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NYSA Rules
The following are rules for NYSA. 
 
 
U6 Rules of the Game
  1. Game time is two twenty-minute halves with a 3-5 minute half time.
  2. 3 vs. 3. Field size is 15 yards wide by 25 yards long, marked by 9” cones for the corners and 6” inch discs for the touchline and endline. Goals are one pug net each on the endline facing across from each other. Center spot marks kick-offs. A two-yard semi-circle in front of the net is the dead ball area. No player may touch the ball after it enters this area.  
  3. All players must wear shin pads. No jewelry, casts or any metal/hard plastic objects may be worn at any time.
  4. Substitutions are at will.
  5. Coaches ref their own games.
  6. All kickoffs start from the center spot. Ball can be passed either forward, backwards or sidewards.
  7. Each team must line up on their side of the field at a kickoff and can not move forward to attack until the ball is rolled.
  8. A goal can not be scored from a kickoff, or restart.
  9. Defenders must allow 5 yards distance from the ball on kickoffs, kick-ins and goal kicks
  10. Players can not defend or attack inside the penalty area (semi circle in front of each net)
    1. If a Defender touches a ball inside the penalty area count this as a goal
    2. If an Attacker touches a ball inside the penalty award a goal kick to the opposite team
  11. Balls out of bounds over the touch line restart with a kick-in from the point nearest where it went out.
  12. Balls out of bounds over the goal line –
    1. If a Defender is the last one to touch the ball a corner kick is awarded to the opposite team
    2. If an Attacker is the last one to touch the ball a goal kick is awarded to the opposite team
  13. Dead ball in the penalty area- (if the ball stops rolling within the semi-circle.)
    1. If a Defender is the last one to touch the ball a corner kick is awarded to the opposite team
    2. If an Attacker is the last one to touch the ball a goal kick is awarded to the opposite team
  14. All fouls result in an indirect kick – the ball must touch some one after the kick before a goal can be scored
  15. Restarts following a goal are taken at the center spot.
  16. Goal kicks can either be passed onto the playing field or dribbled onto the field.
  17. No offside law in effect.
  18. No slide tackle
    19. All players must wear appropriate cleats, no metal and no center toe cleat

 
U8 Rules of the Game
  1. Game time is two twenty-five minute halves with a 3-5 minute half time.
  2. 4 vs 4.  Field size is 25 yards wide by 50 yards long, marked by 9” cones for the corners and 6” inch discs for the touchline and endline. Goals are 4’ x 3’ PVC nets each on the endline facing across from each other. Center spot marks kick-offs. A three-yard semi-circle in front of the net is the dead ball area. No player may touch the ball after it enters this area.  
  3. All players must wear shin pads. No jewelry, casts or any metal/hard plastic objects may be worn at any time.
  4. Substitutions are at will.
  5. Coaches ref his or her own games.
  6. All kickoffs start from the center spot. Ball can be passed either forward, backwards or sidewards.
  7. Each team must line up on their side of the field at a kickoff and can not move forward to attack until the ball is rolled.
  8. A goal can not be scored from a kickoff, or restart.
  9. 9 Defenders must allow 5 yards distance from the ball on kickoffs, kick-ins and goal kicks
  10. Players can not defend or attack inside the penalty area (semi circle in front of each net)
    1. If a Defender touches a ball inside the penalty area count this as a goal
    2. If an Attacker touches a ball inside the penalty award a goal kick to the opposite team
  11. Balls out of bounds over the touch line restart with a kick-in from the point nearest where it went out.
  12. Balls out of bounds over the goal line –
    1. If a Defender is the last one to touch the ball a corner kick is awarded to the opposite team
    2. If an Attacker is the last one to touch the ball a goal kick is awarded to the opposite team
  13. Dead ball in the penalty area- (if the ball stops rolling within the semi-circle.)
    1. If a Defender is the last one to touch the ball a corner kick is awarded to the opposite team
    2. If an Attacker is the last one to touch the ball a goal kick is awarded to the opposite team
  14. All fouls result in an indirect kick – the ball must touch some one after the kick before a goal can be scored
  15. Restarts following a goal are taken at the center spot.
  16. Goal kicks can either be passed onto the playing field or dribbled onto the field.
  17. No offside law in effect.
  18. No slide tackles

    19. All players must wear appropriate cleats, no metal and no center toe cleat
U-10 Rules of the Game
The U-10 age group, 6 vs, 6  small sided soccer is a non-pressure, instructional form of soccer whose purpose is to provide a FUN atmosphere and a positive playing experience for all children participating.  All participants win when Coaches, Parents, Referees and Players enjoy the game. 
 
  • Games are two 25-minute halves with a 5 to 10 minute halftime
  • Shin guards are mandatory
  • The ball that will be used will be a number 4.
  • No Jewelry, rings, watches, earrings, bandana’s, metal hair clips, etc. are allowed
  • No casts or splints are allowed
There is a 14 Yard Line parallel with the Goal Line running from touchline to touchline (not to be called the penalty area).  A goalkeeper can handle the ball anywhere in this area.  On a goal kick the ball must pass this 14-yard line to be considered in play.  A ball put into play from a goal kick or a throw from the goalkeeper must be touched by a player or the ground before it crosses the midfield line.  If it does not touch the ground or a player before crossing the midfield line an indirect kick is awarded at the point where it crossed the midfield line. All players must wear appropriate cleats, no metal and no center toe cleat.
     
There will be offsides starting at the 14 yard line down to the goal line.  An offensive player is offsides if he or she is closer to the goal than a defensive player without the ball within the 14 yard line
 
No Penalty Kicks will be taken.  All fouls committed inside of the 14 yard line that would normally result in a Penalty kick will be moved outside the 14 yard line to the point closest to where the foul was committed and a direct kick will be awarded (Ex. the defending players can now make a wall 10 Yards away and still be 4 yards in front of their goal).
A player who takes a throw in or kick off improperly will be given a second try.  If unsuccessful after the second try the ball is awarded to the other team.
 
Substitution:
 
Substitution shall be unlimited upon consent of the Referee:
  • Prior to any Goal Kick
  • After a goal by either team
  • After an injury resulting in stoppage of play, only the injured player may be substituted for.
  • At halftime
  • Throw-ins.

 
 
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