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PLAYOFFS

Playoffs 2023 are the following dates:

High School -- Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 28, Oct 29

5th/6th and 7th/8th -- Oct 28, Oct 29, Nov 4, Nov 5

ALL TEAMS PLAY IN PLAYOFFS

Single Elimination Tournament

COACHES: Report Scores (Playoff PIN is 7044)

MISA North Playoffs
(Miller Creek, Novato, Petaluma, San Anselmo, San Rafael, West Marin)

All Playoff games are single elimination. Teams are seeded at end of season based on points.

  • 5/6 Boys Brackets will be combined and re-seeded into 2 bracket levels

  • 5/6 Girls Brackets will be combined and re-seeded into 2 bracket levels

  • 7/8 Boys Brackets will be combined and re-seeded into 2 bracket levels

  • 7/8 Girls will be seeded into 2 brackets

  • High School Boys will be seeded and play in one bracket

  • High School Girls will be seeded and play in one bracket

  • Mt. Tam = seeds 1-8, Golden Gate = seeds 10-18

High School Boys
Schedule / Bracket
High School Girls
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Boys Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Boys Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket
7/8 Grade Boys Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
7/8 Grade Boys Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Girls Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
5/6 Grade Girls Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket
7/8 Grade Girls Mt. Tam
Schedule / Bracket
7/8 Grade Girls Golden Gate
Schedule / Bracket
Playoff Rules
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All Playoff games shall follow the regular MISA Playing Rules & Protocols. 
In addition, please see the following playoff rules/notes:
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Games other than semi-final or final:

  • Game lengths are the same as regular season but halftime is reduced to 5 minutes. High School = 40 minutes halves, 7th/8th Grade = 35 minute halves, 5th/6th Grade = 30 minute halves.

  • In the event of a tie, there will be a Penalty Kick Shoot Out, based on FIFA Laws of Game. (There will be no overtime periods.)

 

Semi-final and final championship games:

  • Game lengths same as above.

  • In event of a tie, there will be two 5-minute Golden Goal overtime periods -- the team scoring the first goal wins.

  • If the score is still tied at the end of the two overtime periods, then there will be a Penalty Kick Shoot Out, based on FIFA Laws of Game. 

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Warm-Ups
  • Due to field scheduling constraints, teams participating in the MISA playoffs or tournaments may be required to “warm-up” near the field, prior to their game. Teams are then required to promptly proceed to the field for on-time game starts.
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Playing Time​

  • A team that does not play all players at least (50%) of all games may be disqualified from the playoffs, including championships. Additionally, coaches may be suspended or banned from participating in future MISA seasons for any such action.​

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Stoppage Time​

  • Stoppage time should not be added during playoffs unless there is a big injury time out. It is up to the referee’s discretion if a team is purposefully delaying the game by subbing and stoppage time be used.

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Score Reporting

  • Please ensure that all scores are reported correctly. Teams who incorrectly report scores may be disqualified, including from championship games. Additionally, coaches may be suspended or banned from participating in future MISA seasons for any such action.

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Playoff Blowout Policy

A "blowout" is winning by more than 6 goals.

For example, 7-1 is acceptable; 8-1 is not. 

The MISA Blowout Policy remains in effect for all playoff and tournament games with the following clarifications:

  • When teams participate in single elimination games, a team that violated Blowout Policy shall be penalized in their next game. They will be required to play with one less player in their next game. For example: If playing 11v11, a team who violates the Blowout Policy will be required to participate in their first game following the “blowout” game using only (10) players, while their opponent will play that game with (11) players. If playing 9v9, a team who violates the Blowout Policy will be required to participate in their first game following the “blowout” game using only (8) players, while their opponent will play that game with (9).

  • When teams participate in tournament style games (tournament seeding games), a team that wins by more than 6 goal differential will be given (1) point for the victory rather than (3) points as traditionally given for a win.

  • When teams participate in championship games or consolation games (with no game to follow), teams are required to manage their scores to ensure that the “blowout” policy is maintained. Coaches may be suspended or banned from participating in future MISA seasons for violating the MISA Blowout Policy.

  • Teams (Coaches) that purposely score an “own goal,” impacting the outcome of a playoff or tournament game, may be suspended or banned from participating in future MISA seasons.

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