GPSA U9 / U10 House League Rules
Field
Referees have jurisdiction to determine whether the field and other playing
conditions are safe to start or continue play. SAFETY MUST COME FIRST!
Equipment
Shin guards are required, and must be covered by socks.
Uniform jerseys must be visible over (warmer) clothing.
Cleats must have no toe spike.
NO JEWELRY!
Ball
Ball size is 4
Duration
Two (2) 25-30 minute halves – (35 minute halves at referee’s
discretion)
Half time is 5 minutes
Substitutions
FIFA rules: Unlimited, but only at a stoppage of play for;
1. The half,
2. a goal,
3. a goal kick,
4. a throw in by the team making the substitution,
5. an injury for which the referee stops play,
6. for a yellow card.
Goal Kick
Taken anywhere within the goal area (6 yard box)
Players
8vs8 - 7 field players plus 1 goalkeeper, except:
1. If one team has available for play less than 8 players, then both
teams shall play equal provided that no team be obliged to play with
less than 6 players.
2. When one team leads another by four goals or more,
a) The trailing team shall be permitted to add one additional player.
b) If the trailing team does not have an additional player, the leading team
shall play with one less player than is otherwise allowed by these rules.
Goalkeeper
Goalkeepers have six seconds to release the ball after gaining control.
A minimum of two different goalkeepers must be used during each game.
Coaching
All coaches on the sidelines, but only between the 18 yard lines. Every
effort should be made to control your movements. Coaches are also
responsible for the behavior of their team members and parents. Please
encourage positive behavior and do not abuse the referees.
Parents, Coaches, and spectators are not allowed behind the goal lines.
Tie Games
Ties are not broken.
Throw Ins
According to FIFA rules, two feet on the ground, ball throw starts
from back/top of the head.
Fouls
All fouls and foul interpretations are according to FIFA rules.
- Yellow Cards- Any player that receives a yellow card shall be removed
for the completion of the half. A player may be substituted. If the
yellow card occurs in the first half, the player may re-enter the
second half.
- Red Cards- Any player that receives a red
card shall immediately be removed from the rest of the game. A
player may not replace the ejected player. The red carded player
is also automatically suspended from the next game played. All
red cards should be reported to the Referee Director at the end
of the game by the player’s coach for possible
further disciplinary action.
- Coach Red Card- Any red card received by a coach or assistant
must be reported immediately to the Referee Director at the
end of the game by the coach. The coach must leave the field
immediately. An assault by a coach on a player, parent, or
referee will result in suspension.
- Serious Offense- Any serious offense will be referred to
the Disciplinary Committee composed of the Directors from
the League. Both coaches, referee, and others may be requested
to participate in a hearing before final action is taken.
Medical
If a player is injured and bleeding, the player must leave the field
immediately. The player is not allowed back on the field until;
1. All bleeding has stopped,
2. The injury has been covered,
3. The player has no blood on his/her uniform.
Game Reports
Issues and concerns may be submitted online
to REF2K1@YAHOO.COM
Fifa Rules (Including Illustrations for Law #11: Offsides)
http://www.fifa.com/fifa/handbook/laws/2005/LOTG2002_E.pdf