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GUIDELINE |
UNDER 6 |
UNDER 8 |
UNDER 10 |
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Law 1 – Field |
30 yards long x 15 yards wide |
50 yards long x 25 yards wide |
75 yards long x 40 yards wide |
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Law 2 – Ball |
Size #3 |
Size #3 |
Size #4 |
Law 3 – No of Players
- Max Roster Size
- Goalkeeper
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5 vs 5
Roster = 8
NO Goalkeeper |
7 vs 7
Roster = 10
NO Goalkeeper |
9 vs 9
Roster = 12
NO change from regular play. Two quarters maximum as goalkeeper. |
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Law 4 – Players equipment |
NO change from regular play |
NO change from regular play |
NO change from regular play |
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Law 5 – Referee |
HOME team provides a trained referee. |
HOME team provides a trained referee. |
HOME team from previous game provides a trained referee. |
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Law 6 – Assistant Referee |
EACH team provides one trained assistant referee. |
EACH team provides one trained assistant referee. |
EACH team provides one trained assistant referee. |
Law 7 – Game Duration
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Two 16 minute halves; halftime break of 5 to 10 minutes
- 3/4 Rule per guidelines for this division
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Two 20 minute halves; halftime break of 5 to 10 minutes
- 3/4 Rule per guidelines for this division
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Two 25 minute halves; halftime break of 5 to 10 minutes
- Players MUST play 3/4 of the game
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Law 8 - Game Start and Restart |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 5 yards away from the center mark while the kick off is in progress |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 6 yards away from the center mark while the kick off is in progress |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 8 yards away from the center mark while the kick off is in progress |
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Law 9 – Ball In and Out of Play |
NO change from regular play |
NO change from regular play |
NO change from regular play |
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Law 10 – Scoring |
NO change from regular play, BUT NO score or standings are kept and NO winners or losers |
NO change from regular play, BUT NO score or standings are kept and NO winners or losers |
NO change from regular play |
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Law 11 - Offside |
NO offside called and NO "camping out" in front of the goal |
NO offside called and NO "camping out" in front of the goal |
NO change from regular play |
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Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct |
NO change from regular play. Referee should explain ALL infractions. Referees will work with coaches to eliminate the need for cautions and send-off and will not show yellow or red cards |
NO change from regular play. Referee should explain ALL infractions. Referees will work with coaches to eliminate the need for cautions and send-off and will not show yellow or red cards |
NO change from regular play. Referees will work with coaches to eliminate the need for cautions and send-off and will not show yellow or red cards |
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Law 13 – Free Kicks |
All free kicks are DIRECT and opponents must be 5 yards away before the kick is allowed. |
All free kicks are DIRECT and opponents must be 6 yards away before the kick is allowed. |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 8 yards away before the kick is allowed |
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Law 14 - Penalty Kicks |
NO Penalty Kicks |
NO Penalty Kicks |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 8 yards away before the kick is allowed |
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Law 15 – Throw-in |
Opponents must be 2 yards from the ball. A 2nd throw-in is allowed for infractions and play continues. |
Opponents must be 2 yards from the ball. A 2nd throw-in is allowed for infractions and play continues. |
NO change from regular play
Opponents must be a minimum of 2 yards from the thrower.
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Law 16 – Goal Kick |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 5 yards from the ball |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 6 yards from the ball |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 8 yards from the ball |
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Law 17 – Corner Kick |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 5 yards from the ball |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 6 yards from the ball |
NO change from regular play, except opponents must be 8 yards from the ball |
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Playing Site |
Rush Park |
McAuliffe Middle School |
Hopkinson Elementary (Girls) Rossmoor Elementary (Boys) |
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Other |
One coach from each team may be on the field during the game, but must remain his team's defensive side of the field and must not interfere with play. |
One coach from each team may be on the field during the game for the 1st 3 games only, but must remain his team's defensive side of the field and must not interfere with play. |
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