Please note the following Rule changes for U9 & U10 league games for 2007. These rules do not apply to our U11 and above games. 

Referees are reminded that they do not have the authority to permit the coaches to agree to alter any of the league rules. If the coaches wish to play under different rules, it is something that they need to take up with the league. Please follow these rules if you are doing a U9 or U10 league game in Pleasanton.

For u9 & U10 Class I games (Norcal League/US club soccer). 

Please be aware of the following Rules vs standard U11 and above games.

1) Thrown-in – Yes However there is no foul throw-in. Let play continue on foul throw.

2) Goal kick – Taken from edge of Penalty box (18 yard line) . Opponents are 10 yards away. 

3) Subs USSOCCER Rules SUB on any stoppage of play including Free Kicks, Corner kicks, opponents throw in etc..

4) 8 players (Seven plus goalie)

NOTE: These games allow normal Direct Free Kicks and you can have Penalty kicks. 

For U 9 & 10 Class III games (Al Caffodio).

Please be aware of the following Rules vs standard U11 and above games.

1) 8 players (Seven plus goalie)

2) No Penalty kick or direct free kick. – Everything is an Indirect Free kick at spot of foul. Distance of opponent’s wall etc when taking Free kick is 8 yds. (Not standard 10 yds)

3) SUBS: CYSA unlimited subs rules, Only on “own” Throw-in. any Goal Kick, any Kick-off (Start, Half time, Goal) or any Injury -Make sure no subs on any Corner Kicks by any team. Make sure no subs on any Free kicks by any team  Make sure team who does not have the throw-in does not sub

A summary of the laws for each division is included in the links below. (Print this out and keep it in your Referee bag)

Click here for PDF with D1, D3 and Rec laws summary