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Northern Valley Soccer League Rules, Conduct and Contacts (as of 8/17/08) Parent / Coach / Player ConductThe purpose of this league is as follows:- Instructional environment to learn the game of Soccer- To foster a sense of enjoyment of the game of Soccer- Provide an enjoyable, competitive environment that exposes our kids to competition, thus allowing them to develop good sportsmanship and the proper degree of maturity with regard to wins, losses, the opposing players, the referees, coaches, and spectators. The adults MUST set the right example.To achieve this goal, we need the cooperation of the parents and coaches. In the past, there have been a few incidents that have reflected poorly on the program. As done for the past few years, we will again continue with the following two rules this year: 1) The players and coaches will set up on one side of the field while the spectators are limited to the opposite sideline. The ‘spectator sidelines’ should have a second ‘fan restraint’ line at least 3 yards back from the side line to keep the spectators from interfering with balls in play and throw ins. If possible, this fan restraint line should be a rope or low impact fence to enforce restraint line. Teams are allowed 3 coaches maximum. Each team should have a marked designated box (10 yards long on either side of mid field) within which the coaches and players must remain. Coaches cannot roam sidelines. Spectators, as well as coaches and players who are on the team side of the field or behind either goal line (entire width of field) will be asked to move. The home team is responsible for crowd control but the referee has the prerogative to stop the clock and request that spectators and/or coaches be moved. 2) Abuse of Referees will not be
tolerated. Coaches and players should
not argue calls with the referee. No
coach is allowed to walk onto the field (in an attempt to ‘talk’ to the
referee) during the game. The referee shall issue a yellow card if
she/he is approached by a coach walking onto the field during play. A second infraction will result in a red
card, which requires ejection from the game. A
coach using profanity will also receive a red card and automatic ejection. If the coach refuses to leave his bench
area, his team will immediately forfeit the game, and he will be reported to
the hometown Soccer Association, and should also be reported to his own town
representative listed above. In
addition, any player using profanity
or other ugly displays shall be immediately red carded, requiring ejection. Substitution for this player is allowed. Rules of Play
3rd and 4th Grades Only: 1)
Each team will field 8 players – 7 plus a
goalie. Due to the size, Trackside
field in 2) A player shall play goalie no more than ˝ of game. 3) Player shall be corrected and allowed a second throw-in (or do-over). In the event the second throw is bad, the ball is turned over to the opponents. 4) While sliding is permitted, slide tackles are not, and an indirect kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. 5) Penalty shots are taken from 10 yards out from the goal line. 6) All other ‘normal’ rules apply. Rules for all Divisions: 1) Player eligibility is based on grade, not age. i. 3rd and 4th grades ii. 5th and 6th grades iii. 7th and 8th grades 2) All players should play the equivalent of at least half of the game 3) If both teams have the same color shirts, the home team will switch to a different color shirt – pinnys are acceptable. 4) The goalie will wear a contrasting, different color shirt. 5) Goalie is allowed unlimited steps within the penalty box but must release the ball within 6 seconds. 6) Goalies should be protected!! Once the goalie maintains contact with the ball, the goalie and the ball shall be left alone. Attempts to kick the ball shall be considered dangerous play, the play whistled dead, and an indirect kick will be awarded to the goalie’s team taken from the top of the penalty box. 7) All games shall consist of 2 halves – not 4 quarters. The only exception will be in excessive heat if both coaches agree. 8) Time of each half, and official ball size as follows: 3rd & 4th grades 25 minutes # 4 ball 5th & 6th grades 30 minutes # 4 ball 7th & 8th grades 35 minutes # 5 ball 9) Half time breaks will be 5 minutes only. 10)
The home team is responsible for supplying and
paying the referee as well as a fairly new, quality ball. Adult
referees must be used for 7th/8th grade games. 3rd-6th grade games
may have youth referees (rule added 7/08) 11) There is no overtime for Rec games. Games that end in a tie are left as a tie. 12) Substitutions can be made anytime your team has a throw in. You are not allowed to substitute during a throw in by the other team unless that team is making a substitution. Once they stop play during a throw in for a substitution, you may substitute as well. In addition, either team can substitute during a corner kick, or a goal kick. Both teams can substitute freely after any goal. No substitutes during a free kick resulting from a penalty. 13) Players must wear shin guards, covered by socks, as well as rubber soccer or multi purpose cleats. All team members shall have matching shirts, wear no jewelry or hard objects such as hard casts. If sweat shirts or pants are worn, they shall be worn beneath the uniform. Medical alert information worn around the neck, wrist, or any part of the body should be removed if possible or secured in such a way as to eliminate the obvious danger to both the player and those around them. 14) FIFA law 5 covers a player with an open bleeding wound. No player may play with a bleeding wound and may not return into the game until the referee is satisfied that the bleeding has stopped. 15) The ball placement on corners kicks must be within ONE yard of the corner flag. 16) Very Important: In order to control scoring and promote fair play the following tactics shall be required of each coach during every game. Immediately following a goal which puts one team ahead of another by 4 goals, the team with the lead shall remove 1 player from the field, and continue to play short 1 player. Upon a lead of 5 goals, they shall remove a second player. A 6 goal advantage, remove a third player and continue the game down 3 players. If the goal advantage should be reduced, the rule should be used in reverse to add players, 1 player per one goal such that at a 3 goal advantage, the number of players is even once again. Players and Team Rosters: · Team rosters should be set at the beginning of the season with players playing for only one team within their age group. Players should not be allowed to play a game for one team and then play for another team in the same age group. ·
A team must have a minimum of eight players
in uniform and ready to play in order to start a game, six players
for 3rd and 4th grade games. If these minimums are not met within 5
minutes after the game is scheduled to start, then the team must forfeit. ·
If a team starts shorthanded, the team with
more players must start with one less player if the difference of starters
between the two teams is 2 or more.
For example, if starting lineups are 10 v 8, then the team with 10
must start with 9. (rule added 7/08) ·
A team playing short must realize that the
opposing team has the right to start with the full compliment of players (in
the interest of maximizing game time for every player). ·
A team may bring up a player (or players) from
a lower age group if it would not otherwise have eleven players in div 3 and
4, or eight players in div 5 at start of game. Players may be brought up to reach either 12
or 9 players total. Total player
count, in the event of late arrivals, should never exceed 12 or 9, based on
division, anytime a younger player (or players) is brought up. If count
exceeds 12 or 9 with roster players, the younger player(s) should no longer
play. ·
A team may never ‘borrow’ another player
from another team in the same (or higher) age group. (Reported problems here
in the past!!) 2008 Season Dates and Times First day of Games Girls: Saturday, September 13 Boys: Sunday, September 14 Game Times: Girls on Saturdays 1:00, 2:30, possibly 4:00 Boys on Sundays 1:00, 2:30, possibly 4:00
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