Game Dav Guidelines
AREA 3E Game Dav Guidelines Division Sp.ecific Rules and lnformation:
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Division
Players on the ffeld
u10 u12 u15
7v7 {with goalkeeper} 9v9 {with eoalkeeper} 11v11 {with goalkeeper}
Game time (running timel Two 25 min. halves Two 30 rnin. halves Two 35 min. halves
Substitutions
Ball Size
Brief break for s$htitutions approx.
4 4
Midway through each
Ll2
5
referee shall permit substitutions approximately midwaythrough each haff. This normally occurs during regular stoppage in play, and the game with the spproprhte restart. This is intended to be a quick substitution.., On exceptionally hot days, the referee may allow some additional time to hydrate.". The entire process should take a minute or less.
GamF Bules;
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Start your game on time ldeally a certified AYSO referee will be provided bV thef5lgre team for each game. On occasion, coaches may need to serye as referees, these games should be as a scrimmage. Offside penalties and handling the ball will be called per Laws of The Game Free kicks willbe awarded per Laws of The Game Direct Kick - rnay score a goal without touching another player lndirect Kick - ball must touch another player before scoring Penalty Kick - Awarded when direct kick foul is committed inside penalty area Corner Kick - Awarded to offense when the ball was last touched by the defense before it crossed the
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goalline Throw-ins - Must be completed correctlp however teachable moments is at the discretion of the referee Both hands on ball; hands behind head Both feet must remain on the ground Feet rnust remain on or behind the touch line Heading is allowed, however, heading is not taught to the players until U-12 Slide tackles are allowed when executed safely and with proper technique. lmproper slide tackles, as determined by the Center Referee, will result in a direct free kick awarded to the other team. Slide tackles are not taught in AYSO coach training. Referee must give permission for a player to re-enter play after leaving the field for substitution or injury during regular play. lt is recomrnended that, no one should play a fullgame untileveryone has played at least %'s of the game, if necessary move players to different positions.
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Lightning policy lf you hear thunder, seek appropriate shelter. Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter. o Appropriate shelter can be considered a car or a suitable huilding with a rocf and four wallso Games are played rain or shlne! Plan on playing regardless of weather conditions. Games will be cancelled at the ffeld at the discretion of the referee; do not assume a game is cancelled because it is raining or
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snowing-
6ames will be cancelled at the referee's disgetion due to dangerous conditions only (lightning, excessive water or mud cn field, etc...l Please inform parents to plan on coming to the field for all games unless specifically contacted by the coach ahead of time.
Safew,and tniuries player or As per the instructions on the incident report, "lf there is an incident involving injury to a volunteer which will result in the filing of a SAI claim, then an lncident Report lncident Form should be completed." The repo6 is submitted to your regional safety director or RC. Make sure the player is out of danger and suggest that the other players take a knee until referee acknowledges. The main point is to keep the other players away from the injured player while the coach and referee deal with the situation. lt is good sportsmanship if players take a knee until the injured player gets up, at which time, clap for the injured player.
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Equipment:
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Jerseys must be tucked in {at the beginning of the game, and the beginning of the second half } Footwear - Soccer cleats or sneakers recommended - no sharp cleats Shin guards are required for all players for both practices and games & wcrn under socks Socks rnust completely cover shin guards and all be the same color per team
Uniforms must be worn oUtside of sweatshirts, sweatpants of coatS to prevent confusion No jewelry of any kind may be worn by the players. This includes wrist bands, earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips, etc... (Soft hair bands are allowed). Taping of jewelry is not permitted. Medic alert tags may be worn, but rnust be secured by tape and approved by a refereeplayers with casts or splints ere not allowed to play or practice, even wlth permission from a physician.
General:
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to not allow pets at AYSO events. events, national policy. Most fields are at public schools or
Please refrain frorn bringing pets to the field, AYSO policy is
No smoking or alcoholic beverages at AYSO parks, which prohibit such behavior anyways. Coaches must bring player registratian forms to practice and games Ganle Cg,ncellFtions: lf it is necessary to cancel a game {see below} prior to arriving at the field, you must immediately call the opposing coach to inform and make arrangements for a makeup.
