| In keeping
with uniform standards governing Youth Soccer,
RYSA has modified some of the official FIFA
laws of the game for the FALL IN-TOWN
development soccer program. The Fall in-town
season is meant to be one where the players learn
the game of soccer and have fun. Coaches are
expected to be good sports and to instill good
sportsmanship in their players. This document
describes the modified RYSA Rules &
Procedures.
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A proper field
of play is rectangular and consists of an outer boundary,
half line, as well as a goal, a penalty area, and a goal
area at opposite ends of the field. Corner flags and
clear markings are necessary to assist the players and
referee during the conduct of the game. Field and Goal
sizes vary with age group and space availability.
Spectators, substitutes, and coaches
must stay at least 1 yard off the touchline at all times.
No one is permitted behind the goal during a game.
Distractions jeopardize player safety!
Modified RYSA Youth Fields:
- U6 Field size:
- U8 Field size:
- U10 Field size:
- U12 Field size:
- U14/15 Field size:
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The ball must
be safe for players to use. Game balls will be provided
by RYSA. The following ball sizes are used:
- UNDER 6 - Size 3
- UNDER 8 - Size 3
- UNDER 10 - Size 4
- UNDER 12 - Size 4
- UNDER 14/15 - Size 5
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- Team
Sizes
Based on the number of registered
players in each age group, RYSA will allocate the
appropriate number of players to form balance
teams. Competing teams in the U6 division plays 4v4
format, U8, U10, U12, and Girls U14/15 plays 6v6,
and Boys U14/15 plays 5v5. Opposing teams must
have the same number of players in the game. If a
team has fewer players showing up for a game than
their opponents, then the number of players will
be reduced to match the lesser of the two.
The minimum number of players in all age groups
will be 4. A game will be considered valid if the
minimum number of players per team can be fielded.
With the exception of the U6 division, each team
shall have a desigmated Goalkeeper.
- Substitutions
Substitutions are unlimited. Substitutions may be
made, with the consent of the referee, at the
following times (except for the U6 division that
can make substitutions anytime the ball is out of
play - see Law 9).
A) Prior to a throw-in and only by the team it is
awarded to.
B) Prior to a goal kick by either team.
C) After an injury by either team.
D) After a goal by either team.
E) At half time.
Any player may change places with the goal
keeper, with the consent of the referee, provided
that the change is made during a legal
substitution as described above.
When a referee decides that a child may no longer
play due to injury and/or conduct, his decision
is final.
In general, coaches should make every effort to
give equal playing time to players. However, it
is up to the coaches discretion as to the amount
of playing time a child gets. This may depend on
a players commitment to practices, etc. No player
should be benched for extended periods of time
based on playing ability.
- Injuries
The referee must
stop play for all injuries, regardless of an
obvious advantage a team may have for scoring a
goal. The advantage rule is not played in the
RYSA league.
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The basic
compulsory equipment of a player is:
- A jersey or shirt
- Shorts
- Socks
- Shinguards. Must be covered by
socks.
- Footwear. Soccer cleats
recommended. No metal cleats allowed.
Players wearing equipment which is
dangerous to other players, or to themselves, shall not
be eligible to participate in any game. Equipment which
shall be considered dangerous includes, but is not
limited to:
- Any rigid or semi-rigid cast or
splint, apparently designed to immobilize or
protect a joint or limb, regardless of any
padding of said cast or splint.
- Hair barrettes that are
constructed with any metal or hard plastic parts
shall be considered dangerous regardless of any
coverings.
- Earrings of any kind.
- Jewelry os any sort (religeous
medals or medical tags may be taped to the body).
- Hats or other headgear, unless
worn by goalkeeper for the purpose of shielding
the eyes from direct sunlight, and the brim of
such hat is constructed of a soft pliable
material. The brim of a common baseball cap is
not considered to meet the requirement of soft
and pliable material.
Goalkeepers must wear uniforms with
colors different from all other players on the field,
including the opposing goalkeeper.
In the case where both teams are
wearing similar colors, the designated home team must
change colors.
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Click here to see RYSA Referee's General &
Game Duties and responsibilities.
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Assistant
referees are not used in the RYSA In-town soccer games.
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The duration
of the game varies with age groups. If the game is tied
at the end of regulation play, the game will end in a tie.
The schedule generally does not permit injury time to be
added on at the end of the game.
- UNDER 6 - will play four 8 minute
periods with a 5 minute break at the half.
- UNDER 8 - will play two 25 minute
halves with a 5 minute break between halves.
- UNDER 10 - will play two 25 minute
halves with a 5 minute break between halves.
- UNDER 12 - will play two 25 minute
halves with a 5 minute break between halves.
- UNDER 14/15 - will play two 25
minute halves with a 5 minute break between
halves
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At the start
of the game, the team that wins the coin toss has the
option of choosing the side of the field they will defend.
They DO NOT get to choose the ball. The team losing the
coin toss gets the ball. After half-time, sides will
change and the team that won the toss gets to kick-off.
At the beginning of each half or
quarter (U6), and after a goal is scored, play will start
with a kick-off.
A goal CANNOT be scored directly from a
kick-off in the RYSA league.
A goal kick CANNOT cross the half line
without first touching a player.
In a drop ball situation, the ball must
hit the ground before it is in play. Otherwise, it is
dropped again.
Mid-field (Half line) rules:
If a keeper drop kicks, punts, or throws the ball towards
the opposing goal, the ball must come in contact with the
ground or another player before it crosses the half way
line. If it doesn't, an indirect free kick (see LAW 13) is awarded to
the opposing team at the point of the half line.
