Schedule

Table of Contents

Section                        Page
I.        Authority and Responsibility                                        2
II.        Membership                                                                2
III.        Representation of Teams                                           2
IV.        Registration and Team Formation        3
V.        Seeding Tournament        4
VI.        League Schedule        4
VII.        Fields        5
VIII.        FGYSL Rules And ‘Laws Of The Game’        6
1.        Modification        6
2.        Codes of Conduct        9
3.        Sideline Positioning        10
4.        Substitutions        10
5.        Home Team Duties        11
6.        Uniforms        11
7.        Player Passes        12
8.        Game Cards        12
9.        Playing Location Field Commissioner        13
10.        Age Group Coordinator        14
11.        Practices        15
IX.        Definitions        15
1.        Law 9        15
2.        Law 10        16
3.        Law 12        16
4.        Defensive Goals        18
5.        Throw-in        18
6.        Goal Kick        19
7.        Corner Kick        20
X.        Division Standings and Scoring        20
XI.        Disciplinary Procedures, Protests & Appeals        21
XII.        All Star Guidelines        22
XIII.        Contact Directory and Board of Officers        23
XIV.        League Schedule        24

I.        Authority and Responsibility
This Association is governed by a duly adopted Constitution and By-
Laws, Rules and Regulations passed in regular and/or special meetings
of the Fig Garden Youth Soccer League (FGYSL) Board.

The governing authority of this Association per the Constitution and By-
Laws shall be vested in the FGYSL Board of Directors. All members and
other persons associated with affiliated teams shall abide by the
Constitution and By-Laws as set forth by the Board of Directors, all
provisions of the CYSA Team Manual, the FIFA Laws of the Game and
all the applicable rules and regulations of the FGYSL Coaches Manual.

Every member registered with the FGYSL has an obligation to the youth
of this league and to each other to provide the best possible program we
can. We are all here to help each other with any challenges or questions
that might arise. To help eliminate any confusion about the lines of
communication, it is as follows:

Team Coach School Coordinator Age Group Coordinator Chief
Field Commissioner FGYSL President Board of Directors

II.        Membership
Membership in this Association shall be affiliated teams, coaches,
representatives and Board officials that are duly registered with the
FGYSL and CYSA.

The affiliated teams of Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) or private
elementary school or a FGYSL age group shall form a non-profit soccer
club, subject to the Constitution and By-Laws of FGYSL. Each Club may
deem it appropriate to formulate rules and regulations more stringent
than FGYSL, but in no case may rules and regulations be less stringent
or conflict with those set by FGYSL. Clubs must submit their Rules &
Regulations for review and approval by the Board of Directors of the
FGYSL.

Clubs and teams not affiliated with FGYSL may also participate in the
FGYSL playing league subject to the approval of the FGYSL Board of
Directors. Such guest clubs and teams must also adhere to the
aforementioned rules and regulations.

III.        Representation of Teams
Teams shall have the right to have their interests and concerns
represented to the FGYSL through the Coordinator of each Club. A
Coordinator shall be elected to administer the soccer program for each
Club according to procedures and election rules establishing each club.
Each election shall automatically confer upon the Coordinator a voting
position on the FGYSL Board of Directors. The Club Coordinator
generally is elected by the coaches of the teams in the school’s (club)
soccer program, and serves a one-year term.

IV.        Registration & Team Formation
Each Club shall be responsible for insuring proper registration of
players, coaches, its affiliation as a team and reporting to the respective
Age Group and Chief Field Commissioners, and Board of Directors of
FGYSL. Proof of age for all players shall be in accordance with the
Rules & Regulations listed in the CYSA team manual.

To be eligible to register with an affiliated team in the FGYSL, a player
must permanently reside in or attend a school within the boundaries of
the Bullard School District or possess a valid CYSA inter-league player
release form.

Players attending K-6th grade must play for a team affiliated with a
school soccer club or Bullard Soccer Association. Students may play for
the school team for the school they attend or the school boundary in
which they reside. In some cases, it may be necessary to transfer
players to a different club if there are not enough players to fill a team
roster or the number of players is over the maximum allowed on a roster.

Every effort possible must be attempted to roster complete teams prior to
requesting a transfer.

See Section VIII herein for roster limits by age group.

