BHYSL Playing Rules Amended on 10 April 2009  
       
  Grade K 1 2 3 4 5  
  Game Format 3 v 3 6 v 6 6 v 6 8 v 8 8 v 8  
  Minimum Number of Players 2 4 4 6 6  
  Game Day Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday  
  Ball Size 3 3 4 4  
  Goalkeeper No Yes Yes Yes  
  Goal Size Pop-up 6' x 12' 7' x 21'  7' x 21'   
  Length of Game 32 min 40 min 48 min 60 min  
  Length of Quarters 8 min            
  Length of Quarter Breaks 2 min            
  Length of Halves   **20 min** **24 min** **30 min**  
  Length of Halftime **5min** **5min** **5 min** **5 min**  
  No Play Zone Yes No No   No  
  Penalty Kick Awarded No Yes

Only for flagrant foul.  All others should be considered indirect free kick		 Yes Yes  
  Direct Kick Awarded No **No** Yes Yes  
  Goal Kick Location Goal Line Top of Penalty Box 6 Yard Box 6 Yard Box  
  Opponent Distance from Goal Kick Halfway Line 5 yds Outside of Penalty Area Outside of Penalty Area  
  Opponent Distance from any Free Kick 5 yds 5 yds 8 yds 8 yds  
  Goalkeeper 6 second Rule No Warn Only Yes Yes  
  Offsides called No No - Warn Cherry Picking Yes Yes  
  Throw in attempts Unlimited **2** 1 1  
  Deliberate Hand Ball in Box No Yes Yes Yes  
  Pass Back to Keeper's Hands   1st Verbal Warning and Indirect Kick Indirect Kick Indirect Kick  
     
  Guidance for referees in issuing cards

1.  Yellow card = 5 minute sit out
2.  Red Card = Player ejection and no
substitute is allowed.  In addition
player is required to sit out next game. (Clarificiation only)

 * No cards to be issued to players.  Coaching conduct may be carded

* Referee shall enlist coaches assistance in handling problem players.		 * Referee should use the following escalation process:

1.  Warn player
2.  Notify coach of unacceptable behaviour.  Player should be clearly told they will be cautioned at next occurance.
3.  Card player
4.  5 minute sit out
5.  Language is automatic yellow card - no warning

* All cards prominently displayed.		 * Referee to follow guidelines as outlined in USSF Referee handbook.  Verbal warnings are not required before issuance of yellow or red cards.

Yellow card is a 5 minute sitout for players.  Referee is responsible for maintaining the 5 minute period - NOT THE COACH.
Player may be substituted

Language is an automatic yellow card  - no warning


* All cards prominently displayed
  
  Guidance for coaches at issuance of cards * Coaches should actively assist in dealing with misconduct, especially aggressive/serious foul play 1.  Player cautioned (yellow card) must sit out for 5 minutes.
2.  Player may be substituted.  If no substitutes are available, team plays short.
3.  Player may return to field with referees permission either as a substitute after 5 minutes, or referees permission if playing short.
4.  5 minute sit out extends from 1st half to 2nd, but does not extend to next game.		  
           
  Substitutions 1. Substitutions allowed during kickoff and goal kick for either team  
    2. Substitutions allowed during throw-in for team in possession.  Opposing team may sub if possessing team subs  
    3. Substitutions allowed during any stoppage (corner kick, free kick, drop ball) by team in possession.  Opposing team     
        may sub if possessing team subs    
    4. Coaches MUST wait for referee permission BEFORE substitution occurs  
     
  ** Indicates change to Fall 2007 rules