The Laws of the Game, as modified by C.Y.S.A., shall apply with the following exceptions:
BALLThe ball shall be size 3. # OF PLAYERS Seven (7), one of whom shall be a goalkeeper (minimum 5). GAME DURATIONTwo 20 minute halves, 5-minute break. SUBSTITUTIONS The referee will call for stoppage of play at the 6 minute and 13 minute marks of each half to allow for substitutions by both teams. In addition, substitution is allowed at the time of and for an injured player. Substitutions are not allowed at any other times. FREE KICKSAll free kicks shall be indirect and no closer than the edge of the goal box. Make sure team understands that they can make a wall. PENALTY KICKSThere shall be no penalty kicks. OFFSIDENot observed, unless in the opinion of the referee a team is positioning a player(s) in an offside position for an extended period of time, including when the team does not have possession of the ball or is not attacking. TIE BREAKERSNone, ties will stand. THROW-INSOne re-throw will be allowed if foul throw occurs. Referee will explain fault before re-throw. Generally this is upon each throw in but if correcting throw-ins is getting in the way of the flow of the game, the referee can use his or her discretion. REFEREES The referees are encouraged to explain the infraction. The explanation should be addressed to both teams and not focused on the individual player. More generally, the referees in this age group are encouraged to be instructional. Many first time coaches and parents will not know pertinent rules and the referee should quickly explain the rule if requested. However, the decision of the referee is final and any disagreement must be addressed to the league, and not directly to the referee as any dispute directly with a referee will be grounds for disciplinary action - whether or not the referee is correct.See Reverse For Rules Applicable to All Age Groups
Modified for the 2008/09 season