U5 and U6 (Colts) Laws of the Game



- GTSC -Laws of the Game - Updated 8-1-2011 –Modified FIFA Rules - Law 1 – The Field of Play: The team designated as the home team shall be responsible for the condition of the grounds, field markings and proper equipment. Proper flag post and nets are highly recommended. Each team is responsible for having game balls available.Technical Areas: (Team Bench Areas) – When both teams are on the same side of the field each team area is defined as being parallel to and two (2) yards from the touchline. These areas commence at a point two (2) yards from the side touchline, five (5) yards from the halfway line and extend towards the goal line for a maximum of twenty (20) yards. A distance of ten (10) yards should be maintained between the team bench areas. These areas should be marked on the field when possible.Field Markings: The field of play must be rectangular and marked with lines not wider than five (5) inches. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries and are part of the field of play. The two longer boundary lines are called “touch lines”. The two shorter lines are called “goal lines”. The field of play is divided into two halves by a “halfway line”, which joins the midpoints of the two touch lines. The “center mark” is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. Center Circle: A “center circle” with a radius of (see chart below) feet / yards is marked around the center mark. The center circle gives the players a concrete marking on where to be for the kick-off. Width: (see chart below)Length: (see chart below)The Goal Area: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, (see chart below) feet / yards apart and centered on the goal line. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of (see chart below) feet / yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area. (Not used on U5 / U6 and U7 / U8 fields)The Penalty Area: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, (see chart below) feet / yards apart and centered on the goal line. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of (see chart below) feet / yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area, a penalty mark is made (see chart below) feet / yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of (see chart below) feet / yards from the center of each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. (Not used on U5 / U6 and U7 / U8 fields)Flag Posts: A flag post, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with a non-pointed top and a flag must be placed at each corner. Flag posts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1 m (1 yd) or three (3) feet outside the touch line. (Not used on U5 / U6 and U7 / U8 fields)The Corner Arc: A quarter circle with a radius of (see chart below) feet / yards from each corner flag post is drawn inside the field of play. “Corner Arc Marks” (Optional) may be made off the field of play, (see chart below) feet / yards from the corner and at right angles to the goal lines and the touch lines, to ensure that defending players retreat this distance when a corner kick is being taken. However, the corner arc for U5 / U6 fields are not mandatory field markings.Goals: Goals must be placed on the center of each goal line. They consist of two upright posts equidistant from the corners and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The goalposts and crossbar must be made of wood, metal or other approved material. They must be square, rectangular, round or elliptical in shape and must not be dangerous to players. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement. The recommended distance between the posts is (see chart below) feet / yards and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is (see chart below) feet. Goals may not be smaller in dimension but can be larger. A small goal should help improve kids shooting technique along with their eye-foot coordination.These adjusted dimensions provide more practical space allowing players to be successful. Field Measurements for U5/ U6 Colts?Description?DescriptionWidthmin 15 yards max 25 yards (GTSC uses 60’)Center Circle (radius)12' (4 yds) GTSC uses 9'Lengthmin 20 yards max 30 yards (GTSC uses 75’)Corner Arc (radius)2'Penalty MarkNoneCorner Arc Marks14' (off corners)Penalty ArcNoneGoal Area NoneGoal Width18' (6 yds) GTSC uses 6'Penalty Area NoneGoal Height6' (GTSC uses 4-1/4')??Field Measurements for U7 / U8 ?Description?DescriptionWidthmin 20 yards max 30 yards (GTSC uses 75’)Center Circle (radius)12' (4 yds)Lengthmin 25 yards max 35 yards (GTSC uses 110’)Corner Arc (radius)3' (1 yd)Penalty MarkNoneCorner Arc Marks15' (off corners)Penalty ArcNoneGoal Area 36' (12 yds) by 9' (3 yds)Goal Width18' (6 yds) GTSC uses 12'Penalty Area NoneGoal Height6' ??Field Measurements for U9 / U10 ?Description?DescriptionWidthmin 35 yards max 45 yards (GTSC uses 120’)Center Circle (radius)24' (8 yds)Lengthmin 45 yards max 60 yards (GTSC uses 160’)Corner Arc (radius)3' (1 yd)Penalty Mark24' (8 yds)Corner Arc Marks27' (off corners)Penalty Arc24' (8 yds)Goal Area 48' (16 yds) by 15' (5 yds)Goal Width18' (6 yds)Penalty Area 78' (26 yds) by 30' (10 yds)Goal Height6'??Field Measurements for U11 / U12 ?Description?DescriptionWidthmin 45 yards max 55 yards (GTSC uses 140’)Center Circle (radius)24' (8 yds)Lengthmin 70 yards max 80 yards (GTSC uses 240’)Corner Arc (radius)3' (1 yd)Penalty Mark30' (10 yds)Corner Arc Marks27' (off corners)Penalty Arc24' (8 yds)Goal Area 60' (30 yds) by 18' (6 yds)Goal Width21' (7 yds)Penalty Area 105' (35 yds) by 42' (14 yds)Goal Height7'??Field Measurements for U13 to Adult?Description?DescriptionWidthmin 50 yards max 100 yards (GTSC uses 220’)Center Circle (radius)30' (10 yds)Lengthmin 100 yards max 130 yards (GTSC uses 340’)Corner Arc (radius)3' (1 yd)Penalty Mark36' (12 yds)Corner Arc Marks33' (off corners)Penalty Arc30' (10 yds)Goal Area 60' (30 yds) by 18' (6 yds)Goal Width24' (8 yds)Penalty Area132' (44 yds) by 54' (18 yds)Goal Height8'??Law 2 – The Ball: The ball must be a size (see chart below). A smaller ball is lighter and more easily