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Welcome to the 2010 soccer season! We look forward to working with your player in the 2010 season. We are focused on providing a means for your child to develop skills, including social, sport and team that will enhance their enjoyment of the game of soccer. Each player who registers on time will be placed on a Westside team. Past team placements will not dictate or ensure your current season placement.
The single most difficult registration issue every year is the large volume of late registrations. We must declare to COYSA (Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association) the number of teams we are forming by mid-February and we cannot change those numbers after the COYSA deadline. We make every effort to place late registrants onto a team, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee placement if the registration is received after the January 23rd deadline. Although we strive to make the soccer experience positive for all of our 1,300+ players, it is impossible to meet every parental concern. The volunteers who deal with registration appreciate your understanding of the complex decisions that need to be made each season in this regard. We look forward to receiving your completed registration form by January 23rd, and to a successful 2010 soccer season.
Required Equipment
All players must wear black shorts, black socks, shin pads, and cleats. WYSA provides all our players from U6-U18 with a jersey they can keep at the end of the season.
In the event of cold weather a T-shirt of similar colour to the jersey may be worn under the jersey.
In order to prevent injuries jewelry cannot be worn during the game. This means that ears should not be pierced during or immediately prior to the season since the earrings will have to be removed before the game as it is NO longer acceptable to tape earrings as per FIFA rules.
More Info: http://www.soccer-for-parents.com has quite a bit of information for those that are new to the game of soccer in general.
League Format
The U6-U12 age groups play in a variety of small sided Mini games (3 a side up to 8 a side) depending on their age. U6 - U10 do not have official game results or standings in order to put more emphasis on fun and learning. This year the U11+ age groups will report their scores to COYSA and if they qualify will play in the Kelowna Cup in the fall. More details on the U6-U12 rules can found at the bottom of this page.
The U-6 program meets every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. at the same Westside location, Webber Road Community Centre. Your season ends at the end of June.
The U-7 and up groups play in the Central Okanagan area, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.
DIVISIONAL PLAY U11 - U18 Welcome players, parents and coaches to the 2010 soccer season. We hope the following information is helpful to your understanding of how Divisional soccer is set up and run within our COYSA league. If you have questions, please feel free to call us at 707-0203 or by e-mail at wssoccer@shaw.ca.
U11 - U12
The 11s & 12s will play 8-a-side games to allow for more advanced developmental soccer. This will also be the first years of competitive soccer for these players and scores will be kept.
U13 - U18
COYSA as a group has decided to do tiering within the house system for the U14 Boys and Girls for 2010, other groups are expected in 2011. The details are listed below.
COYSA Divisional House Tiering
″ Each club will be responsible for tiering their competitive tier one
house and developmental/recreational tier two house teams. It is up
to each club to decide the final makeup of each team and what tier
they are to play at for the start of each year.
″ Clubs should use past team performance balanced with information
gathered by the clubs thru their coaches and other club resources to
evaluate and assess house players in areas of technical and physical
abilities, game intelligence, game awareness, and attitude.
″ Individual player or team assessments are the responsibility of each
club. Putting a Tier one team together should enhance the playing
experience not only for Tier one players or high performance teams
but for new players or inexperience players who are trying to
improve their game skills at the developmental tier two level.
Team Evaluations
″ After four games COYSA will evaluate team performance by
committee. In the event of striking differences in team play, COYSA
may move a team from one tier to another after the fifth game is
played.
″ COYSA will do a second team performance evaluation by committee
during the summer break. In the event of striking differences in
team play, COYSA may move a team from one tier to another before
fall play begins.
Kelowna Cup
Based on Fall Session Standings Kelowna Cup day will see one game per team - 1st will play 2nd and 3rd will play 4th.
What is COYSA
COYSA is the Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association. It is the coordinating body for the 6 clubs in the Kelowna area (Westside, Mission, Kelowna, Rutland, Lake Country and Kelowna United). http://www.centraloksoccer.com
U6-U12 Detailed Rules
OFFICIAL UNDER 6 PLAYING RULES
The BCSA recommended age specific modifications to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 1 – The Field Of Play:
Length: 25 (min) 30 (max) Meters
Width: 18 (min) 22 (max) Meters
Field Markings:
Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimetres wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with
a radius of five (5) meters is marked around it.
NB: All field markings may be marked by the means of cones (woz-makers)
The Goal Area:
If 3 v 3 with no goalkeepers, there is no goal area
If 3 v 3 plus a goalkeeper - a goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows:
Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line three (3) meters from the inside each goalpost.
