Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments Rules of Competition

All competitions need rules in order to function. League and Tournament Rules All competitions need rules in order to function. FIFA is the source of Laws of the Game for full-sided games of adults and older youth on full-sized fields with limited substitutions. FIFA Laws need to be modified for Youth leagues and tournaments.

Target Audiences for Rules of Competition: Referees League and Tournament Rules Target Audiences for Rules of Competition: Referees Coaches and Team Managers

What Referees Need League and Tournament Rules Clear statement of how Laws are to be applied Length of games Number of players and substitutes Field size and markings Any modifications to laws on offside and fouls

What Referees Need League and Tournament Rules Clear statement of requirements for match administration Pregame check-in procedures Reporting disciplinary matters Overtime or kicks from the mark in knockout games

What Coaches and Managers Need League and Tournament Rules What Coaches and Managers Need Clear information about league/tournament administration How to register/pay for entry Requirements for cards and rosters Guest players Where, when, how to check in teams for the competition

What Coaches and Managers Need League and Tournament Rules What Coaches and Managers Need Clear information about league/tournament administration How standings are determined Where to find schedules and standings How teams advance, tiebreakers Awards, trophies, medals

What Coaches and Managers Need League and Tournament Rules What Coaches and Managers Need Clear information about league/tournament administration Disciplinary suspensions, fines Protest/Appeal procedures Withdrawing from the competition Refunds? Penalties?

What OYSA Looks For League and Tournament Rules Compliance with USSF Player Development Initiatives Playing format appropriate for player ages: 6U-8U – 4v4 9U-10U – 7v7 11U-12U – 9v9

What OYSA Looks For League and Tournament Rules Compliance with USSF Player Development Initiatives Game play modifications to laws of the game as required by PDI Build out lines for 7v7 No heading at 12U and younger Field size and markings as specified in PDI

What OYSA Looks For League and Tournament Rules Compliance with USSF Player Safety Initiatives Concussion Protocol Heat safety guidelines Lightning safety guidelines

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules Do not summarize laws of the game Incorporate the Laws by reference Only state how your rules are different Referees know the Laws. If you tell them what you are doing different so they will quickly understand what they need to do

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules Use the Modified Laws of the game published by US Youth Soccer as guidelines. The modified Laws were developed by a technical committee of US Youth Soccer, US Soccer, and State Associations.

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules Modified Laws of the game are available for 6 and Under 8 and Under 10 and Under 12 and Under

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules Example of a concussion protocol - see the Rules of Competition written by OYSA for the Development League and the Timbers and Thorns Leagues

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules Put Laws changes and things Referees are asked to do (pre-game check in, disciplinary reports) all together at the beginning of your competition rules

Some Recommendations League and Tournament Rules See the USSF Tournament Rules checklist for guidance on what should be in your tournament rules Guidelines can be used for any tournament

Links to Resources League and Tournament Rules http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/forms Tournament sanctioning documents, including USSF Rules checklist http://oysa.bonzidev.com/doclib/2016%20League_Rules_16-17%20Final.pdf http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/SmallSidedGames/

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League and Tournament Rules Contact Information: Brian Scott Manager, Member Services Phone: 503-626-4625 Email: brian@oregonyouthsoccer.org Only some