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These
Guidelines have been established to set a standard under which all teams
will compete during intra-area play.
All coaches, players, and spectators are urged to read these
Guidelines. In order to
provide an atmosphere with a positive and sporting spirit, for the
benefit of all of the young people who participate and play soccer in
our respective programs – teammates and opponents alike, these
Guidelines will be enforced. These
Guidelines do not supersede AYSO National Rules and Regulations, but are
intended to cover situations not addressed in the AYSO National Rules
and Regulations, which shall prevail in case of conflict.
Likewise, these Guidelines do not replace the Area Guidelines.
The Intra-Area Guidelines are intended to complement the
Area Guidelines. Should you
have any questions after reading these Guidelines, please do not
hesitate to call the Area 10D Area Director, at (760) 868-2080.
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Please
remember this program is designed to allow regions to play games in divisions when they may not have enough players to field
enough teams to make intra-region play practical.
Please do remember to have fun, and to do your best to make sure
your team and all the other teams have a fun time, too.
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1.
Conduct. The Regional Commissioner shall be responsible for the
conduct of their coaches, who in turn shall be responsible for the
conduct of their players and spectators, all of whom shall display
the most positive aspects of good sportsmanship and conduct in keeping
with the AYSO philosophy. All
of our young people deserve the best examples of sportsmanship, goodwill
toward all players and participants (including opponents), and respect
at all times for all referees and officials.
Please join us in making this an exceptionally good program for
all of our young people – competitively, emotionally, and in all other
ways.
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2.
Coordination.
The Area Intra-Area Play Coordinator and staff are responsible for contacting
the regions to determine the number of teams each region will enter in
the program. They will
prepare the game schedules for each division, and coordinate with the
regions for game locations. The
regions are responsible for scheduling the fields for their home games
with their local park and recreation programs, school districts, or
other entities.
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Area Referee Administrator will assist the regions in scheduling referees, if the region cannot provide referees qualified to
manage games of this level, or if qualified referees are not available.
Whenever possible, these games should have an Intermediate referee or higher as the referee.
Referee-coaches are NOT to officiate in the same division that they
coach or where their children play.
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3.
Eligibility. Each
Region will be entitled to enter at least one team for each division
(U16B, U16G, U19B, and U19G) in the intra-area play program.
All efforts will be made to accommodate as many teams as is
practical within field space available.
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a.
Each Regional
Commissioner is responsible for ensuring the eligibility of each player
from his or her respective programs (See National rule III.F. and
Section 10 Article 7).
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b.
Only eligible and
registered players may participate in this program.
Teams playing non-eligible players shall be subject to
discipline, forfeit of games, or elimination at the discretion of the
Area Director or designee.
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c.
In order to be eligible for this program, all coaches, teams, and
players must follow the AYSO National Rules and Regulations, Section
Guidelines, and Area Guidelines.
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4.
Roster Changes and
Additions. No
roster changes or additions may be made without the approval of the
Regional Commissioner, and in accordance with Area 10D Guidelines. Rosters are due on September 15, 2009.
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5.
Player
Registration Forms.
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a.
Coaches must have in their possession at all times a valid Player
Registration Form for each player on the team.
Forms without an original signature will not be accepted, and the
player or players affected will not be allowed to play.
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b.
At
check-in, and if requested by the referees at any other time, the coach
will present the Player Registration Forms of all players shown on the
lineup card.
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c.
NO
FORM, NO PLAY, NO EXCEPTIONS, NO FOOLING!
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6.
Game
Cards.
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a.
Each team will be provided AYSO format game cards. |
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b.
Cards must include all players on the official team roster in Number Order with
BOTH First and Last Names.
For any players not present, the reason for their absence must
be noted on the lineup card.
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7.
Number
of Players, Game Times, Grace Period, and Rescheduling.
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a.
The minimum number of players for a team is seven.
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b.
A scheduled match shall not begin, nor be continued, if one or
both teams cannot field a team.
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c.
All games played during Area U16-19 Mini-Tournament play in August will be 60 minutes for both U16 and U19 with
a five-minute half time interval. There
will be no overtime periods.
Games played during the balance of the season between regions will be regular times for U16 (80 minutes) and U19 (90 minutes) with a five-minute half time interval.
Referees may abandon matches according to the Laws of the Game in Law 5 - The Referee in Decision 1. "Such decisions may include: ...a decision to abandon a match for whatever reason". This would include the interpretation that a referee may adjust the time of the match so that it may finish before darkness makes the playing of the match dangerous for the players.
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d.
Due to the travel
required to reach some field locations, there will be a maximum grace period of
fifteen (15) minutes. If
the game starts late, the referees are to deduct the grace time expired
from the total game time.
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e.
The games during Area U16-19 Mini-Tournament play in August play will be played as specified on the published game
schedules. If Mini-Tournament games are cancelled, all reasonable attempts will be made to re-schedule them. Games played during the balance of the season between regions will be re-scheduled by decision of the regions' Regional Commissioner or designee. |
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8.
Forfeits.