These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of three (3) meters and are joined by a line
drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.
The Penalty Area:
None
Flag posts:
None
The Corner Arc:
None
Goal Posts:
Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line and must be no larger than 2.438 x 1.524 Meters
or 8 foot wide by 5 foot high. The maximum size has been established however, smaller sized goals
will be permitted; these could be in the form of portable goals, pug-goals or "witches hat cones". Both
goals however must be the same size and must be safe and secure. Flag poles and bicycle whip sticks
are unacceptable due to safety concerns.
Law 2 – The Ball:
The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to the FIFA inflation specifications.
Size three (3)
Law 3 – The Number of Players:
If the goal is smaller than 2.438 x 1.524 Meters / 8 foot wide by 5 foot high, the match is played by two
teams each consisting of not more than three (3) players. There is no goalkeeper.
If the goal is 2.438 x 1.524 Meters / 8 foot wide by 5 foot high the match is played by two teams, each
consisting of three (3) plus a goalkeeper.
Players must take equal turns in all field positions including the goalkeeper position that must be
rotated at half time. It is not necessary that all players play in the goalkeeper position during a single
game.
Substitutions:
At any stoppage, substitutions are unlimited and must be done with the officials' permission.
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Playing time:
All players SHALL play equal playing time.
Law 4 – The Players Equipment:
Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must
still distinguish teams. The goalkeeper should wear a colour that distinguishes him/her from both
teams. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under the socks. Jewellery is not permitted.
Law 5 – The Referee:
A Class 5 referee or nominated person may be used. The referee's role is to keep players safe and
ensure that the game is played under the "fair play" code. A Class 5 or higher official can send a team
official from the field if they fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
Law 6 – The Assistant Referees:
None required, the referee or nominated person decides as to which team the kick in is awarded to.
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match:
The match shall be divided into two (2) equal fifteen (15) minute half's. There shall be a five (5) minute
break between half's.
Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play:
Conform to FIFA, with the exception of the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least five
(5) meters from the ball until it is in play. Dropped balls are not part of Small Sided Games Program at
this age group an indirect free kick will be awarded to the team who had possession when the play
was stopped.
Law 9 – The Ball In And Out Of Play:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 11 – Offside:
None
Law 12 – Fouls And Misconduct:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that all fouls shall result in an indirect free kick. The referee or
nominated person must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. An indirect free kick is
awarded to the opposing team at the centre spot on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or dropkicks
the ball in the air from his/her goal area into the opponents goal area. No cards shown for
misconduct.
If a player intentionally strikes, deliberately kicks or spits at an opponent, this player must be
substituted and will not be permitted to participate further during the game. The coach should inform
the player as to why and correct these actions.
LAW 13 – Free Kicks:
Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that all free kicks are indirect and opponents are at least five (5)
meters from the ball until it is in play.
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick:
None
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Law 15 – The Throw-In:
A kick-in will replace the official throw-in at this age group. A kick-in is to be considered as an indirect
free kick with the opponents five (5) meters from the ball until it is in play.
Law 16 – The Goal Kick:
The goal kick should be taken within 3 meters off the goal line anywhere across the width of the field
of play at the nearest point from where the ball was retrieved. Opposing players must be five (5)
meters away from the ball until it is in play. Unlike FIFA a goal cannot be scored directly from a
goal kick.
Law 17 – The Corner Kick:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least five (5) meters from the ball until it
is in play. Unlike FIFA a goal cannot be scored directly from a corner kick.
OFFICIAL UNDER 7 & UNDER 8 PLAYING RULES
Law 1 – The Field of Play:
Length: 30 (Min) 36 (Max) Meters
Width: 20 (Min) 25 (Max) Meters
Field Markings:
Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimetres wide. The field of play is divided into two
halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with
a radius of five (5) meters is marked around it.
NB: All field markings may be marked by the means of cones (woz-makers)
The Goal Area:
A goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows:
Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line three (3) meters from the inside each goalpost.
These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of three (3) meters and are joined by a line
drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.
If 3 v 3 with no goalkeepers, no goal area is required.
The Penalty Area:
None
Flag posts:
None
The Corner Arc:
None
Goal Posts: Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line and must be no larger than 2.438 x
1.524 Meters or 8 feet wide by 5 feet high. The maximum size has been established however, smaller
sized goals will be permitted; these could be in the form of portable goals, pug-goals or "witches hat
cones". Both goal however must be the same size and must be safe and secure. Flag poles and bicycle
whip sticks are unacceptable due to safety concerns.
