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Volta Cup Cincinnati

Boys & Girls U8-HS: January 26th-28th, 2024

Deadline to Register:

January 2nd
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About

This will be a great winter Futsal event for all levels of teams. Whether you participate in a Futsal League or just want to come out and play, this will be a FUN event for teams of all levels. Our goal with this tournament is to give your team a fun and competitive weekend of fast-paced futsal. Teams will play 5v5 which includes a goalkeeper. Played on small-sized courts, teams can work on spacing, passing, defensive positioning, and footwork flair.

Event Highlights:

  • 5v5 Futsal Event for teams of ALL levels!
  • All teams are guaranteed 3 games.
  • 2 x 20-minute halves (3-minute half time).
  • Recommend 6-8 on roster – no limit.
  • Awards for Champions and Finalists in each age division.
  • NEW location for 2024! Queen City Sportsplex will serve as the main venue.
  • Additional sites will be added if needed.
  • GotSoccer Scheduler used to avoid coaching conflicts.

Registration:

  1. Please complete the online registration at the link to the right
  2. Early Bird registration fee of $350 per team if registered by December 20th!
  3. If paying by check make check payable to Kings Hammer SC and mail to Kings Hammer SC – Attn: Volta Cup- Cincinnati – 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. Suite 150 Covington, KY 41011

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Special Request Form
Please CLICK HERE to submit any special requests. Requests must be submitted by the registration deadline for each event. 

Fees

U8-High School: $400 per team

$350 Early Bird registration fee if registered by December 20th!

Contacts

Tournament Director:
Lisa McIver | voltacup@kingshammer.com
Referee Coordinator:
Julie Hegerty | julie.hegerty@gmail.com

(2/24/23) Please note - GotSport is still experiencing issues with their event registration platform. They are working on getting it back up and running as soon as possible

Important Links

Registration for the Volta Cup Cincinnati will be through GotSoccer only. Registration materials may be submitted once the application process is closed and your team has been accepted to the tournament.

Please login to your GotSoccer account to upload your registration materials using the directions below:

1. Log into your gotsoccer.com team account.

2. Click on registered tournaments (Volta Cup Cincinnati).

3. Click on the “documents” tab (far right of screen).

4. Upload the list of items below:

Lindsay’s Law, Ohio Revised Code 3313.5310, 3707.58, and 3707.59 went into effect on August 1, 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 athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

Parents/Guardians

Coaches

If you have any questions please email voltacup@kingshammer.com.

Registration for the Volta Cup Cincinnati will be through GotSoccer only. Registration materials may be submitted once the application process is closed and your team has been accepted to the tournament.

Please login to your GotSoccer account to upload your registration materials using the directions below:

1. Log into your gotsoccer.com team account.

2. Click on registered tournaments (Volta Cup Cincinnati).

3. Click on the “documents” tab (far right of screen).

4. Upload the list of items below:

Lindsay’s Law, Ohio Revised Code 3313.5310, 3707.58, and 3707.59 went into effect on August 1, 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 athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

Parents/Guardians

Coaches

If you have any questions please email voltacup@kingshammer.com.

Volta Cup Cincinnati has partnered with hotels nearby to offer special rates for out of town teams participating in the event.

Click here to view the list of hotels.

TEAM REGISTRATION:  Teams must register and pay the registration fee to participate in the Tournament. Teams should register into a division based upon age, gender, and playing experience. Any team or player determined by the Tournament Director to have falsified their age could be dismissed from the tournament. Teams that span more than one age group must register in the division of the oldest player on the team. Teams are responsible for registering in the appropriate division. Failure to properly register may result in disqualification from the tournament and the registration fee will not be refunded.

TEAM ROSTER & CHECK-IN:  Each team must check-in prior to their first game and submit any outstanding registration fees at that time or they may be disqualified from the tournament. Roster changes can take place up until the team’s first scheduled game time. Teams cannot add or change players after the start of their first game. Tournament officials have the right to demand proof of age for any player included on the roster.

COACHES & PLAYERS – WELCOME!

You’ll find most of what you need to know about futsal in this overview.  It is recommended that you make copies of this handout or encourage you, players and parents, to go to the website and print it so that all will be familiar with the rules.

You will see that futsal is a fast-paced game that is fun to play and will help players to improve their skills.  USYF’s goal is to help the players develop, while they are having fun competing.

