SSJYSL - Law of the Game

Law of the game

• 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

Summary of laws per age group

• 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.

• 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.

• Maximum number of players on the field at any time is (8) unless rec teams play and both coaches agree to play 9 each.
• 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.

• 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.

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 35 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 40 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.

• Ball size (#5)
• Duration of the game: two equal halves of 45 minutes, halftime break 5 minutes.