Brief Rules for Soccer Games
This is recreational soccer, keep it fun and enjoyable for the players.
ALL TEAMS:
- REFs DECISION IS FINAL….NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All players shall have equal play time.
U6 4 v 4
- No goalies…please try and stop players playing like a goalie
- Coaches will be the Referee.
- Coaches may be on the field to encourage and guide players.
- When the team is taking a goal kick, the opposing team MUST retreat to the half way line
- Throw ins will be awarded. Players must have both feet on the ground and behind the touchline.
- NO HEADING
- Free kick awarded if ball is picked up.
- 4 x 8 minute quarters
U8 5 v 5
- No goalies…please try and stop players playing like a goalie
- Ref assigned for game
- REFS DECISION IS FINAL…NO ARGUMENTS…
- Coach MUST stay at the sideline with the substitute players.
- When the team is taking a goal kick, the opposing team MUST retreat to the half way line until the goal kick is taken.
- Throw ins will be awarded. Players must have both feet on the ground and behind the touchline.
- NO HEADING
- Free kick awarded if ball is picked up.
- Substitutions, unlimited. Get the Referee’s attention and approval to make substitutions during a break in play
- 4 x 10 minute quarters
U10 7 v 7
- Ref and assistant referees will be assigned for game
- NO HEADING
- GOALIES… wear a pinnie or bib to distinguish goalie
- Goalies must not punt the ball
- Offside will be enforced
- REFS DECISION IS FINAL…NO ARGUMENTS…
- Coach MUST stay at the sideline with the substitute players.
- Throw ins will be awarded. Players must have both feet on the ground and behind the touchline.
- When the team is taking a goal kick, the opposing team MUST retreat to the half way line until the goal kick is taken.
- IF GOALIE GETS THE BALL IN NORMAL RUN OF PLAY, THE OPPOSITION SHOULD RETREAT TO HALF WAY LINE.
- Substitutions, unlimited. Get the Referee’s attention and approval to make substitutions during a break in play.
- 2 x 25 minute halves