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Area 11L Fall Season

** Area 11L Fall Season **

Season Starts - August 1

Play Begins - September 6

Play Ends - October 25

Reminders

Important Substitution Guidelines for 10U, 12U, and 14U Matches:

Timing: Substitutions are permitted at halftime and approximately midway through each half (during the quarter break).
Record Keeping: The referee will record all substitutions on the lineup card.
Injury Substitutions: If a player is injured, they may be substituted out. The injured player cannot return until the start of the next quarter and will be considered as having played the current quarter. However, if the injured player is not replaced, they may return to play at any time with the referee’s approval.
Approval: All substitutions must be approved and recognized by the referee.
Substitution Rules: 'Free' substitution is not permitted in 10U, 12U, or 14U matches.

For a comprehensive overview of circuit variances, please review the Fall Circuit Summary chart, which includes details on:

Substitution Rules (Quarter vs. Free)
Playtime Requirements (3/4 vs. 1/2)
Coach/Assistant Coach ID Requirements
Player ID Requirements

2024 Fall Circuit Summary

Fall Season Information

Age Group	Max Roster	Min Play Time	Match	Min Players	Half	Ball Size	Heading	Keeper Punt	Build- out Line
10U	10	75%	7v7	5	25 (x2)	4	NO	NO	*YES*
12U	12	75%	9v9	6	30 (x2)	4	NO	Allowed	No
14U	15	75%	11v11	7	35 (x2)	5	Allowed	Allowed	No
16U	18	50%	11v11	7	40 (x2)	5	Allowed	Allowed	No
19U	22	50%	11v11	7	45 (x2)	5	Allowed	Allowed	No

COACH NOTES:

All coaches and assistant coaches MUST have a current season, Region issued, Coach Photo ID Card.
Coach/Assistant Coach Photo ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Area, Section and EXTRA play matches.
Coach/Assistant Coach Photo ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times.
Player ID cards are NOT required for Area play matches.

** Player ID cards ARE REQUIRED for all Section 11 EXTRA play circuit matches. **
** Player ID cards ARE REQUIRED for all Section 11 Upper Division (16U/19U) play circuit matches. **

All players must be fully registered with AYSO and rostered for the current season.
Coaches and assistant coaches must be fully registered with AYSO, approved and rostered for the current season.
All coaches and assistant coaches must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines.
Guest players are NOT allowed.
Coaches are required to have in their possession, AT ALL TIMES, each players current season Medical Release Form (hard copy).
Home team (listed first on the schedule) chooses side of field to occupy and if uniform color conflicts, home team to change uniform color.
PRE-PRINTED (AYSO registration generated) lineup cards are REQUIRED for ALL matches.

Handwritten players may not participate.
Coach/Assistant Coach ID Card must match printed coach names on lineup card.

Area play standings are based on the three-point system: 3 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for loss.
Blowouts will NOT be tolerated (Information)

Neither a teams GOAL DIFFERENTIAL nor the number of GOALS FOR, is ever used as a tie breaker.
There is NO reward for running up the score.

Lineup cards will be reviewed by Regional/Area Staff.
Coaches must report match scores within 24 hours of the conclusion of the match.
Pets (i.e. dogs) are never allowed at AYSO games or practices.
Failure of a Coach and/or Assistant Coach to produce a valid Coach ID card and/or pre-printed lineup card at team check in, may result in team disqualification of post season play.

REFEREE NOTES:

All referees must be fully registered with AYSO and approved for the current season.
All referees must meet the certification requirements as outlined per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines.
Referees must perform a player and field safety check before each match.
Current season coach and assistant Coach ID Cards are REQUIRED for ALL Area, Section and EXTRA play matches.
Coach/Assistant Coach ID Cards must be worn and remain visible at all times during the match.
Check Coach for valid Coach/Assistant Coach ID Card.
Player ID cards are NOT required for Area play matches.

** Player ID cards ARE REQUIRED for all Section 11 EXTRA play circuit matches. **
** Player ID cards ARE REQUIRED for all Section 11 Upper Division (16U/19U) play circuit matches. **

Guest players are not allowed.
PRE-PRINTED lineup cards are required for ALL matches.

Handwritten players may not participate.
Coach/Assistant Coach ID Card must match printed coach names on lineup card.

All lineup cards must be forwarded to your Regional Referee Staff for review.
All matches must be officiated by 'neutral' referees. Parents and siblings SHOULD NOT referee their own child's match.
Coaches & Assistant Coaches MAY NOT referee matches within their respected division, regardless of flight. (i.e. 12UB Coach/Assistant may not Referee 12UB match - regardless of flight. 12UB Coach/Assistant may referee 12UG Match)
Pets (i.e. dogs) are never allowed at AYSO games or practices.

Referees: Please report all player misconducts; player, coach and spectator incidents; injuries; field issues; and guideline variations via a MatchTrak match report within 12 hours of the conclusion of the match.

