NB- Rules subject to change. PLEASE NOTE Spring 2013 U 8's will play 5 v5 with Goalie!!

- Overage/underage play.It is recommended not more than 2 years age difference if players playing up or down from their own age group and only in a hardship situation with both coaches consenting and informing referees and parents/spectators. Safety of the players shall be a #1 priority for coaches and officials with especially over-age players being advised to play with caution.

- Coaches will help to maintain control of parents/spectators .Please advise no-smoking where kids playing.

- Rules not stated below are covered in the USYSA modified rules for small-sided games on the ASSA website and USSF/ FIFA Rules .

- Minimum Field size: 15 x 20 yards; maximum field size: 25 x 30 yards

- Number of players on the field: 3v3 – no goalie (a player may play in the defensive position, but may not use his/her hands to stop/catch the ball)

- Size ball :  # 3 – Each team will supply a game ball .Make sure aired up to proper pressure.

- Start of the game: a coin will be tossed; the winner of the toss will decide which end of the field it wants;   the other team will get the ball for the kick-off (teams will then alternate kick-off for the remaining quarters)

- Duration of game: four 6 minute quarters

- Scoring: no scores or counting of goals will be kept .

- Substitution: at any stoppage and unlimited

- Referees: none – one coach from each team will act as supervisors:

            One coach will keep official time

            The other coach will have the whistle to start/stop play

- Fouls/penalties*: all fouls will be restarted with an indirect kick; no penalty kicks

            (coaches should explain what the foul was and why it should not be repeated)

- Coaches will drop the ball into play (new ball)  instead of using a player throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick

- No off-sides will be called

- Obvious hand-balls will be called; the other team will be awarded a direct kick

*Coaches/parents should realize that players this age usually do not commit fouls intentionally; coaches should utilize the foul call to keep pushing/shoving to a minimum for the safety of the players

- Minimum Field size: 25 x 35 yards; maximum field size: 35 x 45 yards * Add Goalie box.

- Number of players on the field: *SPRING CHANGE *5 v 5– with goalie , (player as goalie must wear different color jersey/pinnie.Substiting goalies recommended at the quarter or half-time xcept for injury.Player on field may take goalie position suitably dressed)

- Size ball: size 3 – each team will supply a properly aired-up game ball

- Start of the game: a coin will be tossed; the winner of the toss will decide which end of the field it wants;  

   The other team will get the ball for the kick-off(teams will then alternate kick-off for the remaining quarters .)

-New 2012/13 modified rule - No direct score from kick-off. 

- Duration of game: four 8 minute quarters

- Scoring: scores & counting of goals will be kept by the referee

- Substitution: at any stoppage and unlimited .It is recommended that coaches and teams be opposite from spectators and that subs come to half-way line to tag players coming off.

- Referees: one per game

- Fouls/penalties: all fouls will be restarted with a direct kick; no penalty kicks

- Corner kicks: will be used

- Throw-ins: players will be allowed to retake throw-ins

-* Officials/Coaches to offer advice/suggestions to Goalies as this a transition learning position re goalkicks etc. 6 seconds in possession before throwing or kicking ball out . Safety of players being the #1 concern re diving at feet etc.

- No off-sides will be called

- Minimum Field size: 35 x 45 yards; maximum field size: 45 x 60 yards

- Number of players on the field: 6v6 – one player will be designated as goalie and must wear a different   color jersey than that of his/her team-mates .Substituting goalie must do the same.

- Size ball: size 4 – home team will supply properly  aired-up game balls. 3 suggested.1 for kick-off ,others behind each goal to speed up game  and reduce stoppage delay .

- Start of the game: a coin will be tossed; the winner of the toss will decide which end of the field it wants;   the other team will get the ball for the kick-off (teams will then alternate kick-off for the remaining half)

- Duration of game: two 20 minute halves 5 min half-time

- Scoring: scores&counting of goals will be kept by the referee

- Substitution: at any stoppage and unlimited

- Referees: one per game

- Fouls/penalties:  will be called according to US Youth Soccer /Fifa Rules

- Corner kicks: will be used

- Throw-ins: an improper throw-in will result in a one time “do-over” for that player; further improper throw-ins will result in forfeit of the ball to the opposing team

- No offsides will be called  unless both coaches consent and inform referee & parents prior to a game and/or subsequent games start to do so.

 U12 Games:

- Minimum Field size: 45 x 70 yards; maximum field size: 55 x 80 yards

- Number of players on the field: 8v8 – one player will be designated as goalie and must wear a different  color jersey than that of his/her team-mates

- Size ball: size 4 – home team will supply a properly aired-up game ball .It is suggested that teams put a good aired-up ball behind each goal aswell so as to speed up game without retrieval delays.

- Start of the game: a coin will be tossed; the winner of the toss will decide which end of the field it wants;    the other team will get the ball for the kick-off (teams will then alternate kick-off for the remaining half)

- Duration of game: two x 25 or  30 minute halves 5 minute half-time break

- Scoring: scores/counting of goals will be kept by the referee

- Substitution: at any stoppage and unlimited .From half-way line if possible, entering when subbed player leaves field.

- Referees: one per game (no duals); 2 volunteer (nonpaid) linesmen, if available, will be used to help call   off-sides and out-of-bounds

- Fouls/penalties:  Will be called according to US Youth Soccer/FIFA Rules

- Corner kicks: will be used

- Throw-ins: improper throw-ins will result in forfeit of the ball to the opposing team

- Off-sides will be called

- Minimum Field size: 50 x 100 yards , Max 70 x 120

- Number of players on the field: 11v11* – one player will be designated as goalie and must wear a different  color jersey than that of his/her team-mates

- Size ball: size 5 – home team will supply a properly aired-up game ball .Suggested 2 extra balls , 1 placed  behind goal to speed up game restart .

- Start of the game: a coin will be tossed; the winner of the toss will decide which end of the field it wants;  the other team will get the ball for the kick-off (teams will then alternate kick-off for the remaining half)

- Duration of game: two 30 /35/40 minute halves as agreed apon by coaches & referee.

- Scoring: scores/counting of goals will be kept by the referee

- Substitution: at any stoppage and unlimited , from half-way line if possible.

- Referees: minimum of 2 (duals) per game; 3 referees is preferred – 1 center ref and 2 assistant refs  (linesmen); if 3 referees are not available – then 1 referee and 2 volunteer (nonpaid) linesmen, if available, will be used to help call off-sides and out-of-bounds

- Fouls/penalties: fouls/penalties will be called according to US Youth Soccer/FIFA  rules

- Corner kicks: will be used

- Throw-ins: improper throw-ins will result in forfeit of the ball to the opposing team

- Off-sides will be called

*If there are not enough players for 11v11; the game may be played with 8 v 8, 9 v 9 etc