| 2011 SPRING SEASON RULE MODIFICATIONS The following are rule modifications for any sanctioned game for the following age group and restrictions
played at Clay County Soccer Club. Listed are only the modifications, or changes, to the specific rule/topic
stated. All other rules not modified or stated will follow the normal rules of competition governed by
NFYSL, FYSA, USYSA, USSF and FIFA. U5/U6
FIELD: ·
Removal of the “no-entry” zone in front of the goals. With the removal of the no-entry zone,
Coaches shall not allow or instruct their players to goal-tend and should instruct their players to “stay
connected” with the flow of the game. U8
FREE-KICKS: ·
All Kicks and Restarts (including Free-Kicks, Kick-Off’s and Goal-Kicks) are considered INDIRECT
with the exception of Corner Kicks, which will be considered a DIRECT Kick. U10
FREE-KICKS: ·
All Kicks and Restarts (including Free-Kicks, Kick-Off’s and Goal-Kicks) are considered INDIRECT
with the exception of Corner Kicks, which will be considered a DIRECT Kick. OFF-SIDES:
· During a sanctioned
game when only One (1) Referee is used, the Referee shall call OFFSIDES to any player they deem in a “blatant
off-sides position” (that is, a player who is “cherry picking”). · The Referee shall RESTRAIN from
calling off-sides if the player moves into an off-sides position “within the course of the play” or is in a “reasonable
distance or position” from the ball. U12-U19
· No rule modifications
made. All rules remain “as is”. CCSC COACHING GUIDELINES The following coaching
guidelines apply to ALL CCSC Recreation Program Teams U5-U19 and shall be enforceable by the Game Referee(s), Field
Marshall, CCSC Director of Coaching, CRT, BOD Member or Employee. 1)
ALL Coaches on the Coaches’ sideline shall be on the official game roster, have a valid and current
Coaches Pass (when applicable) and have an “approved” FYSA Risk Management Status. 2)
There shall be only TWO (2) Coaches allowed on the Coaches’ sideline. 3)
Of the two Coaches on the Coaches’ sideline, only ONE (1) shall be permitted to stand and “coach
the players” while the game is in progress. 4) Coaches
shall remain in the Coaches’ Technical Area, if such area is provided (defined) at their respected field.
5) Failure to adhere to the coaching guidelines shall
result in disciplinary action administered by the CCSC Director of Coaching (Luis Torres).
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U-5 & U6 Modifications
Field
Reduced field and goal dimensions
Ball
Size 3
Players
3 per side (minimum 2 to avoid forfeit) for U5 players. No
Goalkeeper.
4 per side (minimum 3 to avoid forfeit) for U6 players. No
Goalkeeper.
Duration
There are four 7 minute playing periods with approximately a 2 minute break between each quarter
The coach should make sure that no one player should play 4 periods until everyone has played three.
Equipment
Soft-cleated
soccer shoes or tennis shoes (baseball cleats are not permitted unless the toe cleats are cut off)
Shin Guards
– MANDATORY for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY
Substitutions
When the ball is out of play and at each quarter break.
No DIRECT Free Kicks - Including PK’s
All free kicks are awarded as indirect
kicks
No Offsides.
No Throw Ins – Only Kick Ins
- ►A player
may move through the box, but may not stand still in it - No goal tending. As
long as the players are moving, play continues. (Coaches should be teaching this rule to prevent players
standing near the top of the goal area).
- ►If ball goes over goal line for a goal kick, ball is placed in
goal area to be kicked. This provides a good teaching tool for players so they understand field markings
as they progress to older age groups.
- ►The only function of having a goal area marked is for goal kicks.
- ► If a player is considered to be goal tending or standing in the goal area, the referee should FIRST warn the
COACH of the team that is goal tending. If this type of play continues, the other team should be awarded
an indirect free kick at the top of the box.
Referee should emphasize:
- Fun
- Fairness
- Safety
- Learning
**Referee
should briefly explain any infringements to the player(s) and help players with instructions.
U-8 Modifications
Field
Reduced field and goal dimensions
Ball
Size 3
Players
6 a side (minimum of 5 to avoid forfeit)
Duration
25 minute halves with mandatory hydration break mid-way through half
5 minute half time
Equipment
Soccer cleats or tennis shoes
Shin guards
– Mandatory for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY Substitutions
Prior to throw-in, in your favor
Prior to goal
kick by either team
After a goal by either team
At half time
At referee’s discretion
No Direct Free Kicks - Including PK’s
ll free kicks are awarded as indirect kicks
No Offsides
U-10 Modifications
Field
Reduced field and goal dimensions
Ball
Size 4
Players
6 a side (minimum
of 5 to avoid forfeit) Duration
25 minute halves with mandatory hydration bread mid-way
through half
5 minute half time
Equipment
Soccer cleats or tennis shoes Shin guards – Mandatory for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY Substitutions
Prior to throw-in, in your favor
Prior to goal kick by either team
After
a goal by either team
At half time
At referee’s discretion
No Direct Free Kicks – Including PK’s
All free kicks are awarded as indirect kicks
No Offsides
U-12 Modifications
Field
Reduced field and goal dimensions
Ball
Size 4 Players
8
a side (minimum of 6 to avoid forfeit)
Duration
30
minute halves with mandatory hydration break mid-way through half
7 minute half time
Equipment
Soccer
cleats or tennis shoes
Shin guards – Mandatory for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY
Substitutions
Prior to
throw-in, in your favor
Prior to goal kick by either team
After a goal by either team
At half time
At
referee’s discretion
Free Kicks
Direct
and indirect free kicks will be awarded
Offsides
Offisides will be called
U-14 Modifications
Ball
Size 5 Players
11 a side (minimum of 7 to avoid forfeit)
Duration
35 minute halves
with mandatory hydration break mid-way through half
7 minute half time
Equipment
Soccer
cleats or tennis shoes
Shin guards – Mandatory for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY
Substitutions
Prior to throw-in, in your favor
Prior to goal kick by either team
After a goal by either team
At
half time
At referee’s discretion
U-16 Modifications
Ball
Size 5 Players
11 a side (minimum of 7 to avoid forfeit)
Duration
40 minute
halves with mandatory hydration break mid-way through half
7
minute half time Equipment
Soccer cleats or tennis shoes
Shin guards – Mandatory
for both practices and games
NO JEWELRY
Substitutions
Prior to throw-in, in your favor
Prior to goal kick by either team
After a goal by
either team
At half time
At referee’s discretion
