PLAYER AREA:
Only players are allowed between
the fields. Teams are allowed
on the playing surface ten minutes
prior to game time, given the
prior game has concluded.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
On The Fly:
- Field players and goalies may
be substituted at any point in
time as long as the ball is in
play.
- Subbing on the fly is not permitted
on dead balls (throw ins and corner
kicks).
- The entering and exiting players
must be within 5-8 yards of the
team bench area.
- Failure to complete a proper
substitution will result in too
many men on the field and a direct
free kick will be awarded to the
opposing team. The free kick will
be taken from the penalty spot
of the guilty team. A wall may
be set.
GUARANTEED SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Guaranteed only at the time
of a goal kick or after a goal
has been scored, subject to referee’s
discretion.
- In the pursuit of fair play,
the referee MAY NOT allow a whole
line change in the last 2 minutes
of the half and/or the last 2
minutes of the game.
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GENERAL
RULES OF PLAY:
- Goalies are universal players
and do not have to appear on the
team roster in order to play.
- All field players MUST be on the
roster for the team they are playing
for. Roster information must include
a parent signature for any player
under the age of 18. Teams without
rosters submitted after the due
date will be required to forfeit
any game in which their roster is
challenged.
SLIDING:
Outside of the box will resulting
a direct free kick at the spot of
the slide. Goalkeepers are permitted
to slide in the box, if they leave
the box while sliding they will
be penalized. The resulting penalty
will be a direct free kick for the
opposing team outside the penalty
box at the point where the goalie
left the box sliding.
OFFSIDES:
There are offsides in our U11 -
U14 girl's leagues, U11 - U18 boy's
leagues. There is no offsides in
our U10 and younger divisions, high
school girl's leagues, or any adult
league.
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EQUIPMENT:
- Shin guards must be worn during
all games.
- NEW
You can wear molded cleats, as long
as they are clean
- Same or similar uniforms/T-shirts
must be worn.
- Goalies must wear a different
color jersey from both teams.
- OYA pinnies will be supplied in
the case of like colors.
- NO jewelry, watches, or dangerous
articles of clothing are permitted.
- The proper sized ball for the
age group will be used for games.
ALCOHOL:
The consumption of alcohol at Oakland
Yard or any off-site location prior
to a game by any player is strictly
prohibited. Team managers will be
held responsible for all players.
Anyone in violation of this policy
will be restricted from participating
in the game in question. Recurring
violations of this policy will result
in suspension from remaining session
play.
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FAIR
PLAY:
Infractions resulting in disciplinary
action.
- 2 minutes: Player may be substituted
but may not reenter play for 2 minutes.
- 2 minutes: Player may NOT be substituted
and the team must play short-handed
for 2 minutes or until a goal is scored
against them, whichever occurs first.
- 5 minutes: Player may be substituted
but may not reenter play for 5 minutes.
- Current game suspension: The player
will be asked to leave the field of
play and will NOT be allowed to reenter
for the duration of the game. This
player MAY BE REPLACED on the field
with another player.
- Future Game suspension: The player
may be asked not to return for a determined
number of games.
- Banned: Player may not be allowed
to play in ANY league at OYA. This
action is reserved for sever and/or
persistent disregard for the rules
of safety.
- A field player MAY serve a goalies
penalty time. This does NOT apply
when there is a suspension and/or
banning assessed to the goalie.
PENAL FOULS:
A direct kick will be awarded for
kicking, tripping, jumping at an
opponent, holding, pushing, charging
violently, striking, sliding and
spitting. A yellow or red card may
also be given.
**UNSPORTMANSLIKE BEHAVIOR WILL
NOT BE TOLERATED**
Players receiving
two yellow cards in one game must
sit out the remaining portion of
the game and the next game. Players
receiving a red card are ejected
from the current game and the next
scheduled game. Players caught violating
the game suspension policy above
will be suspended permanently from
OYA.
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GOALKEEPER
RESTRICTIONS:
- FIFA goalkeeper’s rules apply
on the back pass.
-Goalies are permitted as many steps
as possible within 6 seconds.
-Goalkeepers have 6 seconds to distribute
the ball after recovering from making
a save.
Punting: Punting is not allowed in
any adult league (coed, women's, or
men's). All other leagues goalies
are allowed to punt or drop kick after
a hand save.
FIELD OF PLAY:
Out of Bounds:
- The ball is in bounds until the
referee signals otherwise.
- The netting along the end lines
will be deemed out of bounds.
- The referee is part of the field
and deemed in play.
Goals:
- The wheels on the goal are considered
in play.
- The American football section of
the goal is considered out of play
and the proper restart will be awarded
(i.e. Goal kick or corner kick)
Bench Area:
- Players and coaches must stay back
from the touchline.
- Bags, coats, water bottles, etc…
must be kept a safe distance from
the touchline.
- Coaches and players must keep themselves
within an acceptable distance of their
team’s bench area.
-Coaches and players are not allowed
to cross the half line while on their
bench.
- NO chairs or benches are allowed
in the player area.
CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME PROCEDURE:
Any game resulting in a tie at the
end of regulation play will go directly
to penalty kicks, best of three.
If tied after a best of three, sudden
death penalty kicks will be the
deciding factor in the win of the
game.
ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT
TO THE REFEREES DISRECTION!
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RESTARTS:
All restarts are direct kicks.
Kick-Off:
- Need not go forward in order to
be live and in play.
- Are direct (always).
Throw-In:
- Balls going out of bounds will result
in a throw-in for youth leagues with
the exception of the adult leagues
(see below for adult explanation).
The thrower must be stationary, that
is no run up to touch line and player
must be standing still at the time
of the throw. If a player uses a deliberate
run to the touch line to gain distance
from momentum, a throw in will be
awarded to the opposing team *What
is deemed as a deliberate run to gain
advantage is at the referees discretion.
Kick-In (Adult League)
- NO attempts are allowed for balls
that do not enter the field on the
first try. The ball cannot be kicked
higher than the knee of the referee.
(at referee’s judgement) Kick-ins
above the knee will result in a kick-in
for the opposing team.
Goal Kick:
To be kicked from the goal line or
in front of the goal, players are
given flexibility on ball placement.
- May be played at any height.
-Must be put in play from the goal
line.
-DO NOT have to exit the goal box
in order to be live and in play.
- Must be put back into play in a
fair amount of time as deemed by the
referee.
-Failure to do so will result in a
kick-in on the touchline for the opposing
team.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
Corner Kicks:
- May be played at any height.
- Must be taken within 1 yard of the
corner.
- Must be put back in play in a fair
amount of time as deemed by the referee.
-Failure to do so will result in a
goal kick for the opposing team.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
Free Kicks:
- May be played at any height.
- Are taken from the spot of the foul
or at the penalty spot if the infraction
is committed inside the goal box.
- Must be taken within 5 SECONDS of
the spotting of the ball and/or setting
the wall.
- With the exception of penalty kicks,
may be defended with a wall set 5
yards from the ball.
- Are ALWAYS direct.
- Awarded if pass back to keeper is
picked up. Kick will be placed at
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