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Rules & Safety |
League Rules
Participation
All players must be registered to participate in practices or games
All players must be registered to participate in practices or games
GHYSA LAWS OF THE GAME VARIATIONS:
General Recreational Rules
All participants will abide by GHYSA Safety and Equipment Rules.
All players should play at least 50% of every game. The position of goalkeeper should not be the responsibility of one player, but all team members should take turns playing this position.
No league or match results are retained. Final scores or league standings are not to be recorded.
All recreational players placed on teams are based on age.
General Recreational Rules
All participants will abide by GHYSA Safety and Equipment Rules.
All players should play at least 50% of every game. The position of goalkeeper should not be the responsibility of one player, but all team members should take turns playing this position.
No league or match results are retained. Final scores or league standings are not to be recorded.
All recreational players placed on teams are based on age.
General Modified Laws of the Game
No slide tackling.
Tackling is done via two methods. With the shoulder, and with the feet. A shoulder tackle is pushing a player away from the ball using the shoulder. This does not allow the player to push-off with the arm or dive into a player with the shoulder. It is a straight up shoulder to shoulder tackle. Tackling with the feet is taking the ball away from an opponent by kicking it away. Slide tackling is not allowed in recreational soccer. Tackling a player from behind, or striking the player first, and not the ball, is a foul.
Allow unlimited substitutions on any dead ball.
No offside at U6 - U8.
All "Free Kicks" are "Indirect Free Kicks" for U6 and U8 age groups.
Injury timeouts are acceptable prior to ball going out-of-play.
Control of the ball for goalkeepers is defined as contact between any part of the goalkeeper and the ball.
Player shall stop actions and move away from the keeper when they have control of the ball.
Teams will change sides at the half.
No slide tackling.
Tackling is done via two methods. With the shoulder, and with the feet. A shoulder tackle is pushing a player away from the ball using the shoulder. This does not allow the player to push-off with the arm or dive into a player with the shoulder. It is a straight up shoulder to shoulder tackle. Tackling with the feet is taking the ball away from an opponent by kicking it away. Slide tackling is not allowed in recreational soccer. Tackling a player from behind, or striking the player first, and not the ball, is a foul.
Allow unlimited substitutions on any dead ball.
No offside at U6 - U8.
All "Free Kicks" are "Indirect Free Kicks" for U6 and U8 age groups.
Injury timeouts are acceptable prior to ball going out-of-play.
Control of the ball for goalkeepers is defined as contact between any part of the goalkeeper and the ball.
Player shall stop actions and move away from the keeper when they have control of the ball.
Teams will change sides at the half.
U6 (3 v 3) play 4, 8-minute quarters. Game will be stopped half-way through each quarter for no more than one minute to allow the coaches to sub players. 5-minute half-time.
U8 (4 v 4) play 4, 8-minute quarters. Game will be stopped half-way through each quarter for no more than one minute to allow the coaches to sub players. 5-minute half-time.
U10 (8 v 8) play 2, 25 minute halves. Game will be stopped half-way through each half for no more than one minute to allow the coaches to sub players. 5-minute half-time.
U13 (10 v 10) play 2, 30 minute halves. 5-minute half-time.
U19 and older (11 v 11) play 2, 35 minute halves. 5-minute half-time.
Goalie Play:
U6: No Goalie on the field
U8: No Goalie on the field. One player will be defender, not centered in the goal.
U10 and older: Goalie plays.
U8 (4 v 4) play 4, 8-minute quarters. Game will be stopped half-way through each quarter for no more than one minute to allow the coaches to sub players. 5-minute half-time.
U10 (8 v 8) play 2, 25 minute halves. Game will be stopped half-way through each half for no more than one minute to allow the coaches to sub players. 5-minute half-time.
U13 (10 v 10) play 2, 30 minute halves. 5-minute half-time.
U19 and older (11 v 11) play 2, 35 minute halves. 5-minute half-time.
Goalie Play:
U6: No Goalie on the field
U8: No Goalie on the field. One player will be defender, not centered in the goal.
U10 and older: Goalie plays.
Dress Code
Uniform
No alterations are to be made to uniforms (e.g. names).
Footwear
Soccer style or non-cleated turf shoes or approved, non dangerous, footwear must be worn. Only sneakers or rubber spiked soccer shoes are permitted. Shoes with a single toe cleat, square or rectangular cleats are not permitted. Spikes from any other sports are not permitted.
Shin guards
No exceptions. Shin guards must be worn at games and practices. Adequate shin guards should be worn inside of socks, and be of substantial material to protect the wearer.
Jewelry and Medical Considerations
No jewelry of any type is permitted during practice or games. No jewelry is permitted, including watches, bracelets, necklaces, hair clips and earrings. All jewelry must be removed. Exception medical ID bracelets or tags may be worn if necessary. These must be taped, or otherwise safeguarded to protect other players. No hard casts are permitted.
NO PIERCED EAR RINGS. If players intend to get their ears pierced, we suggest that they do so a month before games begin, or after the season. Even taped earrings still pose an injury potential to the player if struck by the ball or another player.
Goalkeeper
The "Goalkeeper" is to wear a different color that distinguish them from the other players, the referee and the assistant referees. Use a practice vest (pinneys) or odd color T-shirts.
If you're playing dual field method you have two goal keepers during the game so make sure you bring a vest or shirt for each goalkeeper.
