2015 RRRSA
15U and up Soccer Rules
-all regular FIFA/CSA/MSA Soccer rules apply unless otherwise stated
1. Membership
All soccer players must be members in good standing with their home soccer
associations and RRRSA. Players must be registered to an organization and team.
2. Number and Gender of Players 15U and 18U AGE GROUPS
- U15 Girls will play 11 vs 11 (this includes the goalie on a full field)
- U15 Boys will play 9 vs 9 (this includes the goalie on a full field)
- 18U only is coed, Teams are to try to use fair play as much as possible. Each
team needs a minimum of 3 girls on the field at all times. If not enough girls the
position is left vacant. Remember we are here to have fun and allow people to
play.
- U18 Teams play 11vs11 (this includes the goalie on a full field ), Teams require 9
players minimum to qualify for a league match. Opposing teams shall be allowed to play
one extra player more than the team that is short of players however it is
recommended that they play with the same amount if possible.
- Teams with 8 players or less will forfeit the game. However please try to play a fun
game by loaning players to the other team if you have more.
3. Duration of the game .
Duration of the game will be two - 25 minutes halves with a five minute break between
halves. The restart of play in the second half is to be taken by the other team. All
games scheduled with a 6:30 pm start time are to be completed by 7:25pm
(regardless of their start time) if there is a game scheduled to start at 7:30pm. If possible
the 2 halves will be of equal length unless time does not permit.
Delay of Game Teams using obvious delay tactics to gain an advantage, i.e. excessive
distance out of bounds, shall be penalized by issuing a red card to the offending player.
- The referee is the official keeper of time and determines the end of the
game.
4. Fair Play and Substitutions
All players have equal playing time except in coed if gender specific rules apply.
A) Substitutions are to be initiated by the team with ball possession at the time of
stoppage in play or by any team during an extended stoppage. Ie Ball in parking lot, a
goal is scored, or injury. Once initiated any team may then ask for substitution.
Substitutions are only allowed after the referee allows it.
B) there shall be no limit to the number of players substituted at any one time. Coaches
are responsible for ensuring the proper number of players on the field of play.
C) if a referee becomes aware of extra players on the field, play will be halted without
loss of advantage to the non-offending team. A yellow card will be issued to the coach
in cases of repeated offence.
D) if a goal is scored by a team having too many players on the field of play, the goal
shall be disallowed and a yellow card shall be issued to the offending coach.
E) no substitutions shall be allowed within the last two (2) minutes of a half. Substitution
shall be permitted during the last two minutes if there is an injury to one of the players
on the field.
5. Game Cancellation
All games shall be played in any weather conditions.
-all teams shall show up at their scheduled fields ready to play.
-only if lightning, high winds, or hail occur should a game be suspended.
(Rule of thumb-count seconds between lightning flash and thunderclap - 5 second per
mile away ) -if weather conditions suspend play, the home team shall reschedule the
game at both teams
earliest convenience.
-it is up to the coaches with input from the referee to determine if a game should be
called off, however the coaches have the final say.
6. Equipment
- All players must wear soccer shin pads and they must be covered by soccer socks.
For safety reasons, caps or hats are not allowed to be worn by players during play. All
jewelry is to be removed. This includes new piercing. Taping of soft (string)
friendship bracelets that would have to be cut off is okay
- Goaltenders shall wear colors that distinguish them from the other players and the
referee. Goaltenders may wear sweat pants to protect themselves.
- 15U, and 18U use size 5 Ball
7. Others
- No Swearing, this is a yellow card offense
- Both team benches are to be situated on the same side of the playing field. Coaches
are confined to the area of the player bench and are not allowed across center during
the game, unless they are assisting an injured player. All spectators are to be situated
on the opposite side of the field from player benches.
- Each team shall appoint an assistant referee whose duty it is to indicate when the
whole ball has passed out of the area of play, and assist in determining possession of
the restart.
- All complaints about refs, coaches, players etc are to be directed to local area reps
who then may bring it to the RRRSA for discussions and ruling if necessary. Coaches
are not to approach a referee at any time except to shake hands at end of game.
- In the case of a ref not showing up it is up to the coaches to agree on a
parent/spectator to be the ref for that match. If nobody can be found each coach is to ref
1⁄2 the game unless it is agreed that one refs the whole game.
Please remember to email your results to
selkirksoccer@outlook.com by June 11rd. These stats are used
to determine seating for the year-end tournament