Any team that is not ready to play at the end of the grace period will forfeit the match. |
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9.
Good
Sportsmanship / Mercy Rule.
The Area expects all coaches to display good sportsmanship and
many any necessary changes to their lineup to prevent lopsided scores.
For example, if a game finishes with a score of 10-0, the coach
will be required to write a letter of explanation to the Area Review
Board.
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10.
Players
Under Doctor's Care. Upon
a return to active play after treatment for
any injury, all players under a doctor’s care must present a
signed release (on the attending physician’s letterhead) with the
doctor’s permission to return to active play.
Such releases shall be presented to the Regional Commissioner who
has the responsibility of informing and certifying to the Area Director
that the child may return to active play with the physician’s
permission.
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11.
Uniforms.
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a.
Every player shall wear a team uniform consisting of matching
jersey, shorts, and socks as provided by the Regions in accordance with
AYSO Rules and Regulations. Goalkeeper jerseys should include the AYSO logo.
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b.
In accordance with FIFA Laws, metal braces, studs, earrings, hair
ornaments and any other hard or metal jewelry or other objects are not
allowed.
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c.
No hard-brimmed caps, headbands, or bandannas are allowed.
In the case of cold or inclement weather, soft, knit headwear
will be allowed.
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d.
Commercially manufactured shin guards of the appropriate size are
MANDATORY and must, in the judgment of the referee, afford a player a
reasonable amount of protection.
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e.
Bicycle shorts must be of the same color as the team's uniform
shorts.
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f.
Uniform tops must be tucked in at the waist at all times
beginning at team check-in. Uniform
shorts must be worn with the waistband at waist
level.
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g.
No face or hair painting or other body decorations of any kind
are allowed, except that soft hair ribbons, rubber bands, or
“scrunchies” for hair grooming are allowed and may be colored.
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h.
Excessively long fingernails of any kind are not allowed unless
the player wears knit gloves during the match.
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i.
In case of inclement weather, gloves, mittens, sweat pants and
sweatshirts (including turtlenecks) may be worn at the discretion of the
referee. Sweatshirts with
hoods must have the hood tucked into the shirt at all times during the
game. Such additional garments shall be of the same color and
general style for all teammates who choose to wear them. Pants shall be worn over the shorts and shirts shall be
worn under the jersey.
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j.
Goalkeeper jerseys shall not have advertisements for alcohol,
cigarettes, etc. nor have obscene, suggestive, insulting, or profane
language or artwork on them.
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12.
Home
Team/Uniform Conflicts.
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a.
The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule.
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b.
All coaches, substitutes, parents, and spectators for each team
shall occupy the opposite side of the field from the other team.
The Home Team shall occupy the west
side of the field. Some
fields are laid out North-South. For
these fields, the Home Team will occupy the north side.
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c.
The Home Team also is responsible for supplying the game ball and
changing jerseys or wearing overlays in the event of a color conflict.
The referee shall make all decisions regarding color conflicts.
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13.
Field Responsibility.
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a.
It at all times is the responsibility of all teams, coaches,
players and spectators to clean up their trash at the end of each match,
and to leave the sideline promptly at the conclusion of each game so the
next game can start on time.
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b.
Noisemakers and loud music are not allowed.
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14.
Coaching
Limitations.
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a.
Coaches
at all times are expected to set examples of good sportsmanship
and shall be responsible for the conduct of their players, parents and
spectators.
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b.
Coaching
shall be limited to positive instruction and encouragement only.
Negative comments about referees or opponents, or abusive
language, or behavior directed at the players as judged by the referee
or tournament officials will not be tolerated and may subject the coach
to discipline or expulsion at the discretion of the Area Director or
designee.
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c.
Sideline participation shall be limited to two coaches from each
team who at all times shall remain in the designated coaches' area which
extends ten yards on either side of the half-line and is one yard behind
the touchline.
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d.
Coaches and spectators shall not enter the field of play at any
time unless requested by the referee.
Once on the field, coaches shall absolutely refrain from
providing coaching instruction to the team, except for player
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15.
Substitution
Opportunities.
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a.
Except
as noted below, all registered players in attendance at the start of a
match shall play at least one-half of the game, unless injured or ill.
Substitutions will be made midway through the first half, at the half, and midway through the second half.
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b.
Regular
Substitutions:
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i.
ALL substitutions during play will be done midway through the first half, at the half, midway through the second half, and for injuries. The referee team will, at a normal
stoppage of play, halt the game and note on the lineup cards the
substitutions. A stoppage
of play shall be when the ball is out of play, such as just after an
injury or a goal, prior to a penalty kick, throw-in, or a goal kick. This is NOT a time-out, nor is it a coaching opportunity. It is for substitution ONLY!
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ii.
Each team may substitute as many players or none during such
substitution opportunities, if all players meet the minimum play
requirements.
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iii.
Players substituting in and out at any time must report to the
assistant referee.
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iv.
A goalkeeper may change with another player on the field at any
stoppage of play as long as the referee is informed.