Each Club Coordinator is responsible for the formation of teams within
the Club’s jurisdiction and will cooperate with Commissioners in
recruitment of players.

Each Club Registrar is responsible for forwarding complete team rosters
to the FGYSL Registrar for processing. Player passes are issued to
each Club for every player in U-8, U-10, and U-12.

All Clubs will have completed registration by the day designated by the
FGYSL Board of Directors that is September 9, 2005 this year. Also,
each Club must submit a team directory in each age bracket to the Chief
Field Commissioner by a date set by the Chief Field Commissioner. For
the 2005 soccer season, U10 & U12 team directories are due no later
that September 2, 2005 and for U6 & U8 age groups no later then
September 9, 2005. The Chief Field Commissioner will review all rosters
and then submit them to the Age Group Coordinators for scheduling
league games.

The directory shall include:
        Team name
        Age group
        Team composition (boys or girls)
        Whether the team is comprised of 1st year, 2nd year or a mix of
both years
        Coach’s name, address, telephone numbers and email address
        Division recommendations (A – D; with ‘A’ being the older and most
accomplished in the age group and ‘D’ being the younger and less
experienced players.)

A player not previously registered may be registered and added to any
existing roster at any time; providing that roster and team does not
already have the maximum number of players allowed, and the player is
not already rostered that year on another team. Any questions
regarding transfers between teams in FGYSL should be directed to the
Club’s Coordinator.

V.        Seeding Tournament (U-10 and U-12)
The seeding tournament is the method by which teams are placed in
particular divisions.

All soccer Clubs should attempt to rank their teams according to the
players’ abilities in each age group as noted above. The goal is to have
each team play in a division with teams of similar age, size, experience,
and talent so that the players can all compete fairly and have fun. The
Age Group Commissioners will be responsible and have discretion to
select and assign teams to playing divisions.

The scores and team performance in the Seeding Tournament will
determine in what division a particular team will play. It will be to each
team’s advantage in the seeding tournament matches to run up the
score to the best of the team’s ability. This will insure your proper
placement in the league. This is the one time all year where teams are
encouraged to score as many goals as possible.

Any scheduled team that does not show up for a seeding tournament will
be placed at the discretion of the Age Group Commissioners.

VI.        League Schedule
The playing league schedule shall give specific notes regarding league
play and coaches responsibilities. Please read the schedule carefully.

1.        U-10 and U-12
The league games will start one week following the seeding tournament.
Every effort will be to schedule games on Saturdays.

2.        U-8
League play will start the same day as the U-10 and U-12 start play.

3.        U-6
League play will start within one week of the start of league play for U-8
through U-12.

4.        Canceled Games
The Referee Coordinator and/or the FGYSL Playing Location Field
Commissioner (PLFC) shall decide whether a game or games should be
canceled before they start due to severe weather or field conditions.

In the event any games are canceled by coaches, without proper
notification, it will be counted as a forfeit to both teams.

The referee is the sole judge regarding the stoppage of a game in
progress. If the game is stopped in the first half, then it shall be
rescheduled and replayed in its entirety. If more than one-half has been
played, the score at the time of stoppage shall stand as the final.

5.        Forfeit for Delay of Game
Any teams delaying the start of a scheduled game more than 5 minutes
without notification of the Playing Location Field Commissioner shall
forfeit the game. A maximum delay of 15 minutes for U-10 or U-12
games, and a one-quarter equivalent for U-6 and U-8 games may be
allowed, subject to prior approval by the Playing Location Field
Commissioner.

Any coach or other team official who refuses to play a scheduled game
for any reason shall forfeit that game.

Any team that forfeits a game shall be charged $25.00 payable to the
League within seven (7) days provided the forfeiture does not occur due
to player injury.

VII.        Fields
Tentative field assignments are as follows:

All U-6:                Play at Gibson School.
U-8 Girls:                Play at Figarden School.
U-8 Boys:                Play at Starr School.
U-10 Girls:                Play at St. Anthony and Lawless Schools.
U-10 Boys:                Play at St. Anthony, Lawless, Malloch and Kratt
Schools.
U-12 Girls:                Play at Forkner, Lawless and St. Anthony Schools.
U-12 Boys:                Play at Forkner, Malloch, and Lawless Schools.

