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In case of failure to play scheduled game, the offending team shall lose said game by a score of 1.0.
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Division |
Each Half,
not to exceed |
Duration of the Game,
not to exceed |
Law 2
the Ball |
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U19 |
45 Min. |
90 Min. |
No. 5 |
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U16 |
40 Min. |
80 Min. |
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U14 |
35 Min. |
70 Min. |
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U12 |
30 Min. |
60 Min. |
No. 4 |
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U10 |
25 Min. |
50 Min. |
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U8 |
20 Min. |
40 Min. |
No. 3 |
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U6 |
20 Min. |
40 Min. |
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All AYSO games shall be conducted in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game and decisions of the
International Board in effect at the date specified by the Area Director for this Area (approximately the time of team formation for a given season) with the exceptions noted below: |
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Halftime periods shall be a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) minutes as designated by the referee except for players arriving during the 2nd or 3rd
quarters, who must play at least one "quarter." Such participation is controlled as follows: |
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Approximately midway through the first half, and approximately midway through the second half, the referee halts the game, stops his/her watch and notes on the lineup
cards those players substituting. Stoppage is made when the ball is out of play, and prior to the appropriate restart (i.e., throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, kick-off, free kick, penalty kick
or dropped ball). Additionally, substitutions may be made at halftime and at the start of any overtime periods. |
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Respective coaches of each team may substitute as many players or none during such interruptions, as long as all players meet the minimum requirements. |
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Players substituting must report to the referee. |
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Additional substitution is permitted if authorized by the referee in case of injury. If an injured player is replaced, the injured player may not return until the
beginning of the next quarter. Only the injured player is credited with the quarter's play, regardless of the time played. |
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The goalkeeper shall not be harassed or interfered with while attempting to put the ball into play. |
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It is the duty of referees to protect the goalkeeper against dangerous play. |
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Sideline participation is permitted only if it is POSITIVE, and INSTRUCTS and ENCOURAGES players. Sideline participation shall be limited to two coaches from each
team and they shall be limited to the coaches area. |
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Small-sided games (i.e., seven vs. seven, and fewer) are permitted for all divisions For these small-sided games, additional deviations from the FIFA Laws are
permitted. |
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For playoff information, please refer to appropriate Section/Area Rules & Regulations. |
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Coaches and referees are prohibited from using tobacco products and from consuming alcoholic beverages during games or practices or in the immediate vicinity of the soccer
field. |
