Unlike most other keeper war events, we focus on the Keeper. We encourage technically proficient goalkeeping, and reward keepers for not only scoring, but making a 'clean catch'.

Games Played

Each GK is guaranteed to 5 games, with a maximum possibility of 7, depending on bracket size and format.

Games Format

Every game will be two halves of 3 minutes, with a 1 minute half time break. At half time, keepers will switch sides to eliminate any advantage of wind/sun etc.

*For playoff games only: In the event of a tie after full time, keepers will play a third 3 minute period. If scores are still tied, we go to a fourth period of 'golden goal', where the keeper to score the first unanswered point via a goal or catch will win the game

Points

1 point will be awarded to any goal scored via any type of distribution (kick, punt, throw, etc.) while the attacking keeper distributes within their designated area.

1 point will also be awarded to any 'clean catch'. The term 'clean catch' is defined when the ball is distributed by the attacking keeper and reaches the defending keepers hands with no bounce beforehand, nor is the defending keeper allowed to deflect the ball above their head and catch at the 2nd contact. In short, the ball must go directly to the defending keepers hands and remain under full control.

Time With The Ball

All keepers will have 6 seconds to re-distribute the ball. The 6 second count will begin once the keeper has the ball in their hands. A 5 second grace period will be afforded (if needed) to factor in ball retrieval or standing up after a save. Verbal warnings may be issued by referees before an infringement is declared. Upon declaration, the violating keeper must give up their chance to shoot, and the ball will be awarded to the opposing keeper. Continued violation will result in a point being awarded to the opposing keeper.

Bracket & Tiebreakers

Upon completion of each bracket game, the point scoring system will be:

• Win = 3 points

• Tie = 1 point

• Loss = 0 points

In the event of a tiebreaker after bracket play, our determination of seeding to move on to playoffs will be based on:

• 1st - Head to Head

• 2nd - Clean Catches

• 3rd - Goals Allowed

• 4th - Goal Differential