Field Location:
Figarden                On Brawley, just south of Figarden Loop
Forkner                On Valentine, north of Herndon
Gibson                On Barstow, between Palm and Fruit
Kratt                        On Sierra, between Palm and Maroa
Lawless                On Reese, north of San Jose, east of Gates
Malloch                On Forkner, south of Bullard
St. Anthony                On Maroa, between Barstow and Bullard
Starr                        On West at Sierra

Each school soccer club will be responsible for the soccer field layout,
line burn-in, chalk, and maintenance of that field for scheduled league
games. Failure to properly maintain the soccer field can result in fines
and/or penalties at the discretion of the Chief Field Commissioner and
the Executive Committee.

VIII.        FGYSL Rules and the ‘Laws of the Game’
All contests sanctioned by this Association shall be governed by the
“Laws of the Game” and any modifications as published by this
Association. The “Laws of the Game” and modifications are located in
the CYSA Team Manual. It will benefit each coach to be familiar with the
CYSA Team Manual. However, this Association has not adopted all
recommended modifications.

Please read this document and the CYSA Team Manual CAREFULLY.

1.        Modifications (Specific to FGYSL)
A.        Number of Players
U-6                Maximum:         five (5) players, no goalkeepers
Minimum:        four (4) players
The roster shall not exceed ten (10).

U-8        Maximum:        seven (7) players, 6 field and 1 goalkeeper
Minimum:        five (5) players
The roster shall not exceed twelve (12).

U-10        Maximum:        nine (9) players, 8 field and 1goalkeeper
Minimum:        seven (7) players
The roster shall not exceed fourteen (14).

U-12        Maximum:        eleven (11) players, 10 field and 1 goalkeeper
Minimum:        seven (7) players
The roster shall not exceed eighteen (18).

Note: If a team falls below the minimum because of a red card, the game
is over and forfeited (however no penalty for a forfeit will be imposed).

B.        Playing Time
Each player must play a minimum of 50% of the game.

C.        Length of Game
U-6        Four quarters of 7.5 minutes each with two 2-minute substitution
breaks and a 3-minute halftime break.

U-8        Four quarters of 10 minutes each with two 2-minute substitution
breaks and a 5-minute halftime break.

U-10        Two 25-minute halves with a 7-minute halftime break.

U-12        Two 30-minute halves with a 10-minute halftime break.

D.        Start of Play
The ball is in play when it is kicked and moved forward.

E.        Offside
U-6 and U-8 no offside offenses will be called. Note: players may not be
“planted” near their attacking goal. U-10 and U-12 offside conform to
FIFA laws of the game.

F.        Fouls & Misconduct
U-6        No penalty fouls are called. Restart with an indirect free kick.

U-8        All fouls (intentional or unintentional) will result in an indirect free
kick – with opponent six (6) yards away.

U-10 &
U-12        Fouls and misconduct conform to FIFA laws of the game.

G.        Free Kicks
U-6        Indirect free kick (see Fouls and Misconduct above)

U-8        All free kicks shall be classified as “indirect.” A goal may not be
scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player from
either team. Free kicks for fouls in the box shall be taken no closer than
10 feet from the goal line or where the foul occurred, whichever is
further. This includes unintentional kicks from a teammate, back to the
goalie, who then picks up the ball.

U-10 &
U-12        Free kicks conform to FIFA laws of the game.

H.        Throw-In
U-6        Two re-throws allowed after an explanation.

U-8        One re-throw allowed after an explanation.

U-10 &
U-12        Throw-in conforms to FIFA laws of the game.

All ages note: Throw – in from a wrong location should be corrected by
the referee, same team is allowed one re-throw.

I.        Goal Kick
U-6        Place the ball five yards from the point the ball crossed the end
line and kick.

U-8, U-10, & U-12        Conforms to FIFA laws of the game.

J.        Corner Kick
U-6        Taken or a throw-in from the sideline.

U-8, U-10, & U-12        Conforms to FIFA laws of the game.

Note: A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick.

K.        Referees
U-6 or U-8        Shall be encouraged to explain the infraction to the
offending player.

Further definitions are located in the back of the manual under
“Definitions.”

2.        Player, Coach & Spectator Codes of Conduct
A.        Players and Coaches
All players and coaches are expected to be examples of the highest
standard of behavior at practices, and before, during and after games.

