• First , Second, Third place teams: Trophy
  
• Each team thereafter will receive a commemorative trophy
  
• Top scorer trophies
  

Rules & Information

1. Competitive Division - Teams must have a minimum of 5 Greek players on their roster (22 player roster maximum). Any
   player can play at any time without us having to check if they are Greek or non-Greek. ROSTERS: Completed Rosters
   must be turned in to the registration desk no later than one hour prior to your first game. Please see the table above for
   dates and location information. A total of 22 players can be used in the tournament. If the initial roster contains fewer than
   22 players, additional players may be added during the scheduled registration times mentioned above but no new players
   can be added for the play-off games.
   
   
2. All Other Divisions - Teams will be allowed to have only 5 non-Greek players on their roster (22 player roster maximum).
   This way any player can play at any time without us having to check if they are Greek or non-Greek. This means that you
   can have 6 Greek players and 5 non-Greek players on the pitch.
   
   ROSTERS: Completed Rosters must be turned in to the registration desk no later than one hour prior to your first game.
   Please see the table above for dates and location information. A total of 22 players can be used in the tournament. If the
   initial roster contains fewer than 22 players, additional players may be added during the scheduled registration times
   mentioned above but no new players can be added for the play-off games.
   
   
3. All Players, due to insurance reasons, must be registered for this tournament. Players who are not registered cannot play.
   
   When: September 3, 2010 (3:00PM - 7:00PM) & September 4, 2010 (11:00AM - 2:00PM)
   Where: GREEKSOCCER.COM Booth at the Olympic Park Entrance Gate
   What you need to bring in order to register: Team Managers need to bring COMPLETED roster/waiver forms with
   player signatures. In order for the players to be allowed to play they need to bring with them one of the following in order to
   acquire their “player wristband”:
   
   a) Your own team registration card (w/photo)
   b) Driver’s License
   c) Photo ID
   d) Passport
   
   
4. First team listed on the schedule is designated the home team. In case of uniform color conflict with the opposing team,
   the home team must change. The home team shall also supply the game ball.
   
   
5. All matches for the Hellenic Soccer Tournament will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game.
   
   
6. Men’s Open Division (recreational or competitive) teams can use up to 2 players from the Over-30/Over-40 but not vice-
   versa. Over-40 Division teams can use up to 2 players between the ages of 35-39.
   
   
7. Teams are not allowed to have guest players from other clubs participating in the tournament.
   
   
8. Every team needs to check in with the referees 15 minutes before their respective games.
   
   
9. Players who are shown the red card must follow tournament rules and sit out the next game.
   
   
10. Players who show extreme behavior during the game, such as fighting or attacking a referee or any other person during the
    game, will be suspended from the tournament indefinitely. STRONGLY ENFORCED as we do not promote this kind of
    behavior.
    
    
11. Teams that show extreme behavior at any point during the tournament, such as arguing referee calls, fighting or attacking a
    referee or any other team during the tournament will be suspended from the tournament indefinitely. STRONGLY
    ENFORCED as we do not promote this kind of behavior.
    
    
12. A player is ineligible if any of the following occurs:
    a. He is not on the roster.
    b. He is not registered with the Hellenic Soccer Tournament.
    c. He is red-carded (1 Game Suspension).
    d. His team has been eliminated or disqualified.
    
    
13. All decisions made during the match and/or contest can only be made by the referee assigned to that match and cannot
    be overruled by the tournament director or staff. In the event a referee terminates a match (different from temporarily
    suspending) the score will be recorded, as it was when the game was stopped.
    
    
14. Teams have 5 minutes to show up for the schedule match, if a team does not show up within those 5 minutes the opposing
    team will be given a 2-0 win.
    
    
15. Teams need a minimum of seven (7) players to start and compete in a tournament match. If a game is canceled for any
    reason by tournament officials, the game is considered a 0-0 tie (if Final penalty shoot-out to ensue).
    
    
16. There are no yellow card accumulations. If a player receives a red card they will miss their team’s next game.
    
    
17. There will be unlimited substitutions with the permission of the referee at the following times: (a) possession of a throw in;
    (b) either teams goal kick; (c) either team scores a goal; (d) at the beginning of the second half; (e) in case of injury, the
    player may remain in the match. unlimited substitution; (f) all substitutes must enter the playing field from the half way line
    and should not enter the playing field until the player they are replacing has reached the touchline at midfield.
    
    
18. Teams that do not show up/play their scheduled tournament game they will lose with a 3-0 scoreline and also be deducted
    3 points.
    
    

1. There will be six divisions – Men’s Open Competitive, Men’s Open Recreational, Men’s Over 30, Men’s Over 40, Men’
   Over 50 & Youth.
   
   
2. All games are 2 x 30 minutes except (teams are guaranteed to play 4 games) the finals which are 2 x 45, and will be
   played on the assigned fields at Schaumburg’s Olympic Park complex (please see Olympic Park section below for park
   details & regulations). a) There will be final games from each division featuring the 1st v 2nd placed teams (determines
   tournament champion), and 3rd v 5th placed teams (determines 3rd place team), and so on. If divisions have an odd
   number of teams registered, the last team on the division after group play (4 games guaranteed) will not play a final game.
   
