SYSA U-13 Soccer Rules

Field: Full Field

Ball Size: 5

Game Length: 2- 25 minute halves ( 50 minutes) with a 5 minute break at halftime.  55 minutes total.  Time starts even if players/coaches are not ready to play at designated time.

Number of players on field: determined by coaches before game ( 11 preferred)  All children must play at least 50% of the game.

Substitutions:  Coaches must have referee permission to substitute unless done at halftime.  Subs must enter at halfway line, player substituted must leave field before sub enters.

Game start( goal scored):  Ball @ midfield, must be kicked forward. Opponents back 10 yards.

All FIFA Laws Of The Game will be enforced

·          Shinguards are required & must be covered by socks or pants

·          Shirts must be tucked in.

·          NO gum or jewelry (including stud earrings) are allowed.  Jewelry cannot be taped.

·          Coaches and spectators are to be at least 3 yards from touchlines ( no coaching at goals)

·          A Silent Quarter will be observed for the first 10 minutes of the second half of every game.  NO coaching allowed from either coaches or parents during this period.

·         Any player who scores 4 goals in a single game is to refrain from scoring and assist teammate’s scoring efforts.

Major Fouls: Kicking an opponent, tripping, jumping at opponent, unfair charge, striking or hitting, pushing, tackling opponent before ball, holding, spitting, deliberately handling ball.  Opponents awarded Direct Free Kick from point of foul, unless within Penalty Area.  Then a Penalty Kick is awarded.