2011 - 2012
Team-Player-Game Information
It is Molalla Soccer’s goal to offer our youth the opportunity to participate in the game of
soccer. The Molalla Soccer program goals and objectives will focus on skill development,
maximizing each player’s unique abilities in a positive sporting environment. Molalla
Soccer has developed a program that each player will receive instruction that is
developmental in nature including both individual skill (fundamentals) and team play.
Emphasis will be placed on making the experience fun and enjoyable.
Referees:
o Responsible for contacting the MYS Referee Scheduler with 24 hours notice when
cancelling a referee job. Please understand, if you do not phone and are a no
show or are late, you will not be scheduled future games.
o Arrive 15-20 minutes prior to game start for pre-game checks and rules review.
Coaches:
o Responsible for notifying the MYS office and Referee Scheduler with 24 hours
notice when cancelling a home game.
o Notifying the MYS office and Referee Scheduler of any no-show and/or late
officials.
Referees and Coaches:
o Responsible for reviewing and understanding the age specific rules and discussing
with each other before the game begins.
Molalla Youth Sports is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that functions like a tax funded Parks and Recreation District, yet we
rely on registration fees, sponsorships and donations to provide 6 sports programs, operating year-round for youth
Kindergarten through 8th grades.
We are located at: 412 S Sweigle Avenue T2
(Next to the MRSD District Office and Molalla Public Library)
Molalla, OR 97038
MYS Office:
503/829-3939
[email protected]
Fax: 503/829-8428
Visit us online 24/7 at www.myssports.com for current program news and information.
MYS and WYSA Specifications:
Kinder-Kick
Game Time:
Playing Time:
Players on Field:
Official:
Maximum Roster:
2 = 16 minute halves, with 10 minute halftime.
•
No timeouts or stoppage time.
All eligible players are to play a minimum of one-half of each game barring injury, illness or
disciplinary action. Final decision at coach’s discretion.
3 vs 3, No Goalkeeper.
Coaches officiate.
6 players.
Player Eligibility:
o
As per the MYS Athlete Participation and Team Assignment Eligibility SOP, an eligible athlete is defined as:
A registrant clear of the following:
•
Outstanding fees;
•
Non-Returned uniforms and/or fees;
•
MYS disciplinary action.
A registrant complying with the following:
•
Submitted an on-time and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee.
•
Submitted a late and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee, with the understanding that MYS will assign
after on-time eligible registrants and according to coach / team availability.
•
Meets the MYS Grade / Age requirement;
•
Meets State / County / League requirements;
•
Meets the MYS Player Assessments / Try-Outs SOP, as required.
NO Goalkeeper.
Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks:
o
NO Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks Allowed
All fouls are throw-ins from the side/touch line.
2 Extra Chances on Throw-Ins:
o
Both feet must remain on the ground and the ball must be thrown with both hands from behind and over the head.
NO Offside Called.
NO Slide-Tackling Allowed.
FAIR PLAY:
o
All coaches shall honor the spirit of the recreational game and any team leading by five (5) goals must make adjustments to attempt to even the play.
Suggestions to achieve this goal:
•
Rotate players to unfamiliar positions.
•
Put “conditions” that must be met before a shot, such as:
o
Require multiple passes.
o
Shoot left footed only. (Right for left footed players).
o
Crosses for headers.
•
Adding a player to the field for the non-leading team is a good option.
•
Removing a player from the field from the leading team is not an option!
Use your good judgment to make sure the game is fun for all players on both teams.
Substitutions:
o
Allowed during a dead ball and permission of the coach.
Uniform:
o
Shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats;
All players must wear their designated team color.
In the event two teams are wearing the same colors, the home team shall switch to an opposing color, wearing their team’s pinnies.
•
Soccer shoes are highly recommended.
o
Shoes cannot have a front toe or metal or sharp cleats.
•
Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.
•
Jewelry is not allowed, except, medical identification/religious symbols may be worn and taped underneath the player’s jersey.
•
Casts and hard splints are not allowed.
Field Orientation:
o
Spectators are to be on the opposite side of the field from the players and coaches.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the goal/end line of the field.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the side/touch line within 18 yards of the end line.
o
Spectators, players, and coaches must maintain a minimum 4-foot space from the side/touch line.
MYS and WYSA Specifications:
U8 Micro-League
Game Time:
Playing Time:
Players on Field:
Official:
Maximum Roster:
2 = 24 minute halves, with 10 minute halftime.
•
No timeouts or stoppage time.
