U13/U14/U15 - Games start at 11:45 AM or 1:15 PM
30 minute half
5 minute halftime
The U13 and up age groups use a size 5 ball
- 8v8 Coed (7 + Keeper v 7 + Keeper)
*If teams do not have enough subs and BOTH coaches agree, then the match can be played 6v6. Head referee must agree and record decision. - Game will be officiated by Referees
- Recommended 50% playing time, but it is up to the coach's discretion.*
- Keeper [Recommended to only play Keeper one half in goal]
- Offsides is called
- Handling is called
- Throw ins must be done correctly or possession goes to the other team
- Coaches must coach from opposite side of spectators and only on their half of the field. No coaching beyond the 18 yard box.
- Substitutions:
a. Can only occur when you have possession on a dead ball or when the opposing side substitutes
b. Goal kick
c. No substitutions during a Corner Kick
d. Players should enter & exit the field at the referees direction - Teams should change sides at the halfway point
- No slide tackles
- When a goal kick is taken, opposing team does NOT have to move back to mid field
- Forfeit Rule - Can not start a match with less than 5 players
- Age ups - No more than 2 age-ups. Cannot have more age-ups than the opponent has subs.
- If you are down by 5 goals, you may add a player.
- if no longer down by 5 goals, teams go back to even strength. - YELLOW CARD - player must be substituted. 3 Yellows = Red Card & player is ejected.
- RED CARD - 1st red card issued, out remainder of game and ½ next game. 2nd red card issued, out remainder of game and out next whole game.
- No heading of the ball in practices unless the coach can demonstrate proper technique. Heading in the games is allowed, but not encouraged per NCYSA guidelines.
**Please review our 50% Playing Time Guideline