U8 Program Rules

Last Update: 9/20/2016

Grade / Age:	Second Grade 7 - 8 years old
Gender:	Separate Boys and Girls Teams
Players on Field:	6 per team (5 field and 1 keeper)
Minimum # on Field:	4 per team (to prevent forfeit)
Total Players per Team:	8 - 10
Referees:	1
Ball size:	3

Substitutions:	Both teams substitute at stoppage of play, with permission of the Referee.

Duration of Game:	10 minute quarters
	2 minutes between quarters
	5 minutes at half time
	49 minutes total time

Laws:	FIFA Laws of the Game, except -
	NEW for Fall 2016 - No deliberate heading the ball (indirect kick for other team) No slide tackling All indirect kicks No penalty kicks Goals cannot be scored from kick-offs No offside call No slide tackling Referee explains laws/rules to players as a teaching aid
Injuries:	If a coach enters the field to check an injured player, the player must leave the field." Coaches should try to re-enter the player, if possible, to maximize playing time for each player. Do not abuse. Both teams are allowed to substitute at the stoppage of play with Referee permission.

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