Last Updated:  August 14, 2006 

NEYSO PLAYING RULES …. 

2006-2007 

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I.  Age Level Definitions

            A.        The following age levels will be used for the 2005-2006 seasonal year.

                        Under 19 years of age – August 1, 1987 to July 31, 1988

                        Under 18years of age – August 1, 1988 to July 31, 1989

                        Under 17 years of age – August 1, 1989 to July 31, 1990

                        Under 16 years of age – August 1, 1990 to July 31, 1991

                        Under 15 years of age – August 1, 1991 to July 31, 1992

                        Under 14 years of age – August 1, 1992 to July 31, 1993

                        Under 13 years of age – August 1, 1993 to July 31, 1994

                        Under 12 years of age – August 1, 1994 to July 31, 1995

                        Under 11 years of age – August 1, 1995 to July 31, 1996

                        Under 10 years of age – August 1, 1996 to July 31, 1997

                        Under 9 years of age – August 1, 1997 to July 31, 1998

                        Under 8 years of age – August 1, 1998 to July 31, 1999

                        Under 7 years of age – August 1, 1999 to July 31, 2000

                        Under 6 years of age – August 1, 2000 to July 31, 2001

Under 5 years of age – August 1, 2001 to July 31, 2002

Player MUST be age 4 by first game of the season to register.

B. Divisions of Competition:

                        1.         Division IV – (Sport, age levels U5 – U10)

                        2.         Division III (Recreational, age levels U11-U19)

                        3.         Division II (Classic or Select, age levels U11-U19)

                        4.         Division SII (Super Blue, age levels U11-U19)

                        5.         Division I (Premiere or Competitive, age levels U11-U19)

            C.        Additional age-level policies

                        1.         No player may play at a younger age level.

2.    Players at the U9-U19 levels, with their parents’ and Coach’s permission may play at an older age level, subject to the exception below:

a.     Players at the U5 and U6 levels must play with their age level as per AAYSA rules.

b.    Players at the U9 and U10 levels may play up only one age level, ie. U9 to U10  and U10 to U11 not U9 to U11 or U10 to U12.

c.     U11 and above teams may not have more than four (4) U10 players who are playing up as per STYSA rules.

d.            These age level policies also apply to tournament play.

II.        Team Formation Recreational Divisions III and IV.

A.    Team formation – Rostering players is normally performed by club officials for the purpose of creating fair and balanced distribution of playing talent among the teams.

B.    NEYSO generally honor requests for returning players to be placed on teams for which they have played in the past.  This system will continue to be used as long as competition within NEYSO is reasonably fair and even.

C.    Reasonably fair and even envisions that some teams may be better than others.  However, if one or more teams consistently win a large majority of its games in a lopsided manner, this team shall not permitted to return intact in the next season in recreational or sport division III or IV play.

D.    For purposes of this rule, the team shall be considered to be the same team as the prior season if more than seven (7) players remain on the team from the roster in effect at the time the violation occurred.

E.  A division III or IV team may not recruit players or participate in try-outs.

F.    Any violation of this rule shall subject the coach of the team as well as NEYSO to possible disciplinary action and shall cause all games played by the team outside of NEYSO to be forfeited.

III.       Rules of Play, Modifications to FIFA Laws.

These rules shall apply unless superseded by playing rules at a higher level of competition; ei., AAYSA, Western District, or STYSA.  FIFA Laws apply unless changed by the following rules.

A. Law 1 – The Field of Play-       1.Field and Goal Specifications            

2.    The arc on U6 and U8 games is “No Mans Land”.  No defender or attacker may play the ball in this arc.

       a.            If the attacker plays the ball in the arc, the restart will be a goal kick.

b.    If a defender plays the ball in the arc, a goal will be scored and the restart is a kickoff.

c.     If the ball should come to a stop inside the arc but not wholly across the goal line then the restart shall be a goal kick.

3.    U6 and U8 are 2 fields side by side.  The area between the fields is for players and coaches ONLY.

            B.         Law 2 and 7 – Ball Size and Duration of Match

            C.        Law 3 Number of Players

                        1.         Team Sizes

NOTE:   Division I, Super Blue, and Division II coaches may limit their rosters at their discretion.  Division III coaches may limit their rosters to 15 players.  Division IV coaches may not limit their rosters.

2.    Playing Time – In Divisions SII, II (Blue), III (Red) and IV (White) coaches must make every effort to play each registered player that is present one-half  (50%) of the game unless unable to do so due to player’s illness or injury or for disciplinary reasons.  In the event that a player is present, but will not be playing, the coach must inform the referee and the opposing coach as to the reason that player will not participate.

3.    Substitutions – Substitutions shall be unlimited.  The prior permission of the referee is required in order to make any substitution at any time, except at the resumption of play after the half time break.  Substitutions may be made as follows:

       a.            On a throw-in (by the team in possession).

       b.            On a goal kick (by either team).

       c.            After any goal (by either team).

       d.            After a stoppage of play for an injury (by either team).

       e.            At half time (by either team).

       f. After a caution (the player receiving the caution).

4.    U6 and U8 – There are NO Goalkeepers.

            D.        Law 4 – Uniforms and Player Equipment

1.    Minimum requirement for uniform is jersey or “T” shirt of the same color, shorts and knee sock high socks.  The goalie will wear a jersey of a color different from his team and the opposing team.  Soft caps may be worn in very cold weather.  Also, warm clothing may be worn under the uniform.  Shirts must be worn tucked into the shorts.

2.    Soccer shoes or tennis shoes must be worn by all players.  Heels and metal shoes are not permitted.  Shoes with toe cleats (football, baseball) are not permitted.  Elbow pads and knee pads are permissible.  SHIN GUARDS ARE MANDATORY.

3.    Shin guards are to be worn during all soccer activities.  They are worn against the skin under the socks, or between 2 pairs of socks.  The sock must totally cover the shin guard.  This does not allow socks to be pulled up and then folded over the shin guard.

4.    CASTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.  No player will be allowed to play with a hard cast (padded or otherwise).

5.    Braces, such as knee braces, with exposed metal or hard plastic parts will not be allowed unless covered by the manufacturer’s covering or one-half inch high density foam.

            E.         Law 5 – The Referee

1.    Regardless of age, referees are responsible for controlling the game.  Coaches must provide the referee with all possible assistance.  Open disagreement is not allowed, no matter how obvious the error.  A display of dissent is not only discourteous, but risks inciting parents and players, causing serious problems for the referees, particularly for the younger or newer ones.  Unsporting conduct will be cause to be brought before the D and P Committee.  Referees may not officiate games in playing divisions in which their own team or children plays.

2.    U6, A parent, coach or manager many officiate the game.  All infringements shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

            F.         Law 6 – The Assistant Referee

1.    Assistant Referees are optional.  At the referee’s request each team shall supply a club assistant referee who shall assist the referee.  Official assistant referees, assigned by the referee in a three-man system will signal fouls.  Assistant referees may not coach while acting as an assistant referee.  Coaches will not serve as assistant referees for their own games.

2.       U6 and U8 do not have assistant referees.

            G.        Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play- Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:                       

                        1.         U10 – Opponents must be 6 yards from the ball until it is played.

                        2.         U6 and U8 – Opponents must be 4 yards from the ball until it is played.

            H.        Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play- Conform to FIFA

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