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 5 games, with a maximum possibility of 7, depending on bracket size and format.

Games Format
To begin the game, keepers will play 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'. The winner will choose EITHER the side of the field they will remain in the ENTIRE game, or to start with the ball in BOTH halves. Every game will be two halves of 3 minutes, with a 1 minute half time break. At half time, keepers will NOT switch sides.

*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 wins the game.

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

1 point is also awarded for any 'clean catch': the ball is distributed by the attacking keeper and reaches the defending keeper's hands with no bounce beforehand. The defending keeper may not deflect the ball above their head and catch it on the 2nd contact. In short, the ball must go directly to the defending keeper's hands and remain under full control.

Time With The Ball
All keepers have 6 seconds to re-distribute the ball, starting once the keeper has the ball in their hands. A 5 second grace period is afforded (if needed) for ball retrieval or standing up after a save. Referees may issue verbal warnings before an infringement is declared. Upon declaration, the violating keeper gives up their chance to shoot and the ball is awarded to the opposing keeper. Continued violation results in a point for the opposing keeper.

Bracket & Tiebreakers
Bracket games: Win = 3 points, Tie = 1 point, Loss = 0 points.
Seeding tiebreakers for playoffs: 1st - Head to Head, 2nd - Clean Catches, 3rd - Goals Allowed, 4th - Goal Differential.