Coaches shall abide by the rules of conduct as stated in your CYSA
Team Manual and additional FGYSL Rules. Please read all the Codes of
Conduct as stated in your CYSA Team Manual. Make copies of parent
and player codes and distribute them to your players and parents.

The coach will be responsible for any unsporting conduct of the players,
assistant coaches, parents, or any other person connected to that team.

During a game, foul, insulting, and abusive language is considered a red
card offense (CYSA Manual 4:02:02). Foul, insulting, or abusive
language is not in keeping with the spirit of the game at any time.

The rules of soccer do not allow any communication from the sidelines –
including from the coach – with the referees on the field of play.
Technically, any question or comment, even if nicely made, can subject
the offending coach to an immediate yellow card. If the coach’s tone of
voice is loud and offensive, in the sole judgment of the referee, a red
card will be issued to the offending coach.

Enforcement of the Codes of Conduct includes receiving a yellow card
and/or a red card by the referee. In addition, any League Official has
the authority to report violations of the Codes of Conduct to the Review
Disciplinary Committee (see below).

If a coach receives a red card, he/she must leave the field of play
immediately. If no other rostered coach is present for that team, the
game is OVER and FORFEITED. The forfeit penalty will apply plus the
offending coach may not coach at the team’s next two soccer games
whenever it may be, and may not be present on the field of play as a
spectator either.

B. Spectators
All spectators are expected to be examples of the highest standard of
behavior at practices and before, during, and after games.

If a team’s spectators (including parents) become abusive by yelling at
the referees or other players – even their own – the referee is entitled to
issue a red card to the sidelines, then the coach must leave the field of
play immediately along with the offending spectator(s). Therefore,
always be polite and do not take out your anger upon the referee.

Additionally, for the safety of players, coaches, referees, and spectators,
FGYSL has adopted a policy that pets may not be on school grounds
during an event scheduled by the league. Spectators are also reminded
that all school grounds are TOBACCO FREE areas.

Remember, our players are children, not professional athletes. This
program is designed for the fun of the game and instruction. It is
important to provide an atmosphere which players, parents, and coaches
will enjoy.

PLEASE NOTE: the minimum penalty for a red card issued to a player is
a one (1) game suspension, and for a red card issued to an adult is a
two (2) game suspension. The suspension must be served at the next
game(s) played, regardless of when. The minimum penalty CAN NOT be
protested.

3.        Team Sideline Positioning
Coaches of opposing teams shall station themselves on the opposite
sides of the field unless directed differently by the referee for safety
concerns. The home team has first choice of which field side. No coach,
substitute players, or spectators are to be anywhere but on their side of
the field during the game.

Note: Once the game has begun, coaches need to be within 10 yards
from the midfield line, in either direction, along their respective sidelines.

4.        Substitutions
All players shall play a minimum of one-half of each game.

For teams that play quarters (U-6 and U-8), except for injury, players
may be substituted only at the substitution and halftime breaks.

For the U-10 and higher age divisions, substitutions may occur with the
referee’s permission and:
        Prior to a throw-in in your favor.
        Prior to a goal kick by either team.
        After a goal by either team.
        After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team.
(Injured player must come out until the next substitution opportunity.
Team may play below minimum for injury.)
        Half-time.
        YELLOW CARD TO PLAYER – Players receiving a yellow card
may be (but not required to be) substituted prior to the restart of the
game. The cautioned player may reenter the game at the next available
substitution time.

If a player receives a yellow card in three out of four games, that player
may be suspended from future games at the discretion of the Disciplinary
Review Committee.

5.        Home Team Duties
It is the responsibility of the Home Team to provide an approved and
acceptable game ball at the beginning of each game and a game card
(see discussion of “Game Cards” below). Also, the visiting team must
provide an approved and acceptable “alternative” game ball to the
referee before the game.

If there is a conflict in jersey colors, the home team is responsible for
changing jerseys. The change must be in a non-conflicting color.
Failure to comply with this rule chould result in a forfeit of the game.
Referees have sole discretion to determine if a color conflict exists.

6.        Uniforms
All players must be in the same uniform for the club that is playing. Shin
guards are mandatory. NO EXCEPTIONS. Sweatshirts or turtlenecks
under team jersey are acceptable when all players on that team have the
same color. Goalies can wear gloves and/or sweat pants. The Goalie
shirt must be different from the jersey color of either team.

