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
General
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.
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Match Cards
Not addressed in rules
Passes
All players must have a USYSA player pass.
Number of Players & 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.
On field warm up
Teams get 15 minutes on the match pitch before the match starts..
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.
Send offs / Incident Reports / Concussion Protocol
Not addressed
Hydration
Not addressed
Deliberate Heading
Not addressed
Ball Size
U14+ => Size 5 MLS/FIFA quality
U11-U13 => Size 4 MLS/FIFA quality NOTE U13 uses Size 4
U13 & older
11v11 Per FIFA
Match length, substitution and field size exceptions
Substitutions
3 moments per half, plus half time. No re-entry per half for all ages.
Match Length
U11-U12 2 - 30 minute halves 5 minute halftime
U13 2 - 35 minute halves 10 minute halftime
U14-U15 2 - 40 minute halves 10 minute halftime ...........
U16-U19 2 - 45 minute halves 10 minute halftime .........
Orthopedic supports
Not addressed