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Coaches and players may not argue with the referee on the field or during play. Coaches may respecffully discuss issues with the referee at play stoppages and at the end of the match before Referee leaves field
of play. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their parents and spectators - please pay attention and address any issues immediatelY. Players will shake hands before each game, and at the end of the game. The players willatrso shaking hands with the referee at the end of the garne. players are to refrain from negative cornments their opponents and team mates.
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Gengr?l lntgr-Bgsioql Plav Guideli,nes: Coaches must contact each other before every match to verify time and field location, availability of officials, uniform colors and to discuss any other factors that may affect having a safe, fun and fair match. Coaches may re-schedule the time or location of the Bames if needed, by mutual agreement and with approval of hoth Regional Commissioners. Coaches wishing to re-schedule games must contact the opposing team coach, their home regional referee administrator, home regional field's coordinator and home Regional Commissioner. Coaches may not cancel games. Games may be cancelled by a region for reasons of weather or field conditions, with a decision made by the home regional commissioner or their designatd regional board member. The region canceling games for such reasons must notify the coaches of teams from visiting regions of the cancellation before the game with as much advance notice as possible. Every effort should be made ts re-schedule games cancelled for weather or field conditions. Once the teams show up at the field it is the referee who will decide if the game is cancelled or postpones- Referees may cancelor halt games if condltions are unsafe.
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Games must be played with equal nurnbers of players on the field for bsth teams. lf one team is short players, players from the other team may be assigned to that team to make the sides even on the field. The players assigned to the opposing team may be changed at substitution breaks.
Problems with players, volunteers or spectators that occur at a game must be reported to the Regional Commissioners for both teams, and their designated and appropriate board members. lf warranted by the Area Director or Area Staff, written reports deseribing the problern that occurred will be submitted to the Area Director, Area Referee Administrator and/or the Area Coach Administrator.
ilote: fhe is resumed
Division
Players on the ffeld
u10 u12 u15
7v7 {with goalkeeper} 9v9 {with eoalkeeper} 11v11 {with goalkeeper}
Game time (running timel Two 25 min. halves Two 30 rnin. halves Two 35 min. halves
Substitutions
Ball Size
Brief break for s$htitutions approx.
4 4
Midway through each
Ll2
5
referee shall permit substitutions approximately midwaythrough each haff. This normally occurs during regular stoppage in play, and the game with the spproprhte restart. This is intended to be a quick substitution.., On exceptionally hot days, the referee may allow some additional time to hydrate.". The entire process should take a minute or less.
GamF Bules;
-
-
Start your game on time ldeally a certified AYSO referee will be provided bV thef5lgre team for each game. On occasion, coaches may need to serye as referees, these games should be as a scrimmage. Offside penalties and handling the ball will be called per Laws of The Game Free kicks willbe awarded per Laws of The Game Direct Kick - rnay score a goal without touching another player lndirect Kick - ball must touch another player before scoring Penalty Kick - Awarded when direct kick foul is committed inside penalty area Corner Kick - Awarded to offense when the ball was last touched by the defense before it crossed the
hi
o o
goalline Throw-ins - Must be completed correctlp however teachable moments is at the discretion of the referee Both hands on ball; hands behind head Both feet must remain on the ground Feet rnust remain on or behind the touch line Heading is allowed, however, heading is not taught to the players until U-12 Slide tackles are allowed when executed safely and with proper technique. lmproper slide tackles, as determined by the Center Referee, will result in a direct free kick awarded to the other team. Slide tackles are not taught in AYSO coach training. Referee must give permission for a player to re-enter play after leaving the field for substitution or injury during regular play. lt is recomrnended that, no one should play a fullgame untileveryone has played at least %'s of the game, if necessary move players to different positions.
o o o
$leathqf:
-
Lightning policy lf you hear thunder, seek appropriate shelter. Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter. o Appropriate shelter can be considered a car or a suitable huilding with a rocf and four wallso Games are played rain or shlne! Plan on playing regardless of weather conditions. Games will be cancelled at the ffeld at the discretion of the referee; do not assume a game is cancelled because it is raining or
o
o o
snowing-
6ames will be cancelled at the referee's disgetion due to dangerous conditions only (lightning, excessive water or mud cn field, etc...l Please inform parents to plan on coming to the field for all games unless specifically contacted by the coach ahead of time.
