GSIFP EL DORADO CUP REGISTRATION 7/25/2026 - 7/26/2026 Rules & Registration

Written By Joseph Petty

Date: July 25 & July 26 2026

Entry Fee: $200 per team

*Payment to be sent via Zelle to CFO Jessie Flores - (209) 456-6821

Facility: Big League Dreams

Address: 1077 Milo Candini Drive Manteca, Ca 95337

Divisions: Division 1

Guaranteed Games: 3

Contact: Agustin Castanyara

Rules: El Dorado Cup Indoor Tournament Rules 

If the child is not listed on the roster, they will not be able to participate.  GSIFP will accept U.S. club, AYSO, CalNorth and any USSF sanction league passes. This tournament will be a Round Robin Tournament. 2026/2027 Age Matrix


‍ ‍A. Game structure

  1. Two 10 min halves for 6U

  2. Two 12 min halves for 8U

  3. Two 15 min halves for 10U & up

  4. Teams have 5 min to start game or it will be counted as a forfeit (Note: time will be deducted from game time)

  5. 3 min half time break


    B. Point System

  1. 3 points for a win

  2. 1 points for a tie

  3. 0 points for a loss


Tie breaker:

  1. Head to head competition

  2. Goals in favor  (goals scored minus goals allowed)

  3. Goals received

  4. Coin toss 

C. General and Pre-Game Information

  1. Matches will be played according to standard indoor rules

  2. Each team will check in 15 min prior to their game

  3. Team listed first on the schedule is the home team 

  4. Team uniforms must match (if more than one player has the same number, tape must be used to change the jersey number.) 

  5. If two teams in any given match have identical or very similar uniform colors, it is the responsibility of the home team to change color or use pinnies.

  6. Casts, splints, or body braces made of any hard substances are not allowed, even if wrapped with soft materials. Leg braces must not have any exposed hard surfaces and must be approved by the game referee 

  7. Medical alert bracelets and medical alert necklaces must be taped to the body with the medical alert message visible. Taping over of any other jewelry is unacceptable

  8. The referee always has the final word on any safety issues

  9. Good sportsmanship is one of the basic principles of GSIFP and is expected from all players, coaches, parents. Please make sure you share this information with your respective teams.  

  10. Zero tolerance for any individual, team , coach, that doesn’t follow rules.

  11. No yelling at the referee

  12. Remember we are here for the KIDS, winning at all cost shouldn’t be your main focus.  Let the KIDS have fun and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. 


D. Standard Indoor Rules

  1. Only one hand on the wall at a time

  2. Two hands on the wall will result as a foul

  3. No offsides

  4. Unlimited substitutions while ball is in play

  5. Free kick awarded:

    • Team can not advance the ball in the air across the halfway line without touching a person, the wall first. ( Free kick for the opposing team on their defensive line.)

    • Any ball that hits the ceiling or net around field

    • Any ball considered out of bounds is re-started within 3ft of the wall must be played within 5 seconds.  All others must wait for the whistle, at which time the 5 second rule applies. Including re-start after a goal is scored. Failure to do so will result in loss of possession.

    6. No goal kicks. Goalkeepers will restart the ball (punt or throw) within 5 seconds

    7. Goalkeepers may pick up a pass back ONLY if the ball is played from outside the goal box and the ball bounces off the wall or by header and/or chest.

  6. The goalkeeper may NOT bring the ball into the goal box and pick it up.  Doing so will result in a shoot out for the opposing team

  7. NO Sliding or slide tackles except for goalkeeper in the box ONLY


E. Fouls and Misconduct

  1. Player will be sent to the bench (2minutes) upon accumulation of 3 personal fouls (blue card). If the opposing team scores during the 2 minutes,  the player is allowed to re-enter the playing field.

  2. 5 team fouls will result in (2 minutes) on the bench for the player committing the 5th foul. If the opposing team scores during the 2 minutes,  the player is allowed to re-enter the playing field.

  3. Every foul from the 11th on will result in a penalty kick from the top of the arc.

  4. If the 5th team foul results in a direct red card, that player AND one other player must serve time (2minutes) on the bench

  5. Teams will be charged with  “ Delay of Game” resulting in a foul which will be used toward the 5 team fouls for having unauthorized persons on the bench.  Only players and Coach/Asst. Coach allowed in the player’s bench area. ALL coaches must be on the roster.

  6. Delay of game for not allowing mandatory 3 yard clearance IMMEDIATELY for ALL RE-STARTS will result in Yellow card

  7. Boarding is illegal and can result either on a direct free kick or ejection (blue/red card)

Boarding is defined as “putting an opponent into glass and/or boards”


X. Automatic Ejection   (Team or Individual)

  1. Fighting / Spitting 

  2. Consisting abusive language toward the REFEREES and/or opponents and even your own team

  3. Player ejected from game after 3rd card given

GSIFP wants all teams to have the best experience possible in a fun, safe, family environment.  We ask that all teams, parents and individuals help accomplish this goal.  GSIFP  has the doors open for any ideas  that can help make your experience a success please feel free to share them with us at any time.  

Note: Fields and Time played may change slightly depending on home teams availability. Please make sure all coaches are familiar with Game Rules

The TEAM with the most points after all 3 games have been played will be awarded Champion!!

Joseph Petty https://www.goldenstatepremier.com