NW YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

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A Player Isn’t Permitted To Participate On 2 Teams Within The Same Age Division.  For A Player To Participate On 2 Teams In Different Divisions, They Must Be Listed On Both Teams Rosters.  

Under 4/5/6 Division

* Game Length, 12 Minute Quarters, 1 Minute Quarter Breaks, 5 Minute Halftime
* Teams Do Not Switch Sides At Halftime
* Ball Size, #3
* Field Players, 5v5, 6v6 Or 7v7, Includes Goalkeeper
* Play-Time, 50%
* Team T-Shirt, Must Be Worn On The Outside Of Player’s Sweatshirt/Jacket, Unless Player   Has A Team Hoody
* Shinguards Must Be Worn Under A Player's Socks Or Pants
* Kickoff, Will Be Used To Start The Game And Quarters
* Field Coach, Each Team Can Have One Field Coach, Must Stay Out Of The Way Of Play
* Substitutions, During Stoppages
* On The Fly Substitutions, One Player At A Time, Field Player Must Exit Field Before   Oncoming Player Enters
* Second Tries, Will Be Allowed For Restarts When Needed, Except Penalty-Kicks
* Goal-Kicks, Can Be Taken From Anywhere Within The Box
* Build-Out-Line, Will Be Used For Goal-Kicks And Penalty-Kicks
* Penalty-Kicks, Will Be Taken At The Top Of The Box, With All Other Players Behind The   Build-Out-Line
* No Slide Tackling Or Kicking
* No Heading
* Offside Will Not Be Called
* A Player Cannot Score More Than 3 Goals, Any Additional Goal Will Result In A Goal-Kick
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes A Player, And The Team Down Adds A Player
* Referee Will Make Some Instructional Calls Without Stopping The Game
* FIFA Laws Of The Game Will Be Used Unless Otherwise Stated

* In The Event A Referee Isn’t Available, Both Field Coaches Will Be Asked To Referee   Their Game 

Under 7/8/9 Division

* Game Length, 25 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime
* Teams Switch Sides At Halftime
* Ball Size, #4
* Field Players, 7v7, 8v8 Or 9v9, Includes Goalkeeper
* Play-Time, 50%
* Team T-Shirt, Must Be Worn On The Outside Of Player’s Sweatshirt/Jacket, Unless Player   Has A Team Hoody
* Shinguards Must Be Worn Under A Player Socks Or Pants
* Substitutions, During Stoppages
* On The Fly Substitutions, One Player At A Time, Field Player Must Exit Field Before   Oncoming Player Enters
* Goal-Kicks, Can Be Taken From Anywhere Within The Box
* Build-Out-Line, Will Be Used For Goal-Kicks And Penalty-Kicks
* Penalty-Kicks, Will Be Taken At The Top Of The Box, With All Other Players Behind The   Build-Out-Line
* No Slide Tackling Or Kicking
* No Heading
* Offside Will Not Be Called
* A Player Cannot Score More Than 3 Goals, Any Additional Goal Will Result In A Goal-Kick

* 3 Goal Difference, Leading Team Implements Team Challenges
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 1 Player, And The Team Down Adds 1 Player

* 7 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 2 Players, And The Team Down Adds 2 Players
* Referee Will Make Some Instructional Calls Without Stopping The Game
* FIFA Laws Of The Game Will Be Used Unless Otherwise Stated 

Under 10/11/12 Division

* Game Length, 35 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime 5 Minute Halftime
* Teams Switch Sides At Halftime
* Ball Size, #4
* Field Players, 11v11, Includes Goalkeeper
* A Proportional Number Of Girl And Boy Players Must Be On The Field
* Play-Time, 60%/40%
* Team Jersey, Must Be Worn On The Outside Of Player’s Sweatshirt/Jacket, Unless Player   Has A Team Hoody
* Team Uniform Set, Must Be Worn Or Approved Wear
* Coach Wear Must Be Worn
* Shinguards Must Be Worn Under A Player Socks Or Pants
* Substitutions, During Stoppages
* No Slide Tackling Or Kicking
* No Heading
* FIFA Laws Of The Game Will Be Used Unless Otherwise Stated
 

NW Vs NW Game Add On Rules
* A Player Cannot Score More Than 3 Goals, Any Additional Goal Will Result In A Goal-Kick
* 3 Goal Difference, Leading Team Implements Team Challenges
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 1 Impact Player, Determined By Referees
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Switches To 40%/60%, Lesser Skilled Players Given 60%
* 7 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 2 Impact Players, Determined By Referees 

Under 13/14/15 Division

* Game Length, 35 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime 5 Minute Halftime
* Teams Switch Sides At Halftime
* Ball Size, #5
* Field Players, 11v11, Includes Goalkeeper
* A Proportional Number Of Girl And Boy Players Must Be On The Field
* Play-Time, 70%/30%
* Team Jersey, Must Be Worn On The Outside Of Player’s Sweatshirt/Jacket, Unless Player   Has A Team Hoody
* Team Uniform Set, Must Be Worn Or Approved Wear
* Coach Wear Must Be Worn
* Shinguards Must Be Worn Under A Player Socks Or Pants
* Substitutions, During Stoppages
* No Slide Tackling Or Kicking
* Heading
* FIFA Laws Of The Game Will Be Used Unless Otherwise Stated
 

NW Vs NW Game Add On Rules
* A Player Cannot Score More Than 3 Goals, Any Additional Goal Will Result In A Goal-Kick
* 3 Goal Difference, Leading Team Implements Team Challenges
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 1 Impact Player, Determined By Referees
* 5 Goal Difference, Leading Team Switches To 30%/70%, Lesser Skilled Players Given 70%
* 7 Goal Difference, Leading Team Removes 2 Impact Players, Determined By Referees 

NWYSA Division Rules

NWDivRules.pdf 

GRN League Rules

GRNRulesJun17th.pdf 

FIFA Laws of the game

laws-of-the-game-2025-26 

NW Division, GRN League rules

NWDivRules (pdf)Download
GRNRulesJun17th (pdf)Download

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