Important Notice from CVYSL President
BEFORE EVERY GAME, CHECK THAT THE GOALS ARE SECURED!
If there are stakes attached, make sure they are pounded in enough to actually be touching the goal...
Field Setup/Take Down Procedures
If everyone follows these simple procedures everyone will have a very rewarding and fun soccer season!
Coaches: remember to get parents to help with set-up, takedown, cleanup and field re-lining.
- Fields properly marked for players and referees
- Goals, nets...
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CV Modified Game Rules
Build-Out Line for U5-U10
Rules regarding the Built-Out Line
When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into...
New Mercy Rule (Recreational)
Effective immediately, the following rules will be applied to all recreational games played in CVYSL recreational leagues. The mercy rule is as follows:
- When there is a 4-goal differential, the winning team may not score within the Penalty Box area and all the shots must be taken from the outside of Penalty Box.
- When there is a 5-goal differential, the winning team must pull out a player; preferably, their striker.
- When there is a 6-goal differential, the winning team must pull out the goalkeeper.
- After the 7th goal, the winning team must pull out another player.
FIFA Laws of the Game
FIFA Laws of the Game
The Laws of the Game are authorized on an annual basis by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and provided by the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA).
Laws of...
NorCal Premier League
NorCal Premier League
Laws of the Game - NorCal Premier
The 133rd AGM of The International FA Board (The IFAB) approved a number of amendments to the Laws of the Game for the 2019/2020, which are in effect as of June 1...
CalNorth Soccer League
CAL NORTH
Laws of the Game - CalNorth (CYSA) District 2, including Play-thru League
The playing rules are based on Cal North Modified Laws of the Game (for U8 rules, for U10 rules), unless otherwise...
CV Program Age Group Matrix
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U5* | U6 | U7* | U8 | U9* | U10 | U12 | U13+ | |
Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 birth year | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 and 2008 | 2007 and earlier |
Game Format | 4v4 No GK | 4v4 No GK | 7v7 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 9v9 | 11v11 |
Game Time (minutes) | 4x10 | 4x10 | 2x25 | 2x25 | 2x25 | 2x25 | 2x30 | U14: 2x35 U16: 2x40 |
Offside | No | No | Yes/buildout | Yes/buildout | Yes/buildout | Yes/buildout | Yes | Yes |
Target Roster | 6-8 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 | 12-14 | 14-16 |
Max Roster | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 22 |
Min to Play | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Field Size (yards) | Length 25-35 Width 15-25 | Length 25-35 Width 15-25 | Length 55-65 Width 35-45 | Length 55-65 Width 35-45 | Length 55-65 Width 35-45 | Length 55-65 Width 35-45 | Length 70-80 Width 45-55 | Length 100-130 Width 50-100 |
Max Goal Size (feet) | Height 4 Width 6 | Height 4 Width 6 | Height 6.5 Width 18.5 | Height 6.5 Width 18.5 | Height 6.5 Width 18.5 | Height 6.5 Width 18.5 | Height 7 Width 21 | Height 8 Width 24 |
* Can be combined with next age group up when there are not a sufficient number of players