FIFA Rules of the games are followed with the exception listed below for the appropriate age group
U6 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players. The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
(revised Sept. 9, 2005)
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: 25 yards by 20 yards. The midfield circle has a radius of 3 (three) yards. There are no penalty areas, penalty marks, nor goal areas. However, there will be an area marked in front of the goals that a defender can not be positioned inside. The corner arcs have a 2 (two) foot radius. The goal size is 4 (four) feet by 6 (six) feet. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law2: The Ball: A size 3 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 4 versus 4. There are NO goalkeepers. Each player plays at least half the game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn’t play half the game. There are only substitutions after the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. The injured player may return to the field during the same quarter after he / she has been examined by the coach. The coach must inform the referee before he / she re-substitutes the injured player. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: Coaches shall serve as facilitators. During the first half the visiting team shall provide the facilitator. During the second half the home team shall provide the facilitator. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match. Other coaches are allowed to assist their players provided they are not on the field of play. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: There are no assistant referees.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 4 (four) 8 (eight) minute quarters and a 5 minute half-time break. The break between the 1st & 2nd quarters and the 3rd and 4th quarters will not exceed 2 minutes. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: The start of the 2nd and 4th quarters will be where the referee stopped play at the end of the proceeding quarter (i.e. throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, kick off). Referees should only use the drop ball method as last resort. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: Offside will not be called.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All fouls and misconduct will result in with a throw-in awarded to the opposing team. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All free kicks will be indirect. There are no direct free kicks. All opponents must be 3 (three) yards from the ball.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick: Penalty kicks will not be awarded.
Law 15: The Throw-In: Players will be allowed unlimited extra attempts after an improper throw-in. Coaches and referees are encouraged to assist after an improper throw-in. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: Goal kicks should be taken within 2 (two) - 3 (three) yards of the goal. Opponents must be 6 (six) yards from the ball before it is kicked. All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick: Opponents must be 6 (six) yards from the ball until it is in play. All other FIFA rules apply.
Technical Area: Spectators and teams are allowed to be together on the side.
U8 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players. The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
(revised Sept. 9, 2005)
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: 50 yards by 30 yards. The midfield circle has a radius of 5 (five) yards. The goal area is 3 (three) yards from each goal post, extended 3 (three) yards into the field of play. There are no penalty areas or penalty marks. The corner arcs have a 2 (two) foot radius. The goal size is 6 (six) feet by 12 (twelve) feet All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 2: The Ball: A size 3 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 6 versus 6 including goalkeepers. Each player plays at least half the game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn’t play half the game.
There are only substitutions after the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. The injured player may return to the field during the same quarter after he / she has been examined by the coach. The coach must inform the referee before he / she re-substitutes the injured player. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: All FIFA rules apply. Coaches are required to officiate their own games -when the referee is not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: There are no assistant referees.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 4 (four) 10 (ten) minute quarters and a 5 minute half-time break. The break between the 1s t& 2nd quarters and the 3rd &4thi quarters will not exceed 2 minutes. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: The start of the 2nd and 4th quarters will be where the referee stopped play at the end of the proceeding quarter (i.e. throw-in, goal kick, comer kick, kick off). Referees should only use the drop ball method as last resort. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: Offside will not be called. Coaches are not to encourage "cherry picking" (leaving an attacker (not even with an opponent) at the opponent’s goal). However, coaches are encouraged to teach players to stay with the last defender.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All fouls and misconduct will result in with an indirect free kick awarded to the opposing team. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All free kicks will be indirect There are no direct free kicks. All opponents must be 5 (five) yards from the ball.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick Penalty kicks will not be awarded
Law 15: The Throw-In: Players will be allowed one extra attempt after an improper throw-in. If the player has subsequent improper throw-in, then the opposing team is awarded a throw-in. Subsequent throw-ins are not cumulative throughout the game, only at the time of that restart of play. The player that takes the throw-in must make the subsequent throw-in. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: Opponents must be 6 (six) from the ball before it is kicked. All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick: , Opponents must be 6 (six) yards from the ball until it is in play. All other FIFA rules apply.
Technical Area: Coaches and players must stay in their technical area. Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the field.
U10 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players.
