Regulations & Rules of Play:
Taunton Youth Soccer League
'Rules of Play' - Boys Middle School Division - Grade 7 & 8
(Combined)
Law 1 - The Field of Play shall conform to FIFA
The Goal area: Conform to FIFA
The Penalty Area: Conform to FIFA
Flagposts: Conform to FIFA
The Corner Arc: Conform to FIFA
Goals: Conform to FIFA
Law 2 - The Ball: Size five (5)
Law 3 - The Number of Players: A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than eight players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than 7 players.
Substitutions: Note: See League Regulations
Law 4 - The Players Equipment: Conform to FIFA. Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams.
Law 5 - The Referee: Registered referee.
Law 6 - The Assistant Referee: none
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match: Conform to FIFA with the exception of the match being divided into two halves (35) minutes each. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes
Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA
Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA
Law 10 - The Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA
Law 11 - Offside: Conform to FIFA
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA
Law 13 - Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA
Law 14 - The Penalty Kick: Conform to FIFA
Law 15 - The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA
Law 16 - The Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA
Law 17 - The Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA