Mayor's Cup Rules

• Single game elimination tournament
• Game duration shall be as listed below.
  • 10U: Two 25 minute halves with running clock.
  • 12U: Two 30 minute halves with running clock.
  • 14U: Two 35 minute halves with running clock.
• In Final round games, ties will be decided with two full five (5) minute extra time periods to determine a winner.
  • Teams playing short in regulation time as a result of a send-off(s) shall continue to do so in overtime.
  • The teams shall change ends of the field after the completion of the first overtime period. The second overtime period begins immediately after the end of the first extra time period.
  • Should a tie remain after the completion of extra time, the winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
• In Round of 16, Quarter Finals & Semi-Final round games, should a tie remain after the completion of regular time, the winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark in accordance with the Laws of the Game.  No overtime period.
• As deemed by the referee, Regional Commissioner or tournament director, if there is not sufficient time for the overtime periods (due to darkness or delaying the start of the next game) the game will be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark.
• In case of field closures an alternate schedule will be provided if possible. If the medal games cannot be completed the winning team will be determined by the final regular season league standings.

• Minimum playing time for the Mayor's Cup is 3 quarters as part of the published Region policy. Teams or coaches found to be in violation of this requirement are subject to discipline, including suspension of the coach and/or entire team disqualified from the Mayor's Cup tournament or other AYSO activities as determined by the Tournament Director and/or Regional Commissioner.