Players may not wear: Gloves, casts (hard or soft), splints, sweat pants,
hats, or headdress. Headdress for religious beliefs is allowed but cannot
be a safety issue to either party or referee.

7.        Player Passes
Teams U-8 and up must be ready to present player passes to the
referee before the start of the game. No player can participate in the
game without showing the player pass. The inspection of player passes
will only happen before and at halftime of the game. Any player who
arrives late after the start of the game must wait until halftime to show
his/her player pass to the referee before being allowed into the game.

If a player is ejected for misconduct, the referee must give the player’s
pass to the Playing Location Field Commissioner.

8.        Game Cards (Provided by Home Team)
A.        Home Team Coach
i.        Front of the Game Card
        Fill in the top three lines with the information from your league
schedule. Information on the game card should match your scheduled
game.
        Under “HOME”, PRINT your team name and jersey colors in that
box.

ii.        Back of the Game Card
        PRINT your team name, including school initials, in the space
designated “HOME TEAM.”
        PRINT all registered players on the game card along with jersey
numbers. CYSA numbers are not required. Prior to the start of the
game, any player who will not participate in the game must be noted on
the card.
        PRINT your name in space designated “COACH/MANAGER.”

iii.        Passing the Card
        Give the game card to Visitor’s Coach at least ten minutes before
game time.

B.        Visitor’s Coach
i.        Front of the Game Card
        Verify that coach of HOME TEAM has properly filled out the top
three lines.
        Under “VISITORS,” PRINT your team name and jersey colors.

ii.        Back of the Game Card
        PRINT your team name, including school initials in space
designated “VISITING CLUB.”
        PRINT all registered players on the game card along with jersey
numbers. CYSA numbers are not required. Prior to the start of the
game, any player who will not participate in the game must be noted on
the card.
        PRINT your name in space designated “COACH/MANAGER.”

iii.        Passing the Card
        Give the game card to referee at least five minutes before the
beginning of the game.

C.        Game Card Suggestions
You may photocopy a roster and attach (glue or staple) it to the game
card if you wish. It will save time before the start of the game. The copy
must be legible with all necessary and correct information on it, and small
enough to fit on the space provided. Another idea is to prepare the
roster with all the requisite information on a computer and print it onto an
adhesive label. Then simply attach the label to the game card.

At completion of the game, verify that the referees have correctly
accounted for all the goals scored. If you are home team, make sure
your team’s goals are in the boxes designated “home.”

If the coach has comments about referees, other team, playing field, etc.,
please make comments on game card in the area designated for mailing
data after the referee has given the game card to the Playing Location
Field Commissioner to avoid game delays.

9.        Playing Location Field Commissioner
The coaches of registered teams will be scheduled to act as Playing
Location Field Commissioner (PLFC) as determined by club responsible
for the field. Please note that only adults can serve as the PLFC.

The PLFC is responsible for all activities at the field to which they are
assigned for all games on that field on that day. The PLFC must be on
site of play at all times.

They must act as mediator in the case of conflicts between teams,
coaches, referees, and/or spectators.

The following duties are also the responsibilities of the PLFC:
        Wear red or orange vest for ease of identification.
        Assist the first scheduled game’s coaches with putting up the nets
(at least 30 minutes prior to start of first game).
        Make sure gates are open and the field is safe for play.
        Monitor safe playing conditions and enforce FGYSL rules as
needed.
        In the absence of referees, PLFC may be called to referee or
assist in refereeing.
        Settle disputes with coaches and/or spectators.
        Assist referee with coaches and/or spectators.
        Be sure each team picks up their own trash. Any trash left is to be
picked up at the end of the day.
        Collect game cards from the referee and deliver them to the
collection point at 7576 N. Spyglass Avenue, Fresno CA 93711 by 5:00 p.
m. Saturday (Marks north past Herndon, right on Alluvial, right on Lead
(road bends west) right on Laguna Vista, right on Spyglass).
        Assist the last scheduled game’s coaches with taking down the
nets and returning the nets and equipment to the designated storage
area.

IMPORTANT         - once a call is made by a referee, it stands. Period.
No exceptions. Remember to always support the referee.

