CYSA STATE RULES

These Rules apply to Intra-League games. Games with other leagues (Gold Country, Placer, etc.) may have other specific rules. Check with the home team when play ing out of League.

COACHING RULES

COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR PLAYERS, ASSISTANTS, PARENTS, AND SPECTATORS! Cautions and ejections resulting from the conduct of the above will be given to the team coach. (LEAGUE RULE)

THE REFEREE’S JUDGEMENT SHALL NOT BE CHALLENGED! Coaches, Players, Parents and Spectators shall not approach the referee without permission. The referee has absolute authority to eject any player, coach, or spectator from the field vicinity. Threatening or assaulting a licensed referee is a Federal Felony. Complaints and/or comments shall be forwarded to the League Referee Coordinator. (STATE RULE)

EJECTIONS (RED CARD) require the offender to:
- immediately leave the field vicinity and not return;
- be automatically suspended for one league game;
- be subject to a disciplinary hearing and additional suspensions. (STATE RULE)

COACHING from the sidelines is permitted provided:
- it is limited to directing one’s own team on points of strategy and position;
- the tone of voice is informative;
- no derogatory remarks are made by coaches, players, or spectators;
- no disruptive behavior is incited;
- no profanity is used. (STATE RULE)

COACHES and players must remain in the team’s bench area at all times. The bench area is that area one yard from the touchline and extending to 10 yards, one way, from the half line. Spectators may not sit off the end line, and must remain 3-5 yards off the touchline. (LEAGUE RULE)

PLAYER CARDS are required for all players. Yellow medical releases for all players must be at all practices and games. (STATE RULE)

ALL PLAYERS must play at least 50% of each game, unless the referee and opposing coach are notified in advance. Penalty is game forfeit. (STATE RULE)

SUBSTITUTIONS are allowed only:
- with the referee’s approval;                                   - at the mid-field line;
- prior to a goal kick by either team;                       - after a goal, by either team;
- at half time;                                                           - prior to a throw-in by your team
- after a player caution, by that team only;
- to an injured player, and the opposing team only IF the injured player subs. (STATE RULE)

HOME TEAM will change color of jersey to avoid conflict with visiting team.

No one under Age 16 may assist with moving or placing goals, or be within 20 feet while goals are being placed. Falling goals are a severe hazard!

49er YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE GAME RULES

SLIDE TACKLING is not allowed. (LEAGUE RULE)

A PLAYER down and kicking at the ball is dangerous play, and may be carded. (LEAGUE RULE)

ALL PLAYERS must have shinguards, fully covered by socks. (FIFA RULE)

EYEGLASSES must be secured. (LEAGUE RULE)

PLAYERS may not play with:
- Hard Casts of any kind. (STATE RULE)
- Jewelry of any kind. * (LEAGUE RULE)
- Earrings of any kind, including studs, even if taped.

* Medical alert bracelets may be worn but must be taped completely.

A PLAYER who is cautioned must leave the field of play for a minimum of five minutes, but may be substituted if one is available. (LEAGUE RULE)

GUEST PLAYER(S) must be declared prior to the match and must be approved by the opposing coach. (LEAGUE RULE)

REFEREES will conduct a pregame meeting with both coaches prior to start of the match.
(LEAGUE RULE)

AGE GROUP RULES (LEAGUE)

U6 One coach for each team is allowed on the field, but not in the goal area, nor may they physically move players about.

U6 Substitutions are per above stated rules.

U6 Players get a second try for illegal throw-ins.

U8 For the first five games, players get a second try for illegal throw-ins.

U6, U8 No offside rule, unless coached or blatant.

All Groups In order to promote good sportsmanship, a team trailing by four goals will be allowed an extra player. When trailing by six goals, another player may be added.

All Groups Guest players will be allowed per 49er YSL guidelines (49erysl.com)

U6, U8, U10 No direct kicks or penalty kicks. All fouls will result in an indirect free kick (STATE RULE)

ADDITIONAL RULES

Age Group	Ball	Length of Play	Players on Field
U6	*	4- 10-Minute Quarters	6 (Including Goalie) (new)
U8	*	2- 20-Minute Halves	6 (Including Goalie)
U10	#4	2- 25-Minute Halves	8 (Including Goalie)
U12	#4	2- 30-Minute Halves	11 (Including Goalie)
U14	#5	2- 35-Minute Halves	11 (Including Goalie)
U16	#5	2- 40-Minute Halves	11 (Including Goalie)

* U6 and U8 can use either a #3 or #3-1/2 size ball, at home team’s discretion.

COACHES may mutually agree to a change in the number of players (no more than 11) on the field by notifying the referee in advance.

NO TOBACCO/ALCOHOL POLICY: It is League policy that the use of tobacco and/or alcohol is not allowed by anyone on or near playing fields during games or practices.

RAINOUTS: Home coach is responsible for notifying the visiting coach. If in doubt, call the other coach.

THE ORDER of applying rules is:
1) 49er Youth Soccer League
2) California Youth Soccer Association
3) FIFA Laws of the Game.

THE RULES in this guide were developed and approved by representatives from each of the clubs of 49er Youth Soccer League and apply as written to Division 4 play. Divisions 1 and 3 are not subject to all of the modified rules.