AYSO Guidelines

2022 AYSO Reference Book
This is the official version of the AYSO Rules & Regulations. The National Rules & Regulations describe how AYSO conducts age specific programs and games including expectations for participation, details on team formation and registration requirements.

These rules may be amended or supplemented by Section and/or Area rules.

2022-2023 Addendum to the IFAB Laws of the Game
The addendum to the 2022-2023 IFAB Laws of the Game, detailing those changes which are approved within IFAB’S authorization, that allows Federations to make changes in the following five areas are included in the AYSO Referee Guideline:

• Size of the field of play
• Width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground
• Size, weight and material of the ball
• Duration of the periods of play
• Substitutions