The United Select Soccer
Association is a competitive soccer club supported by Dynamo Soccer. USSA plays
traveling teams in the southern suburban area.
All Divisions- Penalties for disciplinary infractions.
In the event a player or coach is ejected from
competition, they will be obligated to appear before the disciplinary committee
and serve a minimum one game suspension prior to returning to game play.
Coach or player use of abusive language on the field of
play. One game suspension, which may be added to other disciplinary measures
imposed if the abusive language also occurred concurrent with other
infractions.
If a coach, parent, referee, or board member assaults another
person, this will result in ejection for remainder of season. Individual must reapply
to league and be cleared before the executive board and disciplinary committee
before reinstatement in future seasons.
Any player in a physical altercation will result in
minimum 2 game suspension for those involved.
Any Coach, FOUND BY THE BOARD not playing a player
the required ˝ game minimum will result in a 1 game suspension for the coach.
Any coach whose ejection is deemed, by the disciplinary
committee to be poor role model for the children may also be suspended from
practice until after game suspension is served.
Coaches who are suspended may still attend games as a
parent/spectator, but must refrain from coaching.
5 Year
Olds:
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will
be on August 1. Children age four may play only if
they turn age five on or before October 1st - No Exceptions will be made
Size 3 ball
6 players on the field per team which includes the goalie
***MINIMUM 4***
A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field.
Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove
player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule
supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 10 minute quarters, 5 minute break
between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break
at half-time
Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-8 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break
between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at
halftime
No goals can be scored from inside the penalty box
No offensive players are allowed in the penalty box
There are no offside penalties
Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between
periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored. The team in possession of
the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball
chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.
Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick. All
substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
Every player must play at least one half of every game
Players must wear the Dynamo provided uniform to play. Players are
required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***
with all black socks
Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This
includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs,
metal or plastic head bands.
No slide tackles
Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants
may be worn, but only under the uniform
It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except“air” even if wrapped.
In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be
worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing.
Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and
games. Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as
they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet
grass.
A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for
immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player
receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving
a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A
player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and
may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must
appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The
coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams
must not exceed this limit.
A COACH MAY STAND ALONG THE GOAL LINE TO ASSIST
PLAYERS WITH POSITIONING AND ATTENTION.
6-7 Year
Olds:
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will
be on August 1.
Size 3 ball
9 players on the field per team which includes the goalie
*** MINIMUM 6 ***
A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field.
Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove
player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule
supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 12 minute quarters, 5 minute break
between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break
at half-time
Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-10 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break
between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at
halftime
All fouls shall be a direct kick with the opponent's
five yards away from the ball.No penalty
kicks are to be taken during these games.
Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between
periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored. The team in possession of
the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball
chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.
Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick. All
substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
Every player must play at least one half of every game
Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are
required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***
with all black socks
Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This
includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs,
metal or plastic head bands.
No slide tackles
Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants
may be worn, but only under the uniform
It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except“air” even if wrapped.
In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be
worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing.
Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and
games. Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as
they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet
grass.
A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for
immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player
receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving
a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A
player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and
may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must
appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The
coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams
must not exceed this limit.
A TEAM MAY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS ON THE
FIELD FROM 9 TO 10 TO IMPROVE EQUALITY IF THEY ARE DOWN BY 5 OR MORE GOALS,
MUST RETURN TO EVEN STRENGTH IF A GOAL IS SCORED.
8-9 Year
Olds:
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will
be on August 1.
Size 4 ball
10 players on the field per team which includes the goalie
*** MINIMUM 6 ***
A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field.
Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove
player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule
supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
Saturday Game Playing Time - 4 - 15 minute quarters, 5 minute break
between the 1st and 2nd quarter and the 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break
at half-time
Weekday Game Playing Time - 4-10 Minute Quarters, 2 minute Break
between 1st and 2nd quarter and 3rd and 4th quarter, 10 minute break at
halftime
Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between
periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored. The team in possession of
the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball
chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.
Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick. All
substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
Every player must play at least one half of every game
Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are
required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***
with all black socks
Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This
includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs,
metal or plastic head bands.
No slide tackles
Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants
may be worn, but only under the uniform
It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except“air” even if wrapped.
In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be
worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing.
Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and
games. Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as
they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet
grass.
A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for
immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player
receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving
a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A
player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and
may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must
appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The
coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams
must not exceed this limit.
A TEAM MAY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS ON THE
FIELD FROM 10 TO 11 TO IMPROVE EQUALITY IF THEY ARE DOWN BY 5 OR MORE GOALS,
MUST RETURN TO EVEN STRENGTH IF A GOAL IS SCORED.
10-11 Year
Olds:
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will
be on August 1.
Size 4 ball
11 players on the field per team which includes the goalie *** MINIMUM 7 ***
A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field.
Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove
player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule
supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
Saturday Game Playing Time - 2 - 30 minute halves, 10 minute break
at half-time
Weekday Game Playing Time - 2-20 Minute Halves, 10 minute break at
halftime
Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between
periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored. The team in possession of
the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball
chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.
Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick. All
substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
Every player must play at least one half of every game.
Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are
required to wear dynamo provided shorts or ***ALL BLACK SHORTS***
with all black socks
Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This
includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs,
metal or plastic head bands.
No slide tackles
Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants
may be worn, but only under the uniform
It is Illegal to play with any cast/splint except“air” even if wrapped.
In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be
worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing.
Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and
games. Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as
they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet
grass.
A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for
immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player
receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving
a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A
player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and
may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must
appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again. The
coach must leave the playing area to his or her car.
Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams
must not exceed this limit.
12-14 Year
Olds:
The age group requirements are determined by what age the child will
be on August 1.
Size 5 ball
11 players on the field per team which includes the goalie
*** MINIMUM 7 ***
A team shall have no more than a one player advantage on the field.
Send-offs (ejection-red card) will not force the opposing team to remove
player(s) to comply with the “no more than a one player advantage”. This rule
supports the Dynamo recreational league ideals.
Saturday Game Playing Time - 2 - 35 (NEW in 2008) minute halves, 10 minute break
at half-time
Weekday Game Playing Time - 2-20 Minute Halves, 10 minute break at
halftime
Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players 1) between
periods 2) on a goal kick 3) when a goal is scored. The team in possession of
the ball for a throw-in may substitute. If the team in possession of the ball
chooses to substitute, the opposing team may substitute at that time also.
Only the team in possession of the ball may substitute on a corner kick. All
substitutes must be ready at mid-field BEFORE the stoppage in play occurs.
Every player must play at least one half of every game
Players must wear the Dynamo approved uniform to play. Players are
required to wear the shorts and socks provided by Dynamo for this age
group.
Absolutely no jewelry should be worn at practices or games. This
includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and studs,
metal or plastic head bands.
Blue jeans are not allowed over or under the uniforms. Sweat pants
may be worn, but only under the uniform
In cold weather, hooded sweatshirts may be worn, but they must be
worn under the uniform shirts and the hoods must be tucked in while playing.
Knit hats and gloves are allowed in the cold
Shin guards are mandatory and must be worn at all practices and
games. Soccer shoes (studded) are not required but strongly recommended as
they provide for better ball control and better footing especially on wet
grass.
A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted for
immediately. That player may return on the next substitution. Any player
receiving a second yellow card in the same game is considered to be receiving
a red card. This player is ejected from the game but may be substituted for. A
player receiving a red card for a serious foul is ejected from the game and
may not be substituted for. Any coach or player that receives a red card must
appear before the executive board before they can coach or play again.
The coach must leave the playing area to his
or her car.
Each team is limited to two 1-hour practice sessions per week. Teams
must not exceed this limit.
