CalNorth X2 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.
Last Updated 8/12/2024
League
The CalNorth X2 League is for clubs competing at the highest levels. This League is for U11 and older teams. The format is club vs club, meaning that a club will host several matches at the same location where are all the opponents are from the same visiting club.
Match Cards
Not addressed in rules
Passes
All players must have a USYSA player pass.
Adults
At least one adult must have a pass. Only adults with passes on team side.
Spectators are opposite their respective team's technical area.
Player Counts & Game Day Roster
Maximum Game Day Roster is 18
Teams are permitted to have 3 players play down one age group on a game day.
Orthopedic supports
Not addressed
Concussion Protocol
Not addressed
Hydration
Not addressed
Deliberate Heading
Not addressed
Match Length
U11-U12 2 - 30 minute halves
U13 2 - 35 minute halves
U14-U15 2 - 40 minute halves
U16-U19 2 - 45 minute halves
Match Length - On field warm up
Teams get 15 minutes on the match pitch before the match starts.
Substitutions
3 moments per half, plus half time. No re-entry per half for all ages.
Half Time
U11-U12 5 minute halftime
U13+ 10 minute halftime
Other - Ball Size
U14+ => Size 5 MLS/FIFA quality
U11-U13 => Size 4 MLS/FIFA quality NOTE U13 uses Size 4
Send offs / Incident Reports / Concussion Protocol
Not addressed