Several coaches, referees, and parents have expressed frustration at being able to find BAYS-specific rules without having to wade through the rulebook, one by one. Following is a summary of BAYS-specific rules and policies:
Revised: 2020-02-16 | Fall and Spring | Spring Only | Fall and Spring | ||||
3rd/4th | 5th/6th Grade | Grade 8 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | High School | ||
Format | 7v7 | 9v9 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 11v11 | 7v7 | |
Time | 2 x 30 min | 2 x 30 min | 2 x 35 min | 2 x 40 min | 2 x 45 min | 2 x 30 min | |
Heading | No (attempted or actual) IFK for team not in violation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Ball Size | #4 | #4 | #5 | #5 | #5 | #5 | |
Offsides | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | |
Penalty Mark | 8 yds | 10 yds | 12 yds | 12 yds | 12 yds | 12 yds | |
Referee Fee | $30 | $40 | $50 | $60 | $70 | $50 | |
AR Fee | n/a | n/a | $30 | $40 | $40 | n/a | |
Roster Player Limit | N/A |
D1 & D2 Gr 6 = 16 other N/A |
22 | 22 | 22 | N/A | |
Players Needed to Start | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Players Needed to Continue | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
Player Cards | Never | Spring: Gr. 6 Div 1 & 2 | Spring: Div 1 & 2 | Div 1 & 2 | All | No | |
If required, player passcards must be in color and resemble the player but do not need a current season sticker | |||||||
Substitutions | With the permission of the referee
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Rosters | Two (2) printed copies (one for the referee, one for the opponent) and signed by the coach; electronic versions are not valid. All rosters must be typed/printed with no hand-written additions except for jersey numbers. The referee is not responsible for ascertaining the roster size or eligibility of players | ||||||
Coaching and Coach Credentials |
All coaches on the sideline must stay within the technical area (if marked) and if not marked, within an area designated by the referee. |
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Equipment | Casts (even if padded) and jewelry (including earrings) of any kind (except for taped medical bracelets) are not allowed. All other equipment is at the discretion of the referee. | ||||||
Special 3rd/4th Grade Rules |
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 |
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Zero Tolerance |
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:
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. Referee may or may not |
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Game Reporting | All referees (including ARs) must fill out an online game report by Nov. 30 for the fall and June 30 for the spring in order to be paid. A narrative must be provided in any instance where a serious injury has occurred, where a player, coach, or spectator has been ejected, or where any participant's behavior has been given a zero tolerance rating of "2" or "3". |