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I. GAME
CONDUCT |
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All AYSO games shall be conducted in accordance with the current
FIFA Laws of the Game and decisions of the International Board in effect
at a date specified by the area director for his area (approximately the
time of team formation for a given season), with the exceptions noted
below:
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Competition
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Coaches or other officials shall not enter the field
of play, unless requested by the referee. |
| 2. |
Except as noted in paragraph I.H., a minimum of seven (7)
players shall constitute a team; a scheduled game shall not commence
nor be continued if one or both teams cannot field seven (7)
eligible players. |
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Duration of Games
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U-6 games shall be two (2) halves not to exceed
twenty (20) minutes each. |
| 2. |
U-8 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed twenty (20)
minutes each. |
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U-10 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed twenty-five
(25) minutes each. |
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U-12 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed thirty (30)
minutes each. |
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U-14 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed thirty-five
(35) minutes each. |
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U-16 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed forty (40)
minutes each. |
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U-19 games shall be two (2) halves, not to exceed forty-five
(45) minutes each. |
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Half-time periods shall be a minimum of five (5) and a
maximum of ten (10) minutes as designated by the referee.
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| C. |
Playing Time & Substitution
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Except as noted in paragraph C.4., all registered
players in attendance at AYSO games must participate and play at
least half of the game, excluding overtime. Players must be
recognized by the referee prior to entry onto the playing field.
Such participation is controlled as follows:
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Approximately midway through the first half, and
approximately midway through the second half, the referee halts
the game, stops his/her watch and notes on the lineup cards
those players substituting. Stoppage is made when the ball is
out of play, and prior to the appropriate restart (i.e.,
throw-in, goal-kick, corner-kick, kick-off, free-kick,
penalty-kick or drop ball). Additionally, substitutions may be
made at half-time and at the start of any overtime periods. |
| b. |
Respective coaches of each team may substitute as many
players or none during such interruptions, as long as all
players meet the minimum playing requirements. |
| c. |
Players substituting must report to the referee. |
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Substitution for injury
| a. |
If a player is injured, the coach may provide a
substitute for the player, in which case the injured player may
not return until the beginning of the next quarter. Only the
player who is injured is credited with a quarter's play
regardless of the actual time played. |
| b. |
The coach may choose to play short thereby allowing the
injured player to return during the quarter in which he was
injured. |
| c. |
The player must be recognized by the referee in order to
legally return to the game. |
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| 3. |
Signed lineup cards must be completed by the referee and
forwarded to the regional commissioner or designee. |
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Late arriving players shall be substituted as follows:
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If the player arrives during the first quarter,
the player must play a minimum of two (2) of the remaining three
(3) quarters |
| b. |
If the player arrives during the second or third quarter,
the player must play a minimum of one (1) quarter. |
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Officiating
| 1. |
Referees shall at all times impose the Rules &
Regulations of competition as defined by AYSO and the FIFA Laws of
the Game in general. |
| 2. |
Referees shall at all times put great emphasis on the welfare of
the players and officiate the game in a manner inducing clean
competition and good sportsmanship. If a player is injured, the
referee, at his/her discretion, may stop play to ensure the welfare
of the player even if the ball has not gone out of play. |
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The Goalkeeper shall not be harassed or interfered with while
attempting to put the ball in play. |
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It is the duty of referees to protect the goalkeeper against
dangerous play. |
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The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should
be played with as little interference as possible, and in this view
it is the duty of referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of
the Law. Constant whistling for trifling and doubtful breaches
produces bad feelings and loss of temper on the part of the players
and spoils the pleasure of spectators. |
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| E. |
Duties
and Responsibilities of Coaches and Officials
It shall be the duty of each coach and official to:
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Conduct him/herself in a manner becoming a member of
AYSO. |
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A rectangle defining the coaches' area shall be marked where
possible by two lines parallel to the touch-line extending ten (10)
yards on either side of the half way line, and by two lines
perpendicular to the touch-line. The edge of the coaches' area
nearer the field of play shall be, where possible, at least one yard
from the touch-line; the parallel edge shall be no more than three
(3) yards from the touch-line. |
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At all times encourage clean competition and good sportsmanship.
