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These Rules do not replace AYSO National and Section One Rules and Regulations, but are intended to cover those situations not addressed in the AYSO National and Section One Rules and Regulations and shall prevail in case of rules conflict. (Changes from the previous year’s rules, except for headings, are shown in underline.)

1. PARTICIPATION

Each region participating in the Area 1-P League and Allstar Playoffs may submit one (1) team as the region representative in Divisions U-14(3) though U-10(5), unless a provision has been made for Wild Card teams. These playoffs will be to determine Area 1-P Champions.

2. ELIGIBILITY

Each Regional Commissioner (RC) is responsible for ensuring the eligibility of the players from his/her respective region. (Nat. III.E.)

The Area Director (AD) or Designee will be responsible to see that each player is properly registered. (Sec. II.G.)

The Regional Commissioner (RC) or Designee will be responsible to see that each player has played in at least three-quarters (3/4) of the total number of games for which that player’s team was regularly scheduled (including any "non-standings" games), absent any special circumstances (such as in Sec.II.G).

Any player found not to be properly registered or who has not played at least three quarter’s of the season’s games will be ineligible to play. If a player has played in a game and is later found to be ineligible the team shall forfeit that game.

In accordance with Section 1 and Area 1-P Rules and Regulations, any player or coach who received a red card for fighting during the regular regional season, regional playoffs or area playoffs will be ineligible to participate in the Area and Section playoffs. (Sec. II.G.1)

There shall be no more than 15 nor less than 12 players registered per team in Divisions U-14(3) and U-12(4)., (Nat. II.C.) and no more than 13 nor less than 9 players registered per team in Division U-10(5) (unless the regional commissioners agree otherwise).

It is requested by the AD that each player produce Birth Certificate or Proof of Age and that proof shall be attached to the roster prior to the first playoff game. (Nat. III.E.)

ALLSTARS: In the case of Allstars, and only during Area Playoffs, a replacement player may be added only if a team member permanently drops, and only with the approval of the Regional Commissioner. Once a player has been replaced or dropped from the roster that team member may not return.

Any outrageous violation of the above rule may result in the ineligibility of the team.

AllStar Players must compete in the Division in which they participated during the regular season. (Sec. V.C.)

3. SCHEDULES

Playoff schedules and ladders will be developed and published by the designated responsible Playoff Director.

Playoff ladders will be arranged by a random drawing for positions by the Area 1-P Regional Commissioners, or by any other method agreed to by the RC’s.

4. FIELD RESPONSIBILITY

It will be the responsibility of both teams, should the teams be asked by the hosting region or playoff director, to set up nets and goals and chalk/line the fields.

The break-down of the field will be the responsibility of both teams when they have the last game on the schedule, if so designated.

Fields that are to be used in Area Playoffs must be properly set-up and marked and should have crowd control lines and coaching boxes marked clearly. (Nat. I.E.5 and Nat. I.G.2)

5. LINEUP CARDS

Completed lineup cards shall include, in numerical uniform order, only the full name of all registered players on the team. (Nat. II.M.4)

6. CHECK-IN PROCEDURE PRIOR TO GAME

Forty-five (45) minutes prior to each scheduled game time, each coach shall present themselves, along with the entire team, to the playoff official at the registration station, for a lineup check, uniform inspection and registration form check.

7. UNIFORMS

Your attention is directed particularly to the proper uniform section of the AYSO National Rules and Regulations. (Nat. VI) To avoid any possibility of confusion on this section of the Rules and Regulations, a drawing of the official AYSO Uniform markings is attached.

Any variance of this rule must be ruled on at the January Playoff coaches meeting by the Area Director.

Player’s names or other markings not specifically authorized, shall not appear on the uniforms.

Player uniform correctness shall be determined by the field official, while player uniform and equipment safety is the sole jurisdiction of the referee.

8. UNIFORM CONFLICT

In the case of uniform conflict (referee’s decision is final) the home team shall either change jerseys or both teams shall wear scrimmage vests (Pennies).

9. GRACE PERIOD

A Minimum of seven (7) players shall constitute a team; a scheduled game shall not commence nor be continued if one or both teams cannot field seven eligible players. (Nat. I.A.2)

A grace period of ten (10) minutes shall be allowed by the referee in charge of the game, this period to commence at the scheduled kickoff time for the game, after which the referee will cancel the game if one or both teams are not ready to play.

10. HOME TEAM

The home team is the team listed first in the schedule. Where possible, the home team shall occupy the North or West side of the field.