Law 2 – The Ball:
The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to the FIFA inflation specifications.
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Size three (3)
Law 3 – The Number of Players:
If the goal is 2.438 x 1.524 Meters / 8 foot wide by 5 foot high the match is played by two teams, each
consisting of four (4) players, one of which is a goalkeeper. Players will take equal turns to play in all
field positions including the goalkeeper position that must be rotated at half time. It is not necessary
that all players play in the goalkeeper position during a single game.
If the goal is smaller than 2.438 x 1.524 Meters / 8 foot wide by 5 foot high, the match is played by two
teams each consisting of not more than three (3) players. There is no goalkeeper.
Substitutions:
At any stoppage, substitutions are unlimited and must be done with the officials' permission.
Playing time:
All players SHALL play equal playing time.
Law 4 – The Players Equipment:
Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must
still distinguish teams. The goalkeeper should wear a colour that distinguishes him/her from both
teams. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under the socks. Jewellery is not permitted.
Law 5 – The Referee:
A Class 5 referee or nominated person may be used. The referee's role is to keep players safe and
ensure that the game is played under the "fair play" code. A Class 5 or higher official can send a team
official from the field if they fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
Law 6 – The Assistant Referees:
None required, the referee or nominated person decides as to which team the throw in is awarded to.
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match:
The match shall be divided into two (2) fifteen (15) minute half's. There shall be a five (5) minute break
between half's.
Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play:
Conform to FIFA, with the exception of the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least five
(5) meters from the ball until it is in play. Dropped balls are not part of Small Sided Games Program at
this age group and an indirect free kick will be awarded to the team who had possession when the
play was stopped.
Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 11 – Offside:
None
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that all fouls shall result in an indirect free kick. The referee or
nominated person must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. No cards shown for
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misconduct. An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the centre spot on the halfway
line if a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball in the air from his/her goal area into the opponents
goal area No cards shown for misconduct.
If a player intentionally strikes, deliberately kicks or spits at an opponent, this player must be
substituted and will not be permitted to participate further during the game. The coach should inform
the player as to why and correct these actions.
Law 13 – Free Kicks:
Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that all kicks are indirect and all opponents are at least five (5)
meters from the ball until it is in play.
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick:
None
Law 15 – The Throw-In:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 16 – The Goal Kick:
Conform to FIFA except that: it shall be taken from anywhere within the goal area. Opponents must
remain at least five (5) meters away from the ball until it is in play. Unlike FIFA a goal cannot be
scored directly from a goal kick.
Law 17 – The Corner Kick:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least five (5) meters from the ball until it
is in play. Unlike FIFA a goal cannot be scored directly from a corner kick.
Official Under 9 & Under 10 Playing Rules
Law 1 – The Field of Play
Length: 40 (Min) 55 (max) Meters
Width: 30 (Min) 36 (max) Meters
Field Markings:
Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimetres wide. The field of play is divided into two
halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with
a radius of eight (8) meters is marked around it.
NB: All field markings may be marked by the means of cones (woz-makers)
The Goal Area:
A goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the
goal line, ten (10) meters from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for
a distance of ten (10) meters and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area
bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.
The Penalty Area:
None
Flag posts:
None
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The Corner Arc:
None
Goals Posts:
Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line and measure 3.657 x 1.83 Meters or 12 feet wide
and 6 feet high.
Law 2 – The Ball:
The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to the FIFA inflation specifications.
Size three (3) or four (4)
Law 3 – The Number of Players:
A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than seven players, one of whom is the
goalkeeper. Players will take equal turns to play in all field positions including the goalkeeper position
that must be rotated at half time. It is not necessary that all players play in the goalkeeper position
during a single game. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than five players one of
whom is the goalkeeper.
Substitutions: At any stoppage, substitutions are unlimited and must be done with the officials'
permission.
Playing time: All players SHALL play equal playing time.
Law 4 – The Players Equipment:
Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must
still distinguish teams. The goalkeeper should wear a colour that distinguishes him/her from both
teams. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under the socks. Jewellery is not permitted.
Law 5 – The Referee:
A Class 5 referee or nominated person may be used. The referee's role is to keep players safe and
ensure that the game is played under the "fair play" code. A Class 5 or higher official can send a team
official from the field if they fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
Law 6 – The Assistant Referees:
None, the referee or nominated person decides as to which team the throw in is awarded to.
