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nm Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy
◊ Each player must be in proper uniform to be eligible to play, which consists of issued uniform, with jersey tucked
in, shin guards (mandatory) worn underneath and/or be completely covered by the sock.
◊ On cold days, if the player needs additional clothing, warm-ups (sweats) may be worn UNDER the uniform, however, ◊ On cold days, if the player needs additional clothing, warm-ups (sweats) may be worn UNDER the uniform, however,
clothing with hoods must have hoods tucked under jersey.
◊ The AYSO policy regarding uniforms states that player names should not be
added to the jerseys. Only the AYSO emblem may be on the front and a
number on the back.
◊ No baseball, football or any other cleat will be allowed (this includes cleats
that were made for another sport and have had the front cleat taken off).
Soccer cleats should be rubber with no front cleat. Players do not have to
wear cleats. Tennis shoes may be worn.
◊ Shin guards are REQUIRED at all practices and games! No exceptions.
◊ No jewelry may be worn to practices or games. This includes all piercings, necklaces◊ No jewelry may be worn to practices or games. This includes all piercings, necklaces
and non-medical bracelets. If a medical bracelet is worn, it must be secured using tape or a cloth wristband and the
information must be visible. Hair ties are also permitted provided they do not have any metal or plastic materials.
◊ No casts or splints may be worn during practices or games
Team Parents
Team Parent/Kid Zone Advocate - Team parents can be of great help to
you during the season by handling team organization responsibilities, allowing
you to concentrate your efforts on coaching. Team parents can assist you by helping
(game schedules, snack schedules, team roster, weekly newsletters, etc.),
organizing team participation in Region fundraising and hosting team parties.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you recruit a team parent!
Encourage all of your parents to participate during practices, even if it just means retrieving balls or setting up cones.
Playing Time
AYSO’s Philosophy of “Everyone Plays” means that registered players will play One-Half of the game provided that they
are at the field prior to the start of play. If they arrive after the start of the game and during the first quarter, they
must play a minimum of two (2) of the remaining three (3) quarters. If they arrive during the second or third quarter, the
player must play a minimum of one (1) quarter.
The games are made up of two halves and a halftime break.
Age Group	Game Duration
U-5 & U-6	10 Minute Halves	Quarter breaks are called roughly halfway through
U-8	20 Minute Halves	each half to allow players to take water and for coaches
U-10	25 Minute Halves	to make substitutions.
U-12	30 Minute Halves	Halftime breaks range from 5 to 10 minutes.
U-14	35 Minute Halves
U-16	40 Minute Halves
U-19	45 Minute Halves
Players should plan to arrive about 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for each game to
allow time for the players to warm-up and for the referees to check each player in.