GSYSL Referee Information for Games

Game Length 

• U-8 (4v4)- four l2 min. periods
• U–9/U-10 (6v6)- four l2 min. periods
• U—11/U-12 (8v8)- two 30 min. halves
• U—13/14 - two 35 min. halves
• U—15-19 Senior Division - two 45 min. halves
  

The Game Ball 

• The game ball shall be provided by the Home team according to the following sizes:
• U-8 and under – Size 3 ball.
• U-9 – U12 – Size 4 ball.
• All other age groups shall use a Size 5 ball, in accordance with USYSA rules of play.
  

Rules of Play 

• All Small Sided Games shall be governed by the USYSA rules of play.
• All 11 v 11 games shall be governed by the FIFA “Laws of the Game”.
  

Substitutions 

• Substitutions are unlimited
• Substitutions can be made Goal Kick (both teams), After a Goal is scored (both Teams), on a Throw in by the team in possession of the ball, in the case of an injury (both teams) and at halftime (both teams)
• Amended Substitution Rule allows both teams to substitute on a throw in if players from both teams are at the line for substitution
• All substitutes must be at the halfway line at the time the ball goes out of play
• Substitutes may only come on the field with the permission of the Referee
  

GSYSL Referee Fees 

• U10 6v6 - $20 Referee
• U11-U12 8v8 - $30 Referee - each AR $20 (If only one Referee - $45)
• U13-14 - $40 Referee - each AR $25 (If only one Referee - $55)
• Senior Division - $60 Referee - each AR $30 (If only one Referee - $75)
• If there are 2 age groups involved in a match the higher rate applies
• Payment is made to only the referees that appear at the match
  

Club Pass Rule 

• SPRING ONLY League in the Competitive Divisions U-12 & above
• Allows for up to 5 players to be written onto a team roster prior to the game as long as each player has a current and valid player pass and are a member of the same club. For each guest player participating in the game, all player data (matching the player pass) including name, address, date of birth, and player identification number will be written onto the game roster provided to the referee prior to the start of the game. Teams shall not be allowed to have more than 18 players participating in any single game (including guest players).
• Players must meet age requirement of team and may not play up more than 2 age groups listed on their player pass.
• Each coach should have in their possession copies of the completed USYSA member form for all players (including Club pass players) prior to the start of the game.
  

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