All eligible players are to play a minimum of one-half of each game barring injury, illness or
disciplinary action. Final decision at coach’s discretion.
5 vs 5, includes Goalkeeper.
Coaches officiate.
10 players.
Player Eligibility:
o
As per the MYS Athlete Participation and Team Assignment Eligibility SOP, an eligible athlete is defined as:
A registrant clear of the following:
•
Outstanding fees;
•
Non-Returned uniforms and/or fees;
•
MYS disciplinary action.
A registrant complying with the following:
•
Submitted an on-time and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee.
•
Submitted a late and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee, with the understanding that MYS will assign
after on-time eligible registrants and according to coach / team availability.
•
Meets the MYS Grade / Age requirement;
•
Meets State / County / League requirements;
•
Meets the MYS Player Assessments / Try-Outs SOP, as required.
Goalkeepers:
o
There must be a minimum of two different goalies and each goalie is to play a maximum of one-half of each game.
Charging the Goalie: Any goalie with one or both hands in contact with the ball inside the penalty area is to be protected.
Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks:
o
YES Corner – Goal Kicks Allowed
o
NO Penalty Kicks Allowed
All fouls are throw-ins from the side/touch line.
o
NO Substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
2 Extra Chances on Throw-Ins:
o
Both feet must remain on the ground and the ball must be thrown with both hands from behind and over the head.
NO Offside Called.
NO Slide-Tackling Allowed.
FAIR PLAY:
o
All coaches shall honor the spirit of the recreational game and any team leading by five (5) goals must make adjustments to attempt to even the play.
Suggestions to achieve this goal:
•
Rotate players to unfamiliar positions.
•
Require your players shoot only from outside the penalty box.
•
Put “conditions” that must be met before a shot, such as:
o
Require multiple passes.
o
Shoot left footed only. (Right for left footed players).
o
Crosses for headers.
•
Adding a player to the field for the non-leading team is a good option.
•
Removing a player from the field from the leading team is not an option!
Use your good judgment to make sure the game is fun for all players on both teams.
Substitutions:
o
Allowed during a dead ball and permission of the coach.
o
NO substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
Uniform:
o
Shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats;
All players must wear their designated team color.
In the event two teams are wearing the same colors, the home team shall switch to an opposing color, wearing their team’s pinnies.
•
Soccer shoes are highly recommended.
o
Shoes cannot have a front toe or metal or sharp cleats.
•
Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.
•
Jewelry is not allowed, except, medical identification/religious symbols may be worn and taped underneath the player’s jersey.
•
Casts and hard splints are not allowed.
Field Orientation:
o
Spectators are to be on the opposite side of the field from the players and coaches.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the goal/end line of the field.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the side/touch line within 18 yards of the end line.
o
Spectators, players, and coaches must maintain a minimum 4-foot space from the side/touch line.
MYS and WYSA Specifications:
U9-U10 WYSA
Game Time:
Playing Time:
Players on Field:
Officials:
Maximum Roster:
2 = 25 minute halves, with 10 minute halftime.
•
No timeouts or stoppage time.
All eligible players are to play a minimum of one-half of each game barring injury, illness or
disciplinary action. Final decision at coach’s discretion.
6 vs 6, includes Goalkeeper.
2 USSF Officials.
10 players.
•
WYSA coaches must carry a signed OYSA Roster and Player Cards with Pictures for verification
by official, as requested.
Player Eligibility:
o
As per the MYS Athlete Participation and Team Assignment Eligibility SOP, an eligible athlete is defined as:
A registrant clear of the following:
•
Outstanding fees;
•
Non-Returned uniforms and/or fees;
•
MYS disciplinary action.
A registrant complying with the following:
•
Submitted an on-time and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee.
•
Submitted a late and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee, with the understanding that MYS will assign
after on-time eligible registrants and according to coach / team availability.
•
Meets the MYS Grade / Age requirement;
•
Meets State / County / League requirements;
•
Meets the MYS Player Assessments / Try-Outs SOP, as required.
Proof of WYSA Eligibility
o
All coaches are required to have an OYSA Team Roster and Players Cards with Photo signed by the club’s registrar validating the birth date of each
player. NO CARD ~ NO PLAY ~ NO EXCEPTION!
o
All coaches will present their team’s players’ cards to the officials.
o
All officials are required to line up and call each player forward to validate photo to athlete.
o
WYSA players can only be assigned to one team.
o
Classic players are not allowed to play on any WYSA team.
