS A $50 ADMIN FEE. ANY TEAM WITHDRAWING AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL RECEIVE NO REFUND.
COVID-19 REFUND POLICY: IN THE EVENT THAT TOURNAMENT IS CANCELLED BY THE MSYSA DUE TO COVID-19, THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL REFUND ALL TEAMS THEIR ENTIRE TEAM FEE 100%. REFUNDS WILL BE IN THE SAME FORM AS PAYMENT WAS MADE. ANY CREDITS UTILZED WILL BE RE-ISSUED AS CREDITS FOR A FUTURE TBAYS TOURNAMENT. THIS TYPE OF REFUND WILL ONLY BE APPLIED IF THE TOURNAMENT IS FORCED TO BE CANCELLED BY THE MSYSA. ALL OTHER REFUNDS WILL FOLLOW THE ABOVE REFUND POLICY. |
The application form does not look right on my screen (overlapping drop down boxes, long rows over the input fields, etc.) What is going on?
First, you should let the ENTIRE form load BEFORE you scroll. It is a big form.
In short, your computer does not have enough memory (RAM) available to render the form correctly. Here is the solution that will work in most cases:
1. Clear the cache (temporary files) in Internet Explorer (Usually Tools>Internet Options>Remove Temporary files
2. Shut down Internet Explorer
3. Restart the computer
4. Open JUST MS Internet Explorer.
5. Go to Web site, fill out form.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.... |
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| Bracketing/Team Selection |
How are brackets decided?
The level of play you request on your application is looked at first. Then you must be as detailed as you can with your record and use the notes section to fill in any additional info that may help us. We will seed teams based on your record (if available), so you may not end up in the level you requested. The selection committee's decision is final. |
When will brackets be posted?
We will have brackets out about 4 weeks before the event. You will be given a brief window to check your bracket before they are made final. Once we start work on schedules, no bracket changes will be made.
*If brackets can be completed at an earlier date, they will be posted sooner. |
When will the schedule be published?
We aim to have the schedule out at the latest, two weeks prior to the tournament. |
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| Format |
What are the 7v7 rules?
Offside is called from the build out line to the end line.
We WILL utilize the build out line – When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw, or roll the ball to a teammate.
Punting the ball is NOT allowed.
After the ball is put into play, the opposing team can then cross the build out line and play can resume as normal. Build out line will be marked mid way between the top of the penalty box and the half way line.
Restarts/Free-kicks - All free-kicks outside of the penalty area will be indirect.
All restarts from inside the penalty area will conform to FIFA rules for penalty kicks, which will be marked 8 yards from the goal line.
On pass back to keeper, keeper may play ball at feet but NOT handle, as per FIFA rules.
We will utilize a one ref system for 7v7 games. |
What are the playing division formats?
U8 play 4v4
U9 & U10 play 7v7
U11 & U12 play 9v9
U13 and above play 11v11 |
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| General |
Are RV's allowed to park overnight in the RV parking area?
No they MAY NOT park overnight. RV's are welcome to park during the day but they must be in at 8am and stay until after their last game. If an RV leaves it will not be able to re-enter. Any RV's trying to enter after 9am will not be allowed in the park. |
Can my child play for more than one team in this tournament?
Yes, a player can play on more than one team provided that they are properly rostered on both teams through sportsforms. |
If a goalkeeper has the ball in his/her hands, how is the 'six second rule' applied given the presence of the Build Out Line?
A goalkeeper may choose to play the ball from his or her hands before the opponent has retreated behind the Build-Out Line. In this case, the 'six second rule' is not applied, as the goalkeeper has willingly decided to quickly release the ball into play.
If a goalkeeper has the ball in his/her hands, and is clearly waiting for the opposing team to retreat behind the Build-Out Line, the six second period should be started ONLY once the opposing team has retreated behind the Build-Out Line. This allows for the goalkeeper's team to have the time and space to play out of the back without immediate pressure. |
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| Hotels/Travel |
Do we have to utilize your hotel service to reserve rooms?