In order to ensure the above duties are carried out, there is a $25.00
fine for those who do not complete their duties as stated above. The fine
is payable by the Club to FGYSL within seven (7) days of the infraction.
For all those who do complete their duties as assigned and do their fair
share to make the game a success, the FGYSL thanks you very much.

10.         Age Group Coordinators
The U-8 Coordinator will monitor the game’s scores and change the
schedules of certain teams that may need to be moved into different
divisions to insure parity among teams. Moving of teams will be done
before the second of half of the season begins. The U-6 Coordinator
may move teams at anytime it is felt necessary to ensure the kids have
the best possible experience.

Each Age Group Coordinator U-10 and up will be maintain their league
standings including points for or against.

The U-10 and up age groups will have two halves to their season. Any
changes in division and/or schedules will be done after the first half and
prior to the second half. Each Age Group Coordinator (U-10 and up) will
be responsible for these changes with overall review by the Chief Field
Commissioner. If engaged with a joint playing league, then the
Coordinators of each playing league must be aware of and agree on
these changes.

Any questions about game schedules or how a particular team is placed
should be directed to each school Club’s Coordinator.

If necessary, please refer to the chain of communication as mentioned
previously in this Manual.

11.         Practices
Practice games and scheduled practices are to be limited to the fields
contracted with the FUSD.

All schools’ soccer clubs will have priority to practice on their own school
fields. Example: A Gibson-Baird team has first choice of Gibson fields.
Malloch teams have first choice at Malloch and so on. If any club team
would like to practice at another club’s field, that team’s coach must get
permission to do so from that Club’s Coordinator in advance.

Practices should be concluded before dark.

IMPORTANT: At no time should any player be left alone after practice.
The coach is responsible to make sure an adult is present until all
players are picked up from practice. This rule must be enforced to help
ensure the safety of our children.

IX.        Definitions
To further clarify some laws and terms of the game, below is a list of
frequently asked questions.

1.        Law 9
In and Out of Play:
The ball is “Out of Play” when:        The entire ball is completely outside
the outside edge of the touchline or goal line, either on the ground or in
the air.
AND the referee stops the game.

The ball is “In Play” when:        At all times other than described above.
When it bounces off a goal post, crossbar, or corner flag post, stays in
the field of play.
When it bounces off the referee or linesman when they are on the field of
play and it stays in the field of play.
After an assumed breakage of the rules until the referee stops play.

2.        Law 10
Method of Scoring:
A goal can be scored when:        The entire ball goes completely over the
outside edge of the goal line under the crossbar and between the
goalposts while legally in play
Any player on a team may score goals, including the goalkeeper (note
this practice is strongly discouraged since it is considered taunting the
other team and not in keeping with the spirit of youth soccer)

3.        Law 12
Fouls and Misconduct
Direct Free Kick        The defending team may set a wall.
It is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the
following six offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be
careless, reckless, or with excessive force:
        Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent.
        Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent.
        Charging an opponent.
        Jumping at an opponent.
        Striking or attempting to strike an opponent.
        Pushing an opponent.
It is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the
four offenses:
        While tackling for the ball, making contact with the opponent before
contacting the ball.
        Holding an opponent.
        Spitting at an opponent (automatic red card).
        Deliberately handling the ball with any part of the hand or arm.

Penalty Kick        The defending team may not set a wall.
It is awarded if any of the above offenses is committed by a player inside
his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is
in play.

Indirect Free Kick
The defending team may set a wall.
It is awarded to the opposing team if a player, in the opinion of the
referee, commits any of the following three offenses:
        Playing in a dangerous manner.
        Impeding the progress of an opponent.
        Preventing the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from her hands.
It is also awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own
penalty area, commits any of the following five offenses:
        Controlling the ball with her hands for more than six seconds.
        Touching the ball again with his hands after it has been released
from his possession and has not touched another player (a goalie can
bounce the ball since it is still in his possession).
        Touching the ball with her hands after it has been deliberately
played to her by a teammate.
        Touching the ball with his hands after he has received it directly
from a throw-in taken by a teammate.
        Wasting time.

4.        Defensive Goals
A ball played by a player directly into his own goal is a score for the
opposing team. However, a team can not score against itself when
taking a free kick, throw-in, goal kick, penalty kick, or kick off.

