Colchester soccer

Colchester, Vermont -  USA

 


 

 

Fall Soccer Rules

The Colchester Youth Soccer Club has its own recreational league that is created each Fall.

Click here to view our League Policy.

Spring Soccer Rules

The Colchester Youth Soccer Club plays in the Vermont Soccer League.  The rules for this league are published at the VSL web site. Scroll down to view the rules below.

Modified League Rules

Game Rules Summary
Spring 2005

Unless otherwise indicated refer to FIFA Laws of the Game requires Acrobat reader.

Law 1: Field Dimensions
Age
Group		   Born on
or After		 Players
per Side		 Game
Length		 Ball
Size		 Minimum
Field Size*		 Goal
Size
U-8   8/1/2000 5 (2) 20 Min
Halves		 4 90' x 150' 6' x 12'
               
U-10   8/1/1998 7 (2) 25 Min
Halves		 4 120' x 180' 6' x 12'
               
U-12   8/1/1996 11 (2) 30 Min
Halves		 4 150' x 240' 8' x 24'
               

U-12
(7 v 7)

   8/1/1996 7  (2) 25 Min
Halves		 4 120' x 180' 6' x 12'
               
U-14   8/1/1994 11 (2) 35 Min
Halves		 5 180' x 300' 8' x 24


Fields*
Fields will not be considered of CVYSL quality unless they meet the sizes above, are reasonably flat and level, grassed throughout [allowing for normal wear in goal areas], and are on game days equipped with regulation goals, nets and corner flags; mowed and fully lined in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game.

Game Rules by Age Group

U-10 Throw-ins will be strictly enforced after 1st two (2) games.  

Age
Group		 Offside Penalty
Kicks		 Goal
Kicks		 Direct
Kicks		 Record
Red Card		 # of
Players		 # of
Referees
U-8 No No Yes No No 5 Coach
U-10 Yes No Yes No No 7 1 FIFA Ref
U-12 Yes Yes Yes Yes No 11 1 FIFA Ref
U-12
(7 v 7)		 Yes Yes Yes Yes No 7 1 FIFA Ref
U-14 Yes Yes Yes Yes No 11 3 FIFA Refs
U-16/U-18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 11 3 FIFA Refs
 

  • Substitutions on the following:

  Age
Group		 Own
Throw-in		 After a
Goal		 Goal
Kick		 Own
Corner		 Injury  
  U-08 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  
  U-10 Yes Yes Yes No Yes  
  U-12   All Yes Yes Yes No Yes  
  U-14 Yes Yes Yes No Yes  
  U-16-U18 Yes Yes Yes No Yes  

  • All substitutions handled as follows:

    • All subs coming into the game stand at midfield.

    • All players go on and off at midfield before subs come on.

    • Throw-ins only:  Opponents subs allowed if both teams have subs.

General Rules:

  • All Parents/fans are to reside on opposite side of field from teams. 

  • The use of shin-guards is mandatory.  Referees will exclude players if not properly equipped. 

  • If referees don't show coaches can substitute for officials provided they are registered on the team roster with the V.Y.S.A.

 

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