SSFUYSL Rec Rules Summary This rules summary is provided to the referees as a service. These are not the official rules of the competition. NO warranty is made that this summary is up to date.
Match Cards
Not addressed in league rules.
Team benches / Spectators
Teams on one side. Spectators on other side. Rules specifically state "no yelling at the referee". Coaches are responsible for spectator behavior.
Passes/Roster
Players - Must have a pass OR be listed on the printed roster.
Send offs / Incident Reports / Concussion Protocol
Not addressed in league rules.
Start of game
Home team chooses side. Visitors kick off.
Free kicks
All free kicks are indirect. No Penalty Kicks.
Player uniform
Required. Shin guards - required. Cleats - required.
Substitutions
- On own throw in
- On own goal kick
- Injuries (either/both teams)
- Kickoffs
- Quarter breaks
- NOT on corner kicks
Blow Out Rule
Blowout scores are outside the spirit of the game and are discouraged. Not the referee's job, but might be helpful in match management to mention to coach of the team that is winning. U09 and above, score differential over 5 is considered a blowout.
Deliberate Heading
No deliberate heading.
Ball Size
U06 - U08=> Size 3: ... ... U09-U13 => Size 4
4 v 4 U06-U08
- No offside.
- No goalkeeper. There is a "no park" arc in front of goal. May not park defender to defend goal in or just outside the arc.
- Four 10 minute quarters. Call quarter break to facilitate substitutions.
- 5 minute half time.
- Misconduct. Do not show cards. Can still warn and/or dismiss.
- Retake and instruct illegal throw-ins
5 v 5 U09-U13
- Goalkeeper
- Offside
- Two 25 minute halves.
- 5-10 minute half time.
- Illegal throw-in. Retake twice per team per game. On third infraction, award to other team.
Orthopedic supports
Not addressed in league rules
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