BUCCANEER’S BASH

RULES AND INFORMATION

Tournament Location

The tournament is held at the Fairhope Soccer Complex. A map of the fields can be found here.

Tournament Tickets

There are two ticket options this year:

• A weekend pass with unlimited reentry for $15.
• A day pass (Friday only) with unlimited reentry for $10.
• A match ticket with no reentry for $7.

Tournament Rules

1. The Buccaneer’s Bash will host five divisions; Girls Junior Varsity (GJV), Boys Junior Varsity Gold (BJV-1st DIV), Junior Varsity Silver (BJV-2nd DIV), Freshmen Boys/Boys Middle School Gold Div (FR/BMS- 1st Div), Freshmen/Boys Middle School Silver (FR/BMS-2nd DIV), Girls Freshmen Gold (GFR/GMS-1st Div), and Girls Freshmen/Girls Middle School Silver (GFR/GMS-2nd DIV).
2. All divisions will be a round robin competition, with each team playing three matches*. The Freshmen/Middle School Boys Divisions will play a cross over match with their sister division. i.e. a team from the Gold Division will play a team from the Silver Division, these match results will only count as a final tie breaker. The round-robin point system: 5 points for a win, 2 points for a shutout, 1 point for a tie and a point for each goal scored, up to three goals a match. Games will be allowed to end in a tie.
3. All matches will consist of two 30-minute halves, with a 5-minute half time.
4. Tie Breakers In the event of a tie, the tie-breakers listed below will be applied to determine a winner.
   1. Goals allowed
   2. Goals scored up to max of 5 per game
   3. Total goal differential vs all opponent* including cross-over matches
   4. Kicks from the Mark **-
5. The Buccaneer’s Bash will be played under the Alabama High School Athletic Association rules with the exception mentioned above.
6. Team Bracket Assignments
   • Boys JV Gold
   • Boys JV Silver
   • Boys Fresh/Middle Gold
   • Boys Fresh/Middle Silver
   • Girls JV 
   • Girls Fresh/Middle Gold
   • Girls Fresh/Middle Silver

Teams Responsibilities

1. The Tournament will provide ball personnel and coolers and ice. Home teams will provide match balls.
2. Team listed on top of match bracket will be considered the home team and dress accordingly
3. Each team will provide the tournament director with a tournament roster, which will include the teams’ bench personnel, before their first match. A maximum of three non-playing bench personnel will be allowed. If coaches or trainers are left off the tournament roster, they will have to pay admission to enter the tournament.
4. Must have your team at match site 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
5. All teams will be equipped within AHSAA regulations.
6. Teams not having the required minimum number of players present at the starting time will automatically forfeit the match.
7. Teams are required to play all scheduled matches.

Certified Trainers

1. Certified trainers will be on site during the tournament.

Trophies and Awards

1. Each division’s winner and runner up will receive a 1st and 2nd place medals. Each division will also have an all-tournament team. Each player selected for the all-tournament team will receive a medal.
2. Coaches need to see local field marshal for All Tournament Team Medals.