Goalkeepers:
o
There must be a minimum of two different goalies and each goalie is to play a maximum of one-half of each game.
Charging the Goalie: Any goalie with one or both hands in contact with the ball inside the penalty area is to be protected.
Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks Allowed
o
NO Substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
1 Extra Chance on Throw-Ins:
o
Both feet must remain on the ground and the ball must be thrown with both hands from behind and over the head.
Offside Called.
NO Slide-Tackling Allowed.
FAIR PLAY:
o
All coaches shall honor the spirit of the recreational game and any team leading by five (5) goals must make adjustments to attempt to even the play.
Suggestions to achieve this goal:
•
Rotate players to unfamiliar positions.
•
Require your players shoot only from outside the penalty box.
•
Put “conditions” that must be met before a shot, such as:
o
Require multiple passes.
o
Shoot left footed only. (Right for left footed players).
o
Crosses for headers.
•
Adding a player to the field for the non-leading team is a good option.
•
Removing a player from the field from the leading team is not an option!
Use your good judgment to make sure the game is fun for all players on both teams.
Substitutions:
o
Allowed during a dead ball and permission of the referee.
o
NO substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
Uniform:
o
Shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats;
All players must wear their designated team color.
In the event two teams are wearing the same colors, the home team shall switch to an opposing color, wearing their team’s pinnies.
•
Soccer shoes are highly recommended.
o
Shoes cannot have a front toe or metal or sharp cleats.
•
Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.
•
Jewelry is not allowed, except, medical identification/religious symbols may be worn and taped underneath the player’s jersey.
•
Casts and hard splints are not allowed.
Field Orientation:
o
Spectators are to be on the opposite side of the field from the players and coaches.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the goal/end line of the field.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the side/touch line within 18 yards of the end line.
o
Spectators, players, and coaches must maintain a minimum 4-foot space from the side/touch line.
MYS and WYSA Specifications:
U11 – U12 WYSA
Game Time:
Playing Time:
Players on Field:
Officials:
Maximum Roster:
2 = 30 minute halves, with 10 minute halftime.
•
No timeouts or stoppage time.
All eligible players are to play a minimum of one-half of each game barring injury, illness or
disciplinary action. Final decision at coach’s discretion.
8 vs 8, includes Goalkeeper.
2 USSF Officials.
12 players.
•
WYSA coaches must carry a signed OYSA Roster and Player Cards with Pictures for verification
by official, as requested.
Player Eligibility:
o
As per the MYS Athlete Participation and Team Assignment Eligibility SOP, an eligible athlete is defined as:
A registrant clear of the following:
•
Outstanding fees;
•
Non-Returned uniforms and/or fees;
•
MYS disciplinary action.
A registrant complying with the following:
•
Submitted an on-time and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee.
•
Submitted a late and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee, with the understanding that MYS will assign
after on-time eligible registrants and according to coach / team availability.
•
Meets the MYS Grade / Age requirement;
•
Meets State / County / League requirements;
•
Meets the MYS Player Assessments / Try-Outs SOP, as required.
Proof of WYSA Eligibility
o
All coaches are required to have an OYSA Team Roster and Players Cards with Photo signed by the club’s registrar validating the birth date of each
player. NO CARD ~ NO PLAY ~ NO EXCEPTION!
o
All coaches will present their team’s players’ cards to the officials.
o
All officials are required to line up and call each player forward to validate photo to athlete.
o
WYSA players can only be assigned to one team.
o
Classic players are not allowed to play on any WYSA team.
Goalkeepers:
o
1 goalkeeper is allowed to play the entire game.
Charging the Goalie: Any goalie with one or both hands in contact with the ball inside the penalty area is to be protected.
Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks Allowed
o
NO Substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
NO Extra Chance on Throw-Ins
Offside Called.
Slide-Tackling Allowed at U13 Division and Older:
o
WYSA requires that all slide tackles come from a forward angle.
FAIR PLAY:
o
All coaches shall honor the spirit of the recreational game and any team leading by five (5) goals must make adjustments to attempt to even the play.
Suggestions to achieve this goal:
•
Rotate players to unfamiliar positions.
•
Require your players shoot only from outside the penalty box.
•
Put “conditions” that must be met before a shot, such as:
o
Require multiple passes.
o
Shoot left footed only. (Right for left footed players).
o
Crosses for headers.
•
Adding a player to the field for the non-leading team is a good option.
•
Removing a player from the field from the leading team is not an option!
