Please note that in the LCSL, the LCSL rules supercede the FIFA rules. The LCSL rules are based on the FIFA rules, but adapted for youth play.
Nevertheless, information on what is and what is not off-sides, for example, is universal. The FIFA information is an excellent resource in this regard.
LCSL Rules Quick Reference (1 page)
This document is a quick 1-page reference for coaches and referees to use
Rule Change (Effective Fall 2010)
Rule Change Repealed (Effective Fall 2009)
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Passbacks to the goalkeeper are not allowed at all ages with goalkeepers. An indirect free kick shall be awarded at the spot of the foul, per FIFA rules.
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Note, the passpack itself is legal, the penalty comes into play if the goalkeeper handles the pass with his or her hands. If the goalkeeper plays the passback with his or her feet, there is no penalty.
Rule Change (Effective Fall 2009)
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When a team has a 5 goal lead, the losing team may add a player. For full sided games (11 v 11), the winning team should remove players.
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If the losing team scores a goal to bring the lead down to 4, the removed player may be replaced (or the added player must be removed).
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When a team has a 7 goal lead, losing team may add a 2nd player (or the winning team must remove a 2nd player)
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If the losing team scores a goal to bring the lead down to 6, the 2nd added player must be removed (or 1 removed player may be added back).
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The previous rule (penalizing teams for winning by more than 10 goals) will be deleted from the rules.
2009 New LCSL Rules
Kickoffs for ages U7 and U8 will be indirect. This is due to the combination of small sized fields and no goalkeeper.
LCSL Specific Rules by Age Group
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