11. SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS

11.1   Free substitution shall be allowed for all U-19 and U-16 games and in all overtime play, and may be made at the following game stoppages:

i.  Prior to Throw-In on possession of the ball. If substituting, opposing team may substitute also.

ii.  Prior to a Goal Kick by either team.

iii. Kick-Off after a goal, at Half Time, and between overtime periods by either team.

iv.  If an injured player is substituted, the opposing team may substitute also on a one for one basis.

11.2   Substituting players may not enter the field of play until permission to do so has been given by the Center Referee, and all players to be substituted have left the field. All substitutions must take place at the Center Line on the team’ s side of the field.

11.3   Coaches is responsible for ensuring that players on their respective teams play a minimum of one-half of every game they are present for. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the expulsion of the coach from the remainder of the current season.