The Presidents' Cup is a knockout style competition sponsored by BAYS. It may be held during the spring for teams from the following grade/age groups: 

• Grade 5 Divisions 1*, 2, 3, and 4; 
• Grade 6 Division 3 and division 4; and 
• Grade 8 Division 3 and division 4. 

Any BAYS team in these divisions may be entered by their club. Games are scheduled and played in addition to the regular BAYS season. Further information is posted on the BAYS website at the start of the Spring season. Typically, final matches with awards for the two finalists happen on Playoff Saturday (the Saturday after the regular season ends.) 

Standard BAYS Match Rules apply. Teams use the existing BAYS roster. No guest players allowed. There are no special rules during the game for the Presidents' Cup except for determining an outcome. 

All Presidents’ Cup games are played to a result. There are two 5-minute overtime periods for all grade groups to be followed by a penalty shootout, if necessary. There is no "golden goal" or "sudden death". 

The referee for a penalty shootout should:

• Referee chooses which end of the field to use 
• Assign side of coin to represent each team. Toss coin and side that faces up represents the team that gets to choose if they want to kick first or second 
• Follow IFAB Law 14 for rules on penalty shootouts

If, in the referee's sole discretion, there is a lack of sufficient daylight or poor weather or field conditions, the referee may direct the teams to proceed directly to a penalty shootout at the conclusion of regular time and omit the overtime periods.

*Note: There is a Presidents' Cup awarded in Grade 5 Purple Bracket made up solely of teams in Grade 5 D1. Teams do not pay or sign up for participation in the Purple Bracket, as placement in this tournament bracket is based on decisions of the Placement Committee as to how Grade 5 Division 1 teams qualify for the bracket slots. More information about this process is posted at the start of each spring season.