Addenda
The SRSL games shall be played in accordance with the LAWS of the game of soccer, except for the deviations listed below. The SRSL Addenda to these Laws follow:
LAW I The Field of Play SRSL Addenda
- Recommended field size for: BU-08 through BU-14 and for GU-08 through GU-14, shall be Junior size field, (70% regulation)
LAW II The Ball SRSL Addenda
- Sizes for the playing balls for the age levels shall be as follows:
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- Size 4 for U-08 through U-13
- Size 5 for U-14 and older
LAW III Number of Players SRSL Addenda
- The approved total number of players on the field for a team in an age group shall be as follows:
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- 6 total for Coed BU-12 through BU-15,
- 6 total for GU 12, 13, 14 & 15
- 8 total for BU & GU=8,9,10,11
- In case of a shortage of players, the number of players on the field can be as follows:
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- For 8 on a side – it’s acceptable to play 6 vs. 6, but 5 or less causes forfeit.
- For 6 on a side – it’s acceptable to play 5 vs. 5, but 4 or less causes forfeit.
- Unlimited provisional substitution......and period breaks, a throw in but only by the team in possession, except in extreme heat, then by either tea, can be allowed.
- Injured player(s) must be substituted or removed. The other team may also substitute, like for like. Replaced players can be reinserted into the game.
- A cautioned player must be substituted or removed.
LAW IV Player Equipment SRSL Addenda
- Jewelry is not to be worn during the game. Prohibited examples: watch, necklace, wristband, earrings, sunglasses, etc.
- Medical emergency tags are allowed, if taped in place.
LAW V The Referee SRSL Addenda
- The referee is empowered with interpreting and ascertaining that the games are played according to the SRSL Addenda and Rules by exercising the authority granted to him/her by these same Laws, Rules, and Addenda.
LAW VI The Assistant Referees SRSL Addendum
- A two-person referee system can be utilized, or two or more referee assistants can be selected and shall be at the will of the referee.
LAW VII Duration of the Game SRSL Addenda
- The games shall consist of:
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- U-08 to U-11 will have 4 – 12 minute quarters/periods.
- U-13 to U-15 will have 4 – 15 minute quarters/periods
- Half time intervals can be less that 5 minutes, but should not exceed 10 minutes.
- The pause between the 1st & 2nd and 3rd & 4th period can be less than 3 minutes, but should not exceed 5 minutes.
LAW VIII The Start of Play SRSL Addendum
- All players, except the player taking the kick-off, must be in their own half of the field of play.
- The team kicking off for the start of the game, (1st Q), will also kick-off for the start of the 3rd Quarter. The opposing team, will kick-off to start the 2nd and 4th Quarter.
LAW IX Ball in and out of Play NO SRSL Addendum
LAW X Method of Scoring NO SRSL Addendum
LAW XI Offside SRSL Addendum
- In the U-08 and U-09, the players shall not be declared off side. “Cherry-Picking” shall not be permitted.
LAW XII Fouls and Misconduct SRSL Addenda
- Possession by the goal keeper, shall be considered as having any part of his body on the stationary ball. It shall be considered a –caution, yellow card offense - for the opposing player to attempt to deliberately kick the ball.
- The use of foul or abusive language or gestures by players, coaches or spectators directed toward the referee, coach, player or spectator is an ejection, a red card offense. Offenders could be indefinitely suspended.
- Any harassment, or vocally expressed disagreement with the referee’s decision shall be penalized with a caution, yellow card, or ejection, red card, with a one (next) game suspension.
LAW XIII Free Kick SRSL Addendum
- Junior fields: Opponent players shall be seven (7) yards from the ball.
LAW XIV Penalty Kick No SRSL Addendum
LAW XV The Throw In SRSL Addendum
- For the U-09 and younger (lower) age groups only: If the ball is improperly thrown in, the throw in shall be retaken by the same player. If the throw in is again improper, the opposing team will take possession of the ball.
LAW XVI The Goal Kick No SRSL Addendum
LAW XVII The Corner Kick SRSL Addenda
- For the U-11 and younger (lower) age groups, the kick shall be taken from the short or mini corner, which is the intersection of the penalty area line and the goal line.
- For the Junior Fields, the defenders are to be 7 yards from the ball
Any and all references to the Laws of Soccer are for information only. Please consult the USSF publications for the official LAWS. These above SRSL Addenda are for the SRSL and their use is for the SRSL and it’s members.