Guam Football Association

2015 SPRING TRIPLE J RWYL U17 Non-Competitive

Under 17 (1998*, 1999, 2000, 2001) * See Other Matters Item 4.
Field of Play
Ball
Duration

Comp:86x42
Size 5
U17: 2-35 Min; 5 min half-time

Suggested Roster Size

Goalkeeper (Y/N)
Substitution

Players on field

9v9 Maximum 9; Minimum 7

Referees

14-18
YES
Unlimited (at the halfway line)
Controlled by the Referee as per LOTG
2 man system

Unless specifically stated, all rules of the game will be in accordance to FIFA 2015/16 Laws of the Game.

Law 1 Field of Play: Matches will be played on the artificial surfaces. All persons including coaches
entering the artificial pitches are required to respect and comply the GFA Pitch Rules (i.e., no spectators,
cleats required, no coolers on artificial surfaces, utilize sidewalks). Only during maintenance and
emergency first aid treatment/medics are exempt from footwear requirement.
Safety Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. To assist with safety of all players, coaches
referees and staff, check before all warm-up and matches take place.
Law 2 The Ball: The balls must be provided by the home team (listed first). The ball will be
inspected by the Referees for approval for use. Should the ball provided by the team not be adequate,
the referees will defer to the visiting team for a ball to use. Please have at least two-three (2-3) balls to
use for the game and air pressure is at least the minimum specs of 14 oz.
Law 3 Number of Players: A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than nine
(9) players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. A match may not start if either team consist of fewer than
seven (7) players.
Number of Substitutions: Unlimited substitution is allowed. To replace a player with a substitute, the
following must be observed:
The referee must be informed before any proposed substitution is made
The substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left the field
The substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match
The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play
All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to
play or not.
Changing the goalkeeper: Any of the other player may change places with the goalkeeper provided that:
The referee is informed before the change is made
The change is made during a stoppage in the match
Infringements and sanctions: Please refer to the 2015/16 FIFA Law of the Game (LOTG) for details.
Law 4 Players Equipment:
Basic Equipment: The basic compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following separate items:
A jersey or shirt with sleeves
Shorts No pockets allowed.
Stockings
Shinguards a) are covered entirely by the stockings, b) are made of rubber, plastic or similar
suitable material, c) provide a reasonable degree of protection (Caution: For the intent and
purpose for players safety, the shinguards must be age/size appropriate which covers the
majority of the players shins. It shall be the coaches responsibility to ensure that the players are
wearing proper sized shinguards).

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Colors: The two teams must wear colors that distinguish them from each other. Should it conflict, the
home team (listed first) on schedule must wear bibs. Each goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish
him form the other players including the opponent. It is highly recommended that players wear similar
color shorts and socks in competitive division.
Law 5 The Referee: Each match is controlled by referees who has full authority to enforce the LOTG
in connection with the match to which he has been appointed.
Decision of the referee: The decision of the referee regarding facts connected with the play, including
whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, are final. The referee may only change a
decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his discretion, on the advise of an associate referee,
provided that he has not restarted play or terminated the match.
Law 6 The Assistant Referee: In the event of the three referee system (Center Referee and two
Assistant referees) being utilized, the assistant referee are to assist the referee in various duties as
outlined in the LOTG.
Law 7 Duration of the match: The match lasts two equal periods of 35 minutes. Half-time interval
must not exceed five (5) minutes. The duration of the match or half-time may be altered only with the
decision of the referees and/or the Referee Administrator or Youth Administrator to keep the match on
schedule. There will be no added time given. If a penalty kick has to be taken or retaken, the duration
of either half is extended until the penalty kick is completed.
Law 8 The Start and Restart of Play: Kick off will be awarded to the Home team. In the second
half, the teams change ends and the opposite team will take the kick-off. All other rules related to start
and restart of play are to be followed by the LOTG.
Law 9 The Ball In and Out of Play: The ball is out of play when a) it has wholly crossed the goal
line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air, b) play has been stopped by the referee.
The ball is in play at all other times, including when a) it rebounds off a goalpost, crossbar or corner
flagpost and remains in the field of play, b) it rebounds off either the referee or an assistant referee
when they are out of field of play.
Law 10 The Method of Scoring: A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal
line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the LOTG has been
committed previously by the team scoring the goal.
Law 11 Offside: It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position. A player is in offside position
if: he is nearer to his opponents goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent. A player is
not in an offside position if: a) he is in his own half of the field of play, or b) he is level with the secondlast opponent, or c) he is level with the last two opponents
Offence: A player in an offside position is only penalized if, at the moment the ball touches or is played
by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by: a) interfering with
play, or b) interfering with an opponent, or c) gaining an advantage by being in that position.
There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from a) a goal kick, b) a throw-in, c) a
corner kick.
Law 12 Fouls and misconduct: A player who commits a cautionable or sending-off offence, either
on or off the field of play, whether directed towards an opponent, a team-mate, the referee, an assistant
referee or any other person, is disciplined according to the nature of the offence committed.
Cautionable offences: A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following
seven offences:
Unsporting behavior
Dissent by word or action

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Persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game

Delaying the restart of play
Failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or
throw-in
Entering or re-entering the field of play without the referees permission
Deliberately leaving the field of play without the referees permission

A substitute or substituted player is cautioned if he commits any of the three offences:

