GNWSA Updates Fall 2016/Spring 2017 Season

NOTE: No GNWSA Players will be removed from their existing team unless that is the player’s request to do so.

Updates to Laws of the Game 2016/2017 Denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) If a player commits a DOGSO offense inside the penalty area it will now be a yellow card (caution) if the foul was an attempt to play the ball or challenge an opponent for the ball. However, the following offenses will still be a red card (send-off): Handball Holding, pulling or pushing Not attempting to play the ball Not having the chance to play the ball/obstruction Serious foul challenges, violent conduct, etc. Equipment Any material on/covering socks must be the same color as the part of the sock it is covering. Undershorts/tights must the be the same color as the main color of the shorts or the lowest edge (hem); the team must wear the same color. A player who accidentally loses footwear (cleat) or a shinguard(s) can continue playing until play stops. A player can return to the field during play after changing/correcting equipment once it has been checked by the AR and the referee signals Fouls off the Field A foul off the field of play will be penalized with a free kick on the boundary line nearest to where the foul occurred (penalty kick if in offender’s penalty area)

Updates to Laws of the Game 2016/2017 Kick-off At the kick-off the ball can now be kicked in any direction, including backwards so no team-mates are allowed to stand in the opponents’ half. Offside Offside free-kicks will be taken from the place where the player commits the offside offense – this can be in their own half. A player can not be in an offside position in their own half but can move back into their own half from an offside position in the opponents’ half and commit an offside offense (play the ball, challenge an opponent, etc.) – this is where the free kick is taken from Penalties (during normal play) If the goalkeeper moves early and causes the penalty kick to be retaken, the goalkeeper will receive a yellow card (caution). If the ball is kicked backwards, it results in an indirect free kick from the penalty spot. If the kicker stops and ‘feints’ at the end of their run it will always result in an indirect free kick from the penalty spot and yellow card (caution) even if they score (i.e. no retake). If the wrong player takes the kick, that player will receive a yellow card (caution) and it will be an indirect free kick. Sending off offenses Attempted violence is a red card (send-off) even if no contact is made A players who deliberately strikes an opponent on the head or face will receive a red card (send-off) unless the force used was minimal/negligible If a player commits a red card (send off) or second yellow card (caution) offense and the referee plays advantage, that player can not then be involved in play; the red card will be shown when play next stops. If the player becomes involved the referee will stop play, show the red card (send-off) and award an indirect free kick.

Updates to Laws of the Game 2016/2017 Substitutes A substitute can take any restart (including a throw-in or corner kick) but must first step onto the field of play (to complete the substitution procedure). Throw In The ball must be thrown with BOTH hands and not thrown with one hand and ‘guided’ with the other.

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2013 Previous Team Breakout: August 1-December 31, 2013 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ’13s or U4 Field Size: 20x30 yds – no changes Current Goal Size: 4.5’H x 9’W Recommended Goal Size: 4’H x 6’W Game Time: Four 8 minute quarters Coaches Allowed on Field: Yes, one per team. Players on Field: 4v4 Goalkeeper: No Ball Size: #3 Roster: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 8 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: No Trophies: Participation # of Games: 8

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2012 Spring 2016 Season: U3 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2012-July 31, 2013 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘12s or U5 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Existing Players from January 1-July 31, 2013 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2012 Current Field Size: 20x30 yds – no changes Current Goal Size: 4.5’H x 9’W Recommended Goal Size: 4’H x 6’W Game Time: Four 8 minute quarters Coaches Allowed on Field: Yes, one per team. Players on Field: 4v4 Goalkeeper: No Ball Size: #3 Roster: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 8 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: No Trophies: Participation # of Games: 8

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2011 Spring 2016 Season: U4 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2011-July 31, 2012 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘11s or U6 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2012 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2011 Current Field Size: 20x30 yds – no changes Current Goal Size: 4.5’H x 9’W Recommended Goal Size: 4’H x 6’W Game Time: Four 8 minute quarters Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 4v4 Goalkeeper: No Ball Size: #3 Roster: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 8 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: No Trophies: Participation # of Games: 10

