CYSL U12

Number of Players 8 v 8 Maximum

7 field players + 1 GK

5 players must be present to start a game

 

Roster Size 16 Maximum

 

Field Dimensions Rectangular: Between 60-80 yards by 45-55 yards recommended

 

Markings Penalty area of 36 yards (width) by 14 yards (length).

Penalty spot shall be 8 yards from the goal line.

Center circle and penalty spot shall have a radius of 8 yards.

 

Goals 6 x 18 and 7 x 21 are acceptable

 

Goal Area Conform to FIFA.

 

Penalty Area The Penalty Area: A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, fourteen (14) yards from the

inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of

fourteen (14) yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.

The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area.

Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made ten (10) yards from the midpoint

between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of

eight (8) yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.

 

Flag Posts Conform to FIFA.

 

Corner Arc Conform to FIFA.

 

Ball Size 4

 

Duration of play 30 minute halves - 5 minute half time

 

Offsides DOES APPLY Conform to FIFA

 

Free Kicks & Conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least

 

Corner Kicks 8 yards from the ball.

 

Start & Restart of Play Conform to FIFA.

 

Fouls & Misconduct Conform to FIFA.

 

Substitutions UNLIMITED and at any stoppage. No substitutions on penalty kicks.

 

Penalty Kicks Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that the penalty mark is at ten yards and that

players other than the kicker and defending goalkeeper are at least eight (8) yards

from the penalty mark.

 

Throw-In Conform to FIFA.

 

Goal Kick Conform to FIFA.

 

Ball In & Out of Play Conform to FIFA.

 

Method of Scoring Conform to FIFA.