Soccer
Youth 3v3

DATES: July 20, 2024

SITE: Lincoln Sports Foundation – View Map

All teams guaranteed three games.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to all members of the top three teams in all divisions.

Event Name 

Male/Female
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18

Teams must enter the age group of their oldest rostered player at the time the event is played (7/20/2024). Tournament director reserves the right to combine divisions when necessary. 

PLAYING AGES AND FORMATS:

When enough teams are entered, we will form a separate A and B division in an age group.

Where there were not enough teams entered to form a separate bracket for an age group, these teams will be combined with the next age.

FIELD: U9 and below will be played on a 15 meter x 10 meter field. U10 and above will be played on a 20 meter x 15 meter field.

RULES OF THE GAME:
– Two twelve minute halves
– Regular kickoffs after goals
– Goals cannot be scored from defensive half
– Free Kicks: any serious offense (multiple fouls/handballs/slide prevent goal) is a midfield open goal penalty kick. Opposing players must be behind the ball and 2 meters away from the taker. 
– No slide tackles
– If the ball goes over the field, the opposing team has a kick in. 
– No goalies
– Subs are roll-on roll-off while game is in play. Player must be off the field before the substitute can come on. The game is not stopped for subs. 

PROTESTS: No protests will be allowed.

POINT SCORING

WIN = 3 points
TIE = 1 points
LOSS = 0 points

FORFEIT

• If a team forfeits, the forfeiting team will not be allowed to advance to any medal round
• The team that wins the game due to the forfeit will receive points equivalent to a win with a score of 4-0 (3 points).
• If a team does not report for play within ten (10) minutes after the scheduled start of the game, that team shall forfeit the game.

GAME COMPLETION

• Games will be considered complete if one half of the game has elapsed and the field marshal or the Tournament Director terminates the game. (See Rules under Tournament Directors or Playing Conditions)

POINTS

• Points will be counted for all pool games played. Points will be used for seeding purposes.

OVERTIMES

• Overtimes will only be played if it is necessary to determine a winner in a Semifinal or Championship Bracket games will end in a tie.
• In the case of overtime, teams will play two 5-minute time periods. If still tied, FIFA penalty kick rules will apply. Only the players who are on the field when the overtimes end are allowed to participate in the shoot-out. Both teams take at minimum five shots from five different players, or continue until a winner is determined.

TIE BREAKERS

In the event of a tie in points prior to the Semifinal or Championship game, the following criteria will be used to determine the winner:

1. Winner of head-to-head competition (not used if more than 2 teams are involved)
2. Goal Differential — goals scored by a team per game MINUS goals allowed by a team per game. Youth games max GD per game is 4 (i.e. a score of 6-0 will considered 4-0 for this purpose)
3. Fewest goals allowed
4. Most Goals Scored
5. Kicks from the penalty

ROSTER UPDATES:

The TEAM ROSTER/WAIVER form must be fully completed and signed by each team member, including the team manager, coach or captain (or by parent/guardian, if a minor). No player is allowed to play on more than one team.  There will be no formal team check-in prior to first games. However, teams must be prepared for roster checks at any time and to show proof of age and identity if questioned. NO Protests Allowed.  Only players and coaches listed on the roster are allowed on the sideline. Players must be registered on the team’s tournament roster to participate. Violation of this rule will result in the forfeiture of all games played by the offending teams.

The deadline to make roster updates is 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 12. Rosters are considered FINAL after that date.

NOTES:
– Rosters WILL be checked during tournament. Please make sure your roster is current prior to the July 12 deadline.
– No player is allowed to play on more than one team.

NEW THIS YEAR! Updated Registration Software!

• Visit your sport-specific webpage to find the registration link.
• Fill out a separate form for each participant and sport you are registering for.

PRICING DEADLINES:

$250 per team until July 13

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

SHIRT SHIPPING:  Athletes who register by June 19 will have their shirt shipped to the address they provide.  There is no packet pickup—information or items needed for competition will be provided onsite or online according to instructions emailed to athletes.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Youth Soccer Director Jordan Bartels at jsbartels3@gmail.com.

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2023 Medal Winners 

2022 Medal Winners

2021 Medal Winners