Higlights: JLYSL RULES OF PLAY August 1, 2007
V. SPORTSMANSHIP RULE
Before resuming play after one team attains a four-goal advantage,
the referee will advise both coaches of the invocation of this rule
and request the wining team to remove one player from play.
VIII. SPECIAL RULES
A. For all youth soccer age groups, charging the goalkeeper will
not be permitted at any time when in the penalty area, whether the
goalkeeper has possession of the ball or not. Charging the goalkeeper
consists of intentional or avoidable contact with the goalkeeper by
an opposing player
B. An opposing player shall not attempt to play the ball while the
goalkeeper has possession of the ball. Possession shall be defined as
the keeper having hand contact with the ball.
C. It is required that every player present plays at least 50% of
that match.
D. For matches between Under-10 teams, the following modifications
to the rules of play will apply:
1. The ball will be size 4.
2. The number of players on the field for a team will be eight, one
of whom shall be the goalkeeper.
3. All free kicks shall be indirect with the opponents at least eight
yards from the ball. No penalty kicks shall be awarded.
4. For infractions within the goal area:
a) All kicks assessed against the defending team shall be taken from
a spot on the edge of the goal area at the point on the line closest to
where the foul occurred.
b) Free kicks assessed against the attacking team may be taken at any
point within the goal area in which the infraction occurred.
5. Throw-ins will conform to the Laws of the Game with one re-throw
allowed after an explanation if the first is illegal.
6. The offside rule will be enforced
7. Slide tackles are allowed if executed properly (Not from behind,
not making contact with the player before contacting the ball.)
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C. The length of games for each age group shall be as follows:
Age Game Length Game Interval Ball Size
U-19 Two 45 minute periods 110 minutes Size 5
U-16 Two 40 minute periods 100 minutes Size 5
U-14 Two 35 minute periods 90 minutes Size 5
U-12 Two 30 minute periods 80 minutes Size 4
U-10 Two 25 minute periods 70 minutes Size 4
U-8 Two 20 minute periods 60 minutes Size 3
D. The half-time interval shall be 5 minutes
E. All matches that are tied at the end of regulation time shall stand
as ties, and no extra time periods will be played.
F. All games must finish before the next game is scheduled to begin
and should consist of two equal halves. This applies even if the game has
started late.
PLAYER'S EQUIPMENT
A. Players wearing orthopedic casts (whether covered or not), braces
(metal, carbon fiber, hard plastic and like devices) or any item
considered by the referee to be dangerous to themselves or other
players shall not be eligible to participate in the match.
B. Players wearing eyeglasses or sport goggles shall be permitted to
play.
C. No player with a bleeding or oozing wound or wearing blood-soaked
clothing, as determined by the referee, shall be allowed to take part or
to continue playing in any match. A wound has to be adequately covered
and blood-soaked clothing has to be exchanged before the player can be
allowed to take part in the match.
D. When uniform colors are similar, the home team must change to colors
that are distinct from those of the opponents.
E. No player may participate while wearing hard-soled street shoes,
without shoes, or without shinguards that offer a reasonable degree of
protection.
F. Shin guards shall be worn properly in order to provide adequate
and reasonable protection. Shin guards shall be professionally
manufactured, age/size appropriate, and unaltered. Both socks shall
be of the same color and entirely cover the shinguards.
G. Players may wear long sleeve shirts or sweat shirts under their
jerseys provided that all players on the team wearing such shirts shall
wear shirts of the same color. Players may wear compression shorts,
biking shorts or tights under their uniform shorts provided that such
shorts or tights are the same color as the team's uniform shorts
H. With the exception of goalkeepers, all players will wear a
standard team uniform only, with a clearly visible number. Goalkeepers
will wear jerseys that contrast with jerseys of teammates, opponents,
and referees.
I. Prior to the match, the referee will make sure that each player's
equipment is in proper order.
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D. There is zero tolerance for harassing a youth referee. Violators
will be dealt with harshly by the JLYSL Discipline Committee. Any
violation will be treated at a minimum as a caution to the violator
even though it might not actually be given out. A youth referee may be
reluctant to caution an adult during the game.
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E. These requirements may not be dispensed with under any conditions
other than League Board approval.
F. If the whole team fails to present player passes at the start of
the match, the match should be played as a practice match, if the coach
can produce proof of registration and insurance coverage (individual
player goldenrod forms). However, if the player passes are presented
before the end of the match and the referee has verified the players'
registrations, the match will count as an official match. The referee
should note this on the game card.
G. Repeated failure to have player passes at the start of the
matches shall subject the coach/manager to disciplinary action or
the team to forfeiture of their matches.
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XV. SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Players may be substituted only during a stoppage of the match.
The number of substitutions will be unlimited. Substitutions may be
at following times:
1. Prior to a throw-in in your favor.
2. Prior to a goal kick by either team.
3. After a goal by either team.
4. After an injury, by either team when the referee stops play.
5. When the referee stops play to caution a player, only the
cautioned player may be substituted. The substitution must be made
prior to the re-start of the match.
6. At half time.
B. The number of substitutes shall be unlimited. Any player removed
from the match may re-enter the match an unlimited number of times,
at a stoppage of the match as specified.
C. Substitutes shall enter the field only at the halfway line on
their team's side of the field, and only when the referee has signaled
the substitute to come onto the field. Players must leave the field at
the halfway line on their team's side of the field unless the referee
has signaled or has given concurrence for a player to leave the field
elsewhere.
D. In any case, a substitute may not enter the field of play until
given a signal to do so by the referee.
E. At the taking of a penalty kick, any player on the playing field
may exchange positions with the goalkeeper provided that the referee is
informed.
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XVII. GAME CARDS and SERIOUS PROBLEM REPORTS
A. Prior to the match, the home team shall supply the referee with
a stamped game report card. The home team shall fill out the necessary
information on the card including the date, time, field location and
team names. This is to be done prior to handing the card to the
referee.
B. Any player(s) or team official(s) who did not play in the match
because of a suspension should be so noted on the match card and
initialed by the referee. It is the coach's responsibility to make
sure this has been done.
C. The names of all team players with jersey numbers must be listed
on the match card. Players not expected to play for any reason must
have a line drawn through their names by the team official prior to
presenting the match card.
D. The referee shall enter all appropriate game information on this
card. This includes:
1. names of the officiating crew,
2. goals scored,
3. any warnings given to coaches,
4. cautions or send-offs given to coaches and players
E. The following information is needed for each person that received
a warning, caution or send-off :
1. Name
2. team
3. CYSA ID
4. Jersey number (if applicable)
F. Upon completion of the match, the referees shall check the card
for accuracy before signing his/her name.
G. The referee is responsible for sending the game card to the JLYSL
Referee Coordinator, or his designated assistant, within 72 hours of
the match
H. A game report card must be filed for every match played, even if
the match is abandoned or terminated.
I. Either coach may review the game card at the conclusion of the
match.
J. If the referee sends off any player or team official, the referee
will retain the game card and mail it along with the pass or passes of
any ejected players and/or coaches to the Chairperson of the League
Disciplinary Committee or his designee.
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XVIII. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, SEND-OFFS, AND DISMISSALS
A. A "WARNING" may be given to a player, coach or other team official
by the referee in order to indicate to that person that their conduct is
not proper. The "warning" is given on an informal basis and can be
given while the match is in progress. The person warned is thereby
placed on notice that further improper conduct may result in a more
serious and formal action by the referee.
B. A "CAUTION" is administered by the display of a yellow card
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Official Sposnsors
