2006 Space Needle Shootout Team Information
Submitted by walax on Sun, 2006-11-26 08:49.
The Third Annual Space Needle Shootout will host 36 teams from around the Northwest in Youth (U11), Middle School (U13), High School (U15) and Elite (U17) divisions. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games, and may play up to six. Top teams will be chosen in each age bracket based on seeding games. Top four will advance to semi-finals based on overall W/L record, with the following tie breakers in order:
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Head to Head victory
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Overall points scored against
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Point differential for/against
Tournament Rules:
Game length will be 2 25-minute running halves with a 3 minute halftime. Each team will have one time out per half, each 1 minute long. No time outs may be called in the last two minutes, of the game, and standard rules requiring the opponent in the lead to "keep it in" inside 2 minutes will be followed. Time-outs may only be called in a dead ball situation, or with possession on the offensive half of the field inside the offensive restraining line. Rules for advancement will also be adhered to, including the 20-second rule to clear across the midfield, and the 10-second rule to enter the opposing "box" APPLY TO HS AND ELITE GAMES ONLY.
Additional rules for Youth and Middle School games include: no contact with a player on the ground, one-handed wrap checks are considered dangerous and will be ruled as a slash. Youth players are not able to body check. COACHES PLEASE CONFER WITH OFFICIALS PRIOR TO GAME START IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
In a tie-game, sudden victory will determine the winner in a 4-minute sudden victory period allotting each team 1 30-second time out during overtime. Players not listed on the roster before the start of play of that team's first game, will not be allowed to play without consent from the tournament organizer. Medals will be awarded to all first place teams and one MVP trophy will be awarded for each division. Coaches will nominate 1 player per team after each game played. Ballots will be totaled and awarded after each championship presentation.
Teams are allowed to supply a statistician, but only one person per team in each box. Each game will have two officials, and championships may have three. Championship games will be 15-minute running quarters, with 2 time outs per half. Last two minutes of the game will be stopped time and halftime will be 5 minutes in length.
Equipment:
In order for players to be properly equipped, they must have the following equipment:
Shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, helmet (box helmets or two-piece helmets permitted on Canadian teams) and mouth guard. Each team must have one number per player and one player per number. Only molded cleats, tennis shoes or turf shoes will be permitted on Turf facilities.
Games will be played over Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 8th-10th.
Map of the Play fields: AVAILABLE HERE
First Team Info Packet: AVAILABLE HERE
Additional Information:
The shootout will also host a raffle. Raffle tickets will cost $2 each. Raffle items will be listed the week before the tourney.
Photos will be available on Walax.com after the tourney and cards will be handed out to each coach with the location of photos for purchase. Additionally, Gametapes.com will be recording DVDs of many of the games throughout the weekend, and will also be available for personal recruiting videos. Breakaway Sports will also be on hand with equipment and apparel on hand, and will be sponsoring the Fastest Shot Competition.
Stay tuned for more information...questions? [email protected]