Below you will find a simple overview of the general rules that the Volta Cup will follow.  We have also provided a direct link to FIFA Futsal Rules, for a more detailed view.  Futsal Freeze will follow FIFA Futsal rules except as listed below in the General Rules.

Link to FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game

GENERAL RULES:

  • 5v5, which includes a keeper
  • No offside
  • No heading (U12 age group and below)
  • GK can only play the ball (by feet or hands) for 4 seconds in their own half. If they are in the opponent’s half, they have no playing restrictions.
  • If the GK saves the ball, they may throw or punt the ball based on traditional Futsal rules
  • Recommend 6-8 players, but there is no limit
  • The tournament will provide futsal game balls
  • The game shall consist of 2 x 20 minute halves with a 3 minute halftime. A coin toss will determine direction and possession before the start of the game. Games tied after regulation play shall end in a tie, except in the playoffs.
  • Each team is permitted 1 time out per game. Time outs will be limited to 1 minute in duration.

SUBSTITUTIONS:  Free substitutions are made “on the fly”.  The player can only enter or leave the game in the substitution areas marked by their respective benches, and a player may only enter a game after the player they are replacing has left the field.  Failure to do so results in a caution and an indirect free kick is taken from where the ball was situated when the game was stopped to caution the player.

KICK OFF:  Opposing players must give 3 yards until the ball is in play. Goals may be scored directly from the kickoff.

KICK IN:  A ball kicked out over the touchline (sideline) by one team becomes the other team’s ball. The team kicking in has 4 seconds to get the ball back in play or it becomes the opponent’s kick in.  The defense must give 3 yards distance. The referee will give a visual count with his hand. Goals cannot be scored from kick-ins. If the ball hits the ceiling, a kick in is taken at the closest point on the nearest touchline, running parallel to the goal line.

GOAL CLEARANCE:  When the offensive team puts the ball over the end line, the other team gets the ball.  The goalie must throw the ball within 4 seconds of retrieving it and put it back into play by throwing it.

CORNER KICK:  To be taken inside the corner arc. If there is no arc, the kick is taken at the point where the goal line and touch line meet (at the corner).

FOULS AND MISCONDUCT:  Futsal is a minimum contact sport. However, some contact may occur, as long as it is done in a legal manner. It cannot be done by play that is careless, reckless, or with excessive force.

Slide tackling is allowed in futsal under certain conditions, if in the opinion of the referee:

  • No opponents are nearby, a player may slide to intercept or direct the ball. No foul results.
  • The slide is dangerous to an opponent, but no contact is made. Dangerous play foul results in an IFK.
  • Contact is made with an opponent in a careless, reckless, or excessive force manner (or if referees believe that such contact could have resulted). An accumulated foul results in a direct free kick (DFK).

EXCEPTIONS:  The GK is allowed to slide in an attempt to clear the ball if, in referees’ judgment, the slide is an attempt only to make contact with the ball, not the opponent. If GK slide is at least careless (a foot in the air, a hook, rolling tackle) it is a foul and possibly a carded offense. A field player may slide in instances where there is not an opponent close by and no injury is likely to occur. This would most likely happen when a player is attempting to stop the ball from going out of bounds or an offensive player sliding to knock the ball into the goal where there is not another defensive player close to the play. Players and coaches should use this general rule, if you slide tackle near a player, assume a foul may be called.

FOULS RESULTING IN A DIRECT FREE KICK (DFK): 

  • Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
  • Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
  • Jumping at an opponent
  • Charges an opponent
  • Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
  • Pushes an opponent
  • Tackling
  • Holding an opponent
  • Spits at an opponent
  • Handling the ball (except the GK in their own penalty area)

SENDING OFF FOULS:  
Handling the ball deliberately, except for GK in their area.

Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by handling the ball (except the GK in their own penalty area).
Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by fouling an opponent moving toward the goal. The player sent off cannot re-enter the game.  Substitution is allowed after 2 minutes.

INDIRECT FREE KICK (IFK):  3 yards of distance from kicker to set up wall and ball is in play after it has been touched.  If the kicking team takes more time than 4 seconds to take the kick, it becomes the opposition’s indirect kick.

OFFENCES COMMITTED BY GOALKEEPERS: Possession of the ball means that the goalkeeper has control of the ball. The goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball by touching it with any part of the body, except if the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper.

A goalkeeper is not permitted to be in possession of the ball inside his/her own half of the pitch for more than four seconds, whether:

  • with his/her hands or arms (inside his/her penalty area)
  • with his/her feet (anywhere in his/her own half of the pitch). In such cases, the referee nearest to the goalkeeper must clearly and visibly make the four-second count.

