MYSA 10 –14 Year Old Rules

 

This is a recreational league, with the emphasis on developing soccer skills and having fun. No standings will be kept. Sportsmanship will be expected from all parents, coaches, and players.

 

All FIFA laws shall apply unless modified by this document.

 

Additional information may be found in “The Rules of Soccer: Simplified” by Larry Maisner and Bill Mason, Seventeenth Edition, published by Reedswain, Inc.; 612 Pughtown Road; Spring City, PA 19475; (800) 331-5191; FAX (610) 469-9588. FIFA laws may be found at www.FIFA.com

 

Law 1 - The Field of Play

 

·         Field shall be 50 yds x 100 yds.

 

Law 2 - The Ball

 

·         A size 4 soccer ball will be used

 

Law 3 - Number of players

 

·         Each team will field a maximum of 11 players, to include the goalkeeper.

·         Every effort must be made to play every squad member at least ˝ game unless injury prevents this.

·         Free substitutions will be allowed for any dead ball situation other than a throw in. For throw ins only, the team with possession may substitute.

 

Law 4 - Player’s Equipment

 

·         Every player MUST wear shinguards to all practices and games. Soccer Cleats are highly recommended but not required. Baseball cleats are acceptable with the front cleat removed. Shinguards must be completely covered by the socks.

·         Every player must wear shorts and their team shirt.

·         No jewelry of any kind will be allowed to wear during the game.

·         No food, candy, or gum may be consumed while playing.

 

Law 5 - The Referee

 

·         One referee will be present except for unforeseen circumstances.

·         The referee can award a goal, if in his/her opinion a player deliberately prevents a goal being scored by the use of his/her hands.

·         The referee is the final authority on any play or action.

 

Law 6 - Assistant Referees

 

·         The assistant referee shall operate in conjunction with the referee.

 

 

 

Law 7 - Duration of the Game

 

·         The game will consist of two, 25 minute halves.

·         There will be a minimum 5 minute break at half time.

·         The referee(s) may extend each half up to 5 minutes of stoppage time, if, in his/her judgment, the ball was out of play for excessive periods of time due to injury, lost ball, or interruptions (such as dog/child/other ball on field). The extra time will be added to the end of the game by extending the second half without interruption.

 

Laws 8 – 11 Per FIFA

 

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

 

·         Slide Tackles are not allowed. After a first offense the player will be warned. If the same player repeats the offense, he/she will be shown a red card and removed from the field of play for the remainder of the game.

 

Laws 13 Per FIFA

 

Laws 14 – 17 Per FIFA