kicked, received, dribbled and passed for younger aged players.If the ball bursts or becomes defective during the course of a match:The match is stoppedThe match is restarted by dropping the replacement ball at the place where the original ball became defective, unless play was stopped inside the goal area, in which case the referee drops the replacement ball on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the original ball was located when play was stopped.If the ball bursts or becomes defective whilst not in play at a kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throw-in:The match is restarted accordinglyThe ball may not be changed during the match without the authority of the referee.Ball size per age groupU5 / U6Size 3U11 / U12Size 4U7 / U8Size 4U13 and upSize 5U9 / U10Size 4??Law 3 – The Number of Players: A match is played by two teams (on two fields for U5 / U6 players) each consisting of not more than (see chart below) players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. There are no goalkeepers in the U5 / U6 and U7 / U8 age groups so that all of the players may chase the ball around the field. This will provide the opportunity for the children to further develop their running, jumping and kicking coordination. These are valuable traits for all soccer players to develop. The smaller number of players takes into account the egocentrism of each age group and therefore allows each child more opportunities for kicking and dribbling the ball. With fewer players on the field each child has an increased number of contacts with the ball and has more actual playing time. Additionally the players will be required to make more decisions and experience repeating game situations frequently. The work rate and involvement of players will be more consistent. While learning both offense and defense, players will become well rounded and will understand more readily the roles and importance of teammates.Min, max and Number of Players per Age GroupAge GroupNumber of players on fieldMinimum RosterMaximum RosterU5 / U63 v 3 (3 min) - dual games - no goalkeepers810U7 / U84 v 4 (4 min) - no goalkeepers810U9 / U106 v 6 (5 min) - one of whom is a goalkeeper912U11 / U128 v 8 (6 min) - one of whom is a goalkeeper1114U13 to Adult11 v 11 (7 min) - one of whom is a goalkeeper1118 (expanded to 22) Clubs, administrators, coaches and referees are encouraged to allow players from the team with sufficient numbers to ‘loan’ a player or two to the team that is short players and then PLAY. It is recommended that each team field an equal number of players during the course of a game (except when numbers are reduced due to an ejection).Playing time: It is a KVSL rule that each player present at a match is allowed the opportunity to participate in at least one-half or 50% of every match unless extenuating circumstances exist or more than twice the number of field players are in attendance. If there are more than twice the number of field players in attendance, the following formula can be used to determine the minimum number of minutes each player should get.Min number of minutes = Field players for the age group * total minutes in the game / number of players at the game.Ex. U10 game - 14 players in attendance – each player should receive a minimum of 6 * 50 / 14 = 21.5 minutes.Teams may be coed or girls only. Games will be played by teams participating in boys or mixed team (boy/girl) bracketing or by teams in a bracket constituted of girl’s only teams. In all matches, an official KVSL roster with all names of the substitutes must be given to the referee prior to the start of the match. Any substitute whose name is not given to the referee at this time may not take part in the match.Changing of Goalkeeper: Any of the players may change places with the goalkeeper, provided that:The referee is informed before the change is madeThe change is made during a stoppage in the matchSubstitutions: At any stoppage and unlimited for U5 / U6 and U7 / U8 age groups. All others must follow the FIFA modified rules for substitution as follows.FIFA Modified Rules for SubstitutionSubstitutions shall be unlimited as follows:?a. either team between periods?b. either team when a goal is scored?c. either team after play is stopped for injured player attended to on the field (Injured player shall leave the field)Substitutions shall be unlimited, with the referees permission, provided players are at the center flag prior to a dead ball as follows:?a. either team on a goal kick;?b. the team in possession of ball on a throw-in, or both teams if both are present at the center flagCautioned Player(s) may be substituted (optional); opposing team can make a like number of substitutions No substitutions are allowed by either team on a corner kickNo substitutions are allowed during normal stoppage of playInfringements: (No Infringements shall be given for any game not officiated by a referee)If a substitute or substituted player enters the field of play without the referee’s permission:The referee stops play (although not immediately if the substitute or substituted player does not interfere with play)The referee cautions him for unsporting behaviour and orders him to leave the field of playIf the referee has stopped play, it is restarted with an indirect free kick for the opposing team from the position of the ball at the time of the stoppage (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If a player changes places with the goalkeeper without the referee’s permission before the change is made:The referee allows play to continueThe referee cautions the players concerned when the ball is next out of play In the event of any other infringements of this Law:The players concerned are cautionedThe match is restarted with an indirect free kick, to be taken by a player of the opposing team from the position of the ball at the time of the stoppage (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)Law 4 – The Players Equipment: A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to him or her self or another player. During inclement weather additional