BUCCANEER’S BASH 2026

RULES AND INFORMATION

Tournament Rules

1. The Buccaneer’s Bash will host five divisions; Girls Junior Varsity (GJV), Boys Junior Varsity 1 & 2 (BJV1 and BJV2), Boys Junior High School (JRH), and a Showcase. Games played on Friday and Saturday.
2. The Boys Junior High School division will consist of three rounds: an Open Round, an Elimination Round, a Championship Round, and two Consolation Rounds. 
3. The Girls JV division will consist of two rounds: Open Round and Championship Round.
4. The Open Round will guarantee each team two matches. Each match will be worth a maximum of 10 points. In the Open Round and Round Robin play, games will be allowed to end in a tie.
5. In the Elimination Round, the second and third place teams teams will play, while the first place team receives a bye. The winner of 2nd vs. 3rd place match will play in the Championship Round. The seeding is based on total points won during the open round. Immediately after the last match of the open round the Field Marshall will set the seeds for the next round. (Field Marshall will manipulate the consolation pairings to ensure teams do not play twice during the tournament).
6. The Open Round matches use the following scoring system: 5 points for a win, 2 bonus points for a shutout, 1 point for a tie, and 1 point per goal scored up to a maximum of three goals per match. Matches are permitted to end in a tie.
7. All other divisions will be a round robin competition with the same point system as the open round. 
8. All JV and Junior High matches will consist of two 30-minute halves, with a 5-minute half time. Girls and Boys Middle school matches will consist of two 25-minute halves, with a 5-minute half time. 
9. Tie Breakers In the event of a tie, the tiebreakers listed below will be applied to determine a winner.
   1. Goals allowed
   2. Goals scored up to max of 5 per game 
   3. Kicks from the Mark
10. The Buccaneer’s Bash will be played under the Alabama High School Athletic Association rules with the exception mentioned above.

Teams Responsibilities

1. The Tournament will provide ball personnel and coolers and ice. Home teams will provide match balls. 
2. Team listed on top of match bracket will be considered the home team and dress accordingly
3. Each team will provide the tournament director with a tournament roster, which will include the teams’ bench personnel, before their first match. A maximum of three non-playing bench personnel will be allowed. If coaches or trainers are left off the tournament roster, they will have to pay admission to enter the tournament.
4. Must have your team at match site 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
5. All teams will be equipped within AHSAA regulations.
6. Teams not having the required minimum number of players present at the starting time will automatically forfeit the match.
7. Teams are required to play all scheduled matches.

Certified Trainers

1. Certified trainers will be on site during the tournament.

Tournament Entry Fee

1. Weekend Pass, $20.00.
2. Day Pass- Friday Only, $14.00.
3. Game Ticket ( no reentry), $8.00.
4. Go Fan or Cash will be accepted at the gate.
5. Fifth Grade and below are free.