Blackhawk Area Soccer Association

RULES

BASA Rules And Regulations

NO SCORE IS KEEP

THE IN-HOUSE DIVISION IS CONSIDERED A NON-COMPETITIVE LEAGUE.

NO JEWELRY FOR ANY DIVISIONS OR AGE - NO EXCEPTIONS !!!!!

1.    Learning, participation, and fun, along with good sportsmanship, will be encouraged at all times by everyone participating and viewing the games.

2.    Every team member (of non-competitive leagues) will play one half of the game, unless the coaches have taken disciplinary measures. The Rules, Appeals, and Discipline Committee must approve any disciplinary action.

2a.   If a team has enough players to field a starting team, plus two substitutions, for U6 three substitutions they may NOT solicit other players for the game. Teams can only recruit players if they do not have a starting team number needed and two substitutes, for U6 three substitutions.  Then the recruited players are only to be used as substitutions if team players need a break or in case of injury.

3.     If a team using their own players, cannot field the maximum allowed, a substitute may be used, with the approval of the referee.  The substitute MUST be a currently registered player in B.A.S.A. program.  See Section 2a. for rules covering non-team recruitment

4.    Each team will field no more than the maximum allowed by age group

 5.    Players should be rotated through all positions to give them the chance to learn the various positions on the field.

NOTE: If a player has strong objection to playing a certain position (such as goalkeeper), he/she will not be forced to play that position.

6.    Coaches and parents are never justified in interacting with any player, fellow coaches, officials, or other parents in an abusive negative manner.

7.     All team members and coaches are to shake hands at mid-field after the completions of the game. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated.

8.    Non-participating players and coaches will be required to line up on the same side of the field, between the mid-field line and their respective penalty area, and 3 feet from the touchline (team bench area). Teams are not permitted to change bench areas after each period.

9.     Spectators are to view the games from outside the touchline of all fields, behind the blue line or staying at least 10 feet away from the touchline.   Spectators are not permitted in the team bench area or behind the goal areas. Anyone coaching or distracting players from behind the goal line will be asked to move.

10.    All players are required to wear shin guards (inside their socks), matching jerseys, and black boxer type soccer shorts.  A player not wearing the proper equipment or uniform may be ineligible for play, until the player reports to the referee wearing the required equipment. Rubber spikes, WITHOUT toe cleats are permitted and encouraged.

11.    In cold weather, long sleeve shirts and sweatpants may be worn under a player’s uniform.  All hooded shirts MUST be tucked in under the jersey.  The jersey must always be the outermost garment. For U6 and U8 age groups wearing black sweatpants in cold weather, shorts are not required to be worn.

12.    Uniform jerseys must be tucked in to prevent another player from getting their hands caught in loose clothing.

13.    Mouth guards and protective eyewear is highly recommended.

14.    Coaches and parents are not permitted on the field of play, unless given permission by the referee.

15.    It is highly recommended that all teams arrive to the fields at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled game time for warm-ups off the field.  There is no warm-up time allotted for the field.

16.    All games and practices may only be played on those fields approved by B.A.S.A. and registered with PA West Soccer Association.

17.    No tobacco products (SMOKING or CHEWING) or alcoholic beverages are permitted at any function sponsored by B.A.S.A. 

NO SCORE IS KEEP

THE IN-HOUSE DIVISION IS CONSIDERED A NON-COMPETITIVE LEAGUE.

NO JEWELRY FOR ANY DIVISIONS OR AGE - NO EXCEPTIONS !!!!!

IN-HOUSE  -  U10 / U13

1.    Goalies are to wear a jersey of contrasting color to both teams and may wear long pants.

2.    Each game will not exceed a total of 55 minutes and comply with the following guidelines:

·      U10 Each game will consist of two (2) periods, each period will last twenty four (24) minutes.

There will be a five (5) minute break between each period.

·      U13 Each game will consist of two (2) periods, each period will last twenty five (25) minutes.

There will be a five (5) minute break between each period.

NOTE: In the event time does not permit the above time frames, the game will be played in equal periods.

