Mohanta Sports

Eligibility

Players are eligible to play if they are of Indian origin/ethnicity.  All players must bring a valid government issued ID.  If there is a new Indian player whose ethnicity cannot be validated by his ID, please let me know immiediately and advise the player to bring a copy of his birth certificate in case of a protest.   If a team is to protest the eligibility of a player, it must be done within 15 minutes of the final whistle.  All final decisions regarding player eligibility will be at the discretion of Imone Mohanta.   A total of 23 players will be allowed on each roster, and each team is allowed 2 imports (players not of Indian origin) if they choose.  Rosters must be submitted before the first game.  Each player must be on their prospective roster before they play in any game.  You can add a player to the roster at any time given he is eligible.  

 

Check in

Each team must have a representative check in at the registration table before their first game.  This person can be your captain, manager, or coach and will receive a wristband.  This person will be responsible for reporting your game scores and submitting your rosters, as well as deal with any other issues; i.e. payment, protests, equipment issues, etc.  Both imports must also check in before their first game to receive their wristband.

 

Equipment

Each team must bring 3 quality game balls.  The home team will provide the match balls.  All team jerseys must be identical.  Shorts and socks must be matching in color.  If there is a jersey conflict bibs will be provided.  Synthetic turf is playable with regular molded cleats, as well as turf shoes or indoor turf shoes.  Metal studs are not allowed. 

 

Game Rules

Games on Saturday will consist of 40 minute halves.  The semi-final game will also consist of two 40 minute halves, with the final being a full 90 minute game.   Two, 5 minute extra time halves will commence in the event of a draw at the end of regulation in the Semi-final and Final Matches.  After that, Penalty Kicks will ensue.  A red card will result in an automatic ejection and a minimum 1 game ban.  A violent offence will result in expulsion from the tournament.  There will be unlimited substitutions allowed at the discretion of the referee. 

 

Registration

Registration fee to enter is $250.  If you are entering your team after 7/9, registration fee is $300.  The entry fee goes toward subsidizing field and equipment rentals, referees, trophies, and cash prizes to 1st and 2nd place.  First place will receive $1500 and second place will receive $1000!  You MUST register your team to reserve your spot.  We will be sending invites out to all the Indo-Fijian and Indian teams on 6/20, and will cap the number of teams at 9.  Payment is accepted via PayPal, Venmo, Check, or Wells Fargo direct deposit. 

 

 

 

I you have any further questions, please contact: 

 

Imone Mohanta

510.387.8100

MohantaSports@gmail.com