FIFA Rule Changes:
There are a lot of rule changes that FIFA (IFAB) have made this year that will impact youth play. These new rules can be found at http://www.theifab.com/laws.
Hold Back Line:
CSC has adopted the US Soccer/OYSAN/YAYSL policy for u9/u10 Hold Back Line
1) Eliminates goalie punts
2) Encourages play build up from the back
3) Reduces risk of heading due to reduction of punted balls.
Heading the ball:
CSC has adopted the US Soccer/OYSAN/YAYSL policy eliminating heading for:
1) All players age 10 years old and younger, regardless of what age group program they are playing in.
2) All players in U11 programs and younger.
3) Limiting the amount of heading in practice for all players in U12 and U13 programs, no limit on heading in games.