3.    Each team will field no more than the maximum allowed by age group.

If a team, using their own players, cannot field the maximum allowed, a substitute may be used, with the approval of the referee.  The substitute MUST be a currently registered player in B.A.S.A. program.  See Section 2a. For rules covering non-team recruitment.

4.    Substitutions are permitted on an unlimited basis from the center of the field and at any stop in play, with the consent of the referee and with in PA West rules at the following times.

a) Prior to a throw-in by either team.

b) Prior to a goal kick by either team.

c) After a goal is scored by either team.

d) After each period.

e) During a play stoppage for an injury.

5.    Handling the ball will only be called when the player’s hand (arm or shoulder) is intentionally used in such a manner to deflect the ball and gain an advantage. When the ball simply strikes the player in the arm, this will not be called handling!

6.     The Offside penalty will be enforced in U10 and U13 divisions.

An Offside position is defined as:

·      A player with any part of their body that can legally play the ball that is in a position, which is nearer to the opponent’s goal line than the ball and two (2) opponents.

The Offside penalty is defined as:

·    A player, at the moment the ball is played, is in an offside position and receives the ball from a teammate, OR a player that is in an offside position and interferes with an opponent (obstruction) or gains an advantage from being in that position.

8.                  Defenders are now required to be at least 10 yards from the point of the throw in.

9.                  The In-House division is considered a non-competitive league.

NO SCORE IS KEEP

THE IN-HOUSE DIVISION IS CONSIDERED A NON-COMPETITIVE LEAGUE.

NO JEWELRY FOR ANY DIVISIONS OR AGE - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

MICRO-SOCCER   -  U6 / U8

1.    If a goalkeeper is used in the age group. The goalkeeper may handle the ball anywhere within the goal area, however must play as a normal offensive or defensive player outside the goal area. The field will be laid out as above:

2.    Goals can be scored from anywhere, but the ball must pass below the top of the goals. A goal cannot be scored immediately after any indirect kick (i.e.: a goal kick), unless another player first touches it.

3.    B.A.S.A. will supply a referee for each game.

4.    U6 Players are to be substituted at substitution time called by the referee or at any stoppage of play with the consent of the referee.

5.    U8 Players should be substituted throughout each period every two (2) or three (3) minutes (up to six minutes). Either team may make multiple substitutions at any restart; goal kick, free kick, throw-in, stop in play, etc. with the consent of the referee.

6.    U8 The goalkeeper should be rotated after the completion of each period. But can be substituted with the consent of the referee during the period.

7.    Line changes should be made throughout the game so that the same three players do not always play together or the same position.

8.    When the ball goes out play, the game is re-started by one of the following ways:

a) To start the game and each period - Place Kick

b) Over the touch line - Throw-in

c) Over the goal line by the attacking team - Goal Kick

d) Over the goal line by the defending team - Corner Kick

e) After any goal - Place Kick

9.    During goal kicks, the defensive players must remain behind the centerline. The ball will be in play once it has rolled forward.

10.    U8 When a player incorrectly throws the ball in, the player will be given a second chance. After the second attempt, if the throw-in is performed incorrectly, a change of possession will occur and the team with possession will throw the ball in.

11.    Each game will not exceed a total of 55 minutes and comply with the following guidelines:

·      U6 Each game will consist of four (4) periods, each period will last ten (10) minutes. There will be a three (3) minute break between each period.

·      U8 Each game will consist of four (4) periods, each period will last twelve (12) minutes. There will be a two (2) minute break between each period.

12.     All infringements will be punished by an indirect kick. There are no penalty kicks in Micro-Soccer. The referee will advise all players of their infractions and explain why the penalty was called.

NOTE: A goal cannot be scored directly from an indirect kick. The ball MUST be passed to another player first, and then kicked to score.

13.     All opposing players must be at least five (10) yards from the ball on any free kicks, corner kicks, and goal kicks.

14.    Offside will not be called.

NO SCORE IS KEPT.

THE IN-HOUSE DIVISION IS CONSIDERED A NON-COMPETITIVE LEAGUE.

NO JEWELRY FOR ANY DIVISIONS OR AGE - NO EXCEPTIONS !!!!!

August 28, 2006