Granite Bay Ghost and Goal Rules Summary This rules summary is provided to the referees as a service. These are not the official rules of the competition. NO warranty is made that this summary is up to date.
Zero Tolerance on Referee Abuse
Placer Alliance has a "zero tolerance" policy in regards to comments to the referees. Coaches are responsible for their spectator sideline behavior. Discipline the coach if necessary if the coach cannot / will not control spectator behavior. Do not allow anyone to speak to you in an aggressive manner before, during or after the game. Answer calmly asked questions from coaches at half time and after the game. Coaches are not permitted to dispute any calls during or after the game. Tolerate no yelling directed to you before, during or after the game. Work with the coach to deal with violations. If necessary, warn, caution or send off the coach for coach or spectator behavior.
Recreational League
This is a recreational youth tournament. Remind coaches if necessary that goal differentials of more than 6 are not permitted. Costumes are permitted - don't allow anything that could be a safety issue - example swords or capes tied around the neck. This is a recreational tournament. Referees are encouraged to have fun too!
Check In and Match card
Match card provided by home team. Away team to write in their team roster. All players and adults in the technical area to have laminated USClub passes. Player no pass? = no play. Adult no pass? = Cannot be in technical area. Field marshal will check in teams. (You should still watch for safety issues.) There will be senior referees at location to provide guidance and assistance and mentoring. Ask questions!
Substitutions
Unlimited at any stoppage with referee approval. Referee can deny substitutions if the referee determines that a team is subbing excessively.
Field Layout
Teams set up as shown.
Jewelry
Not addressed in league rules.
7v7 U09 and U10
- Build out line
- Offside beyond the build out line.
- No goal keeper punts or drop kicks
- No deliberate headers - IFK
- Size 4 ball
9v9 U11 and U12
- Three referee crew. Use club line if needed. Club line to only call in or out of play.
- No heading. Award IFK
- Size 4 ball
11v11 U13+
Match Length
U09 -U12 25 minute halves. 5 minute half time. Water breaks in hot weather permitted / encouraged. Size 4 ball
U13 - U14 30 minute halves. 5 minute half time. Water breaks in hot weather permitted / encouraged. Size 5 ball
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