LUBBOCK
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
and
GENERAL
RULES
September,
1987
REVISED: August, 2006
LUBBOCK
SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
Chapter
3: By-Laws of the
3.
Chapter 3: FIFA Laws of the Game
Games
sanctioned by the Lubbock Soccer Association will be played under the
rules
published in the current
publications) except as modified by
the Lubbock Soccer
permission of the North Texas State Soccer Association and the United
States
Youth Soccer
of the Game are the
rules which will be
league play.
Modifications
to the Laws
3.2. UNDER 7 & UNDER 8 MODIFICATIONS (5v5)
Dimensions:
Length: 50 yards
Width: 30 yards
Center Circle radius: 5 yards
Goal Area:
Width: 16 feet along goal line (3
feet outside each goal post)
Depth: 3 feet into field
Penalty Area: NONE
Corner Arc radius: 2 feet
Goals:
Width: 10 feet between the posts
Height: 6 feet under the crossbar
Law 2 - The Ball
USSF size 3
Law 3 - The Number of Players
Each team shall consist of
five players on the field.
A minimum of
four players on a team is required to begin play.
There are NO goalkeepers or designated defenders
No more than
nine persons may named on a roster. Roster size may be
amended by LSA Board
Substitution:
Substitutions may only be made
during the break between quarters;
however, a substitution may be made for an
injured player during a
stoppage of play.
Each team member must be allowed to play at least 50% of each
game
he/she attends
Law 4 - The Player's Equipment
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game plus:
Jersey's must have distinctive 4"
numbers on back
Home team will change jerseys if
colors conflict. Home team will be listed
first on game schedule.
NOTE: Shin guards are MANDATORY and must be covered entirely
by the
sock.
Law 5 - The Referee
Confirm to FIFA Laws of the Game except does NOT keep or
report any score
of the game.
NOTE: All decisions made by a person
not registered as a referee who
officiates the because a registered referee is not available are just
as
binding and valid as if the person were a registered referee. Only
referees registered with USSF may caution or send off
players and/or discipline coaches or team officials.
Law 6 - The Assistant Referee
No used in Under 7 play
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match
Match is divided in four equal periods of 12 minutes each
Half-time Interval: the interval between the second and
third quarters will not
exceed 5 minutes.
Quarters Interval: the interval between the first and
second quarters, as well as
the interval between the third and
fourth quarters will not exceed 2
minutes. NOTE: These
intervals are strictly for the purpose of
substituting players and should end
as soon as substitutions are
completed.
Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
Team which takes the kickoff to start
the game will take the kick-off to start
the the third quarter. The other
team will take the kick-off to start the
second and fourth quarters. Team will
exchange ends at half-time.
A goal may NOT be scored directly from a kick-off.
Opponents must be 5 yards from the ball at kick-off.
Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game
Law 10 - The Method of Scoring
NO RECORD OF SCORES WILL NOT BE KEPT
If the ball crosses the goal line between the goal post and under the
crossbar, but one or more of the players on the
team attacking the goal
are in their own defensive half of the field to play
defense, the referee will
restart with a goal kick. Otherwise, conform to FIFA Laws of
the Game for
restart.
Law 11 - Offside
No Offside in this age group
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
All free kicks will be indirect free
kicks with all opponents at least 5 yards
from ball. The referee is encouraged
to explain fouls to players
Law 13 - Free Kicks
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
All free kicks are indirect.
All opponents must be at least 5 yards from ball.
Law 14 - Penalty Kick
There will be NO penalty kicks
Law 15 - The Throw-in
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
A
throw-in may be retaken once if not taken properly. The referee is
encouraged to
explain the proper procedure to the player.
Law 16 - The Goal Kick
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
A goal may not be scored directly.
Opponents must at least 5 yards from
ball.
Law 17 - The Corner Kick
Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game except:
A goal may not be scored directly.
Opponents must at least 5 yards from
ball.
NOTE TO PARENTS AND COACHES
The purpose of the small sided soccer game is to teach our youth to play
soccer by playing with the ball. By limiting the number of players on the
field, each player has more opportunities to touch the ball. The number of
touches of the ball by each player are more important than the player's
technique. More opportunities to touch the ball occur when all six players
are close to the ball. Playing a set position limits the player's
opportunity to touch the ball.
No person other than the referee and 8 players should be on the field. Substitutions, coaches, parents, and other spectators should remain at least 6 feet away from the touch line, and preferably in the bleachers. No spectator should run up and down the touch line during play. No spectators are allowed within 10 yards of the ends of the field. Coaches and substitutions should remain within 10 yards of the halfway line.
Soccer is a game for the players! It is not a game fro the coaches and/or parents who need to control the youth's game. Parents and coaches who need to participate more than encouraging their players are invited to join the adult soccer leagues available in Lubbock. Encourage the players and help them enjoy their game.