clothing may be worn under the uniform., but uniforms must still distinguish teams.Basic Equipment: The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following separate items:Jersey or shirt with sleeves –Uniform shall be worn at all official matches and will have a number on the back to identify the player and the GTSC logo either on the sleeve or chest. The addition of the KVSL logo, sponsor’s logo or the player birth name is allowed with the board’s approval. If the player’s name is added then it must be the player’s birth name and no nicknames of shortened names are allowed.Shorts – Approved shorts shall be worn at all official matches. Shin Guards / Socks - Shin guards are required equipment for all players in all matches and practice sessions sanctioned by the KVSL / GTSC. A player shall not be allowed to participate in a match or practice session without shin protection. Stockings shall cover the shin guard completely. Footwear - Footwear must be worn. The officials during the pre-game inspection must deem the footwear non-dangerous. Examples of dangerous shoes include baseball spikes or baseball cleats with toe cleat or any sharp metal cleats. Eyeglass Straps - Eyeglass straps are encouraged and if used, must be a non-metal strap.Players wearing the following equipment shall not be eligible to participate in KVSL / GTSC activities:Any cast or splint, regardless of any padding or coveringHair control devices of any material other than soft pliable plastic, rubber, cloth, etc.Earrings of any kind, including post earrings, regardless of any coverings.Jewelry of any sort (religious medals or medical tags may be taped to the body).Joint braces or supports which have exposed hinges, buckles, buttons, zippers, or other components that are dangerous in the opinion of the referee.Infringements: In the event of any infringement of this Law: (No Infringements shall be given for any game not officiated by a referee)Play need not be stoppedThe player at fault is instructed by the referee to leave the field of play to correct his equipmentThe player leaves the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play, unless he has already corrected his equipmentany player required to leave the field of play to correct his equipment must not re-enter without the referee’s permissionThe referee checks that the player’s equipment is correct before allowing him to re-enter the field of playThe player is only allowed to re-enter the field of play when the ball is out of playA player who has been required to leave the field of play because of an infringement of this Law and who re-enters the field of play without the referee’s permission must be cautioned.Restart of Play: If play is stopped by the referee to administer a caution the match is restarted by an indirect free kick taken by a player of the opposing team from the place where the ball was located when the referee stopped the match (see Law 13 – Position of free kick) Law 5 – The Referee: All referees used in matches sanctioned by the KVSL shall be certified for the current seasonal year by the USSF. In the event a certified referee is not assigned by the league or should for some reason fail to appear for a game (and a certified official cannot be located) the coaches should mutually agree upon an official from available personnel. If both coaches cannot agree on a substitute official from available personnel the match shall not be played.The referee and/or assistant referee shall inspect the equipment of each player prior to the start of the match.The referee’s judgment with regard to the physical condition of the field and its acceptability for play shall not be challenged except by those holding park or field responsibility (then only if their ruling is more restrictive than that of the referee.All persons in the immediate vicinity of the field of play shall be under the jurisdiction and sanction of the referee.Referees shall wear the official USSF referee uniform, as outlined in the USSF guide for referees.An OFFICIAL (Game Manager or Coordinator or Parent or Coach or Grade 9 referee) shall be used at all matches. All rule infringements shall be briefly explained to the offending player.U4 coed, U5 / U6 coed and U7 coed matches: A “referee” is not needed. Instead a game manager or coordinator or parent or coach should supervise the game for safty sake. ‘Do-overs’ should be a regular occurrence allowed by the adult(s) supervising the U4 coed, U5 / U6 coed and U7 coed matches. It is strongly recommended that the adult officiating the U4 coed, U5 / U6 coed and U7 coed matches attend the Grade 9 referee course. U7 / U8 girls, U8 coed matches: An official center referee will be appointed to the game. If one is not appointed a game manager or coordinator or parent or coach shall be allowed to officiate the match. All other age groups (U9 and up): An official center referee and two assistant referees shall be appointed to officiate the match. Each match that is controlled by a Grade 9 or above referee has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he or she has been appointed.Powers and Duties:Enforces the Laws of the GameControls the match in cooperation with the assistant referees and, where applicable, with the fourth officialEnsures that any ball used meets the requirements of Law 2Ensures that the players’ equipment meets the requirements of Law 4Acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the matchStops, suspends or abandons the match, at his discretion, for any infringements of the LawsStops, suspends or abandons the match because of outside interference of any kindStops the match if, in his opinion, a player is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restartedAllows play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is, in his opinion, only slightly injuredEnsures that any player bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play. The player may only return on receiving a signal from the referee, who must be satisfied that the bleeding has stoppedAllows play to continue when the team against which an offence