WYSA Rules

Number of Players:

• Maximum number of players on the field at any one time: six.
• Substitutions:

1.         Prior to a throw-in (either team)
2.         Prior to a goal kick.
3.         After a goal by either team.
4.         After an injury for either team, when the referee stops the game.
5.         At half time.

• Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.  Equal time should be given to all players.

Player’s Equipment:

• Footwear: Tennis shoes or Soccer Cleats
• Shin-guards: Mandatory.
• Team T-Shirt – Sweatshirt may be worn under.
• Shorts or Sweatpants.

Duration of the Game:

• The game shall consist of four equal quarters 12 minutes
• One minute break between first and second quarter
• The half time break shall be five minutes.
• One minute break between third and fourth quarter
• There shall be NO overtime.

Coaches:

• Have Fun
• Give encouragement with positive feedback and celebrate all forms of success
• Insist and show on good sportsmanship
• Teach teamwork
• Must coach from the sidelines during the games
• Will show respect for all referees, may ask referees about confusing calls.
• Everyone plays in every position, including goalie
• Do not keep score but try to keep the games competitive for both teams.
• Encourage players to spread the scoring around
• Players out of control get removed from the game

The Start of Play:

• Opponents must be seven yards from the center mark while the kick-off is in progress.

Scoring:

• No Score is kept
• Blow out options ahead by 3 or more goals

1. Trade Players to equalize the teams
2. Play with less players

Fouls and Misconduct:

• All fouls will result in an INDIRECT FREE KICK with the opponents seven yards away from the ball.  A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player on either team.
• The referee must briefly explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

Penalty Kicks:

• No penalty kicks are to be taken.  An infraction inside the goalie box will be taken to the closest line and kicked from there.

Goal Kick:

• Goal kick may be taken within two to three yards of the goal.
• Opponents must retreat to mid-field when the kick is taken.

Corner Kicks:

• Opponents must be seven yards away from the ball.

Offside:

• There shall be no offside.

Grades Pre K - K Rule Exceptions

• Ball Size 3
• Small Sided (3v3 or 4v4) this will decided by the number of players that are in attendance.
• No Goalies:  Players are not allowed to stand in front of the goal mouth and guard the goal. 
• Coaches are allowed on the field at all times
• Throw in:  Any kind of throw in that uses two hands is acceptable

Grades 1-2 Rule Exceptions

• Ball Size 4
• Throw in:  Loose interpretation of throw in is to be considered.

Grades 3-4 Exceptions

• Ball Size 4
• Offside:  Loose interpretation of offside is to be considered.  No hanging out behind the defense.

Grades 5, 6, 7 Rule Exceptions

• Ball Size 4
• Goal Kick:  Opponents do NOT need to retreat to mid-field when the kick is taken.
• Offside:  Loose interpretation of offside is to be considered.  No hanging out behind the defense.