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Area 11L (South Orange County)

Check-In

All Coaches must check in at least 60 minutes before their first match. Coaches must present the following items to the onsite check-in tent:

  • A Current Spring Season, Coach Photo ID Card
  • Copies of each players current Spring Season medical release form.
Please note: Player medical release forms in electronic or digital format, will NOT be accepted. Hard copies MUST be presented at time of check-in.
EARLY Check-In (optional)
  • Thursday May 15th @ Outback Steakhouse (Laguna Hills) - 6pm
  • Coaches are advised to take advantage of EARLY check-in.
  • Coaches must present the items mentioned above (i.e. valid Coach Photo ID Card, valid medical release forms)
Please note: Activated official team rosters from Affinity Sports and four (4) pre-printed registration generated game cards, must be submitted to Event Officials prior to May 5th. Roster and game card file name submission format: DIVISION - REGION - COACH NAME (ROSTER or GAME CARD) [i.e. 14UB-R85-SMITH (roster)]

** Official Rosters and Game Cards will be submitted to the Event
by the Regional Commissioner or their designee. **

Information

Age
Group		 Max
Roster		 Min
Play
Time
Match Min
Players		 Half Ball
Size		 HeadingKeeper
Punt		Build
Out
Line
10U 10 75% 7v7 5 25 (x2) 4 NoNoYes
12U 12 75% 9v9 6 25 (x2) 4 No Allowed No
14U 15 75% 11v11 7 25 (x2) 5 AllowedAllowedNo
COACH NOTES:
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST have a current Season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Matches.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
  • Player ID cards are NOT required.
  • All players must be fully registered with AYSO for the current season.
  • Tournament Replacement Player form required for all tournament roster changes after 4/1.
  • Official team rosters and team lineup cards are due by 5/5.
  • Coaches are required to have in their possession, AT ALL TIMES, copies of each players current Spring Season Player Medical Release Form.
  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches must be fully registered with AYSO, approved and rostered for the current season.
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines.
  • If team uniform color conflict, home team (listed first on the schedule) to change uniform color.
  • NO Coin Toss (Visitors kick-off, Home team selects goal to defend).
  • Pre-approved lineup cards to be provided to Event Staff by Regional Commissioner.
  • Standings based on three (3) point system.
  • All matches must START and END ON TIME.
  • Pool Play Match Duration:
  • Championship and Consolation Match Duration:
  • Halftime break NOT to exceed 5 minutes.
  • NO additional/extra time added for injuries or stoppages.
  • Pool play matches may end in a tie.
  • Championship and Consolation matches must have a winner. If tied at the end of the 4th quarter, winner to be determined by KFPM.
  • No player may play 4 quarters until ALL teammates have played at least 3 quarters (including goalkeeper).
  • Players will not be allowed to officiate.
  • Youth Referee participation is by invitation only.
  • Lineup cards will be reviewed by onsite Regional, Area and staff.
  • Coaches are responsible for the conduct and behavior of themselves, their players, parents, and spectators on their sideline. Poor sportsmanship, verbal abuse and negative yelling will not be tolerated at any time and may result in being removed from the match or facility.
  • Pets (i.e. dogs) are never allowed at AYSO matches or practices.
REFEREE NOTES:
  • Referees must check in at the onsite Referee Tent at least 45 minutes prior to their first match and be properly dressed (in full uniform).
      • Yellow jersey, black referee shorts, and black referee socks with 2 or 3 stripes.
      • Appropriate AYSO Referee Badge (i.e. Regional, Intermediate, Advanced, National).
      • Hats are OK, but should be all black baseball style only.
      • Referees are encouraged to bring alternate colored jerseys, in case of color conflict.
      • Improperly dressed Referees may be replaced.
  • All referees must be fully registered with AYSO and approved for the current season.
  • All referees must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines.
  • Referees must perform a player and field safety check before each match.
  • All Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST have a current Season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Matches.
  • Coach and Assistant Coach ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
  • Check Coach and Assistant Coach for valid Coach ID Card.
  • Player ID Cards are NOT REQUIRED.
  • NO Coin Toss (Visitors kick-off, Home team selects goal to defend).
  • PRE-PRINTED lineup cards are required (to be provided by Event Staff).
      • Coach/Assistant Coach ID Cards must match pre-printed names on lineup card.
      • NO handwritten changes, besides jersey numbers, allowed to lineup card.
      • All changes must be approved by the onsite Event Staff.
  • Lineup cards will be reviewed by onsite Regional, Area and Staff.
  • Return team lineup cards and signed Game Card to the Referee Tent, immediately following the match. Game Cards must be signed by each teams Head Coach and entire referee team. Total number of goals scored in each half and final goal total must be recorded prior to coaches signing.
  • START and END all matches ON TIME.
  • Pool Play Match Duration:
      • 10U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 12U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 14U = 2 x 25min halves
  • Championship and Consolation Match Duration:
      • 10U = 2 x 25min halves
      • 12U = 2 x 30min halves
      • 14U = 2 x 35min halves
  • Halftime break NOT to exceed 5 minutes.
  • NO additional/extra time added for injuries or stoppages.
  • Pool play matches may end in a tie.
  • Championship and Consolation matches must have a winner. If tied at the end of the 4th quarter, winner to be determined by KFPM.
  • All matches should be officiated by 'neutral' referees. Parents SHOULD NOT sign-up, to referee their own child's match.
  • Players will not be allowed to officiate.
  • Youth Referee participation is by invitation only.
  • Each referee may only represent ONE team.
  • Coaches and Assistant Coaches, MAY NOT referee matches within their respected division, regardless of pool. (i.e. 10UB Coach/Assistant Coach may not Referee 10UB matches - regardless of pool. 10UB Coach/Assistant Coach may referee 10UG Match)
  • Referees associated with a team or wishing to help a team to earn back part or all of the Referee Deposit, must update their referee profile page in MatchTrak prior to self assigning any matches (select the team you wish to receive credit) - otherwise position credit may not be received.
  • Pets (i.e. dogs) are not allowed at AYSO matches or practices.
Referees: Please report all player misconducts; player, coach and spectator incidents; injuries; field issues and guideline variations to the onsite Event Staff at the conclusion of the match.

Pool Play - Point Standings

Standings for pool play games will be determined on the “three-point system” as follows:
  • WIN = 3 points
  • TIE = 1 point
  • LOSS = 0 points
  • GOAL = 0 points
  • SHUTOUT = 0 points
  • FORFEIT = 3 points (scored as a 1-0 win)
  • SEND OFF = 1 point deduction for each send off of a player or substitute.
  • EJECTION = 1 point deduction for each ejection of a team spectator or team official.

POOL PLAY - TIEBREAKER

In the event teams are tied on the basis of points earned at the conclusion of pool play, a team’s pool play final standings will be determined in accordance with the following sequential tie breaker criteria:
  • Winner of head to head competition (this criteria not used if more than two teams tied).
  • Fewest number of blowout matches (max goal differential allowed 5)
  • Fewest goals allowed
  • Winner of most games
  • Greatest number of shutout victories (wins only)
  • Coin Flip

Field Markings

(Field size and goal size may vary due to available space/resources.)

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