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Parents Code of Conduct
1. Parents shall not swear or use other vulgar language at the soccer field.
2. By registering a child, parents are agreeing to make their best efforts to get children to practices and games on time.
Soccer is a commitment to a team and the league. If a parent is aware of scheduling conflicts of vacations or other activities, the parent should consider whether the child can also play soccer. Excessive absenteeism by a player can be the basis for benching or other league action.
3. Parents shall show respect to the coach.
Coaching is a voluntary commitment. Parents shall respect that commitment by cooperating with any team duties and informing the coach in advance of all absences.
4. Parents shall encourage sportsmanlike play by their children.
5. Parents shall respect all referees and linesmen.
If a parent disagrees with a call by a referee, the parent shall not express that disagreement. A parent shall not yell at or criticize a referee or linesman during a game.
Players Code of Conduct
1. A player shall respect all coaches during practice and at games.
A player shall not speak rudely to any coach. A player shall not disobey a coach or challenge the coach's authority.
2. A player shall not swear or use other vulgar language at a game or at practice.
3. A player shall respect all referees and linesmen.
If a player disagrees with a call by a referee, the player shall not express that disagreement. A player shall not yell at or criticize a referee or linesman during a game. A player shall not throw or kick the ball after the whistle has blown.
4. A player shall respect the other team.
A player shall avoid play that is likely to harm another player. A player shall exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. A player shall not criticize the other team before, during or after a game.
5. A player shall attend all practices and games.
A player shall not miss a practice or a game without a legitimate reason.
Violations of Nos. 1 through 4 may result in disciplinary action by the league, as well as any action taken by a coach or referee on the field. Excessive violations of No. 5 may result in disciplinary action by the league as well as any action taken by the coach.
Plymouth U6 Playing Rules (Laws)
Plymouth U8 Playing Rules (Laws)
Rule change for 2000
This rule change is effective July 1, 2000.
The new modification to the FIFA "Laws of the Game" allows the goalkeeper six seconds to put the ball back into play once he takes control of the ball with his hands, regardless of the number of steps which might be taken during this time. This would mean that the keeper could literally make a save, compose, and run to the top of the box to distribute in the six seconds of time.
Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) has been modified removing the requirement that the goalkeeper not take more than four steps before releasing the ball into play from his hands and at the same time, strengthening the requirement that the ball must be released within six seconds.
An indirect free kick will be awarded inside the penalty area to the opposing team if a goalkeeper fails to release the ball within six seconds. The time taken by the goalkeeper while gaining control of the ball will not be counted, allowing for referees to use judgment.
1999 FIFA Rules
International Rules of Soccer
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