has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offence if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that timePunishes the more serious offence when a player commits more than one offence at the same timeTakes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offences. He is not obliged to take this action immediately but must do so when the ball next goes out of playTakes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may, at his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surroundsActs on the advice of the assistant referees regarding incidents that he has not seenEnsures that no unauthorized persons enter the field of playIndicates the restart of the match after it has been stoppedProvides the appropriate authorities with a match report, which includes information on any disciplinary action taken against players and/or team officials and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the matchDecisions of the referee: The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, includingwhether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, are final. The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his discretion, on the advice of an assistant referee, provided that he has not restarted play or terminated the match.Law 6 – The Assistant Referees: At all matches U9 and up two assistant referees may be appointed whose duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate:When the whole of the ball leaves the field of playWhich team is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-inWhen a player may be penalized for being in an offside positionWhen a substitution is requestedWhen misconduct or any other incident occurs out of the view of the refereeWhen offences have been committed whenever the assistant referees have a better view than the referee (this includes, in certain circumstances, offences committed in the penalty area)Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the lineThe assistant referees also assist the referee in controlling the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. In particular, they may enter the field of play to help control the eight (8) or ten (10) yards distance required for free kicks. In the event of undue interference or improper conduct, the referee will relieve an assistant referee of his duties and make a report to the appropriate authorities.Law 7 – The Duration of the Match: U5 / U6 matches: The match shall be divided into four (4) equal, eight (8) minute quarters. There shall be two (2) minute break between quarters one and two and another two (2) minute break between quarters three and four. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes. The total game duration shall be forty-one (41) minutes.U7 / U8 matches: The match shall be divided into four (4) equal, twelve (12) minute quarters. There shall be a two (2) minute break between quarters one and two and another two (2) minute break between quarters three and four. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes. The total game duration shall be fifty-seven (57) minutes.U9 / U10 matches: The match shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes. The total game duration shall be fifty-five (55) minutes.U11 / U12 matches: The match shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of thirty (30) minutes each. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes. The total game duration shall be sixty-five (65) minutes.U13 / U14 matches: The match lasts two equal periods of thirty-five (35) minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams. Any agreement to alter the duration of the periods of play (e.g. to reduce each half to 25 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes but must not exceed 15 minutes. The duration of the half-time interval may be altered only with the consent of the referee.U15 / U16 matches: The match lasts two equal periods of forty (40) minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams. Any agreement to alter the duration of the periods of play (e.g. to reduce each half to 35 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes but must not exceed 15 minutes. The duration of the half-time interval may be altered only with the consent of the referee.U17 / U19 matches: The match lasts two equal periods of forty-five (45) minutes, unless otherwise mutually agreed between the referee and the two teams. Any agreement to alter the duration of the periods of play (e.g. to reduce each half to 40 minutes because of insufficient light) must be made before the start of play. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes but must not exceed 15 minutes. The duration of the half-time interval may be altered only with the consent of the referee.There will be no overtime for games during the regularly scheduled season. The only exception would be to determine a league champion or to advance forward to tournament play.In Cup and tournament play two (2) ten minute overtime periods are allowed, if the game is still tied after overtime periods, FIFA “Kicks from the Penalty Mark” rules will apply in order to determine a winner.Allowance for time lost: Allowance is made in either period for all time lost through:SubstitutionsAssessment of injury to playersRemoval of injured players from the field of play for treatmentWasting timeAny other causePenalty Kick: If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the duration of either half isextended until the penalty kick is completed.Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play:Preliminaries: A coin is tossed and the team that wins the toss decides which goal it will attack in the first half of the match. The other team takes the kick-off to start the match. The team that wins the toss takes the kick-off to start the second half of the match. In the second half of the match, the teams change ends and attack the opposite goals.Kick-Off: A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play:At the start of the matchAfter a goal has been scoredAt the start of the second half of the matchAt the start of each period of extra time, where applicableA goal may be scored directly from the kick-off. Procedure: All players must be in their own half of the field of play. The opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least four (4) yards from the ball for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches, at least eight (8) yards from the ball for U9, U10, U11 and U12 matches and at least ten (10) yards from the ball for U13 and up matches, until it is in play. The ball must be stationary on the center mark. The referee gives a signal. