INTERREGIONAL RULES & REGULATION

AYSO Area 6D

Fall 2008

(Revised Sept. 11, 2008)

AYSO Area 6-D Inter-Regional Play Rules:

AYSO National and FIFA Rules will be used with the following changes:

1)      U14 games will be 70 minutes (two 35 minute halves).  U19 and U16 games will be 80 minutes (two 40 minute halves). 

2)      The Regions recognize that some Regions choose one of two criteria for determining U14 (under 14 or 7th/8th grade) play.  One is to use the birth date as of July 31/August 31/December 31 for the beginning of the Fall season session.  The second is to use grades, and not to use birthdays. The participating Regions acknowledge and agree to these differences

3)      Each Region will field teams that are balanced with the other teams in that Region participating in inter-regional play.

4)      To promote fairness and good sportsmanship, and to ensure that, whenever possible, all players play at least three quarters of each match, each team, except as provided herein (or due to a player's injury or ejection from the match), shall play the match with an equal number of players on the field.  If one or both teams have less than 11 players, each team shall play the match with the appropriate number of players on the field as set forth in the following chart (with the maximum player differential on the field being two, but only as set forth):

5)      To be eligible to play, each player must wear a numbered uniform, shorts and socks in the same color combination of his or her teammates (except the goalkeeper).  The coach must have the player registration/medical release forms for each player.

6)      Substitutions for U14: Approximately mid-way through each half of play, when play has been stopped for a dead ball situation, the referee will stop the match (and clock) briefly to allow for substitutions.  This should take no more than 2 minutes (1 minute if the goalkeeper is not being changed).

7)      In U-16 and U-19 matches free substitution is permitted, provided that:

· Playing time is apportioned so that all players play at least one-half of each match

· Coaches and players abide by the procedures below in order to minimize disruption to the flow of play.

Substitutions will be made in accordance with The Laws of the Game including, specifically, the requirements regarding acknowledgement of the substitution by the referee, that players and substitutes must leave or enter the field at the halfway line and the moment at which substitutes may enter the field.  The exceptions to The Laws of the Game are: 1) a substituted player may re-enter the match and 2) there is no limit to the number of substitutions allowed.

8)      If a player is injured, the coach may (a) play the team short, in which case the injured player may return when ready AND the referee has given approval; or (b) substitute another player for the injured player, in which case the injured player is credited for playing that "quarter" and may not return to the match during that "quarter".  (This is the same as the AYSO National Rule.)

9)      All other aspects of the AYSO "Everyone Plays" rule will apply.

10)  If a match is to be canceled due to weather (including unplayable field conditions), the home team coach is to call the visiting team coach at least two hours before the start of the match with the cancellation notification. It is possible that matches will be canceled at one hosting Region while matches are played at other Regions.

11)  These inter-regional play rules supersede all local Regional rules.

12)  The Referee shall complete a game report for each match.  The preferred game report is the standard USSF game report.  The report shall include all the information on the teams, the match and the players.  The game report will be turned into the Inter-regional Play Coordinator and the local Regional Referee Administrator.

13)  Each team shall provide a roster with player’s names and numbers to the Inter-regional Play Coordinator by the start of the season.  This roster shall be made available to the game referee.  The preferred method is via the standard AYSO line-up card. 

14)  The Referee shall report all misconducts assessed during a match (i.e. yellow/red cards) to the local Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) that day.  The RRA shall advise the Area Director and/or Inter-Regional Play Coordinator of any such misconducts assessed during an Inter-Regional Play match no later than the Monday following such match.  Any player who is sent off (red card) during an Inter-Regional Play match for violent conduct, serious foul play or foul/abusive language shall be immediately suspended for the following match (or longer, as provided below).  Any player who is sent off (red card) during an Inter-Regional Play match due to conduct other than the foregoing (e.g. a second “yellow card") is subject to suspension as provided below.  During the week following such misconduct and prior to the next scheduled match, the AD and IRPC will review the referee report and determine if a hearing is required.

15)  The Referee shall report misbehavior by the coaches during a match (i.e. warnings or being asked to leave the area) to the local Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) that day.  The RRA shall advise the Area Director and/or Inter-Regional Play Coordinator of any such misbehavior during an Inter-Regional Play match no later than the Monday following such match.  Any coach who is asked to leave the area during an Inter-Regional Play match is subject to suspension as provided below.  During the week following such misbehavior and prior to the next scheduled match, the AD and IRPC will review the referee report and determine if a hearing is required

16)  The AD and the IRPC are authorized to investigate any related incidents occurring before, during or after any inter-regional match.  This includes actions on or off the field by players, coaches, parents and spectators.   The AD and IRPC will determine if a hearing board is required to determine if disciplinary actions, up to and including suspensions of any persons, are warranted.  This is independent of any actions taken by the local region.

