SFYS Varsity 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.
Weather Hot Line / Game Day Hot Line
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Match Reports
Submit match reports online at the Pensra website Must logon.
Passes
Printed on a game day photo roster.
Applies to Players, Coaches and Guest Players.
Guest coaches can use ANY team game day photo roster.
Not on the roster = no play. No handwritten names.
Adults
Only 2 coaches in the Technical Area ("Coaches' Box"). People not on a game day roster are not allowed in the technical area. Guest coach from same registration league permitted as long as they are on a game day roster (any game).
Referees
Referee and two ARs. STAR referees as backup. Get their names for your report.
Games that start late must be shortened equally in each half to end on time.
No coach? No game day roster? No team? - do not wait more than 5 minutes.
Send offs
Click here for procedure.
Ball Size
Size 5
Number of Players
8 v 8 Minimum 6 Maximum 18
Match Length
2 X 35 minute
5 minute half time all levels
Mercy Rule
No Mercy rule in Varsity.
Age specific
Legal slide tackling is permitted
PK and DFK all ages.
Direct Kicks allowed all ages: the wall should be set at 10 yards!
Penalty Kicks allowed all ages. The penalty kick should be taken at 12 yards
Heading permitted.
Goalkeeper may not punt ball from hands directly in the air across the centerline. IFK at centerline.
Goalkeeper may not kick ball from goal kick directly in the air across the centerline. IFK at centerline.
Substitutions
Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage with Referee's permission.
Add time for time lost for substitutions.
Playoffs
- If tied - straight to Penalties. Normal Law 14.
- Only 10 minutes allotted for Penalties - keep it moving!
- No guest players
More Information
General Information (Pay)
Referee Resources
Become a Ref
How to get games
Rules of the Competition
Rules Spring 2021
Reminders
- Referees are encouraged to explain infractions.
- Prepare a Match Report on the Pensra website.
>> No report = no pay
>> Report rainouts. You are paid if the game started. Otherwise no pay.
>> Report forfeits. . You are paid.
>> You must have a W9 form on file with Pensra or SFYS.
>> Note the names of the STAR referees in your report
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