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Soccer Rules


LAKE HAVASU SOCCER LEAGUE  2008

Players’ Equipment

  • Thermal pants may be worn as long as they are the same main color as the shorts and must be worn above the knee.
  • See rules for U-6 concerning sweat clothes.
  • If a player wears glasses for vision we must suggest they have a safety strap.
  • Proper cleats or tennis shoes must be worn. No toe cleats, side cleats, or anything you feel is unsafe may worn.
  • All players must wear shin guards and they must be covered completely by the socks.
  • Shirts must be tucked in to the shorts. (See rules for U-8 and U-6)
  • No jewelry of any kind may be worn during the game.

 

 Ball size and playing time

  • U-6                 Ball size 3                Four equal 8 minute quarters
  • U-8                 Ball size 3                Four equal 12 minute quarters
  • U-10               Ball size 4                Two 25 minute periods
  • U-12               Ball size 4                Two 30 minute periods
  • U-14               Ball size 5                Two 30 minute periods
  • U-18               Ball size 5                Two 40 minute periods
  • In U-6 and U-8, the team that has the ball for the start of the game also kicks off for the second quarter. The other team kicks off at the third and fourth quarters. At the half, the teams switch sides.

 Number of players

  • U-6                 4 vs. 4      must have at least 3 players present to begin the game
  • U-8                 6 vs. 6      must have at least 4 players present to begin the game
  • U-10               8 vs. 8      must have at least 6 players present to begin the game
  • U-12             11 vs. 11    must have at least 9 players present to begin the game          
  • U-14             11 vs. 11    must have at least 9 players present to begin the game          
  • U-18             11 vs. 11    must have at least 9 players present to begin the game    

 Substitution

  • Exiting players must leave the field before new players may enter.
  • Entering players must receive a signal from the referee. Assistant referees should make sure the coach is ready to substitute before the substitution is asked for.
  • Exiting and entering players must do so at the halfway line.
  • Coaches may substitute at the following times:
    • Prior to a throw-in by your team.
    • Prior to a goal kick by either team.
    • After a goal by either team
    • After an injury by either team, if a play is stopped.
    • At half time-either team
    • See rules for U-6 and U-8

Coaching Area

  • Each coach, substitute , or player is to remain within the “coaching area”.(10 yards on either side of the halfway line and at least 1 yard away from the touch line)
  • If both coaches choose to stay on the same side of the field, “coaching areas”, for each team, will be 10yards from the halfway line and at least 1 yard way from the touch line on the half of the field for the duration of the game.
  • Coaches must remain in their own “coaching area”.
  • All spectators must remain at least 1 yard from the touch line.

Players Passes

  • The referees will collect the player passes and the coaches’ passes before the game. The referee will hold the passes until; the game is over. Whoever checks the players before the game will compare pictures to players and make sure that the team numbers are all the same. In the event of a red card the referee will keep the player and /or coaches pass. The referee will give the report and the pass to the referee coordinator within 24 hours.
  • In the event that the coaches do not have the passes at the game, the referee will ask to see the Team Roster. The referee will then call out the players names on the roster. Whoever comes forward gets to play. If the Team Roster is not available, the team may be rescheduled.

Game Cards

  • The referee and both assistants must have their names on the card.
  • After the game is over, each coach should sign the back of the card and make comments if desired.
  • IMPORTANT- The Game Cards must be completed and either given to the Coach Coordinator at the field or out through the mail slot in the LHSL office door, upstairs at 2156 McCulloch (The Tombs Building, with all the recruiting offices.) The doors are open until 8pm daily.

 Reminders to Referees

  • If a goal keeper holds the ball for more than 5-6 seconds, the referee must adjudge it as a time-wasting and award an incident free kick. (Do not use a visible means of counting.)

    1. Game Times

    • All referees must wear their whole uniform and nothing but your whole uniform.
    • Players in U-10, U-12, U14, and U-18 must all wear yellow or black
    • The games must start on time.
    • Referees must show up early to:
      • Check the field
      • Complete a proper check of players
      • Figure out communications between the referee and the assistants
      • Warm up your muscles so you are ready to run.

2. Pay

    • Center is paid $15.00 and line or U-6 is paid $10.00
    • Referees will receive their pay at scheduled meetings or by mail.

3. Cautions and Send Offs

    • No cards are used in U-6 or U-8, referees can send off coaches if necessary.
    • Do not show a yellow card to a coach. Write the caution on the game card and tell the coach the he/she has received a caution
    • Do not show a red card to a coach. Simply tell the coach that he/she must leave before the game can continue. Make sure that there is an assistant who can be responsible for the team before you continue. If the coach will not leave or the game gets out of hand because of spectators, you can leave.