2008 FULL  FIELD  SOCCER RULES  (U-12 through U-14)

1.  The Team

a) A maximum of 18 registered players.

b) A maximum of 11 players on the field at one time.

c) If a team cannot field a minimum of 7 players, it shall forfeit the game.

2.  Goal Kick

The ball must clear the penalty area (18 yd box) before either team can play it.

3.  Goalie

a)   The six (6) second rule will apply.  The goalkeeper will have 6 seconds from the time of possession to put the ball back into play.  No steps will be called.

b)   Must wear a shirt that is distinctive from all other players on the field.

4.  Free Kick

a)   Opposing team players shall be a minimum of 10 yds. away from the ball.

b)   If a ball is passed to a goalie by his/her teammates and he/she touches it with the hands, a   free kick will be awarded to the opposing team. The ball will be placed at the spot of the infraction and be an indirect kick.

5.  Throw In

a)   Both feet must be on the ground and the throw must originate from behind the head.

b)  There will be no second chances during the games.

6.  Playing Time

Each player on the team shall play a minimum of half of the game.

7.  Standings

a)  Points Awarded:  3 for a Win, 1 for a Tie, 0 for a Loss.

b)  In the event of two or more teams being equal in points for 1^st place at the completion of the schedule, they will be determined as “Co-Champions”.

c)  No score will be registered with greater than a 5 goal difference (i.e. A 7-0 victory would be recorded as 5-0)

8.  Game Duration

There will be a 5 minute half time break.

9.  Cup Competition

a)   For all cup games ending in a tie after regulation play, 2 x 10 minute overtime periods will be played.  The “Golden Goal” rule will apply (i.e. first goal ends the game).  If tied after overtime, FIFA penalty kicks will follow.  (i.e. 5 per team, followed by 1 each until a winner is determined).

b)   CUP Competition is separate from League play.  All Cup games are drawn through a blind draw process and involve all teams within that Division.

10. Substitutions

Substitutions will be permitted in all League and Cup games as follows:

a)   After a goal is scored

b)   At any goal kick

c)   At the beginning of the 2^nd half

d)  On ones own throw-in

e)  To replace an injured player only

f)   At the beginning of 1^st and 2^nd overtime periods (Cup games).

11. Team Responsibility

a)   If a league referee is not present, both coaches must agree upon a referee (cup games excluded). In the event both coaches cannot agree on a referee, both teams may be considered to have forfeited the game. This decision is made by the Executive or its designate.

b)   The winning team shall be responsible for notifying the League Convenor of the result of the game within 48 hours. In the event of a tie, the home team will notify the Convenor.  Home team is listed first on the master schedule.

c)   15 minutes shall be allowed from the time of kick-off for lateness. If a team cannot be fielded after the extra 15 minutes has elapsed, the opposing team shall be awarded the game.

d)   All spectators except players and coaching staff must remain a minimum of two meters (6 feet) away from the side lines at all times during the game.

e)   No spectators are permitted behind the goal lines while a game is in progress.  All spectators will be seated on the opposite side of the field to where the players are located.

f)    Coaches and Assistants shall do their coaching from the sidelines only, and must stay on one side of the field throughout the game.  Coaches and Assistants must stay within 5m of their team bench.

g)   A maximum of two (2) Coaches are allowed on the sidelines per team.

h)   A game can only be cancelled at the playing field by the referee.   Electrical storms, hail, heavy rain, insufficient light or any unsafe condition can warrant cancellation.  If the match is stopped after 3/4 of the game has been played, then the score shall stand (excluding Cup games).  Otherwise, it must be rescheduled.  If a game is postponed for any other reason, no points will be awarded.

i)   The use of a player not registered with the Flamborough Soccer Club will result in the forfeit of the game and disciplinary action by the Club.

12.  Rescheduling & Call Ups

a)    All  reschedule requests must be submitted through your Division Convenor.

b)    In the U-12 and U-14 Divisions, teams may call up a maximum of three players to make a total of fourteen (14) players in total dressed for that game.  Should a team have 14 players available, they will not be permitted to call up any players.

c)   Call ups are permitted from the next lower Age Division only.  A particular player may not be called up by the same team more than two times during the season.

d)   Call-ups must be approved by the Coach of the team from which the player is being called up.  Under no circumstances is a player to be called-up without the knowledge and approval of his regular team Coach.

e)  No call ups are permitted for Cup Games.

13. Dress Code

a)    All players for safety reasons cannot play with the following:

1. exposed hard arm casts.
2. stiff rimmed baseballs caps (except for goalie if sun is an issue).
3. watches and dangling or loose jewelry.
4. anything the referee feels might endanger any player on the field.

b)     All players must wear a team jersey tucked inside team shorts.

c)    All players must wear shin guards inside team socks.

14.  Other Matters

a)  Except for the above rules FIFA rules cover the rest of the game.

b)  All matters not herewith covered shall be determined by the Executive of the Flamborough Soccer Club or its designate.

c)  These rules do not apply to any West Wentworth Interlock League (WWISL) games.  WWISL provides separate rules for ages U-16 and up.