5.        Throw-In
A.        A throw-in is taken to restart the game after the ball goes out of
play past the touchline and the referee has stopped play. It is taken from
where the ball crossed the line (within one meter).
B.        To go out of play, all of the ball must have gone completely past
the outside edge of the touchline, either on the ground or in the air.
C.        Any player can take the throw-in on the team that did not touch
the ball last.
D.        The thrower faces the field. As the ball leaves his/her hands,
some part of both feet must be on the ground, either on the touchline or
outside the line.
E.        The thrower must throw the ball essentially with equal strength by
both hands, in one continuous movement from the back of his/her head
and over the top of his/her head.
F.        If the ball is not thrown in properly, the opposing team is given a
throw-in. (U-10 and U-12 only, U-8 and U-6 see modifications.)
G.        The ball is in play when it is released and any part of it is over the
outside edge of the touchline.
H.        If a properly thrown-in ball goes out of the field again, without
touching any player, the opposing team throws the ball in from where it
crossed the touchline when last leaving the field.
I.        The original team entitled to the throw-in retakes the throw if the
ball does not enter the field (it has entered the field when any part of it is
over the outside edge of the touchline).
J.        The thrower must not play the ball again until another player
(either team) touches or plays it. Punishment: indirect kick to opposing
team.
K.        A player cannot score a goal by throwing the ball directly into
either goal. If thrown into the opponent’s goal, a goal kick is taken; if
thrown into his own goal, a corner kick is taken.
L.        A player in offside position receiving the ball directly from a throw-
in is not offside.

6.        Goal Kick (See modification for U-6)
A.        A goal kick is taken by any defending player to restart the game
after the ball goes out of play past the goal line (unless it is a valid goal)
when it was last played or touched by an attacking player.
B.        To go out of play, all of the ball must have gone completely past
the outside edge of the goal line, either on the ground, or in the air, and
the referee has stopped play.
C.        The kick may be taken from any point within the goal area by a
player of the defending team.
D.        The team taking the goal kick is entitled to have all opposing
players remain outside the penalty area until the ball leaves the penalty
are, but the kicker may kick the ball without waiting if he/she wishes.
E.        The ball must be stationary when it is kicked.
F.        To be in play, the ball must leave the penalty area. The goal kick
must be retaken if:
i.        The ball does not leave the penalty area, or
ii.        The ball crosses the goal line before leaving the penalty area, or
iii.        The ball is played again by any player before it leaves the penalty
area.
G.        The kicker must not play the ball again after it is in play until
another player (either team) touches it or plays it. Punishment: Indirect
free kick to the opposing team.
H.        The kicker cannot score a goal by kicking the ball directly into
either goal. If kicked directly into:
i.        The opponent’s goal, and the opposing team restarts play with a
goal kick.
ii.        Player’s own goal, and the ball had not gone into play, the kick is
retaken.
iii.        Player’s own goal, and the ball had gone into play (this is not
likely to happen), the opposing team restarts play with a corner kick.
I.        A player in offside position receiving the ball directly from a goal
kick is not offside.

7.        Corner Kick (Does not apply to U-6)
A.        A corner kick is taken by any attacking player to restart the game
after the ball goes out of play past the goal line (unless it is a valid goal)
when last played or touched by a defending player.
B.        To go out of play, all of the ball must have gone completely past
the outside edge of the goal line, either on the ground, or in the air, and
the referee has stopped play.
C.        The ball must be played from within the corner arc on the side of
the field where the ball went out of play.
D.        The corner flag posts must not be moved during the game.
E.        Any player may take the corner kick on the attacking team. He
may score by kicking the ball directly into goal.
F.        The kicker is entitled to have opponents at least 10 yards from
the ball when she kicks it, but the kicker may kick the ball when they are
closer if she wishes.
G.        The ball must be stationary when it is kicked.
H.        To be in play, the ball must be kicked and move forward.
I.        The kicker must not play the ball again after it is in play until
another player (either team) touches or plays it. Punishment: Indirect
free kick to the opposing team.
J.        A player in offside position receiving the ball directly from a corner
kick is not offside. Caution: Once the ball is touched by a second player
(from either team), the offside rule applies.

