Teams: The Concord Youth Soccer
League is made up of nine age-group leagues. They include:
School Age
Co-ed
# of Field Players
Length of game
Kindergarten
Yes
6
4-10 min qtrs.
First Grade
Yes
7
4-10 min qtrs.
Second Grade
Yes
7
4-10 min qtrs.
Third Grade
Yes
9
4-10 min qtrs.
Fouth Grade
Yes
9
4-10 min qtrs.
Boys Fifth/Sixth
Boys Only
9
4-15 min qtrs.
Girls Fifth/Sixth
Girls Only
11
4-15 min qtrs.
Boys Seventh thru Twelfth
Boys Only
11
2-30 min qtrs.
Girls Seventh thru Twelfth
Girls Only
11
2-30 min qtrs.
Note: Number of field players includes goalie.
Coaches on the Field: Coaches are permitted
on the field for kindergarten and first grade. Only one coach is
allowed on the field, and the coach must remain in the defensive
end of the field.
Equipment: Shin guards are required for
all age groups. No jewelry is allowed! Only approved soccer cleats
are allowed, and no steel cleats are permitted. All players must
wear uniforms provided by CYS.
Participation: Each players is required to
play at least three-quarters of each game. Grades K-5/6 are limited
to substituting only at the start of quarters with the exception
of injuries. The seventh thru twelfth grade leagues have free substitution,
but are still required to play all players for ¾ of the
game.
Off-Sides: We will not attempt to explain
the off-sides rules here. Please consult a board member with questions.
Off-sides generally will not be called in the kindergarten, first
grade, and second grade age groups. If an offensively player consistently
is posted deep in the team's offensive zone, the referee may make
the call.
Ties: Ties will not be broken during regular
season games. Ties will be broken during tournament games. Two
additional five-minute overtime periods will be played followed
by a shoot-out, in the event the overtime periods do not break
the tie.
Rules: Most generally-accepted soccer rules
are observed by CYS. The board reserves the right to amend
its rules at any time
