Helpful Information

Player and Coaches Cards (HSA Rule 3.05)

Each player and coach must have a valid (laminated and signed by an official of their
home state) US Youth Soccer player pass in order to participate in the League
The player & coaches passes must be brought to every game along with the game day roster
The match officials will check the teams in prior to kick off
A team has until the end of the half time period to produce the player/coaches passes should they not have them available prior to the game or they will forfeit the match

Heading Restrictions at U11 (HSA Rule 5.09)

Per US soccer recommendations there will be no deliberate heading at U11 and below
When a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick (IFK) should be
awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense
If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel
to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred
If a player does not deliberately head the ball, then play should continue

Delay of kick off (HSA Rule 5.07)

If a game is delayed due to the tardiness of a team, players, coach or manager, a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes of “grace” time shall be awarded
After fifteen (15) minutes if the team is still not able to start the game, it shall be declared a forfeit
The grace period might be adapted if the team that is late has a valid reason

Soccer Ball Size (HSA Rule 5.01)

Responsible Parties (HSA Rule 7.01)

All coaches and other team officials shall be subject to all rules pertaining to misconduct
Any other individuals who may be reasonably construed as being associated with a team shall be subject to the jurisdiction and authority of The League
Any coach or team official can be held responsible for any individual associated to their team at any match (this includes parents)

Player Equipment and Jersey Color Conflicts (HSA Rule 5.02)

The jersey of all players, except for the goalkeeper must contain a visible number, unique from the other members of the same team
No jewelry may be worn
Hard casts must be covered and be deemed safe for opposing players by the match officials
Shin guards are mandatory for all players
In case of a color conflict, the home team (listed first in the schedule) shall change colors
Please note in tournaments, the away team is usually required to change colors

Duration of the Game (HSA Rule 5.03)

Under 9 and Under-10 – 2 x 25 minute halves
Under-11 and Under-12 – 2 x 30 minutes halve
Under – 13 and Under-14 – 2 x 35 minute halves
Under-15 and Under-16 – 2 x 40 minute halves
Under-17, 18 and 19 – 2 x 40 minute halves
All games are considered final if at least half the game is completed
If the game is stopped prior to half time due to weather conditions, the complete game will be replayed
Please note tournaments usually shorten halves by five minutes in all age groups

Playing format and minimum number of players (HSA Rule 4.06)

The minimum number of players that must be on the field to avoid forfeit are:
- 11 v 11 Minimum of 7 players (U13 and older)
- 9 v 9 Minimum of 5 players (U11 and U12)
- 7v 7 Minimum of 4 players (U10 and younger)
Forfeits shall be recorded with a score of 3-0. In the case of a double forfeit, both teams will record a 0-3 loss to their records

Players and Spectators Seating (HSA Rule 5.08)

Players and coaches will set up on the opposite side of the field from all spectators
This will be mandatory at all HSA locations

Rain-Outs games (HSA Rule 4.07)

All weather cancelled games will be rescheduled to the rain out weekend at the end of the season
Teams have the option to reschedule away from the rain out weekend if time permits
Should any team be unavailable to play on the rain out weekend and have not rescheduled the game, that team will forfeit said game
There is no option to request the rainout weekend as a conflict date

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