For the Fall 2016 Season NFYSL will only have 12U and under NON-Heading Divisions. For Spring 2017 there will be Heading and Non-Heading 12U Division
FYSA Heading Guidelines
In conjunction with US Soccer and US Youth Soccer, Florida Youth Soccer Association will be instituting a heading ban for players age 10 and younger. In accordance with the recent U.S. Soccer recommendations on concussion risk management.
FYSA has eliminated heading in matches for player’s age 10-years-old and younger (2006-11u and younger), per the new calendar year registration guidelines.
League, tournaments, and other FYSA sanctioned events that include 2006-11u and younger age group teams heading will not be permitted.
Leagues and tournaments shall allow for 2005-12u heading age divisions. Leagues and tournaments will be permitted to form 2005/2006-12u non heading divisions. (see playing up guidelines)
Teams that opt for 2005-2006-12u non heading divisions shall only participate in non-heading divisions and tournaments.
Playing Up Rule
211.3 Playing up (above a player’s normal age group):
It is FYSA's policy that all players compete at a level they are capable of both physically and developmentally. In order for a player to move up more than one birth year will require approval from the affiliate's director of coaching or agent of record and FYSA Director of Coaching.
Failure to obtain proper permissions may result in the player being removed from the team’s roster and sanctions against the team/club.
Playing Up Logistics and Guidelines
Playing up requests will not be reviewed until July 15 and added to rosters after August 1st.
Below is the chart that will be used in determining the ability to play up.
The playing up submissions need to be submitted by Tuesday and will be reviewed on Wednesday each week.
Submissions may be made either through GotSoccer for individual players. Spreadsheets should be use for multiple groups of players playing up to playingup@fysa.com .
Playing up requests should be made in regards to player development purposes. Factors to be considered are technical, physical, and psychological. All of these factors should be present for it to be developmentally appropriate.
Playing up requests should not be made for logistic or club/family convenience.
For special considerations a club’s Agent of Record, Registrar, or Director of Coaching can submit via the GotSoccer . The considerations will be considered mainly for players 15u and above.
For special considerations a club’s Agent of Record, Registrar, or Director of Coaching can submit via the GotSoccer . The considerations will be considered only for players U15 and above.
Below is the chart that will be utilized to make determinations as to the level a player can play up to.
Age Group
10u and below
2007 and below
1 year
No approval needed
11u
2006
1 year after the player reaches the age of 11 or player is participating in a non-heading league/tournament division
Approval needed
12u (Sept.-Dec birthdate) to 14u
2005-2003
1 year
Approval needed for 12u
12u (Jan-Aug.) to 14u
2005-2003
2 years
Approval needed
15u (Sept.-Dec)
2002
2 years
Approval needed
15u (Jan-Aug.) or older
2002-1998
3 years
Approval needed
Here are the new roster numbers.
6 and Under: The maximum team roster size is eight (8).
8 and Under: The maximum team roster size is eight (8).
10 and Under: The maximum team roster size is twelve (12).
12 and Under: The maximum team roster size is sixteen (16).
FALL 2016 Schedule
Sept 2, 2016
Release Schedule live
September 10, 2016
First Day of Games
October 15, 2016
Last weekend of games for 15U-19U Recreational and Premier Teams
November 12, 2016
Last weekend of games for 14U and below Recreational and Premier
For more information on the PDA Tournament click HERE
For more information on the Recreational Tournament click HERE
For the upcoming Fall 2016 Season the league will be following the implementation of the new USSF Player Development Initiatives.
For ages 12 and below NO HEADING starting Fall 2016
For the Spring 2017 Season we will look to form 12U Heading and 12U NON-Heading Brackets
Utilize Build Out Line (A line 14yds in from each goal line) with no GK punting for U9-10 (The build out line is used to promote playing the ball out of the back in an upressured setting.
When the GK has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team should move behind the build out line.
Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass or throw/roll the ball to a teamate (No Punting, drop kicks or bouncing the ball on the ground and kicking). The GK has the option of a quick start to put the ball into play prior to the oppossing team all going behind the withdrawal line. After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper,either by throwing, rolling or kicking, then the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal
For more information contact your club Director of Coaching or Youth Director
For the 2016 Spring and 2016 Falls Seasons we will not be recording scores for the U9 and U10 Premier age groups
For information on the Region B Premier Division 2016-2017 Season visit www.regionbpd.com
For Information on the new NFYWest Division please visit:
The technical area extends 1 m (1 yd) on either side of the designated seated area and extends forward up to a distance of 1 m (1 yd) from the touch line.
It is recommended that markings are used to define this area. Required by League
The number of persons permitted to occupy the technical area is defined by the competition rules. Max of 3 and they must be listed on the roster and have coaches cards
The occupants of the technical area are identified before the beginning of the match in accordance with the competition rules. During team check-in with the ref
Only one person at a time is authorised to convey tactical instructions and he must return to his position after giving these instructions.
The coach and other officials must remain within the confines of the technical area except in special circumstances, for example, a physiotherapist or doctor entering the field of play, with the referee's permission, to assess an injured player.
The coach and other occupants of the technical area must behave in a responsible manner.
Technical Area
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