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Rules & Guidelines (Coordinator Kelly Clarke)
Match Setup:
Field size 70/80 L x 45/55 W
Goal size 6.5 ft x 18 ft or 7ft x 21ftField size 55/65 L x 35/45 W
9 v 9 ( 8 plus Goalkeeper)Goal size 6.5 ft x 18 ft
Size 4 ball7 v 7 ( 6 plus Goalkeeper)
2 x 30-minute halves (5-10 minute break at half)Size 4 ball
Certified Referees provided by the home club2 x 25-minute halves (5-10 minute break at half)
Spectators are not permitted behind the goals/touchlinesCertified Referees provided by the home club
Home Coach provides a match printout from GotSportSpectators are not permitted behind the goals/touchlines
Each coach must provide their official roster with player photos before EVERY match.Home Coach provides a match printout from GotSport
3 or 2 RefereesEach coach must provide their official roster with player photos before EVERY match.
Unlimited substitution – Any stoppage of play (Kick Off, Goal Kicks, Injury, and Throw-in)1 Referee
Goalkeeper: punting allowed
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
Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, and goal kicks will be played
Defenders must be a minimum of 8 yds on all restarts (throw-ins, kick-off, free kicks, corner kicks)
Penalty Kicks are given for fouls in the penalty box. Direct Free kicks for fouls outside the box.
No Retake of bad throw-ins. The ball goes to the other team.
Offsides will be called
Build out Lines will be used