Rules

U7 (2014-2016)

 

Key Rules:

4v4 (No Goalkeeper)

30×20 yd Field/ 6×4 ft Goal Suggested

Size 3 Ball

No Offsides

No Throw Ins

No Direct Kicks

Playing: 4×8 Minutes (2 min Qtr Break/ 5 min Halftime)

 

1. Teams play four (4) per side. There are no goalkeepers, and as such players may not stand and block the mouth of the goal during play.
2. Quarter Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each quarter
3. Home team starts game with ball
4. On a goal kick all players for the opposing team need to be beyond the halfway line before the kick is taken. Once the ball is kicked, the opposing team may cross the halfway line and play resumes.
5. All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all restarts.
6. Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
7. There are no corner kicks. The ball is determined to be a goal kick by the defending team.
8. There is no offsides, slide tackles or penalty kicks.
9. Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
10. Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
11. Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
12. One coach from each team is allowed on the field during play to guide players.
13. No cards will be shown for misconduct.
14. Players must wear their assigned uniform.
15. No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
16. No toe cleats (ex, baseball cleats)
17. Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
18. Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.

 

 

U9 (2012-2013)

 

Key Rules:

5v5 (with goalkeeper)

Dimensions- 40×30 yd Field/ 10×6.5 ft Goal (with appropriate size penalty box)

Size 4 Ball

No Offsides

No Throw Ins

No Direct Kicks

Playing: 4×10 Minutes (2 Min Qtr Break/ 5 Min Halftime)

 

1. Quarter Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each quarter
2. Home team starts game with ball
3. On goal kicks, or after goalkeepers pick up the ball, all players for the opposing team need to be beyond the halfway line before the kick is taken. Once the ball is kicked, the opposing team may cross the halfway line and play resumes.
4. All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all restarts.
5. Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
6. The goalkeeper cannot punt the ball over the halfway line without the ball touching the ground first.
7. There are no offsides, slide tackles or penalty kicks.
8. Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
9. Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
10. Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
11. No cards will be shown for misconduct.
12. Players must wear their assigned uniform.
13. No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
14. No toe cleats (ex, baseball cleats)
15. Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
16. Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.

 

 

U11 (2010-2011)

 

Key Rules:

5v5 (with goalkeeper)

Dimensions- 40×30 yd Field/ 10×6.5 ft Goal (with appropriate size penalty box)

Size 4 Ball

No Offsides

No Throw Ins

No Direct Kicks

Playing: 2×20 Minutes (5 Min Halftime)

 

1. Halftime Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each half
2. Home team starts game with ball
3. On goal kicks, or after goalkeepers pick up the ball, all players for the opposing team need to be beyond the halfway line before the kick is taken. Once the ball is kicked, the opposing team may cross the halfway line and play resumes.
4. All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all restarts.
5. Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
6. The goalkeeper cannot punt the ball.
7. There are no offsides, slide tackles, or penalty kicks.
8. Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
9. Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
10. Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
11. No cards will be shown for misconduct.
12. Players must wear their assigned uniform.
13. No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
14. No toe cleats (ex, baseball cleats)
15. Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
16. Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.

 

 

U14 (2007-2009)

 

Key Rules:

5v5 (with goalkeeper)

Dimensions- 40×30 yd Field/ 10×6.5 ft Goal (with appropriate size penalty box)

Size 5 Ball

No Offsides

No Throw Ins

No Direct Kicks

Playing: 2×25 Minutes (5 Min Halftime)

 

1. Halftime Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each half
2. Home team starts game with ball
3. On goal kicks, or after goalkeepers pick up the ball, all players for the opposing team need to be beyond the halfway line before the kick is taken. Once the ball is kicked, the opposing team may cross the halfway line and play resumes.
4. All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all restarts.
5. Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
6. The goalkeeper cannot punt the ball.
7. There are no offsides, slide tackles, or penalty kicks.
8. Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
9. Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
10. Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
11. No cards will be shown for misconduct.
12. Players must wear their assigned uniform.
13. No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
14. No toe cleats (ex, baseball cleats)
15. Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
16. Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.