Laws of the game

We will be enforcing the FIFA laws of the game as modified by MYSA (see http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/publications/rules.cfm)

Game Format

Length of games will be:
U15 – two 40 minute halves
U16 – two 40 minute halves
U17 – two 45 minute halves

Each game will have a 10-minute break at half time – weather permitting

Uniforms

Home team wears light jersey and light socks

Away team wears dark jersey and dark socks

Substitution Procedure

All teams are allowed unlimited number of substitutions from their match roster. These substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee at the following times:

Prior to a goal kick by either team
After a goal by either team
After an injury by either team when the referee stops play
At half time
Prior to a throw in (The team in possession of the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball chooses to substitute, the opposing team may also substitute at that time)

Referees

Referees must be currently registered with USSF. 3 Referees are assigned for all matches. Teams should be prepared, however, to provide a “club lines person” if necessary.

Concussion Policy

We will be enforcing the MN Thunder Academy Policy as defined by MYSA on concussions:

This tournament, held by the MN Thunder Academy West and sanctioned by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, requires compliance with Minnesota Statue 121A.37 in accordance with the MN Thunder Academy West and MYSA Concussion Policies. All participating coaches and referees are required to take concussion training.  The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a free, online course entitled Concussion Training for Coaches (and referees), accessible by the following link: 
www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

Copies of the Minnesota state statute and MYSA concussion policies are available at www.mnyouthsoccer.org/programs/concussions.cfm