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Congratulations to Nashoba Cup Tournament Winners!
After winning their respective divisions at the NVYSL tournament on June 15 and 16 2024, the following teams advanced to represent Nashoba Valley at the MTOC tournament:
B56 D1 - Fitchburg D2 - Harvard Avalanche
G56 D1 - Littleton D1 WC - Leominster D2 - Groton-Dunstable D2 WC - Nashoba United
B78 D1 - Leominster D2 - Littleton
G78 D1 - Townsend-Ashby Thunder D2 - Fitchburg
B910 D1 - Harvard D2 - Ayer-Shirley
G910 D1 - Groton-Dunstable D2 - Pepperell
B9PG D1 - Oakmont D1 WC - Townsend-Ashby Thunder (Possible Withdraw) D1 WC - Leominster (Possible Replacement)
G9PG D1 - Littleton
These D2 teams won top honors in their Nashoba Cup divisions and are recognized as NVYSL champions:
B56 Ayer-Shirley
G56 Ayer-Shirley
B78 Harvard
G78 Chair City
B910 Townsend-Ashby Lightning
G910 Not Played - Not Enough Teams
B9PG Nashoba United
G9PG Fitchburg
Spring 2024 Schedule and Results for NVYSL post-season play:
Find your Town and Team - Make sure "NCup 2024" is selected at the top of the page
Tournament Information for all participants
Game Conduct rules
Overall Schedule (with Printable sheet)
Any questions or concerns can be directed to the NVYSL Executive Committee: [email protected]
Historical Archive: Spring 2023 Schedule
NVYSL Rules of Competition
NVYSL Policies and Procedures are the authoritative source for NVYSL modifications to the Laws of the Game. We thank Tom, Maynard's assignor, for preparing this handy summary as of Fall 2023.
| LOTG | Grade 3-4 Modifications | Grade 5-6 Modifications | Grade 7-8 Modifications | Grade 9-12 Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
D1: As per LOTG. |
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| 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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Referee Pay Rates
| NVYSL Referee Pay Rates : Spring 2025 | |||
| Division | Format | Referee | Assistant Referee |
| Grade 34 * | 7v7 | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| Grade 56 | 9v9 | $45.00 | $30.00 |
| Grade 78 | 11v11 | $55.00 | $35.00 |
| Grade 910 | 11v11 | $75.00 | $50.00 |
| Grade 1112/PG | 11v11 | $85.00 | $55.00 |
| * = suggested pay, paid by towns | |||
The Nashoba Valley league supports and relies upon its referees to ensure games are played in a fair and orderly way. We maintain a strict Zero Tolerance policy to help protect referees from dissent or interference. NVYSL pay for referees is competitive with other leagues across the state.