In addition, after playing the ball anywhere on the pitch, the goalkeeper is not permitted to touch it again in his/her own half of the pitch after it has been deliberately played to him/her by a team-mate without an opponent playing or touching it.

Moreover, the goalkeeper may not under any circumstances touch the ball with his/her hands or arms inside his/her own penalty area after it has been kicked to him/her by a team-mate, including directly from a kick-in.

FORFEITS:  Teams are given five minutes from scheduled game time, or from delayed start time due to unforeseen circumstances before the Ref issues a forfeit. Any team forfeiting one game during the playoffs may be removed from the tournament. A forfeit will count as a score of 6-0.

FINAL OVERTIME:  Qualifying games shall end in a tie. Only Final Games shall play into overtime. Golden Goal Overtime Period: Playoff Overtime shall consist of one 3-minute “golden goal” overtime period with a coin toss to decide kick-off/direction. The first team to score in overtime is the winner. Shootout: If no team has scored in the 3-minute overtime, the winner shall be decided in a shootout with a coin toss to decide team-kicking order. The three players from each team remaining on the field at the end of the overtime period will be the only players to kick for their team. The remaining three field players after overtime regulation will rotate, alternating teams with each kick. The first round of shootouts will consist of each player kicking once (round of 3 players shooting per team). The team with the most goals after the first round will be considered the winner. If the score remains tied after the first round of penalty kicks, the same 3 players will alternate in the same order in a sudden death penalty kick format until one team scores unanswered. If one team has received a red card during the game and finishes with 2 players on the field, a remaining roster player (other than the red-carded player) must be chosen to kick in the rotation of penalty kicks. If the red-carded player is the last remaining roster player, one of the two field players must kick twice.

SPORTSMANSHIP:  Coaches will be held responsible for the good sportsmanship of themselves, their players, players’ parents, and spectators

COACH/PARENT EJECTION:  Refs have the right to eject a coach or parent from any game for continual disobedience or as a result of an incident that warrants ejection. Coaches or parents who are ejected by the referee or tournament official must leave the field and area around the field before play will continue. If a coach or parent refuses to leave, the game will be forfeited in favor of the opposing team.

WEATHER RELATED ISSUES: The tournament director reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the tournament due to inclement weather. The tournament director has the right to move or reschedule games, as well as the right to shorten game lengths. Team entry fees are non-refundable.

VII. ESTABLISHING THE DIVISIONS AND RULES FOR ADVANCEMENT

A. Placement of Teams within Divisions:
Teams will be placed in divisions at the discretion of the tournament committee.

B. Game Points:

  • 3 points for a win
  • 1 point for a tie
  • 0 points for a loss

C. Tie Breakers:

  1. Head to Head
  2. Goal Differential (max 6 goals per game)
  3. Goals Against
  4. Goals For
  5. Most Shut-outs
  6. Penalty Shoot-Out at first field available. PK’s will be taken at the top of the penalty arc.

If three or more teams are tied, the criteria are followed from 1 through 5 until one team is eliminated and then the criteria starts over again at Rule #2.  Rules are repeated until one team remains. The decision of the tournament director shall be final on all questions regarding advancement.

AWARDS:  Top two teams advance into the finals. Awards will be awarded to the Champion and Finalist in each age group. **Subject to change**

**  Volta Cup Tournament Director will have the final say on all disputes and interpretations of Tournament Rules. **

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Tryout FAQ’s

How do I register for tryouts?
ALL soccer-athletes MUST COMPLETE the tryout registration online before participating in the tryout process. Click here to register now!

*Please make sure that you register online at least 24 hours in advance to ensure that the soccer athlete is in the system and we have your information to notify you after the tryout process.  There is a Registration Steps document on the Tryouts page that will walk you through the process. Each soccer athlete should attend both tryout days if possible. If you are unable to attend both days please reach out to the Program Director listed below.

Birth Years for the 2022/2023 Season
For the 2022/2023 season, Kings Hammer will follow U.S Youth Soccer’s guidelines and will organize its teams by birth year:

*Interested players must register to try out for their birth year.

Can my child play up an age group?
Any player playing up will be at the discretion of their respective director. All players need to register and attend the tryout for their correct age group.