Use your good judgment to make sure the game is fun for all players on both teams.
Substitutions:
o
Allowed during a dead ball and permission of the referee.
o
NO substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
Uniform:
o
Shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats;
All players must wear their designated team color.
In the event two teams are wearing the same colors, the home team shall switch to an opposing color, wearing their team’s pinnies.
•
Soccer shoes are highly recommended.
o
Shoes cannot have a front toe or metal or sharp cleats.
•
Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.
•
Jewelry is not allowed, except, medical identification/religious symbols may be worn and taped underneath the player’s jersey.
•
Casts and hard splints are not allowed.
Field Orientation:
o
Spectators are to be on the opposite side of the field from the players and coaches.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the goal/end line of the field.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the side/touch line within 18 yards of the end line.
o
Spectators, players, and coaches must maintain a minimum 4-foot space from the side/touch line.
MYS and WYSA Specifications:
U13 – U14 WYSA
Game Time:
Playing Time:
Players on Field:
Officials:
Maximum Roster:
2 = 35 minute halves, with 10 minute halftime.
•
No timeouts or stoppage time.
All eligible players are to play a minimum of one-half of each game barring injury, illness or
disciplinary action. Final decision at coach’s discretion.
11 vs 11, includes Goalkeeper.
2 USSF Officials.
16 players.
•
WYSA coaches must carry a signed OYSA Roster and Player Cards with Pictures for verification
by official, as requested.
Player Eligibility:
o
As per the MYS Athlete Participation and Team Assignment Eligibility SOP, an eligible athlete is defined as:
A registrant clear of the following:
•
Outstanding fees;
•
Non-Returned uniforms and/or fees;
•
MYS disciplinary action.
A registrant complying with the following:
•
Submitted an on-time and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee.
•
Submitted a late and completed MYS registration form with appropriate fee, with the understanding that MYS will assign
after on-time eligible registrants and according to coach / team availability.
•
Meets the MYS Grade / Age requirement;
•
Meets State / County / League requirements;
•
Meets the MYS Player Assessments / Try-Outs SOP, as required.
Proof of WYSA Eligibility
o
All coaches are required to have an OYSA Team Roster and Players Cards with Photo signed by the club’s registrar validating the birth date of each
player. NO CARD ~ NO PLAY ~ NO EXCEPTION!
o
All coaches will present their team’s players’ cards to the officials.
o
All officials are required to line up and call each player forward to validate photo to athlete.
o
WYSA players can only be assigned to one team.
o
Classic players are not allowed to play on any WYSA team.
Goalkeepers:
o
1 goalkeeper is allowed to play the entire game.
Charging the Goalie: Any goalie with one or both hands in contact with the ball inside the penalty area is to be protected.
Corner – Goal – Penalty Kicks Allowed
o
NO Substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
NO Extra Chance on Throw-Ins
Offside Called.
Slide-Tackling Allowed at U13 Division and Older:
o
WYSA requires that all slide tackles come from a forward angle.
FAIR PLAY:
o
All coaches shall honor the spirit of the recreational game and any team leading by five (5) goals must make adjustments to attempt to even the play.
Suggestions to achieve this goal:
•
Rotate players to unfamiliar positions.
•
Require your players shoot only from outside the penalty box.
•
Put “conditions” that must be met before a shot, such as:
o
Require multiple passes.
o
Shoot left footed only. (Right for left footed players).
o
Crosses for headers.
•
Adding a player to the field for the non-leading team is a good option.
•
Removing a player from the field from the leading team is not an option!
Use your good judgment to make sure the game is fun for all players on both teams.
Substitutions:
o
Allowed during a dead ball and permission of the referee.
o
NO substitutions on a Corner or Free Kick.
Uniform:
o
Shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats;
All players must wear their designated team color.
In the event two teams are wearing the same colors, the home team shall switch to an opposing color, wearing their team’s pinnies.
•
Soccer shoes are highly recommended.
o
Shoes cannot have a front toe or metal or sharp cleats.
•
Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.
•
Jewelry is not allowed, except, medical identification/religious symbols may be worn and taped underneath the player’s jersey.
•
Casts and hard splints are not allowed.
Field Orientation:
o
Spectators are to be on the opposite side of the field from the players and coaches.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the goal/end line of the field.
o
No spectators, players or coaches may occupy any space along the side/touch line within 18 yards of the end line.
o
Spectators, players, and coaches must maintain a minimum 4-foot space from the side/touch line.