Stop Scoring
NVYSL considers a goal differential greater than 6 (e.g., winning with a score of 7-0) to be excessive.
The old Stop Scoring presentation has some pointers on possible score management strategies.
NVYSL considers a goal differential greater than 6 (e.g., winning with a score of 7-0) to be excessive.
The old Stop Scoring presentation has some pointers on possible score management strategies.
LOTG | Grade 3-4 Modifications | Grade 5-6 Modifications | Grade 7-8 Modifications | Grade 9-12 Modifications |
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1 - Field | Touchline 55y-65y x Goal line 35y-45y Goals: 6' high x 12' wide, with Sandbags. Center Circle: 8yds. Goal Area: None Penalty Area: 12yds from Goal Post, 12yds out. Penalty Mark: 9yds from center of Goal; 8yd arc. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place. |
Touchline 70y-80y x Goal line 45y-55y Goals: 6' high x 24' wide, with Sandbags. Center Circle: 8yds. Goal Area: 6yds from Goal post, 6yds out. Penalty Area: 14yds from Goal Post, 14yds out. Penalty Mark: 10yds from center of Goal; 8yd arc. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place. |
As per LOTG. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place. |
As per LOTG. Recommend Flags 1yd from Halfway line in place. |
2 - Ball | Size 4 provided by home team. | Size 4 provided by home team. | Size 5 provided by home team. | Size 5 provided by home team. |
3 - Players | 7 v 7. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 5. NO HEADING (IFK). |
9 v 9. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7. NO HEADING (IFK). |
11 v 11. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7. |
11 v 11. Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Min players: 7. |
4 - Players’ Equipment | Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required.No Jewelry. No Casts. | Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts. | Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts. | Away team wears pinnies for color conflict. Shin Guards Required. No Jewelry. No Casts. |
5 - Referee | ||||
6 - Other Match Officials | ||||
7 - Duration | Two 30min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80deg | Two 30min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80deg | Two 35min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80deg | Two 40min halves. 5min Halftime. If Requested by ether team: 1min water break 1x per half if Heat Index > 80deg |
8 - Start / Restart | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. Attacking IFK in Penalty Area taken from nearest edge of Area. | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. | ||
9 - In/Out of Play | ||||
10 - Outcome | Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG. | Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG. | Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG. | Everyone has fun! As per the LOTG. |
11 - Offside | D1: As per LOTG. D2+: Not Enforced / Not Applicable. |
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12 - Fouls | As per LOTG, except Heading: IFK. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage. | As per LOTG, except Heading: IFK. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage. | As per LOTG. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage. | As per LOTG. Cautioned player must be substituted & may return at next stoppage. |
13 - Free Kicks | Defending team 8yds away. IFK for Attacking Team within Penalty Area taken at nearest point on Penalty Line | Defending team 8yds away. | ||
14 Penalty Kick | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. | ||
15 Throw-In | ||||
16 Goal Kick | Kick taken from anywhere within Penalty Area. Defending team retreats to their half. Ball must touch a Player or ground before entering opposing Penalty Area, else IFK at midfield | Kick taken from anywhere within Goal Area. Defending exits Penalty Area. Ball must touch a Player or ground before entering opposing Penalty Area, else IFK at midfield | ||
17 Corner Kick | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. | As per LOTG, except Defending team 8yds away. | ||
NVYSL: GK Distribution: | After GK takes possession, the ball must next touch a Player or Field before entering the Penalty Area of Opposing Team. Sanction: IFK from Halfway Line for Opposing team. | After GK takes possession, the ball must next touch a Player or Field before entering the Penalty Area of Opposing Team. Sanction: IFK from Halfway Line for Opposing team. | N/A | N/A |
NVYSL: Heading | No intentional heading allowed. If a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the Referee shall award IFK for the Opposing team. If a goal is scored from a header - that goal shall be disallowed. | No intentional heading allowed. If a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the Referee shall award IFK for the Opposing team. If a goal is scored from a header - that goal shall be disallowed. | Unlimited Heading is allowed in match play. Heading training limited to 30min per week with no more than 15-20 headers per Player per week. | Unlimited Heading is allowed in match play. |
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