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Laws of the Game


FIFA Laws of the Game

There are 17 Laws of the Game as outlined by FIFA.  Although these fundamental laws themselves don't change, there are amendments made by FIFA from time to time.  Click on the link to view the current version of the Laws of the Game.   


Additional Notes:  

1.  FIFA Law 4 - Players Equipment.  

There is an application of this law by the OSA which covers jewelery, protective equipment, orthopaedic supports, casts, jerseys, etc.  Click on the link for more details Law 4 - Players Equipment Application of the CSA Guidelines in Ontario.

Mini Soccer Laws of the Game (U4 to U10)

Soccer is played following the 17 Laws of the Game as outlined by FIFA.  However, some of these laws have been tailored by the OSA to suit the age and maturity levels of our young players. 

Laws of the Game of Soccer   U4 to U7 U8 to U10 
 Law 1: The Field of Play  Field Markings  Field Markings
 Law 2: The Ball  Size 3  Size 4
 Law 3: The Number of Players  Minimum 5 players to start the game.
 Maximum 7 players on the field including goalie.
 Number of players must be the same on both teams.
 If there are less than 5 players, game must be  forfeited.		  Minimum 5 players to start the game.
 Maximum 7 players on the field including goalie.
 Number of players must be the same on both teams.
 If there are less than 5 players, game must be forfeited.
 Law 4: The Player's Equipment  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 5:  The Referee  No referees for U4 & U5.  Unchanged
 Law 6:  The Assistant Referee  No assistant referees.  No assistant referees. 
 Law 7:  The Duration of the Match  U5 - 30 minute game
 U6 to U7 - 2 x 25 min halves		  U8 to U10 - 2 x 25 min halves
 Law 8:  The Start and Restart of Play  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 9:  The Ball In & Out of Play  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 10: The Method of Scoring  Unchanged  Unchanged 
 Law 11: Offside  No offsides.  No offsides. 
 Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 13: Free Kicks  No indirect free kicks will be awarded.  No indirect free kicks will be awarded.
 Law 14: The Penalty Kick  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 15: The Throw-In  Unchanged  Unchanged
 Law 16: The Goal Kick  A goal kick may be awarded if an opponent
 is in the goal (encroachment) area.		  Unchanged
 Law 17: The Corner Kick  Unchanged  Unchanged




Soccer Laws of the Game (U12 and up)

Soccer is played following the 17 Laws of the Game as outlined by FIFA.  However, some of these laws have been tailored by the OSA to suit the age and maturity levels of our young players. 
Laws of the Game of Soccer   U11 and up
 Law 1: The Field of Play  Unchanged
 Law 2: The Ball  U12 - Size 4 
 U14 and up - Size 5
 Law 3: The Number of Players  Minimum 7 players to start the game.
 Maximum 11 players on the field including goalie.
 Number of players must be the same on both teams.
 If there are less than 7 players, game must be forfeited.
 Law 4: The Player's Equipment  Unchanged
 Law 5:  The Referee  Unchanged
 Law 6:  The Assistant Referee  Unchanged
 Law 7:  The Duration of the Match  U12 - 2 x 35 min halves
 U14 - 2 x 40 min halves
 U16 and up - 2 x 45 min halves
 Law 8:  The Start and Restart of Play  Unchanged
 Law 9:  The Ball In & Out of Play  Unchanged
 Law 10: The Method of Scoring  Unchanged
 Law 11: Offside  Unchanged
 Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct  Unchanged
 Law 13: Free Kicks  Unchanged
 Law 14: The Penalty Kick  Unchanged
 Law 15: The Throw-In  Unchanged
 Law 16: The Goal Kick  Unchanged
 Law 17: The Corner Kick  Unchanged





Created by: J Peixe -- Last updated:May 28, 2010
 

 

 
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