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8.9.3 FRIENDLY GAMES AUTHORIZATION 8.9.3.1 Approval to host friendly games must be obtained, as outlined in section 8.10.1, prior to themailing of invitations to the invited teams and a copy of the approval must be provided to the teams prior to the first game of the event. 8.9.3.2 Player passes and authorized Permission to Travel must be verified by the host of the games.8.9.3.3 Fees charged to the teams in the friendly games must be used for the benefit of theparticipants (i.e. referee reimbursement, food and/or drinks provided to the participants). Any excess funds must be returned at the end of the friendly games on an equal basis to the participating teams. 8.9.3.4 OSYSA sanctioned friendly games shall be organized so that:a) U-10 and younger teams can play a maximum of 100 minutes of scheduled play per day. b) U-11 and U-12 teams can play a maximum of 120 minutes of scheduled play per day. c) U-13 and U-14 teams can play a maximum of 140 minutes of scheduled play per day. d) U-15 and U-16 teams can play a maximum of 160 minutes of scheduled play per day. e) U-17, U-18, and U-19 teams can play a maximum of 180 minutes of scheduled play per day. 8.9.3.5 Teams are not permitted to playoff ties in overtime in friendly games. Teams are notpermitted to play in "championship" games to determine an age group winner during friendly game competitions. Clubs/teams hosting and/or participating in unauthorized competitions, or allowing participation by unregistered players or by teams not authorized to travel may be declared "not in good standing" and precluded from travel and from US Youth Soccer Ohio South State Cup competition for a time determined by the state association. 9.0 REFEREE PROCEDURES 9.1 PURPOSE The basic rules of play for OSYSA member Leagues and Associations are covered under US YOUTH SOCCER /US SOCCER /FIFA rules of play. Any modifications to FIFA/US SOCCER /US YOUTH SOCCER rules as approved by OSYSA will be included in the Playing Rules for each Association and League. The following are the general instructions, procedures, and guidelines for all referees to follow in administering OSYSA games. |