Season Requirements, Modifications, Guidance

BAYS and each BAYS organization is responsible for following the regulations and guidance of the following entities in structuring and playing in the Fall 2021 season should any requirements be in place.

• Massachusetts Youth Soccer 

• Centers for Disease Control & Mass. Department of Health

• Federal and state authorities

• Local Town Board of Health

The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Town Select League (TSL) will be holding tryouts for the 2021-2022 season for boys and girls born in 2007-2013 and who reside within the Essex, BAYS, Middlesex, MAYS, and NVYSL (Nashoba Valley) areas. The tryout venue does not determine where a player will be rostered. If a player makes a team, he/she will be rostered in the closest proximity to their residence.. 

The safety of our communities is our main concern. Every player, coach, referee, and spectator is required to adhere to all published guidelines and protocols, including all revisions made available, from the federal, state, or local government and their agents, as well as MA Youth Soccer, MSRC, BAYS, and town soccer organizations.

On July 1, 2019 amendments to the Laws of the Game (LOTG) were introduced by IFAB and adopted by FIFA. 

Beginning with the Spring 2020 season, BAYS is adopting the LOTG amendments, with some BAYS modifications as noted. Referees will be expected to understand the current LOTG and to apply them in the matches they officiate. Coaches should also familiarize themselves with these new laws.

7 v 7 played on a 9 v 9 (grade 5/6) field, 50 x 70 yards. 

• There is no offside rule
• Players must be in Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12. No post-grad (PG) players allowed regardless of age.
• Two 30 minute halves, one center referee.
• Division 3 - Recreational play only

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