RULES & GUIDELINES

GAME UNIFORMS

• All players MUST have soccer cleats and shin guards
• All players in matching jerseys, shorts and socks with uniform tucked in
• InterCity/Travel players MUST both jerseys in case of conflicts
• Alternate jersey/pinny for goalkeeper in U8 and above

SETUP & TEARDOWN FOR FIRST & LAST GAMES

The teams with the first and last games of the day (on home fields) will be required to set up and tear down their field. Please refer to the Coaches Toolbox page (Game Day Reference) for division specific set up and tear down instructions.

COACH POSITIONING

Two sideline coaches max. The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach. No coaches behind goals, except for first 3 games in U8 and U10.

WEATHER

Games may be played in light rain or drizzle as field conditions allow. LB Parks and/or the LBYSO Board has final say on fields status. Appropriate efforts will be made to communicate conditions via Playmetrics and social media platforms as soon as possible.

PLAY GUIDELINES

Each age group will generally adhere to current US Soccer Player Development Initiatives. LBYSO has some variations allowed that are subject to change. Refer to LBYSO Rules for details.