Registration Deadline:	Friday August 15th, 2008
Roster Due:	4th-8th Grade: Friday, Sept. 19th, 2008 1st-3rd Grade: Friday, Sept. 26th, 2008
Coaches Certification:	See "Coaches Trainings" in sidebar
Coaches Clinic:	Sunday, August 24th, 2008 @ 12:30-2:00pm Blanchet High School Soccer Field
Coaches Meeting:	4th-8th Grade: Wednesday Sept. 3rd, 2008 1st-3rd Grade: Tuesday Sept. 9th, 2008 Isaac Orr Conference Center @ 7:00pm 910 Marion St. Building @ The Chancery
League Games:	September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25
Tournament Games:	Sunday, Oct. 26th, 2008 - Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2008
Team Fees:	Grade 5 through 8:                $400.00 Grade 4:                               $175.00 Grades 1, 2 and 3:                $145.00

  Micro Soccer Rules           Mini Soccer Rules         Modified Soccer Rules

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NOTE: Registration forms received after the deadline will not be accepted

• NOTE:  1st and 2nd graders play on a micro-field requiring special rules.  3rd graders playing on a mini-field require special rules.  4th graders play on a modified soccer field.  These field dimensions and rules will be available at the coaches meeting or by calling CYO at (206) 382-4562.
  
  
• Team rosters for grades 4 through 8 are limited to 25 players.  
  3rd grade rosters consist of 11- 18 players.
  2nd grade rosters consist of 10 -15 players.
  1st grade rosters consist of 8- 12 players.         
  Exceptions will be dealt with on an individual basis.
  
  
• All 4th-7th grade matches will consist of 30 minute halves with a 5-minute intermission.  All 8th grade matches will consist of 35 minute halves with a 5 minute intermission.  The length of matches will vary for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.  Please call CYO for details.
  
   
• During league play, a win will count for three points, a tie for one point and a loss for zero points.  In the case of a tie, both coaches will call the score.  To report the score by phone, call (206) 382-4562.  To email the score, send the score to cyoscores@seattlearch.org.  Failure to report the score may result in a disciplinary action.
  
  
• During tournament play, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play, an additional five (5) minutes, each way, shall be played (no golden goal/sudden death). If the score remains tied, the game will be decided by a FIFA shootout, except in the finals, where if the game is tied after 10 minutes of overtime, the teams will become "co-champions." 
  
  
• Slide tackling is not allowed for any age division.  Penalty for this infraction will be left to the referee's discretion. 
  
  
• Each team (Grades 1 through 6) shall furnish a #4 regulation soccer ball of good quality and condition for each match. Grades 7 and 8 will use a #5 ball. The referee will decide which ball will be used during the match.
  
  
• In the first through 4th grade divisions, each team will be responsible for providing a referee.
  
  
• In the 4th through 8th grade divisions, each player suited up must play a minimum of 10 minutes per half, including playoffs! Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action towards both the team and the offending coach.
  
  
• In the 1st through 3rd grade divisions (micro and mini soccer), playing time must be equally distributed among all the players every game. 
  
• Substitutions (UNLIMITED) must be made when the ball is out of play. An entering substitute must always report verbally to the referee and must not enter the field of play until the referee calls him/her.  Substitutions will be at the official's discretion and may be disallowed should the official determine that a coach was using it in a detrimental manner.
  
  
• All players, coaches, and spectators must remain on their respective sides of the field. Coaches and players must remain within 10 yards of either side of midfield during the game. Anyone who will not abide by this rule will subject their team to forfeiture. No person is allowed behind the goal line.
  
  
• Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their fans.
  
  
• Parishes/Schools with more than one team at any given grade level must split the teams equally based on talent.
  
  
• Formal complaints regarding inappropriate behavior exhibited by a coach or parent in his/her interaction with the referee will be investigated thoroughly.  Disciplinary action may result.
  
  
• Any player or coach receiving a red card is suspended from participation in the next scheduled game and must discuss the incident with the CYO Director of Athletics or Head Soccer Commissioner before participating in another CYO game. The red carded individual is also subject to probation or expulsion as specified in the CYO unsportsmanlike conduct rule.
  
  
• The referee will keep the official score during the match.
  
  
• Goalkeepers may not be charged within the six yard line.
  
  
• Requests to play a player up one grade division or more must be submitted with the team registration. Any requests thereafter will not be considered.
  
  
• It is strongly recommended by CYO that parishes/schools spend the minimal amount on uniforms for first through fifth grades. T-shirts are fine and no numbers are required.
  
  
• The home team is responsible for making sure that their players bring a white T-shirt in case the two opposing teams have the same colors.
  
  
• In the 6th through 8th grade divisions, there will be CYO post-season playoff tournaments.  Team qualification will be determined by the soccer commission.
  
  
• Games will be forfeited when a team cannot supply 9 players 15 minutes after the official start time for the game.
  
  
• The winning coaches of all teams in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are required to call  the CYO office at (206)-654-4643 or email cyoscores@seattlearch.org with their scores by Sunday evening.  Failure to report the scores will result in one call from CYO as a reminder. After the warning, failure to call in your score will result in a one-point deduction in the standings for your team. Team standings will appear on the CYO Website!