No, as we do not have hotel service for TBAYS tournaments. Teams are to book hotel/lodging on their own. You do need to be register for the tournament as hotels will ask you for your TEAM ID at the time of the booking. This is required by the CVB, so we have a log of where teams are staying in case of an emergency. |
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| Registration |
Will Online Registration be available?
Yes, online registration will be made available via SportsForms. Full details will be available after the application deadline. There is no inperson or paper registration. |
Do we need to have signed Heads Up Concussion & Medical Release forms for all players?
A representative from the team must have ALL Heads Up Concussion & Medical Release forms on hand during the tournament for ALL players participating. These do NOT have to be submitted electronically only need to be on hand with team manager or a coach. |
How many guest players can be on a single team?
A maximum of 5 guest players (from outside a team’s club) are allowed per team at MSYSA sanctioned tournaments. Additionally, an unlimited number of club pass card players are allowed per team, provided that at least 51% of the players appearing on a tournament roster also appear on a team’s league roster.
“Club” means an organization providing soccer to youth players that is either a direct member of MSYSA or that registers players with MSYSA through an affiliated member. At no time shall an affiliated member who functions as a “scheduling league” also be considered a “club”. In the case where a club sets up one or more satellite clubs in the state, those satellite clubs may only be considered part of the main club for the purposes of TBAYS tournaments if all the following criteria are met:
1. The main club and satellite club have the same Board of Directors
2. The main club and satellite club have the same Tax ID number
3. The main club and satellite club are in the same MSYSA District as determined by the MSYSA Board of Directors. |
What do I do to add a guest player?
Please see "Guest Player Instructions" in the Forms tab for complete information. (Will not be available to be viewed until teams have been accepted).
For players from outside of your club:
We will need the guest player paperwork to be filled out at www.thetournamentcenter.com This is a state requirement. You will also need their current pass card.
For players from inside your club:
They are considered "club passcarded players" and you do not need to complete the above process. See rules for more details.
Regardless of if the guest player is from in or out of club, you will also need a copy of the guest players official team roster, along with your own team roster.
Then, please write their name onto your team roster. If they have the same number as any player on your team then you will need to use electrical/athletic tape to create a new # on their shirt and record this on the roster. |
What will I need at registration?
Registration is all done online through SportsForms, details will be emailed to managers.
There is no in-person registration
Below are the items each team must submit in their online registration:
- Contact Infomation
- Official Stamped Roster (US Youth Soccer & MSYSA logo is Michigan teams)
- Guest Player Roster(s), Pass Card(s), and all other paperwork. (Full Guest Player Instructions listed in "Forms" section).
- Electronic signature for liability waiver for all players participating in tournament
- Permission to travel for foreign & out of state teams.
- *SafeSport Compliance: All coaches and team officials must upload a valid SafeSport Certification (Must not be older than 1 year at completion of the tourament).
- Heads Up concussion certificates for coaches must be uploaded (must not be more then 3 years old at completion of the tourament) (No NFHS will be accepted)
- Risk management cards for bench personnel - proof that staff have been cleared to work with kids, background checks (must not be more then 1 year old at completion of the tournament)
- Copy of official color passcards uploaded
*Medical release forms & Heads-Up Parent/Athlete information sheets are only needed to be on hand during the tournament, these do not need to be uploaded
Be prepared! All forms will be needed to register your teams, if anything is missing your team or certain players will not be able to play.
Full information is found on your acceptance letter that can be downloaded from your team page (once reg docs are posted). If you check the rules section on the homepage it will give you a breakdown of different governing bodies (USYSA, USClub etc). |
When can I download my registration documents online?
We have teamed up with SportsForms for online registration process. Each team contact listed on team application will receive an email from SportsForms once forms are ready.
*There is NO in person registration available* |
Will we be able to register our team at the fields?
NO, registration will only be available online via SportsForms prior to the event.
THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION DONE OUT AT THE FIELDS
Our staff will be busy keeping the tournament running smoothly on Saturday morning and we will not be set up to take registrations. |
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