** Arrive 20 Minutes Prior to game time in order to:

1. Inspect the field
2. Inspect Players equipment
3. Check player ID Card

** Procedure for ID Card check:

1. Collect cards from coach/manager
2. Compare ID Card photo to said player
3. Keep cards until end of match
4. Return cards to coach/manager
5. If player(s) have been issued "Red Card(s)" and it is NOT the first game of a "Double Header":

Mail report(s) and card(s) to the League Office.

If it is the first game of a "Double Header", hold the card until after the second game, then return the card; however, a written report must still be filed.

** As an official, If you are threatened, either physically or verbally, notify the League Office with in 48 hours of the incident(s).

** As an official, If you are forced to terminate a league game, please file a written report of the incident(s) to the League Office within 48 hours.

** Central Illinois Youth Soccer League games are auspiciously sanctioned by the IYSA and USYSA. Therefore, the CIYSL games MUST BE PLAYED in accordance with FIFA-USSF "Laws of the Game".

** CIYSL Substitution Rules:

· Prior to a throw-in in your favor
· Prior to a goal kick, by either team
· After a goal, by either team
· After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play
· At half time

** CIYSL Length of games:

· Under 19/18/17 Two 45-min. halves size 5 ball
· Under 16/15 Two 40-min. halves size 5 ball
· Under 14/13 Two 35-min. halves size 5 ball
· Under 12/11 Two 30-min. halves size 4 ball
· Under 10/9 Two 25-min. halves size 4 ball

** The CIYSL supports the position of the IYSA, USYSA and USSF in regards to the referee system used in the CIYSL sanctioned games. A three person system is the only recognized system. It is the CIYSL position that all league and sanctioned games should be covered by a three person referee system. A two person system is NOT recognized by the league. A three person system is either three certified referees or a center certified referee and two club lines persons.