Tournament Information

The format makes it fast and fun, the rules make it intense and action packed, the enviroment encourages creativity.

• Game time
  -Teams will play a minimum of 3 games per tournament/festival. Each half is 10 minutes long.
  -Tournament format with winners decided by points. 3 Points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss.
  -The tie breakers will be decided by goal difference, fewest goals conceded, and clean sheets in that order. If two teams are still tied after all 4 tie breakers then both teams will be joint winners. 
  
  
• Rules of 3v3 USA
  -Games are played on our unique Airpitch system which keeps the ball in play more.
  -Game starts with all players touching their net. On whistle it is a race to the ball on the centre spot.
  -If the ball does go out of play, then the opposition has a kick in from where the ball went out.
  -After each goal the scoring team must retreat to their own goal And wait till the ball is kicked. At kickoff the ball must be near the centre line and be kicked backwards to start.
  -Any foul/handball in the attacking half is a half way line open net penalty. In your own half its a free kick.
  -Players can not stand within 3 feet of their own goal.
  -You cant score from your own half.
  -Sin bins- any serious foul play will result in a 3 minute sin bin. The player must leave the pitch and only return once the referee confirms it is ok to do so.
  -Red cards may be given by referees which will result in a minmum 2 game ban for the individual player.
  
  
• Squad sizes
  -Each team can have 3-5 players per squad.
  -Players can only play for 1 team throughout the tournament.
  -Substitutions can be made at any time. The player must leave the Airpitch at the same point the new player comes on. The game does not stop for subs.
  -Teams can play up in age if they choose with concent of the tournament hosts. 
  
  
• Rewards and medals
  -All winning players will receive a 3v3 USA medal.  
  -Prizes may also be given out during the event for top skills seen by 3v3 USA staff.
  
  
• Parents and Spectators
  -Parents must stand at least 5 feet away from the Airpitches (if the venue allows it)
  -Any abusive language or behaviour towards officials, opponents or others will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and your team may be banned without refund.