| Effective Date: |
September 1, 2011 |
| Players: |
8 players from each team including goalkeepers; minimum of 6 players. This division is seperated by boys and girls teams. |
| Roster size: |
Up to 12 players. |
| Ball size: |
Number 4. |
| Goal Size: |
7ft x 21ft or 6ft x 18ft |
| Field Size: |
40-60 yards wide x 60-80 yards long |
| Time: |
25-minute halves and 10-minute halftime. |
| Playing Time: |
Each player will play at least half of each game unless unable to due to illness, injury or disciplinary reasons. |
| Spectators: |
Coaches and parents are prohibited from the area behind the goal line. Parents will be requested to sit on the opposite side of the field from the teams. Teams will be positioned on one side of the field and the parents/spectators will be on the other side. Coaches are responsible for the sportsmanship of the team’s parents. No one should ever yell disparaging remarks at the opposing team or referees at any time. |
| Referees: |
If there is no referee at game time, begin play within 5 minutes with an adult (or one adult from each team if preferred) as the referee. |
| Linesperson: |
Each team will supply an adult to act as linesperson. |
| Substitutions: |
A team may substitute players (if the referee approves) at the following times: 1) after any goal, 2) at halftime, 3) during any injury stoppage, 4) prior to any goal kick, 5) prior to your throw-in, or 6) prior to opponent throw-in if that team substitutes. Substitutes are not allowed on free kicks, corner kicks, or penalty kicks. (Remember: There is not a stoppage of play on free kicks and throw-ins; allowing substitution interrupts play). |
| Offside: |
If a ball is passed to a player by a team member and the receiving player does not have two opponents (one being the Goalie) between he/she and the goal line at the time the pass begins, offside will be called by referee. If the ball is not passed to an offside player, there is no offside. There is no offside on goal kicks, throw-ins or corner kicks.
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| Penalty kicks: |
(from 12 yards directly in front of the goal): A penalty kick will be awarded for the following offenses inside the penalty area (big box): 1) a field player deliberately uses hands to prevent a goal, 2) serious tripping or tackling, 3) severe pushing. All other fouls will be awarded direct free kicks. The referee will tell each coach that a penalty kick is being awarded and allow reasonable time for the players to position themselves. |
| Direct free kick: |
(ball may be kicked directly into goal): Direct free kicks from the spot of the foul will be awarded for only the most severe offenses. These include hard tackling or tripping, severe pushing and intentional handballs. The referee will loudly announce that a direct kick is being awarded to reinforce the meaning of the hand signal. |
| Indirect free kick: |
(ball must touch another player before entering the goal): All other fouls will be penalized with an indirect free kick. (Remember: A stoppage of play is not required on free kicks; the ball may be kicked as soon as it is placed on the spot). |
| Goal kicks: |
The ball will be kicked from any point within the goal area (small box) and is not in play until the ball is outside the penalty area (big box). Opponents will remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play. |
| Throw-ins: |
Players will have both feet on the ground on or behind the touchline (sideline). The ball is thrown from behind and over the head. The thrower may not touch the ball until it has touched another player. The referee will enforce these rules by awarding the ball to the opposing team if there is a violation. |
| Uniforms/Equipment: |
All players must wear shin guards, soccer cleats and soccer socks to all practices and games. Shirt must be worn tucked in. Socks must be worn over the shin guards. No cleats on toes of shoes (like baseball shoes). |
| Practices: |
Two practices per week are allowed. Practices are no more than 90 minutes long. |