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About Our Program:

Established in 1999, this program has been the heart of BGYSA, dedicated to fostering a love for the game through teamwork, skill development, and education. With a focus on creating a positive environment, it provides athletes and coaches the opportunity to grow, learn, and enjoy the sport. By emphasizing collaboration and personal growth, the program continues its legacy as a platform for fun, learning, and building lifelong skills.

BGYSA divides its teams into the following age groups based on a school year calendar cutoff system:

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What's My Child's Age Group?

• U4 Coed - August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023

• U5 Coed - August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021

• U6 Coed - August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020

• U7/U8 Boys - August 2017 - July 31, 2019

• U7/U8 Girls - August 2017 - July 31, 2019

• U9/U10 Boys - August 2015 - July 31, 2017

• U9/U10 Girls - August 2015 - July 31, 2017

• U12 Coed - August 2013 - July 31, 2015

• U15 Coed - August 2010 - July 31, 2013

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Recreational Season Cost:

• Online Registration: COST: $110* (May 22 - June 22) *Price and participation may vary

• Late Registration: COST: $140* (June 23 - July 15) *Price and participation may vary

• Registrations after July 15: COST: $140* and will be put on a waiting list 

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What's Included:

• Up to eight (8) weeks of teamwork and skill-building exercises. U9 and older will also participate in a round robin tournament at the end of the season.

• Minimum of One (1) practice per week for One (1) hour, outdoors at our complex in the Fall. No weekday practice for U4-U6 age groups.

• One (1) Game per week, played every Saturday—morning or early afternoon based on a final released schedule.

• One (1) Sponsored team jersey w/ included shorts, and socks.

​Important Dates:

• U12 and U15 player evaluations will take place the week of August 10

• First day of practices:  Tentatively start the week of August 17

• First day of games: Tentatively start Saturday, August 23

• Last day of games for u4-u8: Tentatively end Saturday, October 11

• Round Robin Tournament (U10-U15 only):Tentatively end Saturday, October 18

• Make-Up Games: Field closures due to weather or adverse reasons will be rescheduled to the end of the season.

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​​Play Structure/Rules: (Subject to Change)

​LAW I

• U4/U5 - 45 minute practice/game play

• U6 - 30 minute practice then 30 minute scrimmage, plays 4v4.

• U7/U8 plays 4v4, no goalkeepers - 4 10-minute quarters, 5 minute halftime

• U9/10 plays 7v7.  2 25-minute halves, 5 minute halftime

• U12 plays 9v9. 2 30-minute halves, 5 minute halftime

• U15 plays 9v9. 2 35-minute halves, 5 minute halftime

 LAW II

• A size five (5) ball shall be used in all games for age divisions’ Under-13 and older.

A size four (4) ball shall be used in all games for age divisions’ Under-12, and Under-10. A
size three (3) ball shall be used in all games for age divisions’ Under-8 and younger.
 

LAW III

• Substitutions shall be unlimited except where specified otherwise in the rules and

regulations for a particular competition. Substitutions may be made, with the consent of the
referee, at the following times:
           a) Prior to a throw-in, by the team in possession.
           b) Prior to a goal kick, by either team.
           c) After a goal, by either team.
           d) After injury, by either team, when referee stops play.
           e) At half time.

• Where overtime is applicable, full time must be played. (FIFA, Laws of the Game). In the

event that no winner is decided at the end of the overtime periods, the FIFA penalty kick
system will be followed to determine a winner where a winner is required.

LAW IV

• Any player or coach sent off (ejected) by the referee from any game played

 shall be suspended for one additional game.

• Heading: This rule is mandatory for all US Youth Soccer conducted events.
    a) All Players age 10 and younger shall not head the ball directly from the air in any match or
  competition, nor shall these players practice heading the ball in any organized team setting.
  If a player age 10 or younger inadvertently heads the ball in a match, the referee shall award
  an indirect free kick to the opposing team at the spot of the infraction. If the heading occurs
  within the penalty area, the referee shall move the ball outside the penalty area and award
  an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
    b) Players age 11 and age 12 shall be permitted to head the ball in any match or competition.
  These players may practice heading the ball in an organized team practice or skill session,
  but coaches shall monitor this practice so that no single player heads the ball more than 25
  times per week, regardless of setting.
    c) Players age 13 and older shall be permitted to head the ball in any match or competition and
  these players may practice heading the ball in an organized team practice or skill session.

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