APPLYING FIFA LAWS AND LOCAL MODIFICATIONS IN LAS CRUCES (updated 09/11/2014)        
Age Group Points of
Emphasis
Law 2 Law 3 Law 4 Law 7 Law 8/13/14 Law 10 Law 11 Law 12 Law 15 Law 17 Coaches and
Parents
Ball Size Players Subs Uniforms Length of
Games
Free Kicks / Penalty
Kicks
Scoring Offside Fouls and
Misconduct
Throw In Corner Kick
U6 SLIDE TACKLES NOT
PERMITTED. Call fouls to enure safety of players and to help them learn the game Only allow players with valid, laminated passcards to play
3 3 v 3 (no GK). 2 players minimum Throw in, Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick Off, injury (if injured player subs). Either team, unlimited number of players. Non-uniform clothing permitted but uniforms
must distinguish teams
4 x 8 min. 5 min halftime.
1-2 min quarter
break.  Same team takes both KOs each half
Kick Off is indirect
All otherFree Kicks indirect. Opponents 4 yards from ball. No PKs
No score kept. Report lopsided games in game report None SLIDE TACKLES NOT PERMITTED.
Explain infraction to player, IFK to opposing team
Kick In with opponents 4 yards from ball Opponents must be 4 yards from ball Engage the coaches to encourage parents to create a fun atmosphere for everyone
Be familiar with the LCYSL
"Zero Tolerance" policy. Ensure all adults on team side of field have passcards
U8 4 v 4 (no
GK).
3 players minimum
4 x 10 min. 5 min halftime.
1-2 min quarter break. Same team takes both KOs each half
Throw In used. May retake foul throw once. Explain infraction to player
U10 4 6 v 6 (5+GK).
4 players minimum
2 x 25 min. 5 min halftime Opponents 8 yards from ball. PK 10 yards from goal "Mercy Rule" mandatory. Game is ended when
10-goal differential achieved at halftime or later
SLIDE TACKLES NOT PERMITTED.
other respects
FIFA Opponents must be 8 yards from ball
U12 Assistant
Referees cannot "game watch" and make correct decisions Only allow players with valid, laminated passcards to play
8 v 8 (7+GK).
5 players minimum
2 x 30 min. 5 min halftime FIFA FIFA
U14 5 FIFA (11 v 11.
7 players minimum)
Throw in, Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick Off, injury (if injured player subs). Either team, unlimited number of players. FIFA 2 x 35 min.
10 min halftime
FIFA FIFA
U16 Correct
recognition of unsafe play, trifling offenses and opportunities for "advantage"
Only allow players with valid, laminated passcards to play
2 x 40 min.10 min halftime
U17+ 2 x 45 min.
10 min halftime
Adult Any stoppage. Unlimited number of players FIFA  
Points of
Emphasis
ASSIGNMENTS NOT FULFILLED UNTIL COMPLETE GAME REPORT SUBMITTED Balls must be safe and inflated for age of players All players and coaches must have laminated passcards. You may not deny a substitution at a legal opportunity unless team in possession is restarting quickly or player entering is not ready. The remedy for time "wasted" is to add time. U12 teams and above must have uniforms with permanent numbers If in doubt, verify with coaches before game starts Know restarts for infractions committed while taking PK's Wishes of coaches CANNOT override Mercy Rule Assistant Referees can only make accurate
calls if properly positioned
Apply Law 12 consistently. Be aware of potential Persistent Infringement. Show cards to coaches. Opponents must be 2 yards from thrower and may not distract Be proactive in preventing defenders from encroaching Parents want nothing more than a SAFE, FUN and FAIR game for their children. Treat parents and coaches with respect
FIFA laws apply in                        
Modified by Raymond Burchfield, 9/11/2014