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Law I - The Field A. Dimensions: 1. The field of play shall be rectangular, its length being not more than 70 yards and the width not more than 50 yards. B. Markings 1. Distinctive lines not more than 5 inches wide 2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field 3. A center circle with an 7.5 yard radius 4. Four corner arcs with a 1 yard radius 5. Goal area - 6 yards from each goal post and 6 yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel to the goal line 6. Penalty area - 13.5 yards from each goal post and 13.5 yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line C. Goals 1. 7 feet high by 16 feet wide Law II - The Ball A. Size 4 Law III - Number of players A. Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is to be 8 one of whom must be the goalkeeper B. Teams will field an equal number of players the minimum number being 7 C. Substitution 1. After an injury by either team, after the referee stops play 2. At quarter or half time 3. A goalie may be exchanged for an on-field player for a penalty shot. He/she must be substituted for the on-field player at the next stoppage of play. D. Playing time 1. Each player should be rotated through the different field positions during the regular season. 2. Each player shall play a minimum of 75% of the total playing time per game and season. 3. A player may not play more than 2 quarters of the game in the goalkeeper position. Law IV - Player's Equipment A. Conform with FIFA except: 1. Footwear - tennis or soft cleated soccer shoes permitted 2. Shin guards mandatory at practices and games 3. Children shall not war items that may cause injury, such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and hard hair barrettes. Law V - The Referee A. Referee's decisions on points of the game shall be final B. All rule infractions MUST be briefly explained to the offending player, not the coach. Law VI - Assistant Referees A. Club linesmen will only be allowed to help the referee by calling the ball in and out of play Law VII - Duration of the game A. The game shall be divided into four equal quarters, 12 and 1/2 minutes each. B. Half time break shall be 5 minutes C. Quarter break shall be 2 minutes Law VIII - The Start of Play A. Conforming to FIFA, a captain from each team shall meet with the referee prior to the game. The referee will flip the coin, the visiting captain will call heads or tails. The winning captain will have choice of goal for the first and second periods, and the opposing team shall have the kick-off for the first and third periods. B. A different captain should be chosen for each game. Law IX - Ball in and out of play A. Conforming to FIFA Law X - Method of scoring A. Conforming to FIFA Law XI - Off-sides A. Conforming to FIFA Law XII - Fouls and misconduct A. Conforming to FIFA Law XIII - Free Kicks A. Conforming to FIFA Law XIV - Penalty Kicks A. Conforming to FIFA Law XV - Throw-in A. Conforming to FIFA Law XVI - Goal Kick A. Conforming to FIFA Law XVII - Corner Kick A. Conforming to FIFA Additional Rules for Under 10 1. The under-10 age group shall be determined by the WYSA Board according to the child's age and conforming to FIFA. 2. Coaches shall not leave a player unattended at the Habig complex during a practice or game. 3. Coaches shall have in their possession during practices and games all player registration forms for their teams. 4. No league standings will be recorded 5. A regular season game shall be determined over if the final score at the end of regulation time results in a tie. 6. The playing time and place for an Under-10 game shall not be changed without prior approval from the Under-10 Commissioner. 7. In the event the WYSA Board determines that a post season play-off for the Under-10 league is in order, the tournament will be conducted by a format determined by the WYSA Board and the U10 Commissioner. 8. Opposing parent/coaches and players should shake hands after each game. 9. Parent/coaches and non-playing players and parents and spectators shall be located on opposite sides of the playing field and located not less that 2 yards outside the touch-line. No individual except the players will be allowed to run the length of the field. 10. Parents should not coach or instruct the players during game time. 11. Only positive instruction may be offered by the coach and assistant coaches during game time. 12. Only one authorized coach and assistant coach will be permitted on the player side and must remain in their respective coaches box as defined in paragraph 13.
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