Unsporting behavior
Dissent by word or action
Delaying the restart of play
Sending-off offences: A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off if he commits any of the
following seven offences:
A serious foul play
Violent conduct
Spitting at an opponent or any other person
Denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling
the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
Denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players goal by
an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
Receiving a second caution in the same match
A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of
play and the technical area.
Law 13 Free Kicks: Free kicks are either direct or indirect.
Direct free kick
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponents goal, a goal is awarded
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the teams own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the
opposing team
Indirect free kick: the referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He
maintains his arm in that position until the kick has been taken and the ball has touched another player
or goes out of play.
A goal can be scored only if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal:
If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents goal, a goal kick is awarded
If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the teams own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the
opposing team
Procedure of the free kicks is to be complied according to the LOTG.
Law 14 The Penalty Kick: A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits one of the ten
offence for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area and while the ball is in play.
A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick. Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be
taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time. Procedure of the penalty kick is to
be complied according to the LOTG.
Law 15 The Throw-In: A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the
ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air. A goal cannot
be scored directly from a throw-in. Procedure of the throw-in is to be complied according to the LOTG.
Law 16 The Goal Kick: A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line,
either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, a goal is not
scored in accordance with Law 10. A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the
opposing team. Procedure of the goal kick is to be complied according to the LOTG.
Law 17 The Corner Kick: A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal
line, either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the defending team, and a goal is

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not scored in accordance with Law 10. A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only
against the opposing team. Procedure of the corner kick is to be complied according to the LOTG.
OTHERS MATTERS:
1. STANDINGS: Not applicable.
2. SCHEDULES: GFA reserves the right to make changes to the schedule based on availability of the
facility. GFA will determine if any reschedule matches will be warranted due to inclement weather, acts
of God, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Should a new date not be agreed by either team, the
game will be deemed abandoned (not played). Teams may not request for match to be rescheduled.
3. PLAYOFFS: Not applicable.
4. ELIGILBITY: Player must have current GFA ID Card. Players must play for ONE TEAM ONLY. Club
violating this will be sanctioned by the GFA Youth Administrator. Teams in violation will forfeit the
match. Please refer to Item 5 should a player be found ineligible in a match.
5. INELIGIBLE PLAYER: Further sanctions will be made should a team play an ineligible player(s) during
the league. It is the teams (coaches/club representative) responsibility to ensure that he/she does not
play an ineligible player. Under no condition will the officials of GFA (staff, referees, committee) will be
held responsible for any player that is ineligible and play(ed) in the match. Your cooperation is highly
appreciated.
GFA Disciplinary Code 2014 (Article 55 Ineligibility): If a player is fielded in an official match despite
being ineligible, his team will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match (cf. art. 31) and paying a minimum
fine of $50.00
6.

COACHES (TECHNICAL AREA): Coaches must adhere to technical area, pitch rules and code of
conduct standards. No coaches on the endlines. Please refer to the Zero Tolerance Policy.

7.

DISCIPLINARY MATTERS: An issuance of a yellow card is a warning. An accumulation of two yellow

cards in a game will result in a soft red which the player is ejected from the remainder of the game
and the team will play short. A straight red card will result an immediate ejection from the remainder
of the game and the team will play short.
A soft red or a straight red card issuance will warrant an automatic one game suspension and twentyfive ($25) fine at a minimum. Each red card is reviewed by the disciplinary committee. A notification
of disciplinary committees decision will be submitted to the club representative via email at the earliest
seven (7) calendar days from the date of the incident.

8. FAIR PLAY CAMPAIGN: As part of our sponsor, Triple J Auto Group, advocating the Fair Play
Campaign, please refer to the Fair Play Campaign.
9. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: It is the club representative and coaches for all age division to abide and
uphold the Zero Tolerance Policy throughout the year and at times. Effective in 2016, GFAs campaign
with joint effort by all members of GFA to uphold this policy for the Good of the Game. Main area of
focus is the dissent, harassment and abuse toward others which includes but not limited to, referees,
GFA staff, security guards, players, coaches, spectators and parents.
10. INCIDENT REPORT: Please report any/all incident via incident form provided online or in Main Office.
Serious/Confidential matters email to: [email protected]
All others to: [email protected]
11. Midseason Youth League Meeting March 19, 2016 6:30pm: Open to Club representatives, Coaches
and Parents.

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ABSOLUTELY:

NO SMOKING!

NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE!

NO PETS ALLOWED!

GFA YOUTH SOCCER CODE OF CONDUCT

We, the coaches, team managers, and proud parents / relatives of GFA Youth Leagues soccer player, promise to be a model coach,
manager, spectator at games in which our son / daughter / relative is a participant, as well as at other games where youth are present with
us. We will:
1.
encourage fair play
2.
cheer in a positive manner for all players, regardless of which team they represent
3.
not criticize the performance of my child or his / her teammates
4.
not criticize the opponents of our team
5.
not embarrass my own player by my behavior
6.
allow the coaches to do the coaching, and coaches will conduct themselves in a model way
7.
show respect for the game officials by not criticizing them or undermining their authority in the eyes of our players
8.
display good sportsmanship as a positive example for my player
9.
represent not only my player, but also the team, our club, the league, and the game of soccer and will conduct myself
accordingly.
10. do the greater good

Failure to abide by the GFA CODE OF CONDUCT prescribed above, the following steps will be taken
by the GFA Youth Administrator, Chyna Ramirez
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Verbal warning
Written warning
Game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved
Game forfeit
Parental season suspension.
Should the spectator be a youth member of GFA, player card may be seized

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