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match:
The match will be divided into two (2) equal halves of twenty five (25) minutes each. There shall be a
half-time interval of five (5) minutes.
Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA with the exception of the opponents of the
team taking the kick-off are at least eight (8) meters from the ball until it is in play. Dropped balls are
not part of Small Sided Games Program at this age group and an indirect free kick will be awarded to
the team who had possession when the play was stopped.
Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring:
Conform to FIFA.
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Law 11 – Offside:
None
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that all fouls shall result in an indirect free kick. An indirect free
kick is awarded to the opposing team at the centre spot on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or
drop-kicks the ball in the air from his/her goal area into the opponents goal area. No cards shown for
misconduct. If a player intentionally strikes, deliberately kicks or spits at an opponent, this player must
be substituted and will not be permitted to participate further during the game. The coach should
inform the player as to why and correct these actions.
Law 13 – Free Kicks:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that all free kicks are indirect. All opponents are at least eight (8)
meters from the ball.
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick:
None
Law 15 – The Throw-In:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 16 – The Goal Kick:
Conform to FIFA except that: it: shall be taken from anywhere within the goal area. Opponents must
remain at least eight (8) meters away from the ball until it is in play. Unlike FIFA goal cannot be
scored directly from a goal kick.
Law 17 – The Corner Kick:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least eight (8) meters from the ball until
it is in play. Unlike FIFA a goal cannot be scored directly from a corner kick.
Official Under 11 & Under 12 Playing Rules
The BCSA recommended modifications to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 1 – The Field of Play
Length: 60 (Min) 75 (Max) Meters
Width: 42 (Min) 55 (Max) Meters
Field Markings:
Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimetres wide. The field of play is divided into thirds and
by a centre spot that indicates a centre spot that is located at the midpoint. A circle with a radius of
nine (9) meters may, but not mandatory be marked around it. An offside line parallel to the centre line
should be marked from touch line to touch line at the attacking third mark.
NB: All field markings may be marked by the means of cones (woz-makers)
Goal Area
None
The Penalty Area:
A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows:
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Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, eleven (11) meters from the inside of each
goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of eleven (11) meters 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 nine (9) meters from the midpoint
between the goalposts and equidistant to them.
Flag posts:
Conform to FIFA if used, they however are not mandatory)
.
The Corner Arc:
Conform to FIFA if marked, they however are not mandatory)
Goals Posts:
Goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line and measure 5.486 x 1.83 Meters 18feet wide and
6 feet high.
Law 2 – The Ball:
The ball must conform to FIFA standards and must conform to the FIFA inflation specifications.
Size four (4)
Law 3 – The Number of Players:
A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eight (8) players, one of whom is
the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than seven players one of whom
is the goalkeeper. All players shall play equal playing time.
Substitutions: At any stoppage, substitutions are unlimited and must be done with the officials'
permission.
Law 4 – The Players Equipment:
Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must
still distinguish teams. The goalkeeper should wear a colour that distinguishes him/her from both
teams. Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn under the socks. Jewellery is not permitted.
Law 5 – The Referee:
A Class 5 or higher official must be used. The referee's role is to keep players safe and ensure that the
game is played under the "fair play" code. A Class 5 or higher official can send a team official from the
field if they fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
Law 6 – The Assistant Referee:
A nominated person
Law 7 – The Duration of the Match:
The match will be divided into two (2) halves of thirty (30) minutes each. There shall be a half-time
interval of five (5) minutes.
Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least nine (9)
meters from the ball until it is in play.
Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play:
Conform to FIFA.
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Law 10 – The Method of Scoring:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 11 – Offside:
Conform to FIFA with the exception of only occurring in the attacking third.
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the
centre spot on the halfway line if a goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball in the air from his/her
penalty area into the opponents penalty area. Cautionary and expulsion cards are used.
Law 13 – Free Kicks:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents are at least nine (9) meters from the ball. An
indirect kick awarded to the attacking team that occurs inside the penalty area, shall be taken from the
outside edge of the penalty area in line where the offense took place.
Law 14 – The Penalty Kick:
Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that the penalty mark is marked at nine (9) meters from the goal
line. All players except the player taking the kick must be nine (9) meters from the ball.
Law 15 – The Throw-In:
Conform to FIFA.
Law 16 – The Goal Kick:
Conform to FIFA except that it shall be taken from anywhere within the penalty area. Opponents must
remain at least nine (9) meters away from the ball until it is in play.
Law 17 – The Corner Kick:
Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least nine (9) meters away from the ball
until it is in play.
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