No alterations are to be made to uniforms (e.g. names).
Footwear
Soccer style or non-cleated turf shoes or approved, non dangerous, footwear must be worn. Only sneakers or rubber spiked soccer shoes are permitted. Shoes with a single toe cleat, square or rectangular cleats are not permitted. Spikes from any other sports are not permitted.
Shin guards
No exceptions. Shin guards must be worn at games and practices. Adequate shin guards should be worn inside of socks, and be of substantial material to protect the wearer.
Jewelry and Medical Considerations
No jewelry of any type is permitted during practice or games. No jewelry is permitted, including watches, bracelets, necklaces, hair clips and earrings. All jewelry must be removed. Exception medical ID bracelets or tags may be worn if necessary. These must be taped, or otherwise safeguarded to protect other players. No hard casts are permitted.
NO PIERCED EAR RINGS. If players intend to get their ears pierced, we suggest that they do so a month before games begin, or after the season. Even taped earrings still pose an injury potential to the player if struck by the ball or another player.
Goalkeeper
The "Goalkeeper" is to wear a different color that distinguish them from the other players, the referee and the assistant referees. Use a practice vest (pinneys) or odd color T-shirts.
If you're playing dual field method you have two goal keepers during the game so make sure you bring a vest or shirt for each goalkeeper.
League Safety
Injury Information
Important Numbers to have with you:
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West Hazleton Fire Department. 455-3696.
Greater Hazleton Ambulance LLC. 709-4273. Hazle Township Fire Rescue Company. 454-3411. Sugarloaf Fire Company. 788-2249 |
Conyngham Volunteer Fire Department. 788-1666.
McAdoo Community Ambulance. 929-2042. |
For Minor Injury, remember R.I.C.E.
RICE should be employed for 24 to 48 hours, depending on the severity of the injury.
REST : Stop all activity that would further aggravate the injury. Continued motion forces blood into the damaged area.
ICE : Use ice continuously for the first 15 minutes, then 10 minutes on and 10 minute off for the first 24 hours.
COMPRESSION: To prevent swelling, wrap the injury with an elastic bandage.
ELEVATION: If possible, raise the injured body part above heart level. ( If they are laying down you don't have to raise it very high to do this.)
ICE : Use ice continuously for the first 15 minutes, then 10 minutes on and 10 minute off for the first 24 hours.
COMPRESSION: To prevent swelling, wrap the injury with an elastic bandage.
ELEVATION: If possible, raise the injured body part above heart level. ( If they are laying down you don't have to raise it very high to do this.)
Real ice works well, and is easier on skin than chemical cold packs. However, instant cold packs are easier to keep handy. Use a towel to keep cold packs or ice off the skin. (Avoid tissue freezing)
Don't take chances; kids who are injured should be removed from the field. Injuries shouldn't be worked out or run off.Strongly recommend parents have players checked by professional health care providers. Do not allow children to continue play.
Discourage parents from seeking a player's early return from an injury, as returning too soon will often lead to re injury.
Don't take chances; kids who are injured should be removed from the field. Injuries shouldn't be worked out or run off.Strongly recommend parents have players checked by professional health care providers. Do not allow children to continue play.
Discourage parents from seeking a player's early return from an injury, as returning too soon will often lead to re injury.
Bleeding
If a player is bleeding they must leave the field, and may not reenter the field until the referee has checked to make sure the bleeding has completely stopped. Players can not continue playing when bleeding. Care Givers need to protect themselves and others from blood and other body fluids.. Dress the wound before allowing them to continue. Refer to the US Youth Soccer handout Handling Blood borne Pathogens on our web site under the coaches page for detailed information.
Goal Safety Requirements
Goals
GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE GROUND. Absolutely no hanging on or climbing on the goals. Repeated warnings will result in the child's dismissal from his/her team. Coaches we need you help to ensure the safety of the children. We need coaches to make sure the goals are properly anchored before allowing play on all field locations. See the below document to better understand the issue.
GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE GROUND. Absolutely no hanging on or climbing on the goals. Repeated warnings will result in the child's dismissal from his/her team. Coaches we need you help to ensure the safety of the children. We need coaches to make sure the goals are properly anchored before allowing play on all field locations. See the below document to better understand the issue.
Complex Rules
Drive Slowly When Entering The Field Complex
For the safety of the children and everyone in attendance we ask that you limit your speed to 5 mph when driving in or around the field complex. Always remember to watch for children and pedestrians!
Trash & Litter
We need everyone's help to make sure field areas remain clean and safe!
Everyone is reminded that trash on the fields can cause injuries to players. Parents and coaches we need your help to clean up our problem. Also please bring trash bags to remove orange skins. Finally rocks and sticks that our less interested fans throw on field surfaces have also become a problem that risk injury to players. We are asking all spectators to pick up all debris and trash and remove it from our field locations to keep the kids safe. If you see something that does not belong please pick it up. Thanks in advance.
It has been noted that players have been leaving used plastic water bottles and caps as well as food and candy wrappers on the ground at various field locations. Everyone is reminded that trash on the fields can cause injuries to players. Parents, coaches we need to clean up our problem. Also please bring trash bags to remove orange skins. Finally rocks and sticks that our less interested fans throw on field surfaces have also become a problem that risk injury to players. We are asking all spectators to pick up all debris and trash and remove it from our field locations to keep the kids safe. If you see something that does not belong please pick it up. Thanks in advance.