Coach ID Card

All approved coaches (Head Coach and Assistant Coach) will be issued a Fall Season Region Coach ID card. Both the Coach ID card and a completed, pre-printed team lineup card must be presented to the referee before the start of each match. Coaches and Assistant Coaches are required to wear their ID cards visibly on their upper body throughout all matches. For any issues with Coach ID cards, coaches should contact their Regional Coordinator.

Coaches should contact their Regional Coordinator regarding Coach ID Card issues.

Referees: Please submit a MatchTrak report for all incidents and guideline variations within 12 hours of the match's conclusion.

Minimum Playtime Requirements

For 10U, 12U, and 14U matches:

Playtime Requirement: All players must participate for at least 3/4 of each game, unless roster size limitations prevent this.
Equal Playtime: No player may play all four quarters until every teammate has played at least 3 quarters, including the goalkeeper.
Substitution Rules: Roster size does not alter the substitution rules.

Referees: Please submit a MatchTrak report for all incidents and guideline variations within 12 hours of the match's conclusion.

Post-Season Invitational Play

Acceptance into any post-season invitational tournament is by INVITATION ONLY. Team selection is not based solely on final standings or a team's win/loss record. Other factors may be considered including but not limited to: score differentials (e.g., blowouts), player or coach dismissals, cautions, compliance/certification issues, spectator behavior, ID card discrepancies (coach, assistant coach, or player), and other relevant considerations at the Regional, Area, or Section levels. Regions, Areas, and Sections may apply the selection criteria that best suit their specific circumstances.

Coach/Assistant Coach Requirements

ALL AYSO coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following:

Be a registered and an approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
Must have completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
Successfully completed the AYSO/CDC Concussion Awareness course.
Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
ALL Coaches must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
Be properly trained per the AYSO National Coaching Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the team they wish to coach.

Below are the required coaching certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
6U	6U Coach
8U	8U Coach
10U	10U Coach
12U	12U Coach
14U	Intermediate Coach
16U/19U	Advanced Coach

** Some certifications may be completed online. **

Referee Requirements

ALL AYSO referees and assistant referees must meet the following requirements:

Must be a registered and approved volunteer for the current program/season (including background check clearance).
Completed the AYSO Safe Haven course.
Successfully completed the Concussion Awareness course.
Completed the AYSO Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness course.
Safe Sport certification must be current/valid.
Be trained per the AYSO National Referee Program Guidelines for the age/skill level of the match they wish to referee.
ALL Referees must complete the AYSO Live Scan (Fingerprinting) process.
Minimum age requirements:

Below are the general required referee certifications for each age level:

Division	Required Certification
10U	Regional
12U	Regional or Intermediate
14U	Intermediate or Advanced
16U/19U	Advanced or National

** Some certifications may be completed online **

Area 11L Fall Season

Important Dates

Dates may be subject to change.

Mid-July - Area Coach/Referee Training
TBD - Fall Area Coach/Referee Meeting
9/6 - Season Begins
10/1 - Roster Freeze Date
10/2-10/5 - Silent Weekend (Information)
10/25 - Area Play Ends

2025 Fall Calendar

Links/Information

Fall Coach/Referee Meeting Presentation

Tie-breaker

If teams are tied on points at the end of pool play, their final standings will be determined using the following tie-breaker criteria in sequence:

Head-to-Head Result: The winner of the direct match between tied teams (not applicable if more than two teams are tied).
Fewest Blowout Matches: The team with the fewest number of match blowouts (max goal differential allowed 5)
Fewest Goals Allowed: The team that has conceded the fewest goals.
Most Wins: The team with the highest number of victories.
Most Shutout Wins: The team with the most shutout victories (wins only).
Coin Flip: If still tied, a coin flip will determine the standings.

These criteria apply to Area play divisions where an Area divisional champion may be required.

Field Markings

(Field size and goal size may vary due to available space/resources.)

Coaching Area

Each team is allowed up to two (2) certified and approved coaches (Head Coach and Assistant Coach). Both coaches must remain within the designated Coaches' Area during the match, regardless of whether the area is marked on the field. This area is defined as a space 1 to 1½ yards back from the touchline and extends 10 yards on either side of the halfway line.

(Coaches should use the center circle as a reference when the coaching area is not marked.)

Pet Policy Reminder

Please note that pets are strictly prohibited on school fields at all times.

Bringing a pet to any school field may result in the revocation of our permits.

While some cities permit leashed pets in public parks, they are never allowed at the field during practices or games.

For the safety of all our players and volunteers, please keep your pets at home. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

AYSO is obligated to observe and respect existing regulations and laws regarding the presence of service animals at our fields. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as only dogs or miniature horses that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals.

Point System

Standings will be determined on the “three-point system” as follows:

WIN = 3 points
TIE = 1 point
LOSS = 0 points
GOAL = 0 points
SHUTOUT = 0 points
FORFEIT = 3 points (scored as a 1-0 win)
SEND OFF = 1 point deduction for each send off of a player or substitute.
EJECTION = 1 point deduction for each ejection of a team official or spectator.