the shoot-out is in progress. Idle goalkeeper is NOT to interfere with the kick in progress. Substitutions 1. Throw in by ANY team in possession 2. Goal kick by either team 3. After a goal by either team 4. Half time 5. At beginning of overtime periods 6. After a player receives a caution (yellow card) 7. In the event of an injury, injured player may be substituted. Refs should be notified of any goalkeeper changes. Length of Game Age Group U11-U12 U13-U14 U15-U16 U17-U18 Length of Halves (minutes) 30 35 35 35 Protection Girls are permitted to protect their chests while trapping the ball. If hands or arms are used to direct or propel the ball, a direct free kick will be awarded the other team. Conduct Good sportsmanship will be exhibited by all players, coaches, officials, and spectators. Players ejected and/or coaches removed from a game need to be out of sight and sound of the field and automatically banned from their team’s next tournament game. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their spectators and may be cautioned for dissent. Players ejected and/or coaches/spectators removed for fighting and/or dangerous play will not be allowed to return to the tournament. No one is allowed behind the end lines. Forfeits Unless superseded by a ruling from the Tournament Director, or designee, there is no grace period. FORFEIT TIME IS GAME TIME. Seven players must be present in order to begin the match. (U13 and up) 6 must be present for (U11-U12). To forfeit, the game must be started with a team lined up on the field of play. The ball must be kicked forward one complete revolution. The game will then be declared forfeited by the referee and recorded as a 1-0 match. Inclement Weather Policy Every attempt will be made to have all matches played. Re-scheduled games may be played under lights in the evening at an alternate location, with shortened match
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