U11-U12 National Academy Championships
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RULES
Player Eligibility & Roster Size
The players' playing age is determined by following the USYSA guidelines for 2024/2025
Length of Matches:
U11-U12 - 2x30 minute halves (60 minutes total) with a 5 minute halftime
Match Day Rosters + Check-in Process
Substitutions:
Substitutions are unlimited (with reentry allowed) and at any stoppage of the game at the halfway line with the referee's permission (discretion)
Uniforms:
All teams will play on Sunday in either a Final or a Consolation match. If there is a tie in the standings, the tiebreakers outlined below will be used.
Heading Rules
Heading is only allowed by players that have turned 11-years-old. If a 10-year-old is playing in a game, he is not allowed to head the ball, and it is the responsibility of the coaches and referee to make sure this is clearly communicated prior to each game.
Concussion Protocol
Pursuant to Florida Statutes (FS 943.0438) Florida in 2012 enacted a very stringent Head injury and Concussion Law. If the referee (or assistant referee) believes that, in his/her opinion, a player has suffered a head injury or possible concussion, the match must be stopped IMMEDIATELY. The injured player if able to leave the field on their own must be escorted to their coach and the coach must be told that the player cannot return for the duration of the match. If a trainer is brought onto the field because the player is incapacitated, the referee must still notify the coach that the player cannot return to the game. It is the responsibility of the coach and the player’s parent(s) or legal guardians to seek medical attention. The player may not resume participation until he/she has been cleared by a medical doctor.
The Referee HAS NO FURTHER responsibility beyond removing the player from the match in which the player was injured. The referee crew must ensure, that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES or due to the appeal from any coaching staff that the player is allowed to return to the game. Referee must fill supplemental report for the serious injuries when player removed from the game.
Player Eligibility & Roster Size
The players' playing age is determined by following the USYSA guidelines for 2024/2025
- U11: Born on or after 1/1/2014
- U12: Born on or after 1/1/2013
- Max roster size is 18 players
- A player can only play for one team during the duration of the event
Length of Matches:
U11-U12 - 2x30 minute halves (60 minutes total) with a 5 minute halftime
- If a Championship match ends in a tie in regulation, the result will be determined by penalty shootout (best of 5 and if needed until sudden victory). Only players on the field at end of regulation are eligible to participate in the penalty shootout.
Match Day Rosters + Check-in Process
- Match Day Roster Maximum is 18
- A player can only play for one team during the duration of the event
- Online Check-In Procedures | Documents must be uploaded by 12:00 PM on Monday, January 20, 2025.
- All teams must also clone their roster into the National Academy Championship Event in Gotsport
Substitutions:
Substitutions are unlimited (with reentry allowed) and at any stoppage of the game at the halfway line with the referee's permission (discretion)
Uniforms:
- The team listed as home - wears light
- The team listed as away - wears dark
All teams will play on Sunday in either a Final or a Consolation match. If there is a tie in the standings, the tiebreakers outlined below will be used.
- Head-to-head (only applicable if two teams tied)
- Goal Differential
- Goals Against
- Goals For Per Match
- Penalty Kicks
Heading Rules
Heading is only allowed by players that have turned 11-years-old. If a 10-year-old is playing in a game, he is not allowed to head the ball, and it is the responsibility of the coaches and referee to make sure this is clearly communicated prior to each game.
Concussion Protocol
Pursuant to Florida Statutes (FS 943.0438) Florida in 2012 enacted a very stringent Head injury and Concussion Law. If the referee (or assistant referee) believes that, in his/her opinion, a player has suffered a head injury or possible concussion, the match must be stopped IMMEDIATELY. The injured player if able to leave the field on their own must be escorted to their coach and the coach must be told that the player cannot return for the duration of the match. If a trainer is brought onto the field because the player is incapacitated, the referee must still notify the coach that the player cannot return to the game. It is the responsibility of the coach and the player’s parent(s) or legal guardians to seek medical attention. The player may not resume participation until he/she has been cleared by a medical doctor.
The Referee HAS NO FURTHER responsibility beyond removing the player from the match in which the player was injured. The referee crew must ensure, that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES or due to the appeal from any coaching staff that the player is allowed to return to the game. Referee must fill supplemental report for the serious injuries when player removed from the game.
