SSJYSL - Law of the Game

Law of the game

• FIFA Laws of the game.
• CYSA: Modified laws of the game for Youth player, starts at page 91.
• Sometimes we also referee a NorCal game,

Abbreviations: KO: Kick off, GK: Goal kick, DFK: Direct free kick, IFK: Indirect free kick, PK: Penaly kick

Special rule for Rec:

• Each player must play at least 50% of the game
• Explain infractions, especially at the younger age groups
• Multiple players may have the same number, especially in Spring, please accept it
• In general be friendly, rec coaches are rarely very experienced. 

Important rules for all games (Rec, Comp, NorCal)

• All players must have player passes (with the exception of U6 and U8 Rec teams)
• No jewlery is allowed, and taping over ear rings is not acceptable
• all players must have shin-guards, no baseball shoes, etc.

Summary of laws per age group

Unless otherwise noted FIFA rules apply (offside, fouls, with DFK, IFK and PK, 10 yards distance, 11 players, single throw-in, etc) 

U6 (Rec Only)

• Players: mi 3, max 5, no Keeper, Ball size #3, very small field (30-50yards x 20-40yards, goals 6 yard by 6ft
• Substitution: Unlimited, can be made at any time -- preferably at game stoppage.
• 2 x 20min halfs, 5 min break
• Fouls: All fouls will result in an IFK - opponents are six yards away, no DFK, no PK
• Player passes not required, no game cards
• no off-side rule apply

U8 (Rec)

• Players: min 4, max 8, roster of 14 max, Ball size #3, small field (40-70yards x 35-50 yards), goals 6 yard by 6 ft.
• Substitution: Unlimited, can be made by either team at a throw in, GK, KO, when stopped due to injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
• 2 x 20min halfs, 5 min break
• Off-Side: no offside is called.
• Throw ­In: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game; however, one re-throw is allowed after explanation the infraction, then allow to play on.
• Goalies may handle the ball for more than 6 seconds, may re-handle the ball after releasing it, and may handle the ball after it is passed from a teammate. 
• Fouls: All fouls will result in an IFK - with the opponent six yards away. No DFK, no PK.
• No game cards are needed for U8 rec games, player passes for games are not required

U8 Comp

• Sams as U10 Comp

U8 NorCal

• same as NorCal U9 Comp

U9 Comp

• same as U10 Comp

U9 Norcal

• same as U10 Norcal Spring

U10 

• Players: min 5, max 8 (rec: 9 if both coaches agree), roster of 14max, Ball size #4, small field (50-90yards x 35-60yards, goals 7 yard by 7 ft
• Substitution: Unlimited,   Both can during any GK, KO, or after an injury - when the referee stops play, Only the team in possesion of a throw-in
•                                        and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
• 2x25min halfs, 5 min break
• Throw ­In:  one re-throw is allowed   
• 8 yard distance for DFK, IFK, GK from the goal box area,  no PK- instead DFK from penalty box line

U10  Comp

see web, Go to 8V8 , pages 8 & 9      http://ccslcoast.org/display?tag=CCSLPPlayingRules

U10 Norcal Spring

• Players: min 5, max 8, Ball size #4
• 2x25min, 5min break
• DFK, IFK, PK per FIFA, 8yard distance
• GK within penalty box area 
• Offisde will be inforced
• One rethrow at referee's discretion
• substitution at any stoppage subject to the referee's approval

U10 NorCal Fall

• 2x30m, 5min break
• all other rules like U10 NorCal Spring

U11 Spring Comp

• same rule as U12 (11 players, etc.)

U11 NorCal Comp

• Players: min 5, max 8, roster 14 max, Ball #4
• 2x30min, 10min break
• Fifa rules apply with respect to IFK, DFK, PK, Offside, throw-ins

U11 Fall Comp

• same rule as U10, except 2x30min halfs, 5min break, with PK 

U12

• Players: min 7, max 11, 18 on roster, Ball size #4, full sized fields and goals
• Substitution: Unlimited, can be made when the team is in possession of the ball at a throw in, before a GK, KO, when the referee stops the play after an injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
• 2x30min halfs, 5min break

U12 NorCal

• Same as U12 regular, except 2x35min halfs and 10 break.

U13 and U14

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 35 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.

U15 and U16

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 40 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.

U17 and up

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 45 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.