7.5 During the Game
7.5.1 Positioning on the Sides of the
Field
Players and coaches having proper coaches' cards from both teams shall occupy
one side of the field. The parents and spectators of both teams shall occupy the
opposite side of the field. A team shall he permitted to have no more than three
(3) carded coaches on the side with players and coaches,
one of whom may be a carded "Youth Trainer."
A "Youth Trainer" is a trainer under the age of 18 working with a coach. A minor
will not be issued a coach's pass and may not be left with a team without proper
adult supervision (coach). An "F" license is required to be a "Youth Trainer."
The "Youth Trainer" pass is free and may be obtained from the NJYSA Office. A
"Player/Coach Status Form" marked "Youth Trainer" should accompany the pass to
be validated by the District Commissioner.
The home team will choose which side of the field the teams / coaches will be on
as well as which end of the field (on which side of mid field) their players /
coaches will be. Coaches must remain on their end of the field within 10 yards
of mid field.
If no Assistant Referee is in attendance,
a club linesman shall be permitted on the side with players and coaches
7.5.2 Coach and Spectator Conduct
Coaching is to be done within the area described above. This area shall
constitute the "technical area". Substitutions should be done from the half way
line, taking players off before sending players on. Running the length of the
touchline is not permitted. Encouraging and complimenting players is definitely
supported. Coaches must remain in the technical area and may convey tactical
instructions to players during the game.
Good sportsmanship is a major objective both on and off the field. MCYSA will
take disciplinary action against coaches and clubs who have fan behavior
problems. The players, spectators, referee, or assistant referees should not be
subjected to poor behavior from the sidelines. If the referee does not get the
cooperation of those at the game to conduct themselves in a sporting manner, the
referee may abandon the match. The circumstances will be reported to the MCYSA
Discipline Chair. Our youth deserve the best competition in the best sporting
environment.
Spectators, players and coaches should stand back from the touchline about 5
Yards. This important space conveys a sense of detachment from the field
action.
No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted at league games.
It is the responsibility of all teams to favorably represent their Clubs by being presentably attired at the games. This envisions a team with identical shirts bearing individual player numbers on the back, shorts, and over-the-calf socks.
As required by FIFA, players are expected to have their shirts tucked in, socks
pulled up and shoes tied. The referee has been instructed to enforce this dress
code.
Club colors shall be as set forth in
Section 2.8.
Goalkeepers will wear a color to distinguish themselves from the field players.
They need not wear a numbered jersey. They may wear long pants, gloves, pads, or
soft billed cap.
Shoes must be of the soccer type. Baseball cleats are not allowed.
To protect players, and as required by FIFA, shin guards are mandatory for MCYSA
competitions.
The referee will insure that all players are wearing shin guards and are safely
attired as part of the inspection of player equipment before the start of the
match. No player shall be allowed to play without shin guards.
No player shall be permitted to play while wearing jewelry of any type, except religious items and medical alert devices, all of which shall be taped to the body.
In cold weather, players may wear warm garments under their shirts. Division IV,
V. and VI players may wear sweat pants under the shorts. Matching colors are
recommended.
Players may wear gloves or knee pads with the permission of the referee. Cut-off
sweat pants and such worn beneath the shorts must not extend below the shorts.
Slide pants (Spandex) worn under player shorts may extend below the shorts but
must match the color of the player's shorts.
Sweat bands, hair ties and such may be worn when the referee determines that
they are property secured and do not pose a distraction to others or give an
advantage to the wearer.
Medical items such as knee braces may be permitted when no metal is exposed and
the referee feels they meet safety requirements. No casts are of any type are
allowed, padded or not.
7.5.4 Game Conditions and Game
Duration
The referee has the final word on field conditions, markings, nets. corner
flags, ball, weather, players and time.
The duration of the games are:
| Duration of Games | |||
| Division | Halves | Rest Period | |
| Divisions I | U17, U18, U19 | 45 minutes | 5 minute half time |
| Divisions II | U15, U16 | 45 minutes | 5 minute half time |
| Division III | U13, U14 | 40 minutes | 5 minute half time |
| Division IV | U11, U12 | 35 minutes | 5 minute half time |
| Division V | U09, U10 | 30 minutes | 5 minute half time |
| Division VI | U08 | 25 minutes | 5 minute half time |
The time is maintained by the referee who may add playing time to make up for
injuries or significant delays that have occurred. Substitutions are made with
the clock running.
The League policy is that free substitution is permitted during the entire game.
Unlimited substitutions may be made by either team:
 | On its own throw-in |
| At a goal kick by either team |
| At an injury stoppage |
| At the end of the half |
| After a goal has been scored |
| If a player is substituted for as the result of an injury, the other team may substitute on a one for one basis. |
In addition, in Div 1-3 any player receiving a caution must leave the field, the coach has the option to replace the player or play down until the next stoppage of play. At the next stoppage of play, the team playing down may with the referees permission, substitute a player. In divisions 4-6, a player receiving a yellow card may be substituted for at the option of his/her coach during the stoppage of play when the caution is given.
Substitutions are done only with the referee's permission. When done to delay
the game, the referee may refuse permission. Substitution is done while the
clock runs, players off before on, at the halfway line.
7.5.6 Suspended and Abandoned Games
If the referee must abandon the game due to weather or field conditions and the
first half of the game has
been
competed plus the half time rest
period, the game will be considered a complete game and the score will
stand. Otherwise, the entire game must be replayed.
Every attempt shall be made to complete every game.
If the referee abandons the game at any time during the match due to discipline
problems, the MCYSA Discipline Committee will decide the outcome of the game.
7.6
After the Game
MCYSA
recommends that players shake hands with their opponents after the game. The handshake
should occur at the halfway line. It is good form for coaches to shake hands with each
other and the referee. Captains and older players typically shake hands with
referees.
The
post-game hand shake at the halfway line between opposing teams and coaches is a soccer
tradition. It should be observed in MCYSA. Hopefully the game will have been conducted in
such away that the handshake will be a meaningful exercise. If it is not, then we have
failed a little, and all parties need to re-think their motives for participation in the
great game of Soccer.
Coaches shall submit the Referee Evaluation to the Senior Referee via the online Score Report and Referee Evaluation form on our website. (Game Score report and Referee Evaluation are included in the Score Report & Referee Evaluation submission form.)
At the end
of the game make sure that the Referee has the correct score recorded on both game cards.
Each coach must sign both cards to confirm the game result. The Referee is responsible for
mailing the Discipline Report to the
Discipline Chair immediately after the game. Referees are to submit the game
report section to the Games Chair using the online
MCYSA REFEREE GAME
REPORT form on our website. If there is no official
referee, both coaches must sign and mail their respective game reports. The
results listed on the game reports are the official result of the game. Your
signature is your acceptance of the score as reported on the game card.
In the event a team does not arrive to play the game, the referee will mail the game report to the Games Chair, or, in the event there was no referee, the coach of the team which was present will mail his/her game report to the Games Chair.
Be sure to
obtain the return of your player passes and coach's passes from the referee.
Both coaches must report the game results
the evening of the game date via the online Score Report and Referee Evaluation on our website. (Game Score report and Referee
Evaluation are included in the Score Report & Referee Evaluation submission
form.) Games not reported
within two weeks of the game date will be recorded as unplayed and listed as a Double
Forfeit.
The home
team shall also contact the Games Chair if a game has not been played and shall state the
reason why.