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward (GTSC is in play when touched, does not have to move forward). The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. After a team scores a goal, the kick-off is taken by the other team.Infringements: If the player taking the kick-off touches the ball again before it has touched another player:An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team to be taken from the position of the ball when the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)In the event of any other infringement of the kick-off procedure:The kick-off is retakenDropped Ball: If, while the ball is still in play, the referee is required to stop play temporarily for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the Laws of the Game, the match is restarted with a dropped ball.Procedure: The referee drops the ball at the place where it was located when play was stopped, unless play was stopped inside the goal area, in which case the referee drops the ball on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play was stopped. Play restarts when the ball touches the ground.Infringements:The ball is dropped again:If it is touched by a player before it makes contact with the groundIf the ball leaves the field of play after it makes contact with the ground, without a player touching itLaw 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play: Ball out of play: The ball is out of play when:It has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the airPlay has been stopped by the refereeBall in play: The ball is in play at all other times, including when:It rebounds off a goalpost, crossbar or corner flag post and remains in the field of playIt rebounds off either the referee or an assistant referee when they are on the field of playLaw 10 – The Method of Scoring: Goal scored: A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. The ball cannot be thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm over the goal line by other than the defending goalkeeper. No score or standings should be kept.Law 11 – Offside: No offside will be called in the U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches. All other matches (U9 and up) to follow the rules listed below. Offside for age group U9 and up can only be called by the center referee unless certified A/R’s are working the game.Offside position: It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position.A player is in an offside position if:They are nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponentThey are also on the defenders half of the fieldA player is not in an offside position if:They are in their own half of the field of play orThey are level with the second-last opponent orThey are level with the last two opponentsOffence: A player in an offside position is only penalized if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:Interfering with play orInterfering with an opponent orGaining an advantage by being in that positionNo offence: There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from:A goal kickA throw-inA corner kickInfringements: In the event of an offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct: The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. Any coach or team official shall be held responsible for the action of any individual(s) at that match that, in the opinion of the referee (or facilitator for U8 and below), is a supporter of that team. Prolonged remarks or abusive disagreement with the referee or a linesman, by a team parent, supporter or other spectator shall result in a request by the referee (or facilitator for U8 and below) to the coach (or facilitator) to control the unacceptable behavior. If the coach cannot, or will not, control the individuals involved, the referee shall have the authority to caution the coach for ungentlemanly conduct. If the disturbance continues to be uncontrolled and with no attempt by the coach to control it, the referee shall have the authority to eject the coach for persistent misconduct after having received a caution. An ejected coach cannot participate in the team’s next regularly scheduled match. Coaches and other team officials shall be subject to all rules pertaining to misconduct contained herein. This includes cautions, ejections and standard suspensions. Other individuals who may be reasonably construed as being associated with a team such as relatives or spectators shall also be subject to the jurisdiction and authority of the referee, GTSC and the KVSL.If a player is ejected from a game, that player shall be subject to an automatic one game suspension that shall be the next regularly scheduled KVSL game that is played. An ejected player shall not participate in the post-game handshake.The referee shall have the authority to stop or suspend play in any match when the referee deems it necessary due to spectator interference, and to request that the individual(s) creating the disturbance immediately leave the playing area to a minimum of 100 yards from the field. In the event the individual so ejected is the only team representative capable of administering first aid to an injured player, the offending individual shall retire to a minimum of 50 yards from the field. Said individual shall remain silent for the duration of the match, and may return only when the referee deems that first aid services may be required. Failure of any individuals ejected by the referee to respond within two (2) minutes of the referee’s request to leave shall result in the referee terminating the game. Any such incident