   
3. All games will feature three referees. THERE IS GOING TO BE STRICT ENFORCEMENT (teams will forfeit games) if
   any players or teams argue referee decisions or calls.
   
   
4. Matches that are tied at the end of regulation (includes semi-finals and finals), the tie will be broken by the use of 5 penalty
   shots. Each team will select (5) players to kick - only players on the field at the end of the game may be selected. After
   the first 5 penalty shots any player from the team can be used.
   (a) Team will alternate kicks - first team to kick will be determined by the referee's coin flip.
   (b) If the score remains tied after five (5) kicks, teams will alternate kicks one at a time until a winner is determined.
   (c) All eligible players must kick before any eligible player can repeat.
   (d) Goalies may be changed after any shot.
   
   

Teams will be awarded points according to the following:

Win = 3 points

Tie = 1 points

Loss = 0 points

In the case of a forfeit (i.e. team does not show up), the winning team is awarded a 2-0 victory.

Group Tiebreakers:

If at the end of preliminary group matches two or more teams are tied with the same number of points
the following tiebreakers will be used:

(1) If only two teams are tied: (a) result of head-to-head competition; (b) goal differential; (c) fewest
goals allowed; (d) most goals scored; (e) penalty shots.

(2) If more than two teams are tied and all the teams involved have played each other, use the
tiebreakers in # 1 until a clear winner has been determined.

(3) If more than two teams are tied and all the teams did not play each other use the tiebreakers in # 1
starting with: (a) goal differential, until a clear winner has been determined; (b) number of teams tied
has been reduced to two.

*If the number of teams tied has been reduced to two then return to (1a) and begin the process again.

IMPORTANT: We have reserved a block of rooms on our official tournament hotel (Marriott) so please call them at your earliest
convenience and book your club rooms. Please reference: The Hellenic Soccer Tournament in order to receive the tournament
rate! You may reserve the rooms by calling Marriott Reservations at (847) 240-0100 and requesting the Hellenic Soccer Tournament rates of:

1) With breakfast - $105 This option will give up to four (4) guests of a room the ability to utilize the breakfast buffet for the duration of your stay.

2) Without breakfast - $95

Note: Requests must be made by Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in order to qualify for the tournament group rate. Tournament
organizers have reserved a block of rooms at the above special rates for September 3, 2010 (Friday night) to September 5, 2010
(Sunday night). These rooms can accommodate up to 4 adult players (2 double beds). Remember, the Awards ceremony is on
Sunday, September 5, 2010 so you will most likely be checking out of the rooms on Monday September 6, 2010.

The hotel is located very close to the tournament venue at Olympic Park – less than 300 feet away. It's also in an area that offers
you many shopping and dining options.

Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Tel: +1(847) 240-0100

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chisb-chicago-marriott-schaumburg

The Streets of Woodfield mall is less than a mile away, and the massive Woodfield Mall and an IKEA furniture store are nearby.
You will find many restaurants as Shaw's Crab House, and Maggiano's Little Italy. If you're looking for Greek fun or food, the are
also offers Greek Village Taverna and Yannis Restaurant.

Schaumburg is close to Chicago’s O’Hare airport (about 20 minutes) has lots of hotels, shopping malls, bars, and restaurants.
It is about 40 minutes away from downtown Chicago.

50 Martingale Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195



The tournament will be held on 6 Synthetic Turf Soccer Fields (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7) and 1 Natural Grass Soccer Field (#6).

From Chicago

Take The Kennedy Expressway (I-90) west. Follow signs “To Rockford”.
Exit onto 53- I290 South.
Exit at Higgins Road.
Turn right (west) onto Higgins
Make quick left (south) onto Martingale Road.
Turn right (west) at Schaumburg Road
Make a quick left into the Olympic Park Parking lot.

• Is the tournament fee in US dollars?
  Yes.
  
• Do you accept credit cards for the entry fee?
  Yes.
  
• Can we send cash for the entry fee?
  Yes. Cash payments can be received at the following PAYPAL address - shop@greeksoccer.com.
  
• Who do we make the money orders or checks payable to?
  GREEKSOCCER.COM Inc.
  
• Where do we mail the tournament entry fee checks, forms, etc.?
  GREEKSOCCER.COM Inc. 8926 North Greenwood Ave PMB#139 Niles, Illinois 60714.
  
• Are there facilities for BBQ'ing at Olympic Park?
  The village of Schaumburg Illinois does not allow us to cook our own food at Olympic Park. However, there is a concession
  stand where you can purchase drinks, food, chips, etc etc.
  
• How many Greek players must be playing on the field at all times?
  Since this is a Hellenic Tournament we are trying to make sure that the majority of players on the field are Greek. With
  that said each team must have at least 6 Greek players on the pitch at all times.
  
  

See tourney website at http://www.greeksoccer.com/tournament

Team Waiver Form

See tourney website at http://www.greeksoccer.com/tournament