GENERAL CONTEST RULES
1999 Soccer Shoot-Out

1-There shall be four (4) age groups:

Age 7 and under (U-8)
Age 8 and 9 (U-10)
Age 10 and 11 (U-12)
Age 12 and 13 (U-14)

2- Age is determined by the age of the contestants as of August 1st. the year the contest is held.

3- The local Lodge Director must verify age by birth or baptismal certificate or by passport to ensure that the contestant competes in the proper age group. This will eliminate any disappointment that might arise as a result of a technical error.

4- A contestant may enter only one local Lodge contest in any given year.

5- The Contest Director will set the date, time and place for the contest, and will notify all contestants of the same. Contestants must be present and ready to compete at the designated time.

6- Local Lodge contests may be structured in cooperation with local soccer programs so that participants can compete at predetermined times. The time for the local Lodge "finals" if needed, will be posted and those invited to compete in the "finals" must be present and ready to compete at the designated time.

7- The contest can be held outdoors on a field or indoors in a gym or other suitable areas.

8- No equipment is necessary other than a jersey or shirt, shorts or pants, socks and appropriate footwear(indoor or outdoor). Shinguards and protective gear are not necessary, but may be worn if desired.

9- No article of clothing that displays words, slogans or images that are in poor taste for a youth activity shall be permitted. The Directors decision in enforcing this rule shall be final.

10- Any contestant conducting themself in an inappropriate or unsportsmanlike manner or fails to obey the instructions given by the officials, will be disqualified.

11- Contestants who are waiting their turn must not interfere with the contestant who is shooting in any way. All other persons should stay at least ten (10) yards behind the contestant who is shooting. At indoor contests or some outdoor contests where ten(10) yards is not possible, a distance determined by the Director will establish a clearly identified waiting area. No one should be allowed to distract the contestants in any way during the contest. The director may stop the contest and clear the area if anything interferes with play.

12- The director shall have the authority to restrict the number of photographers around the immediate contest area and to restrict where they may position themselves. Flash photography is not permitted at any time while the contest is in progress. A staged photo opportunity may be orchestrated by the Director wherein flash photos will be permitted.

13- ALL DECISIONS BY THE DIRECTOR AND CONTEST OFFICIALS ARE FINAL AND NO SPECTATOR OR OTHER PERSON WILL BE PERMITTED TO ARGUE OR INFLUENCE AN OFFICIAL'S DECISION IN ANY WAY.

GRID GOAL CONTEST RULES
AGES 10 & 11 (U-12)
and
AGES 12 & 13 (U-14)

1. Contestants may only shoot for score once unless involved in a tie-breaker.

2. No contestant may shoot before or after the designated time. Disqualification will result.

3. The order of shooting will be determined by a drawing after all are properly registered. Lodge Shoots only may have the option to customize the shooting order according to local conditions.

4. The goals and scores are as follows:Center Bottom - 1 point per successful goal, End Bottoms - 2 points per successful goal, Center Top - 3 points per successful goal, End Tops - 5 points per successful goal

5. A goal is scored when the whole of the ball has passed thru the entire grid opening. If the ball hits a grid post and enters the net, the kick is good. If the ball hits a grid post and bounces back from the grid opening, it is a missed ball. The decision of the Judges is final.

6. The soccer ball will be a FIFA approved, number 5 (5) ball, inflated to 8.5 to 10 lbs. pressure at the start of the contest.

7. There shall be two goal judges, one line judge and three scoring judges.

8. The line judge will place the ball on a spot thirty-six (36) feet from the goal line. The ball shall be deemed in play as soon as it is kicked forward and cannot be kicked a second time.

9. Each contestant will be permitted three (3) warm up kicks at the grid. They will then kick fifteen (15) goals for score. The contestant officials will notify each contestant when scoring begins. A total of seventy-five (75) points is possible.

10. Ties will be broken by taking five (5) additional shots in the same order as the regular contest. If still tied, this procedure will be repeated until award winners are decided.

11. It is suggested that fifteen (15) balls be on hand to run the contest smoothly. This allows for the contestant to kick at their own rhythm without interference from returning balls.

12. The 1st place winners in each level of contest are eligible to advance to the next level. If the 1st place winner is unable to attend, the next highest scorer shall be eligible.

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