NVYSL Rules of Competition

These are the modifications to the IFAB Laws of the Game (LOTG) for Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League

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LOTGGrade 3-4 ModificationsGrade 5-6 ModificationsGrade 7-8 ModificationsGrade 9-12 Modifications
1 - FieldTouchline 55y-65y x Goal line 35y-45y Goals: 6' high x 12' wide, with Sandbags. Center Circle: 8yds. Goal Area: None Penalty Area: 12yds from Goal Post, 12yds out. Penalty Mark: 9yds from center of Goal; 8yd arc. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place.Touchline 70y-80y x Goal line 45y-55y Goals: 6' high x 24' wide, with Sandbags. Center Circle: 8yds. Goal Area: 6yds from Goal post, 6yds out. Penalty Area: 14yds from Goal Post, 14yds out. Penalty Mark: 10yds from center of Goal; 8yd arc. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place.As per LOTG. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place."As per LOTG. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place."
2 - BallSize 4 provided by home team.Size 4 provided by home team.Size 5 provided by home team.Size 5 provided by home team.
3 - Players7 v 7. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 5. NO HEADING (IFK).9 v 9. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7. NO HEADING (IFK).11 v 11. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7.11 v 11. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7.
4 - Players’ EquipmentAway team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required.No Jewelry. No Casts.Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts.Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts.Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts.
5 - Referee
6 - Other Match Officials
7 - DurationTwo 30min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80degTwo 30min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80degTwo 35min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80degTwo 40min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80deg
8 - Start / RestartAs per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. Attacking IFK in Penalty Area taken from nearest edge of Area.As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away.
9 - In/Out of Play
10 - OutcomeEveryone has fun! As per the LOTG.Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG.Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG.Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG.
11 - OffsideD1: As per LOTG. D2/D3/D4/D5: Not Enforced / Not Applicable.
12 - FoulsAs per LOTG, except Heading: IFK. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage.As per LOTG, except Heading: IFK. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage.As per LOTG. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage.As per LOTG. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage.
13 - Free KicksDefending team 8yds away. IFK for Attacking Team within Penalty Area taken at nearest point on Penalty LineDefending team 8yds away.
14 - Penalty KickAs per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away.As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away.
15 - Throw-InD1: As per LOTG. D2/D3/D4/D5: One rethrow by same player per throw-in.
16 - Goal KickKick taken from anywhere within Penalty Area. Defending team retreats to their half. Ball must touch a Player or ground before entering opposing Penalty Area, else IFK at midfieldKick taken from anywhere within Goal Area. Defending exits Penalty Area. Ball must touch a Player or ground before entering opposing Penalty Area, else IFK at midfield
17 - Corner KickAs per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away.As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away.
NVYSL: GK Distribution:After GK takes possession, the ball must next touch a Player or Field before entering the Penalty Area of Opposing Team. Sanction: IFK from Halfway Line for Opposing team.After GK takes possession, the ball must next touch a Player or Field before entering the Penalty Area of Opposing Team. Sanction: IFK from Halfway Line for Opposing team.N/AN/A
NVYSL: HeadingNo intentional heading allowed. If a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the Referee shall award IFK for the Opposing team. If a goal is scored from a header - that goal shall be disallowed.No intentional heading allowed. If a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the Referee shall award IFK for the Opposing team. If a goal is scored from a header - that goal shall be disallowed.Unlimited Heading is allowed in match play. Heading training limited to 30min per week with no more than 15-20 headers per Player per week.Unlimited Heading is allowed in match play.