X.        Division Standings and Scoring
A.        Scoring shall be three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie
and zero (0) points for a loss.
B.        Forfeited games shall be scored as a 2-0 game against the
forfeiting team.
C.        Any team winning a game by a goal differential greater than
seven (7) goals shall have one (1) point deducted for each goal in
excess of a seven (7) goal differential to a maximum of three (3) points
deducted.
D.        A red card issued to a player will result in a one (1) point
deduction and a red card issued to an adult will result in a two (2) point
deduction.
E.        Tie breakers will be decided as follows:
1.        Head to head
2.        Least goals scored against
3.        Goals for minus goals against with a maximum 4 goal differential
4.        Most goals scored to a maximum of 4 per game.

There will be no playoffs in the U-6 through U-8 age group games.

The Age Group Coordinators will maintain division standings for U-10
and U-12 teams. The team with the most points at the end of each half
wins the division. The divisional winner from each half will play for the
overall divisional championship. If a team wins both halves of a division,
then no playoff game will be played. If a team wins in two different
divisions, the second place team in the first half of play will take that team’
s place in the playoffs, and the team that won two different divisions will
represent the division for the second half of the season.

Division standings will be tabulated from the game cards that have been
delivered by the Playing Location Field Commissioner to the proper
collection point by 5:00 p.m. on the same day the game was played.

XI.        Disciplinary Procedures, Protests & Appeals
1.        Disciplinary Review Committee (DRC)
The DRC shall meet weekly during the playing season, as necessary,
and is composed of the Chief Field Commissioner, Referee Coordinator
and one member of the Board of Directors of FGYSL. This Committee is
empowered to act upon and enforce disciplinary issues regarding
players, coaches, spectators, or other members of affiliated teams.
Specifically, this Committee is authorized to impose penalties including
financial fines up to $50.00 per incident, adding games to the minimum
suspensions, probation or other measures deemed appropriate.
Expulsion from FGYSL also requires the approval of the Executive
Committee. Under no circumstances can the DRC reduce the minimum
penalties of a one game suspension for a red card issued to a player
and a two game suspension to the coach for a red card issued to an
adult.

Any disciplinary actions taken by the DRC, beyond the statutory minimum
suspensions, shall be communicated to the impacted party in writing,
sent certified mail.

2.        Protest And Appeals Committee
Only violations of the Constitution, By-Laws, General Procedures, and
Specific Rules of this League, and misapplication of the “Laws of the
Game” shall be proper subjects to be considered for action. Protests or
Appeals are to be in writing and delivered to the Chairperson of the
Committee (this position is currently held by the President of FGYSL)
within two (2) working days of the action being protested or appealed. A
fee of $25.00 must accompany the Protest or Appeal.

Please refer to the FGYSL By-Laws for complete details regarding
Protests and Appeals (posted on the League website). Note the
President of FGYSL serves as the Chairperson of the Protest and
Appeals Committee. Minimum suspensions received for the issuance of
red cards against players or adults can not be appealed.

XII.        All Star Guidelines
1.        Selection of Coaches
Coaches will be selected by the FGYSL Board.

2.        Selection of Players
A.        U-11 & U-12
All players are eligible to tryout for boys and girls. From this group, the
all-star coaches will select a team.

B.        U-10 & U-9
Each school will select from their teams a given number of players who
will make up the All Star Teams. No tryouts will be held in these two age
groups. The number each school can send will be based on a
percentage of players each school has in each age group. Each school
will determine their own selection process. The number of players each
school can place on the all star team will be given to your school
coordinator once the registration process is complete.

NOTE – FGYSL reserves the right to modify the All-Star guidelines to
enhance the experience for the participants.

XIV.        League Schedule

U-6        U-8        U-10        U-12
9/10/04                        P        P

9/17/04                P
(To organize on their own)        S        S
9/18/04                        S        S

9/24/04        L        L1*        L1*        L1*

10/1/04        L        L1        L1        L1

10/8/04        L        L1        L1        L1

10/15/04        L        L1
PIX        L1
PIX        L1
PIX
10/22/04

10/29/04        L
PIX        L2
L2
L2

11/5/04        L
L2        L2        L2

11/12/04        L        L2        L2        L2

11/19/04        L        L2        L2        L2

11/26/04

12/3/04
PL        PL

*Player Passes Required!

P        Practice Games
S        Seeding Tournament
L1        League Play 1st Half
L2        League Play 2nd Half
L        League Play
PL        Playoffs
PIX        Pictures Scheduled @ Tenaya M.S.

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