AYSO Game Rules

CODE OF ETHICS

All games and practices shall be governed by AYSO Rules & Regulations.

If during game play the conduct of a player goes beyond the limits of good sportsmanship and fair play the referee will caution, U10 and up-(yellow card) or eject (red card) the offending person(s). Issuance of a yellow card will require the player to leave the field for a cooling off period. Two yellow cards in the same game equal a red card. Ejection from a game mandates suspension from the next game. The referee will file the necessary reports prior to leaving the field.

If spectator or coach conduct goes beyond the limits of good sportsmanship, this may result in the offender being asked to leave the field or if necessary, termination of the game. Please refrain from such conduct and set a good example for the children. Coaches will be responsible for proper behavior of parents and players assigned to their team

In the event that a child is injured during the course of a game, the referee will stop play. If there is further danger to the injured player, Or at the first available opportunity, a coach will be called onto the field to attend to the child. Parents/ spectators are not to enter the field unless called by the referee.

The goals, nets and other field equipment have been purchased by Region 1521 for use by the players. Goals and nets are not to be used as monkey bars by any child. Parents will be held financially responsible for damage caused by inappropriate behavior of their children.

No pets are allowed on the field.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the field.

Please help us maintain our fields. All fields must be left in clean condition after each game. Parents can help by reminding children not to litter.

Coaches will remain ten yards on either side of the halfway line in the coaches box on the side of the field that the team is on. Only 1 coach, 1 assistant coach and 1 team manager from each team may be in the box. Parents and spectators must remain at least 12 feet behind the sideline. No one is allowed behind the end zones.

Negative or inflammatory remarks or actions directed toward coaches, players, referees, AYSO staff and other spectators are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated from anyone. Remember, everyone is a volunteer!

The referee during a game makes the final decision in all matters.

AYSO REGION 1521 DISCIPLINARY RULES

OFFENSE C P S DISCIPLINE LEVEL Assault on Referee X X X 5 Years

Enter Field W/O Permission X X X 1 Game L

Enter Ineligible Player

*Player Under Suspension X 2 Games L/S

*Non-AYSO Player X 1 Year L/S

*Not Following the 3/4 Rule X 1 Game L/S

Fighting X X X 5 Games L

Foul Language or Gesture X X X 1 Game L

Non-Specific Unsportsmanlike Behavior X X X 1 Game L/S

Red Card X X X 1 Game L/S

Second Caution X X X 1 Game L/S

Verbal Abuse X X X 1 Game L

Verbal Threats X X X 1 Year L/S

Violent Conduct X X X 1 Year L/S

***C-COACH P-PLAYER S-SPECTATOR LEVELS: L-LEAGUE GAME S-STATE ***

CONDITIONS FOR ADMINISTERING DISCIPLINE AND APPEALING A DISCIPLINARY ACTION GAMES

1. Except as set forth below, disciplines may be issued only by a Regional Referee or higher. Persons receiving a disciplinary action shall leave the field of play immediately.

2. Referees will note any discipline given on the back of the game card, that is given to the Referee at the beginning of the game by the coaches, which they must sign and return to the Referee Administrator.

3. The Referee Administrator shall inform any person receiving a discipline that the discipline has been issued and direct them to this document to explain the procedures for appeal.

4. Any person receiving a discipline shall have the right to appeal. Such appeal shall be made in writing and delivered to the Referee Administrator within 48 hours of receiving notification that the discipline has been issued.

5. The Referee Administrator shall investigate the incident by speaking to available participants and available third parties.

6. Prior to the next game to be played, the Referee Administrator shall convene a committee meeting to consider the appeal and present the findings of the investigation. The committee shall consist of the Referee Administrator, Coach Administrator, Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate, Assistant Regional Commissioner, and Regional Commissioner. By a majority vote, the committee shall decide whether the discipline shall be upheld or overturned. Committee members with direct involvement in the incident leading to the discipline or original issuance of the discipline shall excuse themselves from participation in the appeal process. The vote shall be considered as upholding the discipline. The Referee Administrator shall notify the disciplined person of the results of the appeal.

7. The criteria set forth above are generally orientated toward game situations. The criteria may also be applied to infractions, which occur during practices or other regional functions. To this end, any board member may bring the behavior of any player, coach, referee, or spectator, which is deemed inappropriate according to the infraction conditions listed above, to the Regional Commissioner who shall issue the discipline according to the infraction list and corresponding disciplines, set forth within.

SOCCER: THE GAME

Who's who on the soccer field?

Soccer is played between two teams of 11 players each.

AYSO has short-sided play, so some of this will not apply to the younger age divisions.

Unlike our American football, soccer has few set plays.

Soccer does not have separate defensive and offensive teams. Players keep on playing their position whether their team has control of the ball or not.

The Player Positions

Goalkeeper is the only member of each team who can use his or her hands. Each wears a different colored jersey from all other players. Defenders (also called full backs) defend the goal and try to take the ball away from the opposing team. Defenders who play certain positions have special titles: Sweeper “sweeps”, or runs to either side to help out teammates in defending the goal. He or she usually does not guard, or mark, any special opposing player. Stopper guards the middle and marks the oppos ing strikers. Fullbacks often start the plays from the sides and guard the other team’s wingers.

Midfielders (also called halfbacks) are usually the busiest players on the team. They are the important link between the defenders and the forwards.

Forwards score most of the goals and try to delay the offensive team’s drive up the field. There are special names for certain forwards, too: Wingers create offensive plays on the two outside parts of the field.

Striker plays in the middle and usually finishes the scoring plays.

The Officials

Referee’s Assistant are the two officials who stand on each sideline. One job is to decide who gets control of the ball when it goes out of Bounds. They carry flags. Referee is the only official who goes onto the playing field. He or she enforces the rules, keeps time and gives penalties.

The Field:

For adults, the field is larger than a football field. The younger players play on a smaller field.

A coach might line up his players on the field with a 4-3- 3 lineup. It is the custom not to list the goalkeeper.

4 defenders

3 midfielders

3 forwards

Soccer Words

Throw-in: the way the ball is put back into play after it goes over the touchline. When a member of one team kicks it out, a member of the opposing team gets to throw the ball in. Kick-off: a pass used to start play at the beginning of a game, at halftime or after a goal has been made.

Penalty kick: a penalty is called when a player makes a serious foul in the penalty area. The fouls include a dangerous tackle or touching the ball with your hand.

Free kick: One is given after a foul has been committed outside of the penalty

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