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Playing League Rules for U-10 Division 1 & 3

All U-10 teams playing in the District Playing League will play under these rules, they supercede any and all of the home league's rules.

1.   Teams will play eight (8) players on the field, including a goalkeeper.
2.   Fields should be about 50 x 80 yards with a 6 x 15 yard goal area.
3.   Use a size four (4) ball.
4.   Goals will be a maximum 7 feet high by 18 feet wide.
5.   The games will be two 25 minute halves with a standard half time.
6.   All FIFA Laws of the Game are in effect.
7.   The offsides rule shall apply.
8.   Penalty kicks shall be awarded per FIFA Laws of the Game.
9.   All Division 1 and 3 games require that 3-licensed referees be used in all games.
10. Teams should have no more than thirteen (13) players except with league approval

The U-10 modified game in the CYSA Team Manual is a guideline and recommendation for U-10 games, however, these modified rules have not been adopted by the District V Playing League. Other than size of field, goal size, ball size and length of halves, there are no other modifications for U-10 play in the District V Playing League.

Division 1 District 5 Playing League

Division 1 Annual Mandatory Coaches Meeting is announced each Spring
1.    Each team is to have either the coach or a team representative at the meeting. One person may not represent all the teams from a league.
2.   Teams wishing to play up an age group must make their request at the time the team application is turned in.
3.    All team applications must be received by the specified due date along with the fee of $75.00 per team written on a league check.
4.    U-10 teams may not play up an age group.
5.    U-10's will play 8 v 8, there are no tournaments for U-10's.
6.    Jamboree's may be held providing the District Jamboree Policy is followed.
7.    District Playing League rules will be available at the meeting and on this web site.

Division 3 & 4 District 5 Playing League

Division 3 Coordinators will receive a letter and forms in April.
1.   All leagues wishing to participate must submit forms/fees by specified dates ($75.00 per team).
2.   U-10's will play 8 v 8, there are no tournaments for U-10's.
3.   U-10 teams may not play up an age group.
4.   Jamboree's may be held providing the District Jamboree Policy is followed.
5.   District Playing League rules will be available at the meeting and on this web site.

Division 3 and 4 teams entered into the District 5 Playing League must be formed with the intent that teams from the same league in the same gender age group are of equal strength. League rules and regulations submitted annually for review (per Section 3:01:02 – CYSA General Procedures) must include procedures for a selection process intended to produce equal strength teams. Teams formed in a manner that intentionally produce unequal strength teams are subject to reclassification by the District Commissioner

CYSA District 5 Rule

3:08:06 Licensed USSF referees and a three man system with club linesmen are recommended for Division 3 and Division 4. There shall be a minimum of one (1) licensed USSF referee for U-10 and U-12 and a minimum of two (2) licensed USSF referees for U-14 and three (3) licensed USSF referees for U-16 and U-19 competition. In the event the scheduled licensed age appropriate referee fails to appear for a scheduled game and an alternative licensed age appropriate substitute is not available within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled game time, the game will be a 1-0 forfeit in favor of the visiting team. The game will not be rescheduled. Three licensed and age appropriate USSF referees, who will use a three man system, are required for all Class I games. However, if the licensed and age appropriate USSF referee fails to appear within 15 minutes of game time, the game is to be rescheduled.

General District 5 Playing League Information

Applications are sent to the League Presidents and to the Division 1 or 3 Coordinators if the name is provided by the respective League and submitted to District 5.

Division 1 Fall Coordinator: Vicki Sodaro 415.381.1223 hoodsails@aol.com
Division 1 Winter Coordinator: Kim Stibich 415.945.0928 stibich@aol.com

Division 3 Fall Coordinator: Cheri Hardaway cysadv@sonic.net
Division 3 Winter Coordinator: Whitney Olson Smowbo@sbcglobal.net

For additional information contact Your League Representative. ONLY League Coordinators for Division 1 or 3 may contact their respective District Coordinator.