Rules of the Game

 

All Youth games are based on FIFA's Laws of the Game. Variations of these laws are adapted for different leagues. To view the FIFA laws of the game click http://www.fifa.com/en/laws/menu.htm

For U10 Outdoor rules click here.

For U12 9 Aside rules click here.

For MISL Indoor rules click here.

For NS Soccer League rules click here.

For more complete rules as applicable to each league, visit the league site.

Soccer Nova Scotia Policies and Procedures, which include discipline policies, etc. can be accessed by the following link. http://www.soccerns.ns.ca/downloads/documents/.

 

Ask The Referee

 

"The Handball Rule" - the most misunderstood rule in Soccer 

Covered under FIFA Law 12 for Fouls and Misconduct:

Technically there is no specific handball rule, something which suprises casual observers of the game. The portion of the Law which covers what we typically consider handball is stated as follows: a player commits and offence where he/she "handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area)"

US Soccer Referee Resource Handball - Video

 

"The Offside Rule" - FIFA Law 11:

Quick Explanation - "Soccer for Dummies"

Detailed Description - "The FIFA Law 11 Video Explanation"