- Any teams that are not registered by the deadline will not be allowed to register for the tournament moving forward.
- The entry fee and deposit must be paid in full.
- Every team and players MUST BE present at the opening ceremony. Failure to arrive by the start of the opening ceremony will result in a $50 fine.
- Referees can postpone games due to inclement weather.
- Only soccer ball provided by the MASA Committee will be used.
- Once the referee signals the start of the match, a team missing players will be given a 7-minute grace period. If the team still does not have all players present after 7 minutes, the match will begin with the available players. With referee approval, additional players may enter the field until the team reaches 11 players.
- Each team may have up to 3 non-Burmese players. MASA considers non-Burmese players to include individuals of non-Burmese nationality or ethnicity, such as White, Black, or other Asian nationalities including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc. Individuals of Zo descent — including Mizo, Kuki, Mara, Hakha, Zotung, and related ethnic groups — will be considered Burmese regardless of their country of birth.
- The winning team of each match will get 3 points, but if it’s a tie, each team will get 1 point. Losing teams will not receive a point.
- The duration for each game will be (…) minute, split into two (…) minute matches. The Half-time breaks in a match will be (…) long.
- If one group has the same amount of points, the winner will be decided by how many goals were scored by the other opponent and how many goals were conceded by the opponent team, head-to-head, and who scored first. If there is still a tie in points, there will be a penalty kick or a heads or tails coin flip.
- SEMI FINAL and Final matches will be (…) minutes in total, split into (…) minute matches and a 10-minute break during half time.
- If there is a tie by the end of the semi and final matches, an additional 15 minutes will be added to the match while switching sides. If there is still a tie after 15 minutes, the match will move on to a penalty kick (5v5), (1v1). If there is still a draw in penalty kicks, the penalty kicks will restart.
- The referee must be made aware of each substitution. Failure to let the referee know of a substitution will result in a $20 fine to the match commissioner. Each team is ONLY allowed 7 substitutions per game.
- The on-duty referee assigned to the match will not be replaced, regardless of the circumstances. The Committees have ensured that these referees do their best and adhere to the time management guidelines.
- Yellow card: $20, Red card: $100 (to prevent offenders). Receiving 2 Yellow cards = 1 Red Card and the player will forfeit the next game. Receiving a Red Card during the Final won’t carry over to the next year.
- If incidents occur, the MASA committee will review the matter, and their decision will be FINAL.
- Players can ONLY play on one team for the whole tournament. If players are found jumping to other teams, that player will be fined $500 dollars and they will not be allowed to continue playing.
- An Injury Waiver form must be signed, and using substances will result in an immediate Red Card. Uniforms MUST be identical, and non-complying players will be fined $20 dollars. Accessory items such as rings, bracelets, watches, earrings, etc… MUST BE REMOVED. Shin Guards MUST be worn.
18.1 – No Refund Policy
All registration fees, entry fees, and any other payments made to the tournament are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Team withdrawal before or during the tournament
- Player injury or unavailability
- Team disqualification due to rule violations
- Scheduling conflicts
- Personal or team-related emergencies
- Weather or major events beyond the organizer’s control
18.2 – Acknowledgement
By submitting payment and registering for the tournament, all teams and their representatives confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to this no-refund policy. No exceptions will be made regardless of the circumstances, and no appeals will be entertained.
Team Name: _________________________________
Team Manager Name: __________________________
Team Manager Signature: ________________________
Manager Phone Number: ________________________
Date: ______________________________________
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Last modified: May 21, 2026