shall be reported to GTSC and KVSL by the referee, in writing, within 48 hours. The incident shall be reviewed by GTSC and KVSL, and may result in forfeiture of the match or other sanctions.Any individuals guilty of violent conduct shall be reported to the KVSL by the referee, in writing, within 48 hours. The KVSL may then take disciplinary action accordingly.Any verbal threat to a game official or any physical attack on a game official shall be reported by telephone to the President, Vice-President or member of the Board of Directors of the KVSL. The referee shall also submit, in writing, a detailed report of the incident within 48 hours to the League President. An individual who physically attacks any referee shall be penalized in accordance with the Rules of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), that is, a minimum suspension of one (1) year.Profanity will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in a one-game suspension – whether a red or yellow card was shown or not.Repeat offenders will be banished for a period of 1 year from GTSC and KVSL sanctioned games/venues.KVSL prohibits the use of or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any of its competitions.Persons suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs regardless of where the alcohol was consumed or the drug was used will be removed from the area of competition.Penalty for violations of this rule will be suspension from all KVSL activities for not less then one- (1) year.Exception to the law for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches: All fouls shall result in a direct free kick. No caution or send off shall be issued to players. If a child is being too rambunctious then the game official (or coach) will ask the coach to make a substitution of that player to give the child a chance to calm down before returning to play.Exception to the law for U9 and up matches: Referees must carefully observe any charge against the goalkeeper who is in possession of the ball. A charge must be considered an offense and shall not be permitted because, by definition, the charge cannot be for the purpose of challenging for control of the ball. While the ball is in the possession of the keeper, it cannot be lawfully played by an opponent, and any attempt to do so may be punished by a direct free kick. A goalkeeper can be otherwise legally charged if the ball is not in the goalkeeper’s possession but is being played by the goalkeeper in some other manner (e. g., dribbled at the feet, headed, etc.). A ball that is stopped with a finger on it is sufficient for a controlled possession and NO opponent can kick that ball away without fouling the keeper. A ball that is moving with a hand hovering over it is not possession. If there is a situation of a kick arriving when the goalkeeper’s hand is arriving at the same time, the advice is to error on the side of caution and to penalize the offense, although it is up to the discretion of the referee. One finger between the ball and the ground is enough to establish control. There are no requirements as to whether or not a full hand needs to be on the ball.The rule on the goalkeeper’s distribution still allows for the ball to be punted the entire length of the field, it just cannot go directly into the opponents’ penalty areaDirect free kick:A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:kicks or attempts to kick an opponenttrips or attempts to trip an opponentjumps at an opponentcharges an opponentstrikes or attempts to strike an opponentpushes an opponenttackles an opponentA direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offences:holds an opponentspits at an opponenthandles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area in this case an indirect free kick is taken just outside the penalty area)A direct free kick is taken from the place where the offence occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).Penalty kick:A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above ten offences is committed by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play.Indirect free kick:An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:controls the ball with his hands for more than six seconds before releasing it from his possessiontouches the ball again with his hands after he has released it from his possession and before it has touched another playertouches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-matetouches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mateAn indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if, in the opinion of the referee, a player:plays in a dangerous mannerimpedes the progress of an opponentprevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his handscommits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a playerThe indirect free kick is taken from the place where the offence occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).Disciplinary sanctions:The yellow card is used to communicate that a player, substitute or substituted player has been cautioned. The red card is used to communicate that a player, substitute or substituted player has been sent off. Only a player, substitute or substituted player may be shown the red or yellow card. The referee has the authority to take disciplinary sanctions from the moment the player enters the field of play until they leave the field of play after the final whistle. A player who commits a cautionable or sending-off offence, either on or off the field of play, whether directed towards an opponent, a team-mate, the referee, an assistant referee or any other person, is disciplined according to the nature of the offence committed.Cautionable offences:A player or substituted player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following seven offences:unsporting behaviordissent by word or actionpersistent infringement of the Laws of the Gamedelaying the restart of playfailure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-inentering or re-entering the field of play without the referee’s permissiondeliberately leaving the field of play