11. CROWD CONTROL

It shall be the responsibility of the Coach, parents and the team to keep all non-participating players and spectators behind the crowd-control line at all times except wherein stated. (See #12) (Nat. I.G.2)

Where possible there shall be one team, their coaches and spectators on each side of the field.

12. COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES

One (1) coach and one (1) designated assistant coach may be between the crowd-control line and the touch line, limited to ten (10) yards on either side of the center line. (Nat.E.5)

13. GAME DURATION

In all games quarter substitution will be used, as required by AYSO National Rules and Regulations (Nat. I.C.)

1. All games will be of normal duration. (Nat. I.B.)

2. Game overtime periods will be in accordance with the Section 1 Rules and Regulations (See #15.)

(Sec. II.M.6.a)

1. Preliminary games:

Division U-10(5): 40 Minutes total

Division U-12(4): 50 Minutes total

Division U-14(3): 60 Minutes total

No overtime

2. Semi final & Final games will be of normal duration. (Nat. I.B.)

3. Semi final & Final game overtime periods will be in accordance with the Section 1 Tournament guidelines. (See #15.)

14. GAME BALL

Each team shall provide one (1) regulation game ball to the center referee prior to the start of the game. The center referee shall be the final judge as to the balls’ suitability and which ball shall be used.

15. OVERTIME

In the case of a tie at the end of regulation time, (except in allstar preliminary games), overtime shall be played as follows:

Division U-10(5): Two 5 Minute periods

Division U-12(4): Two 7 Minute periods

Division U-14(3): Two 9 Minute periods

Both overtime periods shall be played in their entirety, no "sudden victory".

Substitutions are only allowed prior to the start of the first over time period and between periods. No free substitution. (Nat.I.C.1.a)

In the case of a tie at the conclusion of the two overtimes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of kicks from the penalty mark .

Only the Head Coach and one assistant coach from each team will be permitted on the field to confer with their teams prior to or during the taking of kicks from the penalty mark. All other assistant coaches must remain behind the crowd control lines.

16. WINNER DETERMINATION

The declared winner shall advance up the ladder. (See rule #21)

The winners of the Area playoff may be awarded Area patches and may advance to the Section Tournament.

Only the first place winners may advance to the Section Tournament unless there is provision for Wild Card entries.

17. EJECTIONS (Red Cards/Send-offs)

Team members (players, coaches or spectators) who are sent off (red carded/ejected) from the game by the Referee, must immediately leave the field area, and in the case of a player, the team shall play short for the remainder of the game.

Coaches or spectators that are sent off (ejected) must leave the immediate area of the field, and in the case of a coach, shall not coach at the team’s NEXT game should the team advance.

Team members (players, coaches or spectators) who are sent off (red carded/ejected) for FIGHTING will be ineligible to participate for a minimum of the next three scheduled games (Area Playoffs) whether league or allstar. Per Section 1 Rules and Regulations, players or coaches who are sent off for FIGHTING during the Area Tournament will be ineligible to participate in the Section Tournament, whether league or allstar. (Sec. II.G.1)

Players that are sent off (ejected) for violent conduct, shall not play at the player’s NEXT TWO scheduled games.

Players that are sent off (ejected) for any other reason shall not play at the player’s NEXT game.

NOTE: Ejections: The Regional Commissioner may file an appeal in writing outlining why such action should not take place. Such written appeal must be received by the appropriate Playoff Director and may be subject to administrative review. A decision on the appeal shall be rendered prior to the PLAYER’S next game and shall be final. (This rule may be modified to suit game limitations.)

Red Card penalties shall be carried over to the Section Tournament.

18. PROTESTS

No protests allowed.

19. DISCIPLINARY FORFEIT

If a player is found to have participated in a game from which that player is not a registered team member, that team shall forfeit the game in which the player participated, and that player shall be suspended and the offending coach shall be suspended pending an Area Board of Review.

20. APPEALS COMMITTEE

The Appeals Committee may be comprised of an independent Regional Commissioner, Regional Commissioner involved, Area Referee Administrator, Area Director, Assistant Area Director and designated Playoff Director.

The Appeals Committee shall hear all appropriate appeals, and shall have the power to confirm, reduce or increase any penalties or decisions being appealed.

The meeting will be held in a timely manner; the place to be designated by the Area Director.

21. CERTIFICATION

GAMES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL SO STATED BY THE AREA DIRECTOR.