Ohio Travel Cup 2018

LINDSAY'S LAW AND RETURN TO PLAY REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION

RETURN TO PLAY – OHIO’S YOUTH CONCUSSION LAW

As of April 26, 2013, Ohio’s Return-to-Play law (ORC 3313.539 or ORC 3314.03) requires that Ohio youth athletes who are suspected of sustaining a concussion, MUST be removed from practice or play. Ohio laws prohibit a child to return to play (practice or competition) on the same day that he/she is removed on suspicion of having sustained a concussion. He/she may return the following day if cleared in writing by a physician (MD or DO) or other authorized healthcare provider that they did not sustain a concussion.

Return to Play information can be located by clicking on the following link:  

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING RETURN TO PLAY

Coaching information for Return to Play can be located by clicking the following links:

COACHING INFORMATION

COACHING REQUIREMENTS

ONLINE CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Ohio Travel Cup Compliance:

In order to verify that each team participating in the Ohio Travel Cup has attained compliance with the coaching requirements regarding Return to Play, a member representative from each team (president, representative or alternate representative) MUST sign the Concussion Certification Requirement form.  The form reflects that and and all coaches who will be on the sidelines during the Ohio Travel Cup have successfully completed online concussion training and that each coach is in possession of a copy of valid concussion certificates (PLEASE NOTE THAT CONCUSSION CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRE AFTER 3 YEARS).

OHIO LINDSAY’S LAW: SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST IN YOUTH ATHLETES

Lindsay’s Law, Ohio Revised Code 3313.5310, 3707.58 and 3707.59 went into effect in 2017.  In accordance with this law, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and other stakeholders jointly developed guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students and youth athletes participating in or desiring to participate in an athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

Lindsay’s Law information can be located by the clicking the following link:

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING LINDSAY'S LAW

Parent/Guardian and youth athlete requirements for Lindsay’s Law can be located by clicking the following links:

REQUIRED VIDEO FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND YOUTH ATHLETES

REQUIRED SCA INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND YOUTH ATHLETES

REQUIRED SIGNATURE FORM FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND YOUTH ATHLETES

Coaching information for Lindsay’s Law can be located by clicking on the following links:

REQUIRED VIDEO FOR COACHES

REQUIRED SCA INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT FOR COACHES

Ohio Travel Cup Compliance:

In order to verify that each team participating in the Ohio Travel Cup has attained compliance with the parent/guardian, youth athlete and coaching requirements regarding Lindsay’s Law, a member representative from each team (president, representative or alternate representative) MUST sign the Cardiac Arrest Requirement Forms 1 and 2.  The forms reflect that all parents/guardians and youth athletes have watched the required video, have read the required informational handout, that a parent/guardian and youth athlete have signed the required signature form and that each community is in possession of the Required Signature Form for Parents/Guardians and Youth Athletes, AND that all coaches have watched the required video and that all coaches have read the required informational handout.

2018 OHIO TRAVEL CUP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DEFINES A GUEST PLAYER?

A guest player is defined as a player from outside your community.  Teams are allowed a maximum of two (2) guest players. Please note that a US Club carded player cannot guest on an OYSAN carded team and an OYSAN carded player cannot guest on a US Club carded team.  A carded player within your community playing on a different age/skill appropriate team is NOT considered to be a guest player.

*For US Club carded teams, log onto the US Club site (www.usclubsoccer.org), click RESOURCES, then scroll down/click on MEMBERS AREA, then click on FORMS/DOCUMENTS and click on PLAYER LOAN FORM (#R007). Make sure to follow the directions on that form and make sure to bring a copy of the form to team check in.  Guest players can be handwritten on the bottom of the US Club roster you will hand in. There is a spot on the bottom that says GUEST PLAYERS. You MUST also bring the player card for the guest player with you.

*For OYSAN carded teams, if the guest player is already carded with Ohio North, you can add the guest player to your team's travel roster.  You will also need to get the player card from the community or club that the player is carded with and bring it and the roster to team check in.

