Rules at a Glance
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Please note that the age ranges are not strict and the following is merely for quick reference. There may be exceptions such as a U12 team in the 'Junior High' division.
Developmental (U8-U10)
Size 4 Ball
25 min halves
Max 7 v 7
Min 5 v 5
Play Buildout Line
Adjust Offsides
No Punting
No Heading
No Sliding
Match Play
Half Size Field
Play on Saturday
(Intermediate) U11-U12
Size 4 Ball
30 min halves
Max 9 v 9
Min 6 v 6
No Buildout Line
FIFA Offsides
Punting permitted
No Heading
No Sliding
Match Play
3/4 Size Field
Play on Sunday
(Junior High, JV, and HS) U13-U18
Size 5 Ball
35 min halves
Max 11 v 11
Min 7 v 7
No Buildout Line
FIFA Offsides
Punting permitted
Heading permitted
No Sliding
Match Play
Full Size Field
Play on Sunday
(Beyond) U19-U26
Size 5 Ball
45 min halves
Max 11 v 11
Min 9 v 9
5 Boys and 5 Girls on Field. Goalkeeper either gender.
No Sliding
Match Play
Play on Sunday
Safety
In certain weather conditions (e.g. high himidity and temperatures (90+)), quarters will be played.
If any team has 2 or less substitutes, quarters will be played.
On hot or rainy cold day, coaches can agree to shorten game time.
If a player is suspected to have a head injury the referee is instructed to stop play to allow for evaluation as needed and keep the players pass.
'5 Goal Rule' Procedure
The Coach is responsible for controlling the score
Unsportsmanlike goal differentials will be evaluated by the SSI committee.
A 5 goal lead is an automatic Yellow Card
There are many ways for the coaches to keep the score in check while keeping the game interesting for the players. A coach may require the players to complete 3 passes before shooting, require shooting beyond the 18, require a goal to be from a centering pass, etc...
Water Break (Safety Rule)
If a team has 2 or less substitutes at game time, a water break must be taken in both halves.
Coaches may request water breaks if they aren't mandatory for that game (i.e. More than 2 subs on each team)
Procedure: At around halfway through each half the referee will pause play for players to come off of the field and drink water. The clock runs and the game continues from previous play.
Please NOTE this is not a coaching break, players will get a maximum of 2 minutes to re-hydrate.
Substitution
All players must come off of the field before new players can enter the field
NO substitutions during the final 3 minutes of each half
Equipment
Shin-guards
Soccer cleats or Sneakers
NO jewelry (except for medical reasons such as a medical bracelet)
NO hard clips
NO cast of any type
Coach's Checklist
Coach's Checklist
Roster (2 copies)
Coaches' Passes (INDIVIDUAL SEPARATE LAMINATED)
Players' Passes (INDIVIDUAL SEPARATE LAMINATED)
If home team, game ball
If home team, ensure all parents of opposing teams are on separate sides.
If home team, is the field painted?
If home team, are corner flags places?
If home team, is the field painted properly?
Are the goal posts weighted down?
Bring Referee Fee
Referee's Checklist
Referee's Checklist
Uniform
Whistle
Stop Watch
Cards
Coin
Assigned rules per game /time and rules.
Is the field painted?
Are the goal posts weighted down?
Did you receive your correct fee?
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