without the referee’s permissionSending-off offences:A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off if he commits any of the following seven offences:serious foul playviolent conductspitting at an opponent or any other persondenying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kickusing offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gesturesreceiving a second caution in the same matchA player or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.Law 13 – Free Kicks: Exception to the law for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches: All fouls shall result in a direct free kick. The opponents of the team taking any free kicks are at least four (4) yards from the ball. Exception to the law for U9, U10, U11 and U12 matches: The opponents of the team taking any free kicks are at least eight (8) yards from the ball. Direct free kick:if a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal is awardedif a direct free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing teamIndirect free kick:The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He maintains his arm in that position until the kick has been taken and the ball has touched another player or goes out of play.A goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal:if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awardedif an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing teamProcedure:For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.Free kick inside the penalty area:Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:all opponents must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ballall opponents must remain outside the penalty area and penalty arc until the ball is in playthe ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty areaa free kick awarded in the goal area may be taken from any point inside that areaIndirect free kick to the attacking team:all opponents must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in play, unless they are on their own goal line between the goalpoststhe ball is in play when it is kicked and movesan indirect free kick awarded inside the goal area must be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurredFree kick outside the penalty area:all opponents must be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball until it is in playthe ball is in play when it is kicked and movesthe free kick is taken from the place where the infringement occurred or from the position of the ball when the infringement occurred (according to the infringement)Infringements and sanctions:If, when a free kick is taken, an opponent is closer to the ball than the required distance:the kick is retakenIf, when a free kick is taken by the defending team from inside its own penalty area, the ball is not kicked directly out of the penalty area:the kick is retakenFree kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeper:If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker’s penalty areaFree kick taken by the goalkeeper:If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball again (except with his hands), before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)Law 14 – The Penalty Kick: Exception to the law for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches: No penalty kicks will be awarded in this age group. Exception to the law for U9, U10, U11 and U12 matches: The opponents of the team taking the penalty kick are at least eight (8) yards from the ball. A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits one of the ten offences for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area and while the ball is in play.A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time.Position of the ball and the players:The ball:must be placed on the penalty mark The player taking the penalty kick:must be properly identified The defending goalkeeper:must remain on his goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalposts until the ball has been kickedThe players other than the kicker must be located:inside the field of playoutside the penalty areabehind the penalty markat least 9.15 m (10 yards) from the penalty mark (see exceptions)ProcedureAfter the players have taken positions in accordance with this Law, the referee signals for the penalty kick to be takenThe player taking the penalty kick must kick the ball forwardHe must not play the ball again until it has touched another playerThe ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forwardWhen a penalty kick is taken during the normal course of play, or time has been extended at half-time or full time to allow a penalty kick to be taken or retaken, a goal is awarded if, before passing between the goalposts and under the crossbar:the ball touches either or both of the goalposts and/or the crossbar and/or the goalkeeper The referee decides when a penalty kick has been completed.Infringements and sanctions:If the referee gives the signal for a penalty kick to be taken and, before the ball is in play, one of the following occurs:The player taking the penalty kick infringes the Laws of the Game:the referee allows the kick to be takenif the ball enters the goal, the kick is retakenif the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and the match is restarted with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the place where the infringement occurredThe goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game:the referee allows the kick to be takenif the ball enters the goal, a goal is awardedif the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken A team-mate of the player taking the kick infringes the Laws of the Game:the referee allows the kick to be takenif the ball enters the goal, the kick is retakenif the ball does not enter the goal, the referee stops play and the match is restarted with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the place where the infringement occurredA team-mate of the goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game:the referee allows the kick to be takenif the ball enters the goal, a goal is awardedif