NYSL 13U - 19U

RULES AND REGULATIONS

REFEREES

Crew of 3 Referees, 1 Referee and 2 Assistant Referee. If only two referees are present, there should be one referee and one Assistant Referee.

NUMBER OF FIELD PLAYERS

11v11 including a Goalkeeper

ROSTER SIZE

18 Maximum Rostered Per Game

GAME ROSTERS

Game day rosters are necessary to bring to each game and give to the opposing team/referee during check in. All Player’s/Coaches must be listed on the roster or have laminated USYS cards to be allowed in the coaching/technical area.

BALL

Size 5. Home team to provide a suitable game ball

SUBSTITUTIONS

Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage, with the permission of the referee

JEWERLY

No jewelry of any kind is allowed. This includes taping piercings of a player’s ears. The only exceptions for “jewelry” are Medic Alert bracelets and religious items specifically required by the wearer’s religion.

GAME LENGTH

13-14U 35 minutes Halves

15-16U 40 minute Halves

17U-19U 45 Minute Halves

13U-14U: Length: Recommended 100 yards - minimum 100 yds maximum 110 yds.

Width: Recommended 65 yards - minimum 62 yards maximum 68 yards.

15U –19U: Length: Recommended 110 yards -minimum 105 yds maximum 120 yds.

Width: Recommended 75 yards - minimum 70 yards maximum 80 yards

GOAL SIZE

8 by 24

CENTER CIRCLE

10 Yard Radius

PENALTY AREA

18 Yards

OFFSIDES

Follow IFAB Laws of the Game.

PENALTY KICKS

Follow IFAB Laws of the Game. 12 Yards from goal line.

FOULS & PENALTIES

All Free Kicks follow IFAB Laws of the Game.