A. Current FIFA International rules with United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) modifications shall govern play with the exceptions listed herein. If a team is playing in another league, the team shall abide by the constitution and bylaws of that league as appropriate.

B. Length of Games

1. U16 games will consist of two 40 minute halves

2. U14 games will consist of two 35 minute halves

3. U12 games will consist of two 30 minute halves

4. U10 games will consist of two 25 minute halves

5. Time is running time; time may be extended at the discretion of the referee

6. No overtime period except in playoff games and in accordance with Section XI. MTOC Berths (C)(4)

7. The half-time interval shall be 10 minutes unless both coaches request less

8. An official game is one where three-quarters of the game has been played

C. Substitutions

1. The number of substitutions is unlimited

2. With the consent of the referee, substitutions may be made at the following times:

i. Prior to a throw-in in your favor

ii. Prior to your opponents throw-in so long as your opponent is also substituting and your sub is already in the midfield substitution area

iii. Prior to a goal-kick by either team

iv. After a goal by either team

v. For an injured player when the referee stops play. The opposing team shall also be permitted an equal number of substitutionsvi. At half-time

vii. Note: substitutions are NOT allowed on corner kicks or free kicks

D. Equipment

1. Uniforms

i. Players shall wear uniforms consisting of matching shirts, shorts, and socks.

ii. Pants may not be worn in such a manner as to cover shorts or visible under uniform shorts. Exceptions shall be made to this rule for the goalkeeper only with the approval of the referee

2. Shin Guards- are mandatory at all games and practices

3. Jewelry- is not permitted

4. Game Balls

i. The home team shall provide the referee an acceptable hand stitched game ball.

ii. Teams shall use an official size 5 ball for U14 & U16 games and a size 4 ball for U12 & U10 games.

iii. Water absorbent balls (i.e. leather, etc.) shall not be used if significant moisture is present on the playing field

E. Rosters & Player Passes

1. Coaches shall provide the referee with a copy of the team roster and the pass cards for the players and coaches on that roster prior to the start of the game. If pass cards and rosters are not available at the start of the game the game shall be played as scheduled with a 3-0 forfeit loss recorded for the team without cards and roster unless cards and roster are retrieved and presented by the end of the match.

2. A maximum of three coaches are allowed to be on the sidelines during a game

3. Referees shall return the pass cards at the conclusion of the game except for pass cards of ejected players or coaches. These will be retained and forwarded directly to the Referee Coordinator

F. Misconduct

1. General
Any behavior by a player, coach, spectator, or referee that is judged unbecoming or inappropriate shall be referred to the Executive Board for review and action

2. Players

i. Yellow Cards
A player receiving a yellow card must leave the field of play but may return at the next substitution

ii. Misconduct Reviewed
All cards will be reviewed by the Executive Board and suspensions or bans levied at their discretion

iii. All on-field behavior whether sanctioned by the referee or not is subject to review by the Executive Board

3. Coaches
Any coach ejected from a game will be reviewed by BCYSL for further suspension or ban

G. Minimum Team Strength
A team will be assessed a forfeit loss if less than 8 players (including goalkeeper) are available 15 minutes after the scheduled start of the game. For U-10 games, the minimum number of players is 5. If at any time during the match the number of available players should drop below these minimums then the match shall be immediately terminated and a forfeit loss given to the team in violation.

H. Field

1. The home team shall provide a properly lined field with 5' corner flags, properly anchored goals and secured goal nets.

2. All fields will carry an additional restraining line 3 yards off of the touchline on the spectators side of the field extending from goal line to goal line

3. A technical area for each team will be layed out on the players side of the field. Each technical area will be a box measuring 5 yards by 15 yards. This box will be located 3 yards off of the touchline and 10 yards from the halfway line.

I. Positioning

1. Teams
Players and coaches will remain within the boundaries of their respective technical areas at all times during the game unless substituting or unless they have been given permission by the referee to leave

2. Spectators
All spectators must remain on the side of the field opposite the teams and behind the restraining line. No spectators are allowed behind either goal line.

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