We will be playing by all official soccer rules with the following changes:
* In U5 and U8, each team shall have no more than 7 players on the field, one
(1) of whom shall be the goalkeeper. In U10 each team shall have no more than 9 players, one (1) of whom is a goalkeeper. In U12 and U14 each team shall have no more than 11 players, one (1) of whom is a goalkeeper.
* To start the game there must be at least 6 players on each team for U5, U8, U10 and at least 8 for U12 and U14. If the required number of players is not present the game shall be cancelled and both teams will have a practice.
* Teams will choose ends to start the game and switch at half time.
* Each team shall be allowed unlimited substitutions at stoppages of play, under the control of the referee.
* The game shall be divided into two equal halves with a 5 minute half-time break. In U12 and U14 there shall be a 5 minute warm up before the game, and the halves shall be 25 minutes each. In U8 and U10 there shall be a 10 minute warm up practice, and the halves shall be 20 minutes each.
* There will be no offsides for U8 and U10.
* There will be NO crease rule. Players shall be allowed to kick the ball anywhere on the playing field including the goal area.
* The referee shall be the sole judqe as to fouls intentionally committed during the game, resulting in free-kick or penalty kick.
* U12 and U14 coaches are NOT allowed on the field (except for emergency situations) during the game. They will be able to walk along the side line of their own half field.
** WE ARE PEANUT AND STRAWBERRY FREE AS WE HAVE SEVERAL KIDS WITH SEVERE ALLERGIES. PLEASE WATCH YOUR SNACKS !!
** PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE BEYOND THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. THERE IS ENOUGH PARKING AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE ARENA.
* In U5 and U8, each team shall have no more than 7 players on the field, one
(1) of whom shall be the goalkeeper. In U10 each team shall have no more than 9 players, one (1) of whom is a goalkeeper. In U12 and U14 each team shall have no more than 11 players, one (1) of whom is a goalkeeper.
* To start the game there must be at least 6 players on each team for U5, U8, U10 and at least 8 for U12 and U14. If the required number of players is not present the game shall be cancelled and both teams will have a practice.
* Teams will choose ends to start the game and switch at half time.
* Each team shall be allowed unlimited substitutions at stoppages of play, under the control of the referee.
* The game shall be divided into two equal halves with a 5 minute half-time break. In U12 and U14 there shall be a 5 minute warm up before the game, and the halves shall be 25 minutes each. In U8 and U10 there shall be a 10 minute warm up practice, and the halves shall be 20 minutes each.
* There will be no offsides for U8 and U10.
* There will be NO crease rule. Players shall be allowed to kick the ball anywhere on the playing field including the goal area.
* The referee shall be the sole judqe as to fouls intentionally committed during the game, resulting in free-kick or penalty kick.
* U12 and U14 coaches are NOT allowed on the field (except for emergency situations) during the game. They will be able to walk along the side line of their own half field.
** WE ARE PEANUT AND STRAWBERRY FREE AS WE HAVE SEVERAL KIDS WITH SEVERE ALLERGIES. PLEASE WATCH YOUR SNACKS !!
** PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE BEYOND THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. THERE IS ENOUGH PARKING AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE ARENA.
Let's play the game in a friendly manner with good sportsmanship, and most important of all --
HAVE FUN!!!
