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