EVENT PAGE - QNA

DESCRIPTION

Games will be played all day Saturday,  9 - 4 pm 

Open to all players who are U8 - Adult

All teams will play 5v5 
The top 2 teams earn medals

Tournament is Saturday only
All teams
Boys & Girls
Adult: Men, Women, and Co-ed
Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental $300.00-$350.00 entry fee
3 game guarantee

CONTACT

Theresa Dennis
512-966-2299 info@charlesdennisfoundation.org

TOURNAMENT FAQ

Q: 5v5, with or without a Goal Keeper?

A: 5 field players no goalie

Q: I'm playing this weekend, what do I need to check in?
A: Your coach, or a player who is a designated coach will check in your team 30 min prior to your first game. Please have all of your team at the fields 30 min prior to your first game.  Waivers are signed and agreed upon by all athletes at the time of online registration.

Q: Where do I fill out my player waiver?
A: Player waivers are completed at the time of online registration. All rostered athletes sign and agree to the waiver as a rostered player on a team.

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Q: How long is time between games on the field?

A:  Three minutes (12 min first half,3 min half time, 12 min second half, 3 min before the next game begins) Every 30 minutes a new game will begin.

Q: When will the team list be published?
A: Regular registration ends the Sunday before the event. We will begin the bracketing process on Monday morning, and brackets are usually released by Thursday evening the week of the tournament.

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Download the app to get schedule information, alerts and real-time scores with TeamSnap Tournaments. To download the TeamSnap Tournaments app, go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to find app:

1. Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fanapp

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3. In app sign in using this your email address and follow our tournament,

Chuck Dennis MemorialTournament 2026

4. Now you can mark your favorite team, see division schedules, and can receive real-time scores, updates, and notifications.

Please note that you will not receive real-time alerts unless you are on the app.https://events.teamsnap.com/events/48428/results/division

Q: How do you determine what teams get grouped together?
A: When you register, please properly indicate your age level, we will pair you with same age, or +/- 1 year with similar ability levels.

Q: When do the schedules come out?
A: The schedule will be published Thursday by 8pm.

Q: What are the field dimensions?

A: Field Dimensions are 50' Length x 30' Width

Q: Where can I find the rules?
A:Tournament rules can be found on our IG page, and under QNA. Rules will be posted by registration and at the referee tent.

Q: What size are the goals?
A: We use 6x4 goals on all of our 5v5 fields

Q: How long are the games?

A: 27 minutes (12-3-12) with 3 min in-between games for warm up.  Games will start every 30 min.

Q: How many games will I play?
A: Your team will play three games, with two 12 minute halves. The games are played inside 30 minute blocks to include a warm up period and a quick 3 minute half time.

Q: When is the last day I can register?
A: May 31st.  We encourage teams to register early with our Early Registration price (a $50 savings), that ends on April 1st . Regular registration fees will be in effect through May 31st.

Q: How many teams will I have in my division? A: On average, we have 4-6 teams per bracket.

Q: What is the format? Will my team play a final?
A: 5 Team Brackets = 3 games, Championship Game for 1st and 2nd Place

     7 Team Brackets = 3 games, Championship Game for 1st and 2nd Place

     8 Team Brackets = 3 games, Championship Game for 1st and 2nd Place

Q: Who gets medals?
A: 1st and 2nd place get medals

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Q: Where do teams get medals?

A:  Each team will pick up medals at the score keepers table followed by team photos after medals are distributed.  (Winners of each division get bragging rights on center field during the Charleston Battery match on June 6th.)

Q: What is the rain out/cancelation policy?
A: CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY
If the soccer tournament is canceled due to forces beyond our control including health hazards, inclement weather, etc. before the day of the tournament. In case of inclement weather day of the tournament, the Event Director reserves the right to reduce the number of scheduled games and/or the time of games and/or postpone or delay game times and/or cancel the event in which case partial refunds may or may not be issued. Every effort will be made to complete the games and the tournament. If teams drop out after the schedules are posted they will NOT receive a refund! Thank you for your support of this memorial tournament.

TOURNAMENT RULES 

The tournament will be following FIFA Rules.

All teams will sign in at the registration table

30 min prior to their first game.

Good Sportsmanship will be promoted,  not

only between teams but fans as well as towards the officials.  We encourage this atmosphere in recognition of the Spirit of this Memorial event.

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For "U8-U10" age groups there will be NO Headers. 

Teams Must be at their respective fields (Immediate vicinity) ready to play 10 minutes prior to scheduled kick-off.  

The clock for the match will start at the time of the match. (Teams need to be ready to play)

Officials will remind the teams one minute before kick-off that "The Clock will Start in one minute".

Games will be 12 min/half with a 3 min half time

Shin guards will be worn by all players

There will be "NO" Punting or Drop-Kicking.  If such occurs, play will have a drop ball for a restart.

Tournament has NO Control over "Forfeits" 

There will be no goalies.  

Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams in each division.

We will play if it should rain.

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FREE Substitution will be allowed. BUT, before the new player enters the field the retiring one must have crossed the sideline.

All Substitutions Must be made at "Mid-Field".

PLEASE Stay Hydrated..... We are expecting some warm weather

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Game Format

Tournament has NO Control over “Forfeits"

Games are played 5v5 with no goalkeepers.

Each game will be two 12-minute halves with a 3-minute halftime.

Teams will have 3 minutes between games, so games should stay on schedule.

