Jonesborough Soccer Association

Jonesborough Soccer Modified Rules of the Game (U17)

Law 1 – The Field of Play

The field dimensions should measure as follows:

Length: Minimum - 100 yds| Maximum - 110 yds

Width: Minimum - 55 yds | Maximum - 70 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 5 Ball

Law 3 – The Number of Players

A match is played by two (2) teams, each consisting of not more than eleven 11) players, one of whom is the designated goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team consists of fewer than nine (9) 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 fifteen (16). 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 if AR’s are unavailable.

Law 7 – The Duration of the Match

The match shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of thirty-five (35) minutes. There shall be a halftime interval of up to ten (10) 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.