CAN A PLAYER PLAY ON MORE THAN ONE TEAM DURING THE TOURNAMENT?

No, a player is only permitted to play on one team during the tournament.

CAN I ADD PLAYERS TO THE LIABILITY FORM/ROSTER AFTER MY TEAM IS CHECKED IN?

No, neither liability waivers nor official rosters can be altered once a team has checked in. 

WHAT IF I AM COACHING MORE THAN ONE TEAM IN THE TOURNAMENT OR WHAT IF I HAVE A SCHEDULING CONFLICT?

If you are coaching more than one team in the tournament, OR if your team has a VALID scheduling conflict, please mention this information in the TEAM NOTES section when registering your team(s).  Make sure to note both teams you will be coaching during each registration process.  Please note that we try our best to accommodate scheduling requests; however cannot guarantee we will be able to do so.

HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ON THE FIELD?

2010-2009            7 V 7

2008-2007            9 V 9

2006-2004            11 V 11

WHAT ARE THE MAXIMUM ROSTER SIZES?

7 V 7      14 players

9 v 9        16 players

11 v 11   18 players

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHO ADVANCES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN THE EVENT OF A TIE?

Each team will be awarded three points for a win, one point for a tie, and no points for a loss. In the event of ties in the group standing, the following procedure will determine the group winner:

a. Team with the most wins (if tied go to step b).

b. Winner of the game played between the tied teams. (If three or more teams are tied for the   group lead, Step 2 is by-passed, go to Step c).  Tie breakers do not reset

                c. Highest number of total NET goals (goal differential). Maximum goal differential per game is four (4).

                d. Fewer total goals allowed (gross).

                e. Penalty kicks (FIFA laws of the game). If both teams advance, the Tournament Director will decide the opponents at the next level of play.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THE GAME CARD TO TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS AT THE CONCLUSION OF A GAME?

The winning team is responsible for bringing the game card to tournament headquarters at each venue.  In the event of a tie, the home team is responsible for bringing the game card to tournament headquarters.  

WILL THERE BE AN AWARDS PRESENTATION?

All champions and finalists within each flight will receive individual awards immediately following the conclusion of the championship game at a location to be communicated at a later time.

WHO CAN CHECK A TEAM IN?

As long as a person is in possession of all check in requirements, any person (coach, manager or designated parent) can check a team in.  Remember, if you choose not to take advantage of our pre check-ins or if you do not check your team in on Friday evening as indicated in the tournament rules, team check in MUST occur at the LODI complex at least one hour prior to the start of your team’s first game on Saturday, even if your first game is at another venue.  ONCE YOU CHECK YOUR TEAM IN, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.  As such, it is imperative that you have all required information and that ALL players who may or may not be playing during the course of the tournament are listed on BOTH the official league roster AND the liability forms.  Please note that the liability form must have ALL parent signatures on it when it is turned in at check in.  Your team will not be considered “checked in” until ALL requirements have been successfully met and ALL documents have been turned in, thus requiring a subsequent check in.  No team will be able to play unless ALL requirements have been successfully met. 

WILL TOURNAMENT APPAREL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OHIO TRAVEL CUP GAMES?

Tournament t-shirts and sweatshirts will be available for purchase from our partners at Simax at all three tournament venues.

WILL CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE AT OHIO TRAVEL CUP GAMES?

Some form of concessions will be available at all three tournament venues.

ARE DOGS PERMITTED AT OHIO TRAVEL GAMES?

Dogs are prohibited at all three tournament venues.  Please leave your dogs at home.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND A HOTEL IN THE AREA?

Although we are not a stay to play tournament, we have partnered with the Comfort Inn and Suites in Wadsworth for discounted rates.  Please click on this link for additional information: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ON65A2

DOES THE OHIO TRAVEL CUP HAVE A FACEBOOK OR TWITTER ACCOUNT?

The Ohio Travel Cup has both:

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