U12 Program Rules

Last Update: 9/20/2016

Grade / Age:	Fifth / Sixth 10 - 12 years old
Gender:	Separate Boys and Girls Teams
Players on Field:	8 per team (7 field and 1 keeper)
Minimum # on Field:	6 per team (to prevent forfeit)
Total Players per Team:	11 - 13
Referees:	2
Ball size:	4

Substitutions:	Team with possession on a throw-in may substitute with permission of the Referee(s). Both teams may substitute prior to the throw-in if the team in possession is substituting. Both teams may substitute at goal kicks and kick-offs with permission of the Referee(s).

Duration of Game:	15 minute quarters
	2 minutes between quarters
	5 minutes at half time
	69 minutes total time

Laws:	FIFA Laws of the Game, except -
	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. Both teams substitute at stoppage of play, with permission of the Referee.

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