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 |
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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 |
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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 |