What should I wear/bring to tryouts?
Please come prepared with a fully inflated soccer ball, proper footwear, shin guards, and water. Each prospective soccer-athlete will receive one free Kings Hammer Soccer Club tryout t-shirt with a tryout identification number on the back of the t-shirt.  Each prospective player will be identified by the identification number throughout the process and MUST wear this t-shirt at each tryout session for the 2022/2023 soccer year.

We will not be able to attend tryouts or are new to the area and missed tryouts. Is there a process in place to allow for an alternate tryout?
Yes! If you are not able to attend tryouts or missed the tryout dates, please register and then contact the Director for the Program/Age Group you wish to tryout for so that arrangements can be made. We also hold supplemental tryouts throughout the year. Roster openings may be limited after the initial tryout period.

What are the differences between Academy and Premier?
Our Academy provides a highly competitive environment for higher-level soccer athletes. This program provides those athletes with the best local training offered by our qualified and professional staff. Our Academy teams play at the highest possible level providing showcase opportunities to College, Professional, and National level programs.

The Premier Program is a community-based program. The Premier Program provides the opportunity for players to play other sports or have other interests outside of soccer. This program is designed to be flexible, convenient, and affordable.

Can I try out for multiple programs?
We encourage anyone who wants to tryout for all levels to do so. Current KHSC players can ask their coach/director for guidance if they are unsure about which program to tryout for. You will need to register for each tryout separately.

If I tryout for a program and don’t make it, can I try out for another program?
Yes. If you don’t make an Academy team, we strongly encourage you to tryout for a Premier team, attending tryouts for at least one day.

If you don’t make a Premier team, the Classic Program may be an option. Contact Michelle Okumura (michelle@kingshammer.com) if you’d like to pursue this option.

Will there be more than one team in each age group?
Yes, when possible, there will be more than one team per age group, per program. It all depends on the number of players at tryouts and their skill level.

If my child doesn’t make the top team, can they move up during the year?
Yes, there may be opportunities to move up throughout the year as long as the coach/director feels it is in the best interest of the player’s development. There may also be opportunities to guest play across all levels.

What can I expect after tryouts?
After tryouts you can expect communication from the club in the form of an email.  (Please double-check that your email is correct in the PlayMetrics system, this is the email we use) This will either be an acceptance email, offering your child a position on a team, or an email letting you know that they should tryout for a different program. Players who are offered positions on a team may also receive a phone call from their coach. All communication will come within 24-48 hours of the end of the last tryout. You will then have 24 hours to either accept or decline your email before your spot is offered to another child.

What are the next steps if my child makes a team?

  1. If you are new to the club, you will receive more information regarding your uniform ordering in your confirmation email.
  2. If you are part of the Academy or Premier Programs, you will receive the link to Demosphere to register your child in the state system in your confirmation email as well.

How long is the season?

  • Academy
    • U11-U14: August-November, January-May (possible post-season in June)
    • U15-U19: November-May
  • Premier
    • U7-U14: August-October, March-May
    • U15-U19: November-December, March-May

My child is in middle school but plays on a U15 team. Will there be a fall U15 program for trapped players?
Yes, we will offer a program for trapped 8th graders for the fall season depending on interest. The program will run from August to October and is open to players that are currently in the 8th grade that will be playing on a U15 team starting in November 2022. Questions please contact:

Academy North: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Academy South Boys: James Thomas | james@kingshammer.com
Academy South Girls: Chris Black | chris@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Boys: Dan Ensley  | dan@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Girls: Megan Adkins | megan@kingshammer.com

Can a team come to the club and join as a team?
Yes! The team can join the Classic Program. For more information please reach out to Michelle Okumura at michelle@kingshammer.com.

Who is in charge of hiring coaches?
If you are interested in a coaching opportunity, please fill out the following coaching form – https://kingshammer.com/interested-in-coaching/

Program Directors:

Academy North: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Academy South Girls: Chris Black | chris@kingshammer.com
Academy South Boys: James Thomas | james@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Boys: Dan Ensley | dan@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Girls: Megan Adkins | megan@kingshammer.com
Premier Xenia: Brent Lewis | brent@kingshammer.com
Premier North: Wil Cagle | wil@kingshammer.com
Premier Sycamore: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Premier Central: Michael Ratliff | michaelr@kingshammer.com
Premier South: David Shemilt | dshemilt@kingshammer.com
Premier Versailles: Brandon Cummons | brandon@kingshammer.com
Premier Lexington: Fonyam Atanga | fonyam@kignshammer.com