Rules & Guidelines (Coordinator James Robinson)

Match Setup:

  • Field size should be from (25 yd x 15 yd) to (35 yd x 25 yd)
  • Goal size 4 ft x 6 ft
  • Size 3 ball
  • 4 v 4 on two separate fields
  • 4 quarters x 10 minutes (2-minute max break between quarters, 5-minute max break at half)
  • 2 Person Coaches Referee (Requires Whistle). Each coach blows the whistle and calls fouls for the half of the field they are standing in
  • No goal box or penalty area
  • No Goal Keeper
  • Center Circle 3 yd radius
  • Spectators are not permitted behind the goal areas, or on the same side of the field as the players
  • The bench area between fields is for teams only is to be supervised at all times by an adult. (Families should only be on outside of fields not between fields)

    Equipment:

  • SHOES AND SHINGUARDS ARE REQUIRED
  • NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED: Pierced earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc must be removed before games and practices
  • Shinguards UNDER / Covered by Socks

    Playing Rules:

  • NO SLIDE TACKLING or HEADING IS ALLOWED (Indirect free kick given to the opposing team)
  • All children play at least 50% of the game
  • Coaches Referee the games
  • Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, and goal kicks will be played
  • Retake bad throw-ins
  • Defensive team drops back to the half line on goal kicks
  • Defensive team minimum distance of 4 yd from all throw-ins, free kicks, and corner kick