The complete rulebook for PGCBGC can be found here. For a summary of the league modifications, check out the table below.
Governing Rules | FIFA-USSF |
Game Length | Pee Wee – 15 minute half U7/U8 – 20 minute half U9/U10 – 25 minute half U11/U12 – 30 minute half U14 – 35 minute half |
Players (Start Game: Minimum number) Players Cards Number on Jersey | U9/U10 – 7v7 U11/U12 – 9v9 Rosters: required. Player must be on roster. If no roster, coach gets a yellow and team plays short for 3 min. (U12) or 5 min.(U14) Preferred |
Overtime | None, except end of season playoffs |
Substitutions: Throw-in Corner-Kick | Both sub (if team with ball subs) No subs either team on corners |
Red Card: Name & Number Notification | Name E-mail Assignor & enter in Game Report |
Inclement Weather: Lightning/Thunder Waiting Period Game Clock | Stop (immediately) 30 minutes Stopped |
Sliding Tackles | Not allowed (should issue a yellow card) |
Headers | Not allowed U12 and younger |
Offside | Not called U10 and younger |
Referee Badge | MWSRA Patch |