IRON LAW OF 2 TOUCH:
A player taking a kick
off, corner kick, goal kick, throw-in, or free kick,
CANNOT touch the ball second time unless it has been
touched by another player. In all cases, except a goal
kick that doesn't exit the penalty area, an Indirect free
kick (IFK) will be awarded. A direct rebound from the
goal post, cross bar, corner flags, and referee (consider
part of the field), also CANNOT be touched a second time
by the player.
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The ball is
out of play when:
- The ball has crossed the touchline
or goal line in its entirety, whether on the
ground or in the air.
- The game has been stopped by the
referee.
The ball is in play at all other times.
For example, it is in play even if:
a) it rebounds from a goal post, cross-bar, or corner
flag into the field of play.
b) it rebounds off the referee when he is in the field of
play.
b) an apparent infraction has occured but the referee has
NOT blown the whistle.
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A goal is
scored when the entire ball crosses the goal-line between
the goal posts and under the cross bar, provided it was
NOT thrown, carried, or intentionally propelled with the
arm or hand by an attacking player.
If a defending player deflects the ball
with his hand or arm and the ball goes in the goal, a
goal is scored.
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The offsides
law DOES NOT apply to the Fall In-town
program. For all games however, the referee may determine
unsportsman-like conduct for "excessive"
camping out in the opponents penalty area or for
interfering with the goalkeeper.
In general, a player is in an offside position
if he is nearer to his opponent's goal-line than the ball
and the second to last opponent.
The referee calls offsides if and
ony if,
at the moment the ball touches or is played by a
teammate, the player, in the area of activity:
a) gains advantage
b) interferes with play or an opponent
A player cannot be
offsides if:
a) He is in his own half of the field
b) or the ball is last played by an opponent. An apparent
deflection off an opponent is NOT considered played by
the opponent.
c) or he received the ball directly from a goal kick,
corner kick, throw-in, or drop ball.
If judged offside, the opposing team is
awarded an Indirect free kick.
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Fouls and
misconduct are penalized by awarding free kicks to the
opponent.
Direct Free
Kicks (DFK) are awarded for:
1) Kicking or attempting to kick
2) Tripping or attempting to trip
3) Jumping at
4) Charging violently or from behind
5) Striking or attempting to strike
6) Pushing
7) Holding
8) Contacting opponent's body before the ball
9) Spits at an opponent
10) Handles the ball deliberately. Unintentional handling (the ball touches the
hands or arms) shall NOT be penalized.
Indirect Free
Kicks (IFK) are awarded for:
All fouls, misconduct, and other offenses other than the
10 DFK fouls. For example:
a) Dangerous play (high kick, kicking ball while laying
on ground, kicking ball in possesion of goalkeeper-even
if goalkeeper has only 1 finger on it)
b) Obstruction
c) Charging the goalkeeper
d) Dissents (verbal or jestures) from any decision by the
referee
e) Unsportsman-like conduct
f) Enters the game without the referee's permission
Ejection (Send-Off)
offenses:
A player may be ejected (sent off) from the game
for any of the following:
1) Is guilty of violent conduct or serious foul play
2) Uses foul or abusive language
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The two kinds
of free kicks are:
- Direct Free Kicks (DFK).
A goal may be scored directly from a DFK. If a
DFK is awarded in the penalty area, it will
result in a penalty kick.
DFKs are awarded only for the 10 offense
described in LAW 12.
- Indirect Free Kicks (IFK).
A goal CANNOT be scored from an IFK unless the
ball is touched by a player other than the kicker
before entering the goal. See LAW 12 also.
A free kick is taken from the place
where the offense occured. Ball must be stationary.
The Iron law of two touch
applies.
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A penalty kick
is awarded if the defending team commits one of the 10
Direct free kick fouls within its own penalty area. The
spot of the foul, NOT the ball determines the call.
All players except the kicker and
goalkeeper must be outside the penalty area and at least
7-10 yards (depending of field size) away from the
penalty spot. The goalkeeper may move sideways prior to
the kick. The ball must be kicked forward for it to be in
play. The Iron Law of two touch
applies. A goal can be scored directly from a penalty.
Neither team may enter (encroach) the
penalty area until the kick is taken. If a defender
encroaches, a score stands and a miss is retaken. If an
attacker encroaches, a score is retaken and a miss stands
(goal kick). If both team encroaches, retake kick.
If a miss rebounds or is saved or
bounces off the goalkeeper, an Indireck free kick is
awarded to the defending team.
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A throw-in is
awarded if the entire ball crosses the entire touchline
in the air or ground.
- The ball is thrown in at the place
where it crossed the line by a player of the team
that DID NOT touch it last.
- The thrower must face the field
and part of each foot must be on the ground (either
on the touchline or outside of the field of play).
- A goal cannot be scored directly
from a throw-in.
- If a throw-in is improper, a throw-in
from the same place is awarded to the opposing
team. Exception: For division U10 and lower, a
second chance throw-in is awarded.
- The ball is in play immediately
upon entering the field of play, but may not be
touched by the thrower before being first touched
by another player on any team.
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A goal kick is
awarded to the defending team if the ball passes
completely over the goal line, outside the goal, after
having last touched by a player of the attacking team.
The goal kick is take from any point
within the goal area nearest the place where the ball
crossed the goal line.
All opposing players must be outside
the penalty area.
The ball must travel outside the
penalty area before being in play, and may not be played
by the kicker a second time before being touched by
another player (Iron law of two touch).
Otherwise, the kick must be retaken.
A goal CANNOT be scored directly from a
goal kick.
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A corner kick
is awarded to the attacking team if the ball passes
completely over the defending team's goal-line, (outside
the goal), having last been touched by a player on the
defending team.
All opposing player must be at least 10
yards away from the ball, unless in the event the kick is
taken quickly without the attacking team asking for the
10 yards.
Iron law of two touch applies. Ball is play when it moves in the field of
play.
A goal can be scored directly from a
corner.
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