17)  Hearing Board. If deemed necessary, a hearing board comprised of the Area Director, Inter-Regional Play Coordinator, Area Coach Administrator, Area Referee Administrator and one neutral Regional Commissioner appointed by the Area Director shall review the incident and in the case of a mandatory minimum one match suspension, determine whether to impose a longer suspension period, and in all other cases, determine whether to impose a suspension and if so, for what duration.

18)  Players are not allowed to wear jewelry of any type or construction on the field.  Cloth bracelets and necklaces are jewelry and are not allowed.  Earrings of any type will not be allowed.  There will be no exceptions to this rule.

19)  Headbands are acceptable; however bandanas and “do” rags are considered ornamental and are not allowed.

20)  The use of tobacco products is not allowed at any AYSO match.  Also, pets (of any species) are not allowed at the fields, so please leave your pets at home or you may be asked to leave the field.

SPORTSMANSHIP:  Let's set a good example.

The purpose of inter-regional play is to provide an opportunity for the children to play soccer in a healthy environment.  It is the responsibility of the coaches to set an example for the players and parents. Sportsmanship is playing by the rules, winning without gloating and losing without complaining.  Let's be good sports!

REMEMBER - We Believe: Kids FIRST, Soccer second

                                       Samuel James                              847-424-8509

Soccer "Hot Lines" and Websites:

David Coulombe, AYSO Inter-regional play coordinator, Area 6D

Home: 847-674-5141

Cell: 847-370-9179

e-mail: djcoulombe@aol.com

               
 DIRECTIONS TO REGIONAL PLAYING FIELDS

SKOKIE:

Lawler

Located immediately East of the Edens Expressway on Old Orchard Road at Lawler.  Exit the Edens from either direction and turn East  (as though going to the Old Orchard Shopping Center) and then turn North at the first stop light East of Eden

Old Orchard Junior High School (OOJH)

From the Edens

Exit at Dempster going East.  Go East on Dempster to Niles Center Road.  Turn left on Niles Center Road and continue on Niles Center Road past Church Street.  Old Orchard Junior High is just North of Church Street on the left side of Niles Center Road at 9310 Kenton in Skokie.  There are parking lots both North and South of the field.

From Evanston

Take Church Street West to Niles Center Road.  Turn right on Niles Center Road.  Old Orchard Junior High is just North of Church Street on the left side of Niles Center Road at 9310 Kenton in Skokie.  There are parking lots both North and South of the field.

WINNETKA:

 Glencoe Park District

999 Green Bay Road. Parking and the  Field is behind the Park District Building.

Fox Meadow

Fox Meadow is at the corner of Willow and Waukegan. Exit the Edens at Willow West to Waukegan Road.

North Shore Country Day

Take the Edens to Willow Road and exit going East.  Go East on Willow Road until you reach Green Bay Road.  Make a Right (South).  The field is located at 310 Green Bay Road just south of Willow.

GLENVIEW:

Attea

The Field is at Attea Middle School, 2500 Chestnut Ave.  It is just off Patriot Drive between Willow and Lake.

HIGHLAND PARK:

Fink Park

Exit at Clavey Road going east/right.  Drive about 1/10 mile.  Turn north/left at the entrance to Fink Park, between the outdoor tennis courts and the temple.  Drive to the back of the park.  The field is located to the east/left of the indoor tennis complex.

Kennedy Field

North on US 41/Edens Highway.  Exit a Cleavey Road going east (right).  Drive about ¾ mile.  The field is on the south (right).

Wolters Field

Directions (from the South): North on US-41/Edens highway.  Exit at PARK Avenue going East (right).  Drive about ¼ mile.  Wolters Field is on the south (right).  Enter and drive past the bleachers and field house.  The soccer field is at the back of the complex.

Edgewood Middle School

929 Edgewood Road, Highland Park.  From US 41/Edens Highway, Exit a Cleavey Road going east (right).  Drive about 1 mile to Greenbay Road (stoplight). Turn left and goo North for  about ½ mile to Edgewood Road. Turn left (west) on Edgewood road.  Drive ¼ mile to Edgewood Middle School. The field is next to the school.

DEERFIELD:

Brickyards Park

Take Lake-Cook Rd 1/2 mile West of Waukegan Rd to Pfingston Road.  Turn right (North) on Pfingston.  The park is on the left about 1/2 mile from Lake-Cook.

ROLLING MEADOWS:

Community Center

The Community Center ( on some maps still Jonas E. Salk School ) is located at the corner of Grouse and Pheasant. There is one field behind the center and another field between the center and the church.

From The North

Take Lake-Cook Road west to Rt. 53 South and exit at Northwest Highway turn left   

(east). Take Northwest Highway to Wilke Road turn right (south). Take Wilke Road to Kircoff Road turn right (west). Take Kirchoff Road to Meadow Drive turn left (south). Take Meadow Drive to Grouse turn right (west) to center.

