For General Soccer information not conatained on this page (like small sided game rules & regulations etc.) visit the EPYSA or US. Youth Soccer websites.
AGE DIVISION CHART (Use 2009-2010 Column for Fall 09 Season)
Note: The age division chart only changes once a year, in the fall. The fall & spring soccer seasons are actually one season & run like the school year with the first half of the season being in the fall & the second half of the season being in the spring. After the summer break, a new season begins in the fall.
Playing Down Rule = maximum of 3 players/team, maximum of one year within an age level, and only when that club does not field a team for the players that are playing down – i.e. 3 true U-12s may play on a U-10, provided that their club does not field any U-12 teams and the players are only 11 at the start of the soccer year (fall).
Small Sided Games are games played with less than 11 players per side. Small sided games are played on small sided fields which are fields that are smaller than a full size filed. Our U10 & U12 divisions are “small sided”. - The reasoning behind small sided games is; Since the fields are smaller and fewer players are used the kids have more of an opportunity to play the ball which helps develop their skills quicker.
FIELD SIZES:
The diagrams display not only the min & max length & width but the sizes of the goal box etc.
U10 - PDF Diagram
U12 - PDF Diagram
U14-U19 - PDF Diagram
MAXIMUM ROSTER SIZES:
The maximum roster size cannot be exceeded without permission from the commissioner.
U10 - 10
U12 - 14
U14 - 18
U16/19 -21
PLAY FORMAT: (including keeper)
U10 - 6 v 6
U12 - 8 v 8 (This format went into effect Fall 2006)
U14-U19 - 11 v 11
BALL SIZE:
U10 - 4
U12 - 4
U14 - 5
U16/19 - 5
GAME DURATAION:
U10 - 50 minutes - (2) 25 minute halves + 5 minute halftime
U12 - 60 minutes - (2) 30 minute halves + 5 minute halftime
U14 - 60 minutes - (2) 35 minute halves + 5 minute halftime
U16/19 - 90 minutes - (2) 45 minute halves + 5 minute halftime
GAME BALL:
To be provided by the home team
PINNEY ETIQUETTE:
Pinnies are worn by the home team if the visiting team's jersey is the same color
SUBSTITUTION RULES:
You may substitute players at the following times,
(a) - After a goal by either team.
(b) - Prior to a goal kick.
(c) - After an injury, by either team, when the ref stops play.
(d) - At Halftime
(e) - Throw-in – On your throw-in & on your opponents’ throw-in... but... with the following stipulation on your opponents' throw-in:
>>>> Your opponent must be sending in substitutes on their throw-in. (If the other team is not subbing players, you cannot sub on their throw-in). <<<<
The rule that allows a team to sub on their opponents’ throw-in went into effect Spring 2007
OFF SIDES:
U10 - Not enforced... However, cherry picking is not allowed, and, a player cannot be "in the refs opinion" well off sides (intentionally trying to use the rule to his advantage putting the opponent at a distinctive disadvantage).
U12-U19 - Off sides is enforced
VIEW A VIDEO SHOWING & EXPLAINING THE OFF SIDE RULE < < < <
GAME REFEREES:
Referees are not provided by the league. The home team/club provides the ref for their home games. Although it is not mandatory, the league highly recommends using Licensed Referees.
ROMP RULE:
The boys league does not have an official romp rule (not defeating a team by more than “x” number of points). However, the league does require that a coach makes every effort to keep the score from not getting too high (6-7 points more than the opponent). CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT INFO ON THIS RULE
RED CARDED PLAYER:
If a player is red carded, he is not permitted to play in the next game. Coaches are required to report a red carded player to their rep & the rep is to call the coach of the next game to be played & give this coach the red carded player's name & jersey number.
GAME CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:
· Games are to be cancelled by HOME TEAM only. Reasons for cancelation are limited to field playing conditions, and weather conditions that relate to player safety.
· Games must be cancelled at least 2 hours prior to game time.
· Opposing Coaches should have phone contact each week at least 24 hours before game time.
· All other games will be determined by the referee at the field.
· Home team is responsible for rescheduling the game with the visiting team at a mutually agreed upon time.
· Home team must contact the referee assignor and/or referee to inform them of the cancellation, and contact the assignor to get a referee for the rescheduled game.
· Any referee not contacted for cancellation who shows up for the game must be paid regardless if game is played.
Rules & Regulations