Rules

CYC UNDERAGE RULES

U8, U10 & U12:

• Size 4 football.
• All kick-outs off the hand from the 14-yard line.
• All 45s are off the hand.
• A 14-yard free is awarded in place of a penalty.
• NO PENALTIES.

U14:

• Size 4 football.
• All kick-outs off the hand from within the small square.
• All 45s are taken off the ground.
• Penalties allowed.
• No substitution allowed if a player is ejected.

U16 & U18:

• Follow the same rules as adults.
• No substitution allowed if a player is ejected.

All age groups:

• Square ball rule is in effect for all age.
• Unlimited substitutions for all games.
• Referee at his discretion may order a player to take a five-minute cooling off period.  Substitutions may be allowed during this time.
• In case of a minor injury, the injured player will be attended to on the sideline.
• Referee must ensure that the game ends on schedule.
• In case of a draw in the semi-finals or finals, one ten-minute period of extra time will be played. A coin toss will determine which way the teams will play. If at the end of extra time a draw still exists, the extra time will continue until one team registers a score.
• Yellow & Red Cards the following rules apply:
•  2 yellow cards: player is out for the remainder of the game
•  1 red card:
•     If given for verbal abuse:  player is out for next game.
•     If given for physical abuse:  player is out for two game minimum
      (pending a hearing it could be more).

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