* U-6 Field

* U-8 Field

* U-10 Field

* U-11 Field

-- Teams and spectators take side by side position on the same side of the field.

-- The designated home team must provide the game ball.

-- In cases where two opposing teams wear the same color uniforms, the home team must change to different-colored shirts. Coaches (or an alert parent) should note the color of opposing team’s shirts for each game. If on a certain week, the opposing team’s color is the same as their team, coaches should notify parents that for the week in question (if their team is the home team) players should wear a different T-shirt – of a color agreed upon in advance.

-- Away team calls coin toss. Winner of the toss chooses which end of the field to defend. Winning team kicks off second half; other team kicks off first half.

-- Teams must play with the same number of players, unless there has been an ejection due to a red card from the referee.

If a team cannot field a full roster, opposing teams are requested to play down, so that teams have the same number of players. Coaches may decide not to play down if they choose.

If a team cannot field the minimum number of players to start, that team will forfeit the game. The opposing team will be declared the winner with a 2 - 0 score.

Division     Players per Game          Min. players to start         Max. Players per team      Goalie

U06             3 v 3                               2 + a sub                          6                                  No

U08             4 v 4                               3 + a sub                          7                                  No

U10             5 v 5                               4 + a sub                          9                                  Yes

U12             7 v 7                               6 + a sub                          11                                 Yes

U14+          7 v 7                                6 + a sub                          12                                 Yes

-- Teams switch sides of playing field at half time.

-- Substitutions: U6 teams are allowed to substitute any time.

    For all other divisions, teams are allowed unlimited substitutions with prior consent of the referee at these points in the game:

        1. Substituting team’s throw in

        2. Opposing team’s throw in if the team that is throwing in is also substituting

        3. Goal kick - either team

        4. After goal - either team

        5. Half time - either team

        6. Substituting team’s yellow carded player

        7. Injury - one for one

-- A direct kick is when a penalty kick can enter the goal for a score without touching any other player.

    For U6 to U9 teams, no direct kick penalties are allowed.

    For U10 and older, direct kick penalties are allowed.

-- Offsides: For U8 teams, offsides will not be called unless the offense is flagrant.

-- Yellow and red cards

    1. A yellow card displayed by the referee means that a player has received a warning. It may be for dangerous play, bad language or poor sportsmanship. Players receiving a yellow card will have to leave the playing field immediately, but can be substituted back in at the next team substitution opportunity. Players, coaches or spectators are allowed one warning yellow card per game. Any one receiving two yellow cards, in a game, will have to adhere to red card rules. Yellow cards are not carried over to next week’s game.

    2. A red card may be given by the referee to any player, coach or spectator, indicating a second infraction after a yellow card warning. Recipient of a red card must immediately leave the WYSC game site before the game can continue. Recipients of a red card will be required to miss following season game. Referee’s judgment is final and must be adhered to without argument. Complaints may be addressed to WYSC league officials.

-- No one may stand at the end line or behind the goal line.

-- All USYSA-FIFA A rules apply.