Unity Cup-4V4

Coastal Games

Schedule and Rules

Join us for an exciting weekend of competitive fun, team spirit, and community vibes in Seaside, CA! Whether you’re playing for the win or just for the thrill, this tournament is all about bringing people together through the love of soccer. 🏆

We’re promoting friendly competition with prizes and rewards, while also laying the foundation for something bigger — supporting local youth programs, promoting wellness, and building a long-term movement in the community. Let’s kick off a future of sport, passion, and purpose — one game at a time! 🌟

Youth Bracket Table (June 14 – Ages 14–17)

Schedule & Standings
Registration

Adult Bracket Table (June 15 – Co-Ed)

Schedule & Standings
Registration

Live Stream

Coastal Games 4v4 Unity Cup📍 Location: Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955

📅 Dates:

  • June 14th: Youth Tournament (Ages 14–17)

  • June 15th: Adult Tournament (Co-Ed: Men & Women)

🔢 Tournament Format

  • Teams: 8 total teams per day

  • Roster Size: Max 8 players per team (4 on field, 3 subs)

  • Structure: 2 Brackets (A & B), each with 4 teams (A1–A4 and B1–B4)

  • Group Stage: Each team plays 3 matches within their bracket

  • Top 2 teams from each bracket advance to semifinals

  • Winners of semifinals meet in the final match

Scoring System:

  • Win: 3 points

  • Draw: 1 point

  • Loss: 0 points

🕒 Match Duration

  • Adults (June 15):

    • 24-minute matches: 12-minute halves, 1-minute halftime

  • Youth (June 14):

    • 20-minute matches: 10-minute halves, 1-minute halftime

  • Transition Time Between Matches: 5 minutes

  • Lunch Break: 1 hour after Game 6 (approx. 12:30–1:30 PM)

📅 Daily Game Schedule

🅰 Bracket A Teams: A1, A2, A3, A4
🅱 Bracket B Teams: B1, B2, B3, B4

 

⚽ 4v4 Playing Rules

🎯 Goal Scoring

  • A goal may be scored from anywhere on the field.

  • Restart from midfield after a goal is scored.

🔁 Restarts

  • All restarts (including kickoffs) are indirect, except penalty kicks, which are direct.

🚦 Kickoff

  • Indirect from midfield. May be taken in any direction.

📏 Three-Yard Rule

  • Defenders must stand at least 3 yards from the ball during restarts.

  • If within 3 yards of the goal arc, the ball is moved 3 yards out from the arc.

🚫 No Throw-ins

🔄 Substitutions

  • Unlimited substitutions with referee permission during stoppages.

  • Bleeding players must exit and re-enter only after treatment.

📝 Team Roster & Eligibility

  • Teams must submit roster and player passes at check-in.

  • Guest players can be handwritten.

  • Use of ineligible players results in forfeits and potential disqualification.

🥇 Scoring & Standings

  • Each team plays at least 3 matches.

  • Points: Win = 3, Tie = 1, Loss = 0

🧤 Tiebreaker Rules (Semifinals & Finals)

If tied after regulation time:

  1. Golden Goal Extra Time: 2 minutes

  2. If still tied:

    • Penalty Shootout: 3 penalty kicks per team

    • If tied after 3: Golden Save Sudden Death

      • Teams alternate 1 kick each until one scores and the other misses.

      • ⚽ Penalty Shootout Format:
        In the event of a tie, penalties are taken 1v1 style. The player starts with the ball from midfield and dribbles toward the goalkeeper. The attempt must be completed in one continuous motion. Once the goalkeeper makes contact with the ball, the play is considered over — no rebounds or second attempts are allowed.

🚫 Protests

  • Referee decisions are final. No protests allowed.

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