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| AYSO Rules and Regulations apply to all play in Region 25 (See noted exceptions). |
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Game Attire: |
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Team uniform – jersey (tucked in), shorts, and socks. |
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Shin guards (under and completed covered by socks). |
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Soccer cleats – not baseball cleats that have a cleat at the front toe. |
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Players may not wear anything that is potentially dangerous such as splints, casts, bracelets, rings, earrings (even if taped over), and wristwatches. |
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The referee's decision on player apparel is final. |
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| Equipment: |
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Kindergarten League, U7 and U8 |
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Size 3 |
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U10 & U12 |
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Size 4 |
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U14 and up |
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Size 5 |
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Game Length:
League
Kindergarten
U7 and U8
U10
U12
U14
U16
U19
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Playing Time/Games
60-70 minute practice
20 minute halves - 40 minute games
25 minute halves - 50 minute games
30 minute halves - 60 minute games
35 minute halves - 70 minute games
40 minute halves - 80 minute games
45 minute halves - 90 minute games
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# of Players/Side
n/a
7 vs 7
8 vs 8
9 vs 9
11 vs 11
11 vs 11
11 vs 11
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Games must start on time – players are to arrive at fields at least 20 minutes prior to game time |
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Half-time break is 5 minutes. |
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Quarter substitutions occur when the ball goes out of play and the Referee signals for substitutions. There is no "break" – substitutions and adjustments should be made quickly in 1 minute. Referee will signal resumption of play. |
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A Player may be Goalkeeper maximum of 2 quarters in a game. |
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HEADERS at U10 or below are considered "dangerous play" and are not allowed. |
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U8/U7 Rules and Guidelines: |
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All free kicks are Direct. |
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Players 10 ft distance on any free kick. |
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There are no Penalty Kicks. |
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No Offside rule. |
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Kid are required to have fun! |
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Sportsmanship:
Parents, spectators, coaches, players and referees all have a responsibility and obligation to keep our volunteer soccer program fun for all. With this in mind, please practice the following: |
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Positively reinforce the things you like and encourage your team. |
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Never put down any of the players on either team. |
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Leave the coaching to the coach – don’t yell instructions to the players (even your own) – these instructions often contradict those of the coach and usually confuse the players. |
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Our referees, like all AYSO officials, are volunteers, not professionals. While their decisions may not always be agreeable, they are final. Shouting disagreement or derogatory remarks is not allowed. |
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Deliberate fouls, abusive words, or disrespect on the part of players, coaches, or spectators can lead to cautions (yellow card), dismissals (red card) and game terminations. |
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Every year we have many new referees and coaches. Each is volunteering to do a difficult job, and mistakes inevitably occur. Any abuse of the referees, or the coach, is unacceptable. Serious problems involving coaches, or referees, should be brought to the attention of the Regional Commissioner after the game. |
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For the safety of all, coaches and spectators must stand at least 1 yard from the sideline. No one is allowed behind the goal or within 18 yards of the goal line on either side of the field. Coaches and referees are asked to enforce this condition. |
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No smoking, or alcoholic beverages, are allowed at games or practices. |
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Water and a light snack, preferably sliced oranges, is the only recommended half-time refreshment. |
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All players must play at least 2 quarters. No player can play 4 quarters before all other players on the team have played 3 quarters. |
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We have the use of beautiful facilities. Please keep the fields clean and litter free. Pick-up all litter from snacks and players after each game. |
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If you see anyone misusing the facilities, or notice any unsafe conditions, please immediately bring the matter to the attention of a coach, referee, or AYSO official. |
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Safety in AYSO:
The safety of our children playing AYSO soccer is extremely important! All of the coaches have first aid kits, and have had brief first aid training in the care of typical soccer injuries. We would suggest that each team ensure that ice is available at every game, perhaps as part of the snack assignments. Encourage your children to use caution around goal posts, and to watch out for ruts in the fields
In the case of an emergency, call 911. From a cell phone, it is faster to call the local Sheriff’s Office at 363-4911 since 911 will bring you to a Northern California calling station. Do not move a child with a possible neck injury
AYSO provides Soccer Accident Insurance to our players, coaches and referees for expenses that are not covered by the player’s primary policy. Claim forms must be submitted within 90 days of the date of the injury. The brochure, accident form [ click to download ] as well as other important AYSO documents can be downloaded from the AYSO web site at http://soccer.org/Resources (scroll down the page to Forms & Documents) . All accidents should be reported promptly to the Safety Director. Players may resume play with their team once their physician has signed the Participation Release Form.
If unsafe conditions are noted at any of the playing fields, please contact the Fields Director.
We look forward to a safe and fun soccer season! |
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