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Train and coach their respective team to the best of their
ability. |
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Uphold the Rules & Regulations of AYSO. |
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Limit their sideline participation during AYSO games to positive
instruction and encouragement. Sideline participation shall be
limited to two coaches from each team and they shall remain within
the coaches' area as defined in Section 1.E.2. Negative comments and
complaints about refereeing shall not be allowed. |
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Upon team formation, each coach must have in his/her possession
a player registration form for each player assigned to the team,
during team gatherings, practices, scrimmages, and games (regional,
inter-regional, area, sectional, national and tournaments). |
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Present a healthy, athletic environment for players by, in the
case of coaches and referees, neither consuming alcoholic beverages
nor using tobacco products during practices or games or in the
immediate vicinity of the soccer fields. |
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Size of Ball
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Size of ball:
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U-19, U-16 and U-14 Divisions: must be 26.5 to
28.0 inches in circumference and weigh between 14 and 16 ounces
(Size 5). |
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U-12 and U-10 Divisions: must be 25.0 to 26.5 inches in
circumference and weigh between 12 and 14 ounces (Size 4). |
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U-8 and U-6 Divisions: must be 23.0 to 25.0 inches in
circumference and weigh between 10 and 12 ounces (Size 3). |
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Field of Play
| 1. |
Dimensions, the field of play, marking, goal area,
penalty area, corner area, and goals will be at the discretion of
the particular region, except during post-season play-off games
where the field must conform to all FIFA Laws of the Game
requirements, including the size being no less than 100 yards in
length and 50 yards in width. |
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On open fields where most youth games are played, the field
shall be marked, where possible, with a spectator control line
parallel to the touch line (side line) at a distance of at least
three (3) yards from the touch line. All coaches, referees,
linesmen, and other league officials are asked to ensure that
spectators remain behind this line. |
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With the exception of photographers who have received
authorization from the referee, and who must remain quiet and
sufficiently back from the goal line, spectators should not be
allowed behind the goal line. |
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Small-Sided Games
| 1. |
It is strongly recommended that U-6 through U-12
divisions play small-sided games. |
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These games shall be conducted in accordance with the current
FIFA Laws of the Game as modified by the age appropriate AYSO
Coaching Manual. |
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Small-sided games are permitted for all divisions. |
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II. TEAMS
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| A. |
Team names shall bear no resemblance to a religion
or nationality. |
| B. |
Teams shall participate only in games approved by their
respective Regional Commissioner and/or AYSO Special Games
Committee. |
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Each U-19 and U-16 team shall have a maximum of eighteen (18)
and a minimum of twelve (12) registered players at any one time.
Each U-14 through U-8 team shall have a maximum of fifteen (15) and
a minimum of twelve (12) registered players at any one time. U-8
teams may optionally play with a maximum of nine (9) players on a
side in which case teams shall have a maximum of thirteen (13) and a
minimum of ten (10) registered players. All divisions may play
optionally with teams of smaller sizes for mini-soccer, indoor
soccer or small-sided games, subject to rules established by the
section. |
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Every effort will be made to balance team strengths within any
one age division, within a reasonable geographical area. |
| E. |
A region or area shall not form leagues on a major and minor
basis within any, or all of its divisions. |
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Retention of players on any team shall be limited to the head
coach's child(ren). |
| G. |
The guidelines under item 400.II.C shall be followed but in
certain circumstances the area director shall have the authority to
allow one or more regions in that area to carry more than the
maximum amount of players listed under item 400.II.C but no more
than would allow each player to play one-half of each game. |
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III.
