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MYSA Rules Manual

MYSA Rules Manual

SECTION 1.0 RULES OF MYSA LEAGUES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
1.1 MYSA Modifications to the Laws of the Game
1.2 MYSA Match Protocols
1.3 MYSA-Administered Leagues
1.4 MYSA Championships
1.5 Sanctions

SECTION 2.0 RULES OF MYSA RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING
2.1 Administration
2.2 Rec Plus Modification to the Laws of the Game
2.3 Rec Plus Match Protocols
2.4 Sanctions

SECTION 3.0 ADMINISTRATION
3.1 Membership
3.2 Registration
3.3 Participation in Non-MYSA Leagues and Events
3.4 Conduct and Sanctions
3.5 Amendment of Rules

Small-Sided Games Rules

Small-sided standards

U9/U10

  • 7v7 format
  • No Heading and No Punting
  • Build Out Zones
    - Opponent must drop behind B.O. line on goal kick or GK possession to facilitate playing out of the back
    - Build Out lines equidistant between top of penalty area and halfway line
  • Offside Law in effect between Build Out line and endline
  • Field dimensions: 55-65 yds L x 35-45 yds W
    - Penalty and Goal areas are combined 22 x 8 yards
  • Goal dimensions: Recommended 6 x 12 ft; Maximum 6 x 18 ft

U11-SPECIFIC

  • No Heading and No Punting
  • Build Out Zone
    - Opponent must drop to edge of center circle on goal kick or GK possession to facilitate playing out of the back

U11/U12

  • 9v9 format
  • Field dimensions: 70-80 yds L x 45-55 yds W
    - Penalty Area dimensions: 28 x 10 yards
    - Goal Area dimensions: 14 x 5 yards
  • Goal dimensions: Minimum 6 x 18 ft; Maximum 7 x 21 ft

Playing Rules: