1 | Rules of Competition 2024/25 AYSO Region 62 (Foster City) fcayso.org/rules | 2024-08-11 | |||||||
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2 | Division | 5U | 6U | 8U | 10U | 12U [4] | 14U [4] | 16U [4] | |
3 | Birth Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2017, 2016 | 2015, 2014 | 2013, 2012 | 2011, 2010 | 2009, 2008 | |
4 | Players | ||||||||
6 | Players on field | 4v4 | Girls 4v4 Boys 5v5 | 7v7 | 9v9 | Law 3 (11v11) | |||
7 | Min players on field | 4 | 5 | 6 | Law 3 (7) | ||||
8 | Substitutions | Players who arrive up-to 1st quarter must play at least ½ the match. Players arriving during the 2nd or 3rd quarters must play at least 1 quarter. | |||||||
9 | No player will play 4 quarters until all players have played 3 quarters | Monitored free subs allowed | |||||||
10 | Goalkeeper substitutions | No Goalkeepers | Time in outfield ≥ Time as GK [1] | Max 2 quarters as goalkeeper | Law 3 | ||||
11 | Game | ||||||||
12 | Half | 20 min. | 25 min. | 30 min. | 35 min. | 40 min. | |||
13 | Ball size | 3 | 4 | Law 2 (5) | |||||
14 | Field | 30 x 15 | 70 x 40 | 70 x 50 | Law 1 (100-130 x 50-100) | ||||
15 | Spectators | Teams on opposite sides | All spectators on one side of the field, Coaches & Players on the other | ||||||
16 | Coaches | Coaches with their team's players & their parents | Only 2 qualified coaches may be in the Technical Area at any one time Visiting team's technical area is behind AR1 | ||||||
17 | Build-out Line (BOL) | No | Yes | No | |||||
18 | Goalkeeper (releasing the ball) | n/a | Kick release or BOL offense → IFK [2] | Laws 2 & 12 | |||||
19 | Goal Kicks | From edge of the goal area, opposing players at 10y or halfway line. | Redo if BOL violation. | Law 16 | |||||
20 | Fouls/Misconduct/Restarts | ||||||||
21 | Free kicks | None | IFK only | Laws 8 & 9 | |||||
22 | Offside | Don't even think about it | No. Discourage goal tending | Beyond BOL | Law 9 | ||||
23 | Distance (for kicks) | N/A | 5 yards | 6 yards | 8 yards | Law 13 (10 yards) | |||
24 | Misconduct (Yellow/Red cards) | Verbal only | No Cards for Players | Rare. Yellows can occur | Law 12 | ||||
25 | Throw in's | Don't worry about it | Kick-ins | Throw-in or kick-ins allowed | Law 15 [2] | Law 15 | |||
26 | Dangerous play | ||||||||
27 | Slide tackling | Not allowed → IFK infraction | Law 12 | ||||||
28 | Heading the ball | Deliberate Heading of the Ball → IFK Infraction | Allowed | ||||||
29 | Sportsmanship | ||||||||
30 | Playing short on players | Coach's discretion - not mandatory | |||||||
31 | Running up the score/ Lopsided score rule | Not Applicable | 1 player down for every goal over a 3-goal difference. [3] | Coaches mitigate as soon as they are ahead by 3g. Change tactics & positions, NOT the game of soccer. The ref's only action is to note this in their match report and their sportsmanship scores. Points deducted for a final difference of 6 or more. | |||||
32 | Foster City AYSO-specific rules (highlighted in yellow above) | ||||||||
33 | Law 3.10 Team Captain | Captain armbands are NOT required | |||||||
34 | [1] U10 Goalkeeper sub rule | The Keeper must play equal or more time in the field as in goal. Sitting out does not count as time on field. Therefore, if a Keeper is in goal for 2 quarters, they must play 2 quarters as field player. | |||||||
35 | [2] U10 No penalization of certain offences during first 2 game days | During the first 2 gamedates of the season, referees stop play, instruct, but not penalize the following offences: * Inappropriate throw-in and double touch of a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, and free kick. Restart: retake * Minor GK violations, e.g., exit penalty area while holding the ball, handling from back-pass or throw-in, or doing punts, drop-kicks, or volleys. Restart: dropped ball | |||||||
36 | [3] U10 lopsided rule | At 4 goals difference, the leading team plays down 1 player. At 5, 2 players down. Only scoring players are to be removed from the field. Points deducted for a final difference of 6 or more. Enforcement of the player-down rules above is to follow Law 3.7 (Extra persons on the field of play) The Lopsided rule takes precedence over Minimum playing time. | |||||||
37 | [4] U12, U14, U16 rules | U12, U14, and U16 rules are exactly the same as the Area2N's rules. |
1 | 2024 Hirschel Cup Rules fcayso.org/hirschel-rules | ||
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2 | Division | 10U | 12U |
3 | Players | ||
4 | Players on field | 7v7 | 9v9 |
5 | Min players on field | 5 | 6 |
6 | Field time | All players must play at least ½ the match. No player plays 4 quarters until all players have played 3 quarters. Players arriving late (2nd or 3rd quarters) must play at least 1 quarter. A violation results in disqualification of the match and forfeit for the offending team | |
7 | Substitutions | At the quarters, including halftime. (Championship games only) No substitutions during extra time, except for injury | |
8 | Goalkeeper substitutions | Time in outfield ≥ Time as GK [1] | Max. half of time as goalkeeper |
9 | Game | ||
10 | Periods of play | Two halves of 20 min. Half-time interval not exceeding 5 min. | |
11 | Allowance for time lost | No time added. | |
14 | Ball size | 4 | |
15 | Spectators | All spectators on one side of the field, Coaches & Players on the other | |
16 | Coaches | Max. 2 qualified adults in the Technical Area at any time. "Visiting" team seats behind AR1. | |
17 | Build-out Line (BOL) | Yes | No |
18 | Goalkeeper (releasing the ball) | IFK: if GK punts, drop-kicks, or if opponent commits BOL offense | Laws 3 & 12 |
19 | Goal Kicks | Redo if BOL violation. | Law 16 |
20 | Winning team | All matches must have a winner. If the match is drawn: a. All matches except Championship: Penalties. b. Championship matches: Two 5 min periods. If still drawn: Penalties | |
21 | Fouls/Misconduct/Restarts | ||
22 | Offside | Beyond BOL | Law 9 |
23 | Distance (for kicks) | 8 yards | Law 13 (10 yards) |
25 | Misconduct for Players (Yellow/Red cards) | No Cards for Players | Rare, but cautions (Yellows) may occur. The cautioned player must leave field, can return at next sub opp. Team is allowed to substitute |
27 | Heading the ball | Not allowed | |
28 | Sportsmanship | ||
29 | Playing short on players | At coach discretion | |
30 | Lopsided score rule | 4-goal difference: leading team plays 1 down. At 5-goal difference, 2 down; and so on until min. number of players is reached. Only scoring players are removed. Enforcement via Law 3.7. This rules has precedence over Field time. A violation results in disqualification of the match and a forfeit for the offending team. | |
32 | 2024-10-30 | ||
33 | [1] U10 Goalkeeper sub rule | The Keeper must play equal or more time in the field as in goal. Sitting out does not count as time on field. If a Keeper is in goal for 2 quarters, they must play 2 quarters as field player. |