GUIDELINES FOR U10 & U8 PLAYERS/TEAMS U11 – REGULATIONS & DIMENSIONS: Ball – Size 4 # Players – 7v7 Field – 35 to 45 yards wide by 55 to 65 yards long Goals – 6 x 12 or 6 x 18 (must be anchored or weighted down) Penalty Area – 10 yards by 12 yards U9 –REGULATIONS & DIMENSIONS: Ball – Size 3 # Players –4v4 Field – 35 x 45 yards Goals – 6' x 4" Penalty Area – None
Playing Guidelines - Click Here PLAYING RULES: (No Deviations – No Exceptions) Heading: Players at this age U12 and under are not allowed to intentionally head the ball. If violated, the opposing team will get an Indirect Free kick. Referees: Home team must supply referees and they may not be a coach or an assistant. If you pay them, please do beforehand and respect their calls and also remember most of the U8 & U10 referees are young and NEW. Treat them with respect or we won't have any in the future. Length of Game: U9/11 - Two (2) twenty-five (25) minute halves – 5 minute half-time interval
FIFA Rules apply to all games… (with the following modifications) Offside: No offside in U9 or U11, coaches should still be instructing players on offside and discouraging it during games. We ask that you teach and instruct players in regards to the offsides rule at practice. Fouls: All free kicks are indirect, there are no penalty kicks. If a foul is committed in the penalty area, the ball will be placed at the top of the penalty area, straight out from where the foul was committed, and it shall be an indirect kick. Substitutions: U9/11 - Allowed on goal kicks, after a goal is scored, and on your own throw in. They are also allowed on opponents throw in IF opponent is also substituting. The coach must signal a substitution request to the referee who in turn must grant permission for the player to enter the field. Players are to leave and enter the field at mid-field.
Throw-Ins (U9 only): If a player commits an illegal throw in, the player will be allowed to take to retake it. If the re-throw is illegal a second time, the opposing team will be awarded the throw-in. Coaches: Are not permitted on the field during the game and must stay within coaching area, unless called on by the referee. They are responsible for fan conduct; and MUST be registered with Risk Management Players: No jewelry is allowed to be worn unless for medical purposes. If medically necessary, it must be taped and secured to the body so as not to be a safety concern to any player Fans: Must sit on opposite side of player’s bench. They may not sit behind the goals. Also, no artificial noisemakers allowed (cowbells, airhorns, etc.)
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