the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retakenA player of both the defending team and the attacking team infringe the Laws of the Game:the kick is retakenIf, after the penalty kick has been taken:The kicker touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of Free Kick)The kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)The ball is touched by an outside agent as it moves forward:the kick is retakenThe ball rebounds into the field of play from the goalkeeper, the crossbar or the goalposts and is then touched by an outside agent:the referee stops playplay is restarted with a dropped ball at the place where it touched the outside agent, unless it touched the outside agent inside the goal area, in which case the referee drops the ball on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play was stoppedLaw 15 – The Throw-In (Kick-In U5/U6): Exception to the law for U5 and U6 matches: A kick-in can be substituted for a throw-in.One re-throw must be allowed in this age group if a foul occurs during the throw-in. The referee shall explain the proper method before allowing the player to re-throw. A kick-in is considered as a direct free kick. The opponents of the team taking the kick-in are at least four (4) yards from the ball. Exception to the law for U7 and U8 matches: One re-throw must be allowed in this age group if a foul occurs during the throw-in. The referee shall explain the proper method before allowing the player to re-throw. Exception to the law for U9, U10, U11 and U12 matches: For age groups U9 & above no re-throw is allowed if a foul throw occurs. The referee shall explain the proper method before allowing the opponent to re-throw.A throw-in is a method of restarting play.A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air.A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in.Procedure:At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower:faces the field of playhas part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch lineholds the ball with both handsdelivers the ball from behind and over his headdelivers the ball from the point where it left the field of playAll opponents must stand no less than 2.19 m (2 yards) from the point at which the throw-in is taken.The ball is in play when it enters the field of play.After delivering the ball, the thrower must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.Infringements and sanctions:Throw-in taken by a player other than the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the thrower touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the thrower deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the thrower’s penalty areaThrow-in taken by the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball again (except with his hands), before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower:he is cautioned for unsporting behaviorFor any other infringement of this Law:the throw-in is taken by a player of the opposing teamLaw 16 – The Goal Kick: Exception to the law for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches: The goal kick should be taken within 2-3 yards from the goal line anywhere across the width of the field of play at the nearest point from where the ball was retrieved.The opponents of the team taking the goal kick are at least four (4) yards from the ball. A goal kick is a method of restarting play.A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10.A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team.Procedure:The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending teamOpponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in playThe kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another playerThe ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty areaInfringements and sanctions:If the ball is not kicked directly out of the penalty area from a goal kick:the kick is retakenGoal kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker’s penalty areaGoal kick taken by the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)In the event of any other infringement of this Law:the kick is retakenLaw 17 – The Corner Kick: Exception to the law for U5, U6, U7 and U8 matches: The opponents of the team taking the corner kicks are at least four (4) yards from the ball. Exception to the law for U9, U10, U11 and U12 matches: The opponents of the team taking the corner kicks are at least eight (8) yards from the ball. A corner kick is a method of restarting play.A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the defending team, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10.A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team.Procedure:The ball must be placed inside the corner arc nearest to the point where the ball crossed the goal lineThe corner flag post must not be movedOpponents must remain at least 9.15 m (10 yards) from the corner arc until the ball is in playThe ball must be kicked by a player of the attacking teamThe ball is in play when it is kicked and movesThe kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another playerInfringements and sanctions:Corner kick taken by a player other than the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the kicker deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)a penalty kick is awarded if the infringement occurred inside the kicker’s penalty areaCorner kick taken by the goalkeeperIf, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper touches the ball again (except with his hands) before it has touched another player:an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)If, after the ball is in play, the goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball before it has touched another player:a direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred outside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the infringement occurred inside the goalkeeper’s penalty area, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick)In the event of any other infringement:the kick is retaken ................
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