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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
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U-8 Rules
Word or
PDF
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U-10 Rules
Word or
PDF
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U-12 & U-14 Rules
Word or
PDF
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FIFA Laws of the Game
PDF
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Division 2/3 Game
Cancellation (inclement weather) Policies
Word or
PDF
Game Rules Summary
Spring 2005
Unless otherwise indicated refer to
FIFA Laws
of the Game requires
Acrobat reader.
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Law 1: Field Dimensions |
Age
Group |
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Born on
or After |
Players
per Side |
Game
Length |
Ball
Size |
Minimum
Field Size* |
Goal
Size |
| U-8 |
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8/1/2000 |
5 |
(2) 20 Min
Halves |
4 |
90' x 150' |
6' x 12' |
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| U-10 |
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8/1/1998 |
7 |
(2) 25 Min
Halves |
4 |
120' x 180' |
6' x 12' |
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| U-12 |
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8/1/1996 |
11 |
(2) 30 Min
Halves |
4 |
150' x 240' |
8' x 24' |
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U-12
(7 v 7) |
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8/1/1996 |
7 |
(2) 25 Min
Halves |
4 |
120' x 180' |
6' x 12' |
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| U-14 |
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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 |
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Age
Group |
Own
Throw-in |
After a
Goal |
Goal
Kick |
Own
Corner |
Injury |
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U-08 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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U-10 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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U-12 All |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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U-14 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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U-16-U18 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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General Rules:
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All Parents/fans are to reside on opposite side of field
from teams.
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The use of shin-guards is mandatory. Referees will
exclude players if not properly equipped.
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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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