D1 & D2 Gr 6 = 16

other N/A

• after a goal, prior to a goal kick, prior to the start of the 2nd half - unlimited both teams
• on a throw-in - the team with possession may sub unlimited, and if they choose to sub, then the defending team may sub unlimited
• if an injured player(s) are substituted, then the opposing team may sub on a 1 for 1 basis
• after a caution, the offending player must leave the field and cannot return until the next substitution opportunity; a substitution is allowed (but not required) for the carded player
• a team that is already at the minimum number of players needed to continue play may temporarily play at below the minimum
• any player who is bleeding must be substituted immediately and may return only when bandaged; bloody uniforms may not be worn

Coaching and Coach Credentials

Important: NEW Process for Validating Coaches

• NO Credential Lanyard or Coaches Card will be used at this time. Instead, coaches MUST be validated by a referee vs. the coach names listed on a team roster since only coaches who have completed all coaching requirements are to be listed on a team roster by the club registrar.
• Every BAYS Coach on the team sideline must present the referee with a government-issued photo ID (or a picture of their photo ID on their phone) that matches their name listed on a team roster.
• Prior to kickoff at every game, when referees are given the team roster, they should ask all team coaches to show them their photo ID and match the names.
• Only coaches who have a valid ID AND are listed on a team roster will be allowed on the team sideline with the kids. 
  • If a team has a substitute coach for a game and the coach is not listed on that team's roster, the coach must be listed on a valid roster from another team in that club, show the referee that roster, and show the referee a government issued photo ID or a picture of a government issued ID on their phone.

All coaches on the sideline must stay within the technical area (if marked) and if not marked, within an area designated by the referee.

Goal Kick: defenders must retreat to the half-line, but the opposing team may kick before all defenders have retreated.

On a PK, all players except the kicker and the goalkeeper must be on the kickers defensive side of the half-line.

On a goal kick or goalkeeper save, the resulting punt or throw must touch a player or the ground in the goalkeeper's defensive half of the field; - if the ball lands or is touched first in the kicking teams offensive half the defending team will be awarded an indirect free kick from the half-line

All individuals responsible for a team and all spectators shall support the referee. Failure to do so will undermine the referee’s authority and has the potential of creating a hostile environment for the players, the referee, and all the other participants and spectators.

Consequently, BAYS has adopted and modified the following rules:

1. No one, except the players, is to speak to the referee during or after the game. Exceptions: Coaches may ask questions before the game, call for substitutions and point out emergencies during the game, or respond to the referee if addressed.
2. Absolutely no disputing calls, during or after the game, no remarks to the referee to watch certain players or attend to rough play. NO YELLING at the referee, EVER, and no criticism, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation, or feedback of any kind during or after the game.
3. Violators may be ejected and are subject to disciplinary action by the BAYS Sportsmanship Review Committee.
4. If Coaches would like to provide feedback to or about the referee, AFTER the game, log into the BAYS site and a dropdown under MyBAYS should have a Game Feedback tab with a form that goes directly to the home Ref Assignors and Club President.
5. If spectators have questions regarding particular calls, rules, or a referee, or wish to give feedback regarding a referee, please contact the town soccer club Referee Assignor for the game in question, at https://bays.org/bays/organizations.

Referees should use the following scale when reporting violations of the Zero Tolerance Policy on their game reports:

     0.     No Issues: Everyone well behaved and positive.

     1.     Minor: Some comments. Did not disrupt enjoyment of game by players or distract the referee(s).

     2.     Major:  Significant comments. Did disrupt game. Cautions issued or should have been issued.

     3.     Severe:  Major distractions for the referee(s). Ejections for ZT occurred or should have occurred. Ref may or may not
                           have considered terminating the game.