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Jonesborough Soccer Modified Rules of the Game (U13)
Law 1 – The Field of Play
The field dimensions should measure as follows:
Length: Minimum - 70 yds| Maximum - 80 yds
Width: Minimum - 45 yds | Maximum - 55 yds
The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touchline must be greater than the length of the goal line
Players and Spectators should sit on opposite sidelines. Spectators should be at least 3 yards away from the sideline.
Law 2 – The Ball
Size 4 Ball
Law 3 – The Number of Players
A match is played by two (2) teams, each consisting of not more than nine (9) players, one of whom is the designated goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than seven (7) players.
Substitutions are unlimited and may occur at any stoppage of play.
Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time, which is controlled by the coach.
The maximum team roster size is twelve (14). Teams and matches may be coed.
Law 4 – The Players Equipment
Shin guards are MANDATORY for both practices and games and must be covered entirely by socks. If needed, teams can be distinguished by scrimmage vests.
A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player - including any kind of jewelry (with the exception of a medical alert bracelet).
Law 5 – The Referee
3 USSF Certified Referees (1 Center, 2 AR’s) Center Ref must be at least 16 years of age
All rule infringements should be briefly explained to the offending player.
Law 6 – The Other Match Officials
It is permissible to use club linesmen/women (preferably parents) to signal ball out of play only.
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match
The match shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of thirty (30) minutes. There shall be a halftime interval of up to five (5) minutes. No added time at the end of either half.
During warm weather, the referee may stop play for up to 5 minutes for a water break as needed.
Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 11 – Offside
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game with the following exceptions:
Slide Tackles are not allowed.
Law 13 – Free Kicks
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 15 – The Throw-In
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 16 – The Goal Kick
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 17 – The Corner Kick
Conform to the FIFA Laws of the Game