Safew,and tniuries player or As per the instructions on the incident report, "lf there is an incident involving injury to a volunteer which will result in the filing of a SAI claim, then an lncident Report lncident Form should be completed." The repo6 is submitted to your regional safety director or RC. Make sure the player is out of danger and suggest that the other players take a knee until referee acknowledges. The main point is to keep the other players away from the injured player while the coach and referee deal with the situation. lt is good sportsmanship if players take a knee until the injured player gets up, at which time, clap for the injured player.
-
-
Equipment:
-
-
Jerseys must be tucked in {at the beginning of the game, and the beginning of the second half } Footwear - Soccer cleats or sneakers recommended - no sharp cleats Shin guards are required for all players for both practices and games & wcrn under socks Socks rnust completely cover shin guards and all be the same color per team
Uniforms must be worn oUtside of sweatshirts, sweatpants of coatS to prevent confusion No jewelry of any kind may be worn by the players. This includes wrist bands, earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips, etc... (Soft hair bands are allowed). Taping of jewelry is not permitted. Medic alert tags may be worn, but rnust be secured by tape and approved by a refereeplayers with casts or splints ere not allowed to play or practice, even wlth permission from a physician.
General:
-
to not allow pets at AYSO events. events, national policy. Most fields are at public schools or
Please refrain frorn bringing pets to the field, AYSO policy is
No smoking or alcoholic beverages at AYSO parks, which prohibit such behavior anyways. Coaches must bring player registratian forms to practice and games Ganle Cg,ncellFtions: lf it is necessary to cancel a game {see below} prior to arriving at the field, you must immediately call the opposing coach to inform and make arrangements for a makeup.
* -
Spgrtsmanshiq:
-
-
Coaches and players may not argue with the referee on the field or during play. Coaches may respecffully discuss issues with the referee at play stoppages and at the end of the match before Referee leaves field
of play. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their parents and spectators - please pay attention and address any issues immediatelY. Players will shake hands before each game, and at the end of the game. The players willatrso shaking hands with the referee at the end of the garne. players are to refrain from negative cornments their opponents and team mates.
erc@loward
is
lf it
not Positive don't say it.
Gengr?l lntgr-Bgsioql Plav Guideli,nes: Coaches must contact each other before every match to verify time and field location, availability of officials, uniform colors and to discuss any other factors that may affect having a safe, fun and fair match. Coaches may re-schedule the time or location of the Bames if needed, by mutual agreement and with approval of hoth Regional Commissioners. Coaches wishing to re-schedule games must contact the opposing team coach, their home regional referee administrator, home regional field's coordinator and home Regional Commissioner. Coaches may not cancel games. Games may be cancelled by a region for reasons of weather or field conditions, with a decision made by the home regional commissioner or their designatd regional board member. The region canceling games for such reasons must notify the coaches of teams from visiting regions of the cancellation before the game with as much advance notice as possible. Every effort should be made ts re-schedule games cancelled for weather or field conditions. Once the teams show up at the field it is the referee who will decide if the game is cancelled or postpones- Referees may cancelor halt games if condltions are unsafe.
-
-
Games must be played with equal nurnbers of players on the field for bsth teams. lf one team is short players, players from the other team may be assigned to that team to make the sides even on the field. The players assigned to the opposing team may be changed at substitution breaks.
Problems with players, volunteers or spectators that occur at a game must be reported to the Regional Commissioners for both teams, and their designated and appropriate board members. lf warranted by the Area Director or Area Staff, written reports deseribing the problern that occurred will be submitted to the Area Director, Area Referee Administrator and/or the Area Coach Administrator.