Rosters:  Each team may have a maximum of 9 players on the roster.  

No roster changes may be made after divisions/brackets are finalized.

Shin guards will be worn by all players.

Teams are asked to wear matching shirts or jerseys. 

Standings

Teams are ranked by total points.

Win = 3 points

Tie = 1 point

Loss = 0 points

If teams are tied in points, a tie will break the tie in this order:

Goal differential

Total goals scored

Head-to-head (The team that won when the tied teams played each other ranks higher)

Fewest goals allowed (The team that gave up fewer goals ranks higher)

Goal differential is capped at +5 per game. (This means a team can win by more than 5 goals, but only +5 counts in the standings)

Pool Play

Pool play games may end in a tie.

No overtime will be played during pool play.

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games when division size allows.

Playoffs and Championship

After pool play, teams may advance to semifinals and/or championship games based on standings.

If a playoff or championship game is tied, teams will play one 3-minute golden goal overtime.

If the game is still tied, each team will take 3 penalty shots from midfield into an open goal.

If still tied after 3 shots, teams continue one shot at a time until there is a winner.

Substitutions

Substitutions may be made on the fly at the center line.

Players must enter and exit at the center line.

The player leaving the field must be off before the substitute enters.

Kickoffs

Kickoffs may be played in any direction.

A goal may not be scored directly from kickoff.

The ball must touch another player before a goal can count.

Kick-Ins

Kick-ins will replace throw-ins.

When the ball goes out on the sideline, play restarts with a kick-in.

Kick-ins are indirect, meaning a goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.

5v5 Tournament Rules

If teams are tied in points, the tie will break in this order:

1. Goal differential (The difference between goals scored and goals allowed)

2. Total goals scored

3. Head-to-head (The team that won when the tied teams played each other ranks higher.)

4. Fewest goals allowed (The team that gave up fewer goals ranks higher.)

Goal differential is capped at +5 per game.

A team can win by more than 5 goals, but only +5 will count in the standings.

Free Kicks

All free kicks are indirect unless awarded as a penalty kick.

The ball must touch another player before a goal can count.

Corner Kicks

Corner kicks are direct.

A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick.

Goal Kicks

Goal kicks may be taken from anywhere on the end line.

Goal kicks are indirect.

Opposing players must retreat behind the midfield line until the ball is touched by a second player or crosses midfield.

Penalty Kicks

Penalty kicks are awarded when a clear scoring opportunity is stopped by a foul or handball.

Penalty kicks are taken from midfield into an open goal.

All other players must stay behind midfield.

If the penalty kick is missed, play restarts with a goal kick for the defending team.

Three-Yard Rule

On all restarts, defending players must stand at least 3 yards from the ball.

This includes kick-ins, free kicks, corner kicks, and goal kicks.

Goal Box / No Goalkeepers

There are no goalkeepers.

No player may use their hands.

No player may stand in the goal box to act as a goalkeeper.

Players may run through the goal box, but they may not remain inside the box to defend the goal.

If you touch the ball in your own box it’s a goal for the other team.

Scoring

A goal may be scored from anywhere on the field, except directly from a kickoff, kick-in, goal kick, or indirect free kick.

General Rules

There are no offsides.

Slide tackling is not allowed.

Heading is not allowed for 6th grade and younger divisions.

If a player slides and creates contact or danger, the opposing team will receive a free kick.

Forfeits

Teams must be ready to play at their scheduled game time.

Teams more than 5 minutes late may forfeit the game.

A forfeit will be recorded as a 5–0 win for standings purposes.

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LOCATION

http://maps.apple.com/maps?q=32.7928309,-79.9028934

Cheryl Woods Flowers
85 Patriots Point Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

SOCIAL

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Register your team and learn more about how you can help with our mission

CONNECTING KIDS TO DREAMS

on our website

charlesdennisfoundation.org

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Download the app to get schedule information, alerts and real-time scores with TeamSnap Tournaments.

To download the TeamSnap Tournaments app, go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to find

app:

1. Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fanapp

2. Apple App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamsnap-tournaments/id1127506805

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3. In app sign in using this your email address and follow our tournament,

Chuck Dennis MemorialTournament 2026

​

4. Now you can select your favorite team, see division schedules, and receive real-time scores, updates, and notifications.

Please note that you will not receive real-time alerts unless

you are on the app.

 https://events.teamsnap.com/events/48428/results/division

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• REGISTRATION: OPEN

• REGISTER NOW!!! (ANYONE CAN REGISTER A TEAM) Click the age group/division to register your team. You will select the division based on birth year of your oldest player. Groups will be combined +/- 2 year and similar ability level.

• Format 5 field players + up to 4 additional players on a team

• Co-ed teams will have a min of 2 females

• All player waivers are signed at the time of registration.

• Register now and add your players later. Haven't finalized your roster yet? That's OK, you can register your team with five primary roster players and add players within a week of your registration to take advantage of early registration fee. You can update your roster and email questions regarding roster changes to info@charlesdennisfoundation.org

• 5v5 Open to all teams U8 - Adults

• The top 2 teams earn medals

• 5v5 Cost: $300 early, $350 regular

• 3-game guarantee

• Early deadline: Save $50 if you register before April 1st.

• Check-in: At the fields, 30 minutes before your first game.

• This is a non-sanctioned event so it's open to teams from all states.

• Each player will receive a ticket to the USL match on June 6th at 7:00 PM vs. Pittsburg.