Laws of the Game Summary & Modifications for Different Age Groups
The SV/SLV Soccer Club plays according to the FIFA Laws of the game, and the modified laws of the games published by the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA), with one main exception: all U10 rec games are played according to the Delgado rules (main difference: with offside and DFK). Note that we do not have a special shoot-out rule, but expect coaches to give weaker players a chance to play forwards if they lead by 5 goals or more. Please find below a summary of the modifications we use in our league.
* FIFA Laws of the game.
* CYSA: Modified laws of the game for Youth player, starts at page 91.
* Delgado League Rules
* Delgado League Rules for U9/U10
U6
* Maximum number of players on the field (5), games will be played without a goalie.
* Minimum number of players on the field (3).
* Ball size (#3)
* Field size: length 30-50 yards, width 20-40 yards, goals are 6 yards by 6 feet.
* Substitution: Unlimited, can be made when the team is in possession of the ball at a throw in, before a goal kick, after a goal, at half time, when the referee stops the play after an injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
* Playing time: Each player must play 50% of the game.
* Duration of the game: They will play four quarters of 8 minutes, with a 2 minute break in between quarters and 5 minutes at half time.
* Fouls: All fouls will result in an indirect free kick- with the opponent six yards away.
* No penalty kicks.
U8
* Maximum number of players on the field at any time is (8).
* Minimum number of players on the field at any time is (4).
* Ball size (#3)
* Field size: length 40-70 yards, width 35-50 yards, goals are 6 yards by 6 feet.
* Substitution: Unlimited, can be made when the team is in possession of the ball at a throw in, before a goal kick, after a goal, at half time, when the referee stops the play after an injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
* Playing time: (rec teams only) Each player must play 50% of the game.
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 20 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
* Off-Side: no offside is called.
* Throw –In: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game; however, one re-throw is allowed after the explanation.
* Fouls: All fouls will result in an indirect free kick- with the opponent six yards away.
* No penalty kicks.
U9 and U10
* Maximum number of players on the field at any time is (8). For Division IV, if each team has at least twelve (12) players at kickoff and both coaches agree, then each team may play with nine (9) players on the field. Otherwise, each team plays with eight (8) players on the field.
* Minimum number of players on the field at any time is (5).
* Ball size (#4)
* Field size: length 50-90 yards, width 35-60 yards, goals are 7 yards by 7 feet.
* Substitution: Unlimited, can be made when the team is in possession of the ball at a throw in, before a goal kick, after a goal, at half time, when the referee stops the play after an injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
* Playing time: (rec teams only) Each player must play 50% of the game.
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 25 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
* Off-Side: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game, referee must provide an explanation after the infraction.
* Throw –In: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game; however, one re-throw is allowed after the explanation.
* Fouls: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game, opponents must be 8 yards away for free kicks.
* No penalty kicks, instead DFK from penalty line.
U11 and U12
* Maximum number of players on the field at any time is (11).
* Minimum number of players on the field at any time is (7).
* Ball size (#4)
* Field size: length 100-130 yards, width 50-100 yards, goals are 8 yards by 8 feet.
* Substitution: Unlimited, can be made when the team is in possession of the ball at a throw in, before a goal kick, after a goal, at half time, when the referee stops the play after an injury, and after a yellow card (however the coach may substitute only the yellow carded player)
* Playing time (rec teams only): Each player must play 50% of the game.
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 30 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
* Off-Side: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game, referee must provide an explanation after the infraction.
* Throw –In: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game;
* Fouls: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game.
* Penalty kicks: Conform to the FIFA laws of the game.
U13 and U14
Same rules as U12, except:
* Ball size (#5)
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 35 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
U15 and U16
Same rules as U12, except:
* Ball size (#5)
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 40 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
U17 and up
Same rules as U12, except:
* Ball size (#5)
* Duration of the game: two equal halves of 45 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.
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