From The East

Take Golf Road west to Algonquion Road turn right (northwest).Take Algonquion Road to New Wilke Road turn right (north). Take New Wilke Road to Central Road turn left (west).Take Central Road to Jay turn right (north). take Jay to Grouse tun left (west) to center.

From Chicago

Take 90 towards Rockford, exit Rt. 53 North. Take Rt. 53 to Kirchoff Road exit. Turn right on Kirchoff Road (east). Take Kirchoff Road to Meadow Drive turn right (south).Take Meadow Drive to Grouse turn right (west) to center.

Rogers Park:

Rogers Park

Take 94 / 41(Edens) south (towards Chicago). Exit at Touhy Ave - East.

Head east on Touhy Ave for approximately 2.0 miles to California Ave . Go past California Ave 2 blocks to Rockwell St (next light), turn left and go one block to Jarlath St. The field is at the northeast section of the park.  During the fall season, we use the football field as our soccer field. 

Parking is available at the lot on the east side of Rockwell and on the streets surrounding the park with the exception of the south side of Jarlath St.   DO NOT park on the south side of Jarlath St, this side of the street is permitted parking and you will get a parking ticket.

MORTON GROVE:

Maine East Township High School

From The North:

Take 294, go South (towards Chicago), and Take Golf Road exit, Turn Left, Turn left again on Golf Road.  Take Golf Road to Potter.  Turn Right.  Take Potter Road to Dempster St.  Turn Left.  Go to first stoplight, and then turn Right into the school parking lot.  High School is at the corner of Dempster and Potter.

Take 94, go South (towards Chicago), Take Dempster Exit, Turn Right, Go West on Dempster St  (Approx. 7 miles). Until you see Lutheran General Hospital.  On first stoplight, Dee St, past the Hospital turn Left into the school parking lot.  The High School is on the left side, corner of Dempster and Potter.

From the East:

Go West on Dempster St  (Approx. 7 miles).  Until you see Lutheran General Hospital.  Then First stop light, Dee St, past the Hospital turn Left into the school parking lot.  The High School is on the left side, corner of Dempster and Potter.

National Park 

National Park is located at 9325 Marion, which is two blocks west of Waukegan and just east of Harlem Ave,  The park is about 1/2 mile north of Dempster and three blocks south of Golf.  The field is on the east side of the Park right off of National Ave.  Street parking is available on National Ave, right next ot the field.

EVANSTON:

Evanston Township High School

From the Edens:

Exit at Skokie Blvd. (near Edens Plaza).  Go South on Skokie Blvd. (US 41) approximately 2 miles to Golf Road (Old Orchard Shopping Center is on the Northwest corner).  turn left (East) on to Golf Road for about 2-1/2 miles to McCormick Blvd. (the 4th stoplight).  Turn right (South) on to McCormick Blvd. approximately 1 mile to Church Street (the first stoplight).  Turn left (East) on to Church Street. and travel approximately 1/2 mile to ETHS.  If the gate on Church is locked, circle the complex and enter the parking lot off of Lake Street, which is the street South of the ETHS grounds.  Drive to the parking areas at the North end of the lot.

From Green Bay Road:

Go South on Green Bay Road to McCormick Blvd. (2nd light after Central).  Turn right (after the school complex on Green Bay Road) on McCormick and go South approximately 2 miles to Church Street.  Turn Left (East) on Church and follow the directions above from Church.

PETERSON PARK:

Peterson Park

Located on the corner of Peterson Avenue and Central Park in Chicago.  The field is just east of Pulaski (Crawford), the park will be on your right going east on Peterson..

From the West:

West on Caldwell which turns into Peterson Ave. Turn Right on Pulaski to Ardmore turn left into North Park Village follow the road to Building J.

From the East:

East on Peterson to Pulaski (turn left) to Ardmore (turn left) follow road to Building J.

From the North:

Pulaski (Crawford) south to Ardmore (left) to Building J

GRAYSLAKE:

Grayslake Middle School

Exit 94 North to 120 West to 83 North -2nd stop light is Grayslake Middle School. Park in the front lot. Do NOT drive or park on the side or behind the building. Walk on the north side of the school. The school’s address is 440 Barron Blvd. NO PETS ALLOWED

MUNDELEIN:

Libertyville Soccer Complex (LTSC)

From Interstate 94 (Tri-State Tollway):Exit Hwy 137. Go West on 137 to Butterfield Road. Go South (Left) on Butterfield to Winchester. Go Right (West) on Winchester to Technology Way. Turn Right and follow Technology Way into Complex.  Go to field 10 (double check field number at site).  For more information, go to web site: http://www.ltscnet.org/Directions.html .

ROUND LAKE:

Hart’s Hill

Hart's Hill Park is located at 814 Hart Road in Round Lake.  It is on Hart Road just west  of Route 134.

 Cranberry Lakes Park

The field is located in Cranberry Lakes Park in Round Lake Park. From Hwy. 134. Turn North on Fairlawn. Go one block to Pineview. Turn right on Pineview and follow to park entrance.

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