REGISTRATION |
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The standard age divisions for the Boys and Girls
programs are as follows:
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Under six (6) years of age and not younger than
4 years and 6 months - U-6 Division |
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Under eight (8) years of age - U-8 Division |
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Under ten (10) years of age - U-10 Division |
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Under twelve (12) years of age - U-12 Division |
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Under fourteen (14) years of age - U-14 Division |
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Under sixteen (16) years of age - U-16 Division |
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Under nineteen (19) years of age - U-19 Division |
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Regions may form coed U6 Division for boys and girls under six
(6) years of age and not younger than 4 years and 6 months. Teams
formed in this division will be primarily for the introduction of
soccer skills and techniques to the children, not for competitive
purposes. |
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The effective date of age determination shall be the player's
age as of July 31st of the year that the season commences. Players
who have reached the age of four years and six months as of this
date are also eligible to participate in the program. |
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In regions where not enough players are registered to make any
or all standard age divisions, a lesser number may be formed. Such
divisions shall be classified on the basis of the oldest player and
shall not, subsequent to the start of the season of play, be
reclassified (to a lower age division) should the oldest player(s)
then be removed from the roster. Regions with a sufficient number of
players within a standard age division may form single-year
sub-divisions within the standard age divisions defined in III.A.
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The regional commissioner is responsible for assuring the
eligibility of all players on teams within the region. Any player
must present birth certificate or other legal proof of age to the
regional commissioner or area director upon request. |
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No player may register without the written consent of a parent
or guardian, (unless that player is of legal age), and the approval
of the regional commissioner. |
| G. |
A player becomes an official team member only after payment of
the required registration fee and acceptance of registration form by
the regional commissioner, or the designated representative. |
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A player may be a member of only one AYSO league-team at any one
time. |
| I. |
Sections may exercise the prerogative to allow boys and girls to
play on the same teams where there is an insufficient number of
players to establish separate teams with reasonable application of
paragraph III. D. It is strongly recommended, however, that separate
boys and girls teams be instituted and maintained wherever possible.
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IV.
TRANSFER OF PLAYERS |
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A player may transfer from one team to another within one region or from
one region to another, after the following conditions have been met:
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Approval of both coaches of the teams involved. |
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Approval of regional commissioner(s). |
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Approval of player or parent. |
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V.
DURATION OF SEASON |
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The official playing season of AYSO shall be from
August 1st through July 31st of the following year unless a region
designates otherwise. Regions may only designate dates of season(s)
other than the above with approval by the respective Area Director and
the Section Director.
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VI. PROPER
DRESS |
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Each chartered AYSO region shall provide for players to
wear a matching team uniform consisting of jersey, shorts, and socks.
Such uniform shall be properly marked with the AYSO logo on the left
front of the jersey and otherwise conform to the markings on the
attached drawing. |
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The AYSO uniform may bear a manufacturer's name and/or trademark
provided that the brand name and/or trademark is contained in the same
location(s) on uniforms available to the general public. |
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The AYSO uniform may bear an optional emblem on the sleeve and/or
the front of the shorts in accordance with the attached drawing. Such
emblems shall be approved by the regional commissioner, shall be about
three (3) inches in diameter (or equivalent diagonal), and shall
generally provide for player, regional or sponsor identity. |
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The AYSO uniform may not bear the player name or team name by any
application of lettering, silk screening, etc. |
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Each section shall determine the application of dress code to
competitive play within the section, each area within the area, and each
region within that region, respectively. |
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Regulation soccer shoes, gym shoes, or sneakers (with or without
rubber cleats) are permissible in all AYSO competition. |
| G. |
Players shall not be allowed to participate in any game or practice
unless they are wearing shinguards. |
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Players shall not be allowed to practice or participate in any game
with any type of cast or splint. |
| I. |
Players shall not wear anything which is dangerous to either
themselves or other players. |
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VIII. INJURIES
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Any injury or damage involving an AYSO participant shall be reported
to, and by, the regional commissioner in accordance with the directive of
the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) National Support Center .
NOTE: Most recent changes are indicated by bold-type and are underlined.
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