The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: 70 yards by 45 yards. The center circle has a radius of 8 (eight) yards. The goal
areas are 6 (six) yards from each goal post, extended 6 (six) yards into the field of play. The penalty areas are 14 (fourteen) yards from
each goal post, extended fourteen (14) yards into the field of play. The penalty marks are 8 (eight) yards into the field of play from the
center of the goal line. The goal size does not exceed 7 feet by 21 feet. All other FIFA rules apply
Law 2: The Ball: A size 4 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 6 versus 6, including the goalkeeper. Each player plays at least half the
game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn’t play half the game.
There are unlimited free substitutions. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. The injured player may return to the field during the same half after he / she has been examined by the coach. The coach must inform the referee before he / she re-substitutes the injured player. At most, a player can only play goal keeper for half of the game. All players are encouraged to play goal keeper. Teams that fail to abide by the goal keeper participation rule will forfeit the match provided the opposing coach protests in -writing within a 24 (twenty-four) hour period from the end of the game. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: All FIFA rules apply. Coaches are required to officiate their own games when the referee is
not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: There are no assistant referees.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 2 (two) 25 (twenty five) minute halves and a 5 minute half-time break. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: Offside will be called, but it must be obvious for the referee to see. The referee does not have
the aid of assistant referees. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 15: The Throw-In: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Technical Area: Coaches and players must stay in their technical area. Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the field.
U12 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players. The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
U-12 Exceptions
(revised Sept. 10, 2005)
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: Max size 55 x 80, Min size 45 x 70. The center circle has a radius of 8 (eight) yards. The goal areas are 6 (six) yards from each goal post, extended 6 (six) yards into the field of play. The penalty areas are 14 (fourteen) yards from each goal post, extended 14 (fourteen) yards into the field of play. The penalty mark is 10 (ten) yards into the field of play from the center of the goal line. The goal size is 6 feet by 18 feet. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 2: The Ball: A size 4 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 8 versus 8, including the goalkeeper. Each player plays at least half the game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn’t play half the game. There are unlimited free substitutions. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. All players are encouraged to play goal keeper. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: All FIFA rules apply. Coaches are required to officiate their own games -when the referee is not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: There are no assistant referees.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 2 (two) 30 (thirty) minute halves and a 5 minute half-time break. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: Offside will be called, but it must be obvious to see. The referee does not have the aid of assistant referees. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Law 15: The Throw-In: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick: All FIFA rules apply. Opponents must be 8 (eight) yards from the ball.
Technical Area: Coaches and players must stay in their technical area. Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the field.
U15 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players. The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
Modified U-15 Soccer Rules
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: 100 - 110 yards by 50 - 55 yards. The goal size is 8 feet by 24 feet. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 2: The Ball: A size 5 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 11 versus 11, including the goalkeeper. Each player plays at least half the game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player does not play half the game. There are unlimited free substitutions. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. All players are encouraged to play goal keeper. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: All FIFA rules apply. Coaches are required to officiate their own games when the referee is not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 2 (two) 35 (thirty-five) minute halves and a 5 minute half-time break. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: Referees should only use the drop ball method as last resort. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 15: The Throw-In: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Technical Area: Coaches and players must stay in their technical area. Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the field.
U18 Exceptions
Referees are encouraged to explain the infractions to the players. The players, coaches, and spectators may not challenge the referee’s rulings.
Modified U-18 Soccer Rules
Law 1: Field of play: Dimensions: 100 - 110 yards by 50 - 55 yards. The goal size is 8 feet by 24 feet. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 2: The Ball: A size 5 ball is used. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 3: The Number of Players: Matches are played 11 versus 11, including the goalkeeper. Each player plays at least half the game unless for disciplinary purposes or injury. The referee and opposing coach must be notified, if any player doesn’t play half the game. There are unlimited free substitutions. If a player is substituted because of an injury, the opposing coach may also substitute. All players are encouraged to play goal keeper. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 4: The Player’s Equipment: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 5: The Referee: All FIFA rules apply. Coaches are required to officiate their own games when the referee is not present. Coaches, as referees, must not be biased towards either team during the match.
Law 6: The Assistant Referees: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 7: The Duration of the Match: There will be 2 (two) 40 (forty) minute halves and a 5 minute half-time break. There will be no extra time. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play: Referees should only use the drop ball method as last resort. All other FIFA rules apply.
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 10: The Method of Scoring: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 11: Offside: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 13: Free Kicks: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 14: The Penalty Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 15: The Throw-In: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 16: The Goal Kick: All FIFA rules apply.
Law 17: The Corner Kick:All FIFA rules apply.
Technical Area: Coaches and players must stay in their technical area. Spectators and teams must be on opposite sides of the field.
