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: Boys and Girls – Grade 1 through grade 8 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:
• • Size 4 for Boys – 1st grade through 6 th grade, girls – 1 st grade through 5 th grade.
  • Size 5 for Boys – 7th grade and older, girls – 6th grade through 8th grade.

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:
• • 6 total for Coed and Boys – 5th grade and older
  • 6 total for girls – 6th grade through 8th grade.
  • 8 total for Boys – 1st grade through 4th grade, girls – 1 st grade through 5 th grade.
• In case of a shortage of players, the number of players on the field can be as follows:
• • 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 substitutions can be made with the referee's consent prior to a throw-in, on a goal kick, after a goal, and at half time. Both teams may substitute prior to goal kicks, after a goal, and at half time. As to throw-ins, however, only the team in possession has the initial option of substituting, but if it does, the other team may have unlimited substitutions also. No substitution is allowed prior to a corner kick. Note: no substitution can be made without the referee's consent.
• 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:
• • 4 – 12 minute quarters/periods for Boys – 1st grade through 4th grade, girls - 1st grade through 5th grade.
  • 4 – 15 minute quarters/periods Boys – 5th grade through 8th grade, girls – 6th grade through 8 th grade.
  • 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 Boys and Girls – 1st grade through 2nd grade, 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 Boys and Girls – 1st grade through 2nd grade: 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 Boys – 1st grade through 4th grade, girls – 1st grade through 5th grade, 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.