When possible, the referee should add time lost as a result of this change.
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v. For U16-19 players ONLY, if a coach enters the field to attend to a player, the player must leave the field to ensure the player's ability to continue in the match. If the coach choses to play short, and if the player is able to continue, the player may re-enter the match at the next stoppage of play with the permission of the referee.
If the player is injured and not able to continue, the team may provide a substitute for the
player, in which case the injured player may not return until the next
substitution opportunity. The
substitute player must be recognized by the referee prior to entering
the field. Only the player
who is injured is credited with play for that period, regardless of the
actual time played. The
team also may elect not to substitute for the injured player, in which
case the injured player may re-enter the field of play at any time with
the permission of the referee.
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16.
Area Tournament Teams
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Each region will develop its own procedures to determine which teams will be eligible for the Area Tournament
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17.
Disciplinary
Action.
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a.
Violent,
abusive, negative, and/or disruptive conduct toward opponents, referees,
or officials will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility
of each coach to counsel his or her players and spectators regarding
positive and sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
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b.
It
is not the referee's
responsibility to control unruly players and spectators.
IT IS THE JOB OF THE COACH
TO DO SO! And, we expect coaches to
do so by setting the best possible example with his or her own behavior.
Any violation of these conduct guidelines may result in
discipline, including expulsion from the program, at the discretion of
the Area Review Board.
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c.
Players
and substitutes who are sent off from a match for violent conduct or
serious foul play, and coaches who engage in violent behavior will be
suspended for, at least, one game.
The Area Review Board will review the incident.
Additional sanctions may apply, including suspension for the
balance of the season.
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d.
Players and substitutes who are sent off from a match for any
other reason, and coaches who are asked by any official to leave a game,
will be suspended from the remainder of the match and from the entire
next match in which they are eligible to play, including league and
all-star tournaments. If the next scheduled match is forfeit for any reason, that match will NOT be considered for the suspension (added October 24, 2009).
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e.
Players, substitutes and coaches seeking another player,
spectator, referee or official for the purpose of fighting or harassing
another player, spectator, referee or official after a match either on
or in the vicinity of the playing fields, will be suspended from the
entire next match in which they are eligible to play, including league
and all-stars tournaments.
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f.
Players and substitutes accumulating a total of three send-offs
(red cards) during the program season, and coaches accumulating a total
of three match suspensions will be ineligible for any further
participation for the remainder of the program, including league, and
all-star tournaments.
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g.
Any player sent off for any reason must immediately leave the
vicinity of the playing fields accompanied by a parent or responsible
adult, and that player’s team must play short-handed for the remainder
of the match.
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h.
Except for an instance of improper goalkeeper change, any player
or substitute committing a second cautionable offense (yellow card) in
the same match will be sent off for the remainder of the match, and the
participant will be ineligible for the next match in which the player
otherwise would be eligible to play, including league and all-star.
If the next scheduled match is forfeit for any reason, that match will NOT be considered for the suspension (added October 24, 2009).
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i.
If the individual committing a second cautionable offense (yellow
card) is a player at the time, the team of that player must play
short-handed. Any player
receiving a total of three cautions during this program will then be
ineligible to play in their next scheduled match, including league or
all-star tournaments.
If the next scheduled match is forfeit for any reason, that match will NOT be considered for the suspension (added October 24, 2009).
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j.
If a player or coach is guilty of two send off offenses or the
equivalent, they will be suspended from further AYSO activity pending a
hearing of the Area Review Board within seven days.
Three cautions are equal to a send off.
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k.
Any player or coach guilty of the equivalent of three send off
offenses will be ineligible for further AYSO activities this season,
including league or all-star play.
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l.
The Area Referee Administrator will keep a record of all cautions
and send-offs.
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m.
Any player or coach, suspended under these Guidelines, who is
found to have participated in a match from which he or she was
suspended, shall be suspended for the next match in which he or she is
eligible to play, including league and all-star play, and the game may
be forfeit at the discretion of the Area Review Board.
If the next scheduled match is forfeit for any reason, that match will NOT be considered for the suspension (added October 24, 2009).
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n.
Any offending player or coach may also be suspended for the
balance of the season, including league and all-star play at the
discretion of the Area Review Board.
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o.
Any team causing the termination of a match by any demonstration
or disruption shall forfeit that match.
Any team causing the termination of two matches for disciplinary
reasons will be suspended for the remainder of the season, including
league and all-star play.
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18.
Referee
Reports.
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a.
Referees shall submit a written report in the event of:
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i.
All cautions (yellow cards) and send-offs (red cards).
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ii.
Violent conduct of the players, and any conduct of coaches or
spectators interfering with the control of the match.
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iii.
Abuse of AYSO minimum play rules which may come to the attention
of the referee.
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iv.
Any other action, which the referee may determine merits a
report.
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v.
Referee reports must be sent (email or regular mail) to the Area
Referee Administrator within twenty-four hours of the game.
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- Protests.
While
constructive input is always welcome, THERE WILL BE NO PROTESTS
WHATSOEVER!!
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