Rec U6 – U10

Each player must have the following items for practice and games. 

Size 3 soccer ball, shin guards, something to drink, and soccer cleats (cleats are optional, but recommended). 

Team jersey, black shorts and socks are required on game days.

1. There will be 4 x 10 minute quarters (there is a 5 minute half time intermission).
2. There will be 4 players on the field at a time (create a rotation for your substitutions. I usually sub every 5 minutes).  WE WILL EVALUATE THE 4 PLAYERS AND MAY INCREASE TO 5.
3. Kids tend to fall sometimes in U8, if it didn’t look like a complete out of control play “yell play on” but be sure to help the kid up. If a kid falls in a group and the ball is present stop the play ASAP so no one gets hurt. It will be a free kick for the team that didn’t commit the foul or for the team that had possession if it wasn’t a foul.
4. After each goal it will be a restart of the game with a kick off. The ball must move before another person from their team touches it.
5. Kids are not allowed to use their arms if you see someone extending their arms warn them once out loud so everyone can hear you. The second time call a foul. If they continue to do it request to the coach to sub them out ASAP and talk with them.
6. If kids touch the ball with their hand mention to them to keep their hands down. If it is obvious they did it stop the play and award a free kick to the opposing team.
7. No heading. Heading will be award an indirect kick to the opposing team.
8. There are no goal keepers at U8.  We want to encourage players to play defense but not stand in front of the goal when the ball is on the other side of the field.
9. Corner kicks are in play.
10. Throw ins are in play. We want to teach the children to make sure the ball goes completely over their head and they keep both feet down. In the event, a foot comes up we want to reinforce the good habit. 🙂
11. GOAL KICKS are in play. THE DEFENSIVE TEAM MUST RETREAT TO THE MIDFIELD LINE BEFORE THE KICK IS IN PLAY.  ONCE THE BALL IS IN PLAY, THE DEFENSIVE TEAM MAY GO FOR IT.
12. We do not keep score at this division. (We want to build fun and enjoyment. Rather than winning at all costs.)
13. There are Referees for this division.  Coaches may still be on the field but the referee makes the final decision for the game following the Laws of the Game.

Each player must have the following items for practice and games. 

Size 4 soccer ball, shin guards, something to drink, and soccer cleats (cleats are optional, but recommended). 

Team jersey, black shorts and socks are required on game days.

• 7 v 7 (includes a goalie).
• Size 4 soccer ball.
• All players are required to wear shin guards (underneath socks).
• No one player should play goalkeeper the entire game.
• The referee is in charge of the conduct of the game is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game. The referee’s decision is final.
• Game will be divided into 2 equal periods of 20 minutes with a 5 minute half time break.
• The clock is continuous. (No stoppage time.)
• A build out line is in place for U10 (We are going to use the Mid-field line this season.)
• A kickoff starts play, after halftime, and following a scored goal. The ball may move in any direction. The ball may not be retouched by the kicker until any other players touches the ball.  A goal may be scored directly from kickoff.
• The ball is out of play when it crosses entirely over the sideline or goal line.
• Offsides will be enforced, however, the referee may determine an offside position if a player is significantly Cherry-Picking (creating an unfair advantage if the defense is pushed up).
• No Heading at this division (an indirect kick will occur).
• Penalty kicks WILL NOT be awarded.  If an offense occurs inside the penalty area, placement of the ball should be stepped off ten yards from the goal-line in the direction of the foul for a direct kick.  A wall may be formed.
• Throw-Ins will occur if balls crosses the sideline (touch line).  Both feet must remain down. In the event the player raises his/her feet the referee will have the player attempt again.  The player will get a few attempts before the referee may signal for someone else to take the throw.
• Goal kicks – The DEFENSIVE TEAM MUST RETREAT TO THE MIDFIELD LINE, UNTIL THE BALL LS PLAYED.  However, in the event the offensive team plays the ball quickly, the defensive team may go after the ball once it leaves the penalty box.
• Corner kicks are in place.
• The Goalkeeper may not punt the ball.
• Coaches and players will sit at the benches. All parents/spectators must sit opposite (NOT next to goals).
• Substitutions will be made at the discretion of the referee on goal kicks (either team), following a goal (either team), or on a throw-in (throwing team).
  *** THE PLAYER NEEDS TO REPORT TO THE AREA AND CAN NOT GO IN UNTIL THE REFEREE CALLS THEM IN. ***
• Finally Score will be kept.