Reading Berks Junior Soccer League Fall Coaches Meeting August 25 & 29, 2016

Agenda Field Sizes 09/10 Build out line. Heading 09-11 Concussion Dehydration Offside Rule Substitution Rule Change Kick Off Rule Change Jim Christian - RBJSL Registrar Mark Yocum - Rescheduling Games Field Commisioner / 1st Year Coaches

09/10 Field dimensions (7v7) Recommend 55-65 yards long by 35-45 yards wide. Center circle and arcs, 8 yard radius Penalty area, 12 yards Goal box, 4 yards Corner arc, 1 yard Penalty spot, 10 yards A 6.5 feet (height) x 18.5 feet (width) goal is recommended based on the age and ability of the players Build out line

09/10 Field dimensions (7v7)

11/12 Field dimensions (9v9) Recommend 70-80 yards long by 45-55 yards wide Center circle and arcs, 8 yard radius Penalty area, 14 yards Goal box, 5 yards Corner arc, 1 yard Penalty spot, 10 yards A 7 feet (height) x 21 feet (width) goal is recommended based on the age and ability of the players

11/12 Field dimensions (9v9)

U13 and up Field dimensions Recommend 100-130 yards long by 50-100 yards wide Center circle and arcs, 10 yard radius Penalty area, 18 yards Goal box, 6 yards Corner arc, 1 yard Penalty spot, 12 yards Goals - 8 feet (height) x 24 feet (width) goal

Build Out Line

Build Out Line The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play (from the opponent) or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punting is not allowed) After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal

Build Out Line If a goalkeeper punts the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense If the punt occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build out line Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line

Heading 09-11 Deliberate heading is not allowed in 09, 10, or 11 year old games If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the infringement occurred

Concussion Per U.S. Soccer’s Concussion Initiative, if a player is suspected to have a head injury the referee is instructed to stop play to allow for treatment/evaluation as needed If the player leaves the field of play for additional evaluation, a substitution can be made in that moment The player with the suspected head injury may not return to the game unless a Health Care Professional (HCP) or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) has cleared the player Any coach or parent insisting on returning the player to the game without approved clearance will result in the referee ending the game

DEHYDRATION Evaluate the player and note if any of the following signs and/or symptoms are present: Noticeable Thirst Irritability Decreased performance Fatigue Weakness Nausea Headache Muscle cramping Dark yellow urine (or no desire to urinate) Lightheaded feeling or dizziness Difficulty paying attention

DEHYDRATION Treating the symptoms of dehydration is crucial in preventing more serious conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. 1) Rest the player in a cool place 2) Provide a sports drink containing electrolytes 3) Contact the parents immediately 4) If symptoms escalate, seek professional help

Substitution(s) Must occur at the half way line Must be present at the half way line before the stoppage of play No substitutions from the bench Anyone: At the half After a goal Goal Kick One for one on injury

Substitution(s) Throw In: Team taking throw in Opposing team may substitute at the same time as long as the other team is substituting and all the player(s) were at the half way line prior to the stoppage of play (piggyback)

Kickoff Procedure Visiting team call the coin toss the team that wins the toss of a coin decides which goal it will attack in the first half their opponents take the kick-off the team that wins the toss takes the kick-off to start the second half for the second half, the teams change ends and attack the opposite goals after a team scores a goal, the kick-off is taken by their opponents

Kickoff For every kick-off: all players must be in their own half of the field of play the opponents of the team taking the kick-off must be at least 8- 10 yds from the ball until it is in play the ball must be stationary on the center mark the referee gives a signal the ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves (the ball can move in ANY direction) a goal may be scored directly against the opponents from the kick-off

Jim Christian – RBJSL Registrar Coaches and Players must have passes Secondary players must have a secondary pass Player changes

Mark Yocum – RBJSL President Rescheduling Games

Score Reporting Log in under your team page Both teams are required to report scores Scores will not post until both teams enter their score AND they match Even the last games of the year teams must enter their scores Make sure the coaches information is up to date

Field Commisioners New Coaches Meet down front on right Meet down front on left