Hondo Youth Soccer Association

HYSA SPRING 2024 - 14U

GENERAL RULES OF PLAY

EXCEPTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO FIFA LAWS

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These Guidelines have been adopted by HYSA from the South Texas Youth Soccer Association and are subject to change upon League Board Majority vote, any changes made will not be made during the current season of play. Any and all changes will be in compliance with FIFA and US Youth Soccer Rules.

 

Age Group 

A player with his/her parent’’s and coach’s permission, and in compliance with the local association playing rules, may play in an older age group; however, except as provided herein, no player may play in a younger age group that the age group for which he/she is eligible 

 

The Field of Play; Technical Areas 

 

Goals: 24 feet wide by 8 feet high

Fields:  Size: Minimum 150 feet wide by 300 feet long

Center Circle: 10 yards in radius

Penalty Area: 18 x 44 yards

Goal Area: 6 x 20 yards

Penalty Spot: 12 yards and perpendicular from the mid-point of the goal line

Penalty Arc: 10 yards radius from the penalty spot

Length of Games: two thirty-five (35) minute halves with a ten (10) minute half time. 

Ball: #5 

 

Both teams are assigned to one side of the field and only coaches, players, and eligible adults permitted to be present with the team may be within the Technical Area. 

 

Number of Players & Substitutions

 

No 14U team shall be allowed more than fifteen (15) nor less than eleven (11) registered players at any given time. The minimum number of players on the field to start the match in 14U shall be seven (7). Each 14 & Under team during a game shall play no more than eleven (11) players on the field at a time, though smaller-sided games may be played by agreement of the coaches beforehand. If the coaches cannot agree, the game will proceed with unequal numbers of no fewer than seven (7) and no more than eleven (11).

Coaches must play each registered player that is present one-half (50%) of the game unless unable to do so due to player’s illness or injury or for disciplinary reasons. In the event that a player is present but will not be playing, the coach must inform the referee and the opposing coach as to the reason that player will not participate.

The prior permission of the referee is required in order to make any substitution at any time, except at the resumption of play after the halftime break *all substitutions must be made at midfield* in the following situations:

 

** On a throw-in (by the team in possession) 

** On a goal kick (by either team) 

** After any goal (by either team) 

** After stoppage of play for an injury (either team) 

** At half time (by either team) 

** After a caution (the player receiving the caution) 

 

There are unlimited substitutions and players may re-enter the game.

 

Referees 

The referee’s judgment decisions shall be final in all matters concerning the rules governing the playing of the game, the playability of the field and the appropriateness of the uniforms. At the completion of the match, the referee shall have each coach sign the game report and submit the game report to the HYSA representative. No abuse of or attempts to influence the referee(s) will be tolerated. Any issues with the referees should be presented to the HYSA board.

It shall be the duty of the referee to declare a forfeit in the event that a team has less than the required minimum number of players on the field ready to play within 15 minutes after the game was scheduled to start. If neither team has the required number, it shall be a double forfeit and shall be scored as a loss for both teams. In the event that the referee rules that the field is not playable, or that the uniforms are inappropriate, then they should note these facts on the game report and have each coach sign it. 

 

A game card will be completed by the referee for all play within HYSA. This card will, at a minimum, contain the following: (HYSA referees will submit all game cards to the appointed board official to record)

** association, age group, division, game location, date, game time 

** team names and final score 

** cautions (yellow cards) or ejections (red cards) issued, by team with player / name 

** any protest noted and brief basis for those protests 

** Prior to each HYSA match, each team shall present to the referee for player verification and to ensure all metal has been removed, shin guards are worn properly (under socks, not on top) and that appropriate cleats are being worn by all players. If a game ball is not available, the referee will examine 2 player balls to ensure they can be used as a game ball. 

 

 

Goalkeeper: All goalkeepers must wear a different colored jersey or colored pinny to identify them as the keeper. 

 

There shall be no charging of the goalkeeper, fairly or unfairly. Any such act will be considered as “dangerous play” at the least and punished accordingly. 

 

 

For every kick-off:

For every kick-off: All players, except the player taking the kick-off, must be in their own half of the field of play. The opponents of the team taking the kick-off must be at least 10 yds from the ball until it is in play. The ball must be stationary on the center mark. The referee gives a signal, then the ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves in any direction. A goal may not be scored directly against the opponents from the kick-off; if the ball directly enters the kicker’s goal, a goal kick is awarded to the opponents

 

 

Infringements on kick-offs: If the player taking the kick-off touches the ball again before it has touched another player an indirect free kick, or for deliberate handball a direct free kick, is awarded. In the event of any other infringement of the kick-off procedure the kick-off is retaken.

 

 

Co-Ed Games: In the event that 14u is situated for co-ed play each team must have at least half of their registered girls on the field at all times. Should a team not have the appropriate number of girls or boys that team will automatically forfeit.

 

Equipment:

Please make sure all equipment is away from side sideline,

 

Soccer cleats are required (Football or baseball cleats with the toe cleat are not allowed).

 

All players will wear shin guards which are commercially produced and specifically designed to provide protection to the shins. Shin guards must be worn properly: under socks, not on top.

 

No player will be allowed to play with a hard cast (padded or otherwise), nor will any player be allowed to play with any brace (knee or otherwise) that contains exposed metal or hard plastics, unless it is wrapped with a minimum of ½ inch high-density foam wrapping or the manufacturer’s recommended protective coating.

 

Players may wear sliding, bike, cyclist or tight fitting pants which do not protrude below the top of the knee and are the same color as the shorts (MUST BE WORN UNDER SHORTS). Spanx, or volleyball type shorts are not permitted without shorts being worn on top of them. This does not prohibit players from wearing loose fitting, long-legged sweat pants or tights or goalkeepers from wearing  goalkeeper pants which may be tight and have padding.

 

Bandanas of any style may not be worn during any game. Players may not wear a bandana either on their heads, legs or arms. Exceptions may be made at the local level for medical reasons.

 

All players and coaches should wear the league provided jersey shirt. Any team wearing something other than the league provided jersey will be subject to a forfeit. Any extenuating circumstances should be discussed with an HYSA board member.

 

** All HYSA teams are responsible for keeping the team area clean following the completion of the game, this includes removing all trash, canopies, and chairs. 

 

Awards: To be determined by HYSA before the start of play. Individual team awards can be given at the discretion of team coach and team parent.

 

** Championship points: Win =3pts, tie = 1pt, Loss = 0pts. In the event of a tie, the first tie-break will be the head-to-head winner of the two teams’ games. The next tie-break will be goals allowed for the season. If goals allowed are also tied, the final tie-break will be goals scored for the season. Should goals scored also be tied the tie will be settled by a coin flip. In the event of a three way tie, the first tiebreaker will be head-to-head record versus the other tied teams, followed by the same tiebreakers listed above. The two teams with the most points will play on the final game day for the HYSA League Championship. The two teams with the third most and fourth most points will play on the final game day for third place.

 

 

** Games may be cancelled due to inclement weather, Coaches will be contacted and will be required to notify individual teams. Make up games may be scheduled during weekdays to accommodate all teams. 

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the rules, please please contact an HYSA board member.