Keeper Wars

Keeper Wars Rules:

Two opposing goalkeepers attempt to score on each other. The first player

to score the set number of goals (two or three depending on early vs. late

round and age group), or to possess the higher score at the end of time

period, wins the match. If there is a tie, the match becomes sudden death

and will continue until one player scores. This is a single elimination

tournament.

The field is divided into two equal sides with a centerline in the middle.

Players may kick, throw, punt, or otherwise propel the ball from their side of

the field.  Heading the ball is only allowed for U14. If a player steps on or

over the line while taking a shot (thrown, kicked, or punted) any resulting

goal will be disallowed.

Play continues until the ball is out of bounds. If the ball goes out of bounds

possession will be given to the player on the side of the field that the ball

exited regardless of who touched it last.  Once all the players from the

initial queue have played, round 1 is completed and there should be half

the keepers remaining.  Keepers will then be divided between the two

ushers, splitting evenly between keepers from the same team on each

side.  In the case of an odd number of players in any round, the winner of

the first matchup in that round will compete against the last remaining

player. 

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Goals Required/Time by Division:

10U—Early rounds are 60 seconds and first to three goals. Final match is

two minutes and first to three goals.

12U—Early rounds are 60 seconds and first to three goals. Final match is

two minutes and first to three goals.

14U—All rounds are two minutes and first to three goals.