The WYSA Rules and Regulations govern registration, league-specific match rules, discipline, and match officials. For the outdoor soccer season, the WYSA Rules and Regulations and the FIFA Laws of the Game shall apply.
The FIFA Laws of the Game were developed to create consistency in match play across the sanctioned soccer world. These Laws define elements such as free kicks, offside, and procedures for kicks from the penalty mark. FIFA develops and updates these Laws annually.
In some areas, there may be overlap between the WYSA Rules and Regulations and the FIFA Laws of the Game. It is important to be familiar with both, as one may supersede the other depending on the situation.
In addition to these, the Manitoba Soccer Association has created a specific rule set for indoor soccer to ensure consistency across the province. Because FIFA does not officially recognize indoor socce