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2010 Spring 2016 Season: U5 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2010-July 31, 2011 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘10s or U7 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2011 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2010 Current Field Size: 20x30 yds – no changes Current Goal Size: 4.5’H x 9’W Recommended Goal Size: 4’H x 6’W Game Time: Four 8 minute quarters Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 4v4 Goalkeeper: No Ball Size: #3 Roster: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 8 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: No Trophies: Participation # of Games: 10

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2009 Spring 2016 Season: U6 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘09s or U8 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2010 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2009 Field Size: 30x50 yds – no changes Current Goal Size: 4.5’H x 9’W Recommended Goal Size: 4’H x 6’W Current Game Time: Four 12 minute quarters Recommended Game Time: Three 15 minute periods Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 4v4 Goalkeeper: No Ball Size: #3 Roster: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 8 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: No Trophies: Participation Travel: Some games against Keller Soccer Association teams at Keller Fields if desired by coaches # of Games: 10

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2008 Spring 2016 Season: U7 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘08s or U9 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2009 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2008 Current Field Size: 30x50 yds Recommended Field Size: 30x47 yds Current Goal Size: 6.5’H x 12’W Recommended Goal Size: 6.5’H x 18.5’W Game Time: Two 25 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 7v7 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #4 Roster: Minimum: 10, Maximum: 12 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division Build Out Lines: Yes # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away games vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2007 Spring 2016 Season: U8 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2007-July 31, 2008 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘07s or U10 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2008 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2007 Field Size: 40x70 yds Goal Size: 7’H x 21’W Game Time: Two 25 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 8v8 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #4 Roster: Minimum: 11, Maximum: 13 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division Build Out Lines: Yes # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2006 Spring 2016 Season: U9 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2006-July 31, 2007 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘06s or U11 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2007 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2006 Field Size: 47x75 yds Current Goal Size: 7’H x 21’W Recommended Goal Size: 6.5’H x 18.5’W Game Time: Two 30 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 9v9 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #4 Roster: Minimum: 12, Maximum: 14 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2005 Spring 2016 Season: U10 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2005-July 31, 2006 Fall 2016/Spring 2017: ‘05s or U12 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2006 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2005 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 30 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 9v9 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #4 Roster: Minimum: 12, Maximum: 14 Intentional Headers: No Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2004 Spring 2016 Season: U11 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2004-July 31, 2005 Team Now Considered: ‘04s or U13 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2005 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2004 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 35 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 18 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2003 Spring 2016 Season: U12 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2003-July 31, 2004 Team Now Considered: ‘03s or U14 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2004 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2003 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 35 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 18 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2002 Spring 2016 Season: U13 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2002-July 31, 2003 Team Now Considered: ‘02s or U15 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2003 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2002 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 40 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2001 Spring 2016 Season: U14 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2001-July 31, 2002 Team Now Considered: ‘01s or U16 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2002 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2001 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 40 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 2000 Spring 2016 Season: U15 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 2000-July 31, 2001 Team Now Considered: ‘00s or U17 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2001 New Players from January 1-July 31, 2000 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 45 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 1999 Spring 2016 Season: U16 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 1999-July 31, 2000 Team Now Considered: ‘99s or U18 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 2000 New Players from January 1-July 31, 1999 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 45 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 1998 Spring 2016 Season: U17 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 1998-July 31, 1999 Team Now Considered: ‘98s or U19 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 1999 New Players from January 1-July 31, 1998 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 45 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams

Birth Year – January 1-December 31, 1997 Spring 2016 Season: U17 Team Previous Team Breakout: August 1, 1997-July 31, 1998 Team Now Considered: ‘97s or U20 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Teams May Also Include: Existing/Returning Players from January 1-July 31, 1998 New Players from January 1-July 31, 1997 Field Size: Harmony Park: 60x100 yds/Roanoke Soccer Complex: 70x110 yds Recommended Field Size: 75x112 yds Goal Size: 8’H x 24’W Game Time: Two 45 minute halves Coaches Allowed on Field: No Players on Field: 11v11 Goalkeeper: Yes Ball Size: #5 Roster: Minimum: 14, Maximum: 22 Intentional Headers: Yes Score/Standings Kept: Yes Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Division # of Games/Travel: 5 home/5 away vs. Northern Mid Cities Soccer Association teams