| U-8 | U-10 | U-12 | U-14 | U-16 | U-19 | |
| Field Size | 120′ x 180′ | 150′ x 210 | Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game. West Valley fields are 210′ x 300′ | |||
| Goal Size | 6.5′ x 10′ | 7′ X 21′ | 8′ x 24′ (Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game) | |||
| Ball Size | #3 | #4 | #5 (Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game) | |||
| Roster Size (CYSA)WV Recommends | 11 | 13 | 18 (Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game) | |||
| 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | |||
| No. of Players | 7 | 8 | 11 max and 7 min (Conforms to FIFA Laws of the Game) | |||
| Substitution |
Unlimited. Substitution can be made at 1) Prior to a throw-in, in your favor; 2) Prior to a goal kick, by either team; 3) After a goal, by either team; 4) After an injury, when the referee stops play, by either team, 5) At half time (or quarter breaks for U8). Substitution of cautioned player is no longer mandatory. |
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| Playing Time | 2 x 20 min (with an OPTIONAL short substitution break halfway between each halves. 5 min half time) |
2 x 25 min (5 min half time) |
2 x 30 min (5 min half time) |
2 x 35 min (5 min half time) |
2 x 40 min (5 min half time) |
2 x 45 min (5 min half time) |
| Off Side | Off side is called at all age groups | |||||
| Fouls & Misconduct | All fouls result in an indirect free kick | Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game | ||||
| Free Kicks | 6 yards | 8 yards | Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game | |||
| Penalty Kicks | No PKs. All fouls result in an indirect free kick | No PKs. Direct kick in the penalty are to be taken from closest point on the penalty line | 10 yards (Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game) | |||
| Throw-in | One re-throw allowed after explanation | Conform to FIFA Laws of the Game | ||||
| Slide Tackling | Slide tacking is a foul and results in an indirect free kick for the opponent | Clean slide tackling is allowed. Tackling with cleats up or both feet is a foul and could result in a Yellow Card. Slide tackle from the behind is an automatic Red Card. | ||||
About WVYSL
West Valley Youth Soccer League (WVYSL) is a non-profit (501 (c) 3), and volunteer-based organization, serving the youth of West San Jose, Campbell, and portions of Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Cupertino. The league was founded in 1968. WVYSL offers recreational, competitive and select level of plays for U8 to U19 players, and Micro soccer for U4 to U6.
WVYSL is affiliated with California Youth Soccer Association -- Cal North, US Youth Soccer, and US Soccer
.All WVYSL coaches are mandated to take Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) courses, and uses iSoccer standards for player skill development.
