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NVYSL Coach/Referee Webinars

There are two Coach and two Referee webinars scheduled before the start of the season.
Please register at least one day before the webinar date to give us accurate numbers, however registration will be open until the start of the webinar.

Coach Webinars

Each Coach is encouraged to attend at least one NVYSL Coach webinar.

NVYSL Fall 2024 - Pre-Season Coach Webinar (#1)
Sunday Aug 25, 2024 @ 05:00 PM
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucO2trD0tG9xdSUDIfkrSv3zrs3oKDfEk

NVYSL Fall 2024 - Pre-Season Coach Webinar (#2)
Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024 @ 07:00 PM
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdeGgrzsiE9cPmLdVKtiERz5Jd0TRv868

Referee Webinars

Each Referee is required to attend at least one NVYSL Referee webinar.

NVYSL Fall 2024 - Pre-Season Referee Webinar (#1)
Sunday Aug 25, 2024 @ 07:00 PM
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItde2opzgoHdZ7COqOxe1X6jSzoh355vxw

NVYSL Fall 2024 - Pre-Season Referee Webinar (#2)
Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024 @ 07:00 PM
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOmrqDsqHNXz3odKVoDuv-PzX4pGZSOS

NVYSL Fall 2024 - Pre-Season Referee Webinar (#3)
Sunday Sept. 8, 2024 @ 07:00 PM
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodemrrT8vHNSgdRRMm6BJKbZZ7ygc0x8U

Congratulations to Nashoba Cup Tournament Winners!

After winning their respective divisions at the NVYSL tournament on June 15 and 16, 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.

Referee Pay Rates

NVYSL Referee Pay Rates : Fall 2022
Division	*Format*	Referee	Assistant Referee
Grade 34 *	7v7	$30.00	$20.00
Grade 56	9v9	$40.00	$25.00
Grade 78	11v11	$50.00	$30.00
Grade 910	11v11	$65.00	$40.00
Grade 1112/PG	11v11	$75.00	$45.00
* = 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.

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.
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. D2: One rethrow by same player per 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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