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Soccer Rules for U-5 and U-6 1)
Number of
players on the field: five players. There is no goalkeeper. 2)
Maximum
roster size: 10 players. Each player shall play at least 50% of the total
playing time. 3)
All
players should have shin guards. Footwear can be tennis shoes or soft-cleated
soccer shoes. 4)
The home
team is the first team listed on the schedule. The home team has its choice of
the side of the field from which to coach. In case both teams have uniforms of
similar colors, the home team is responsible for resolving the problem. Practice
bibs are acceptable. 5)
Duration
of the game: Four-10 minute quarters, with two minute breaks between quarters,
and a five minute break at half time. After half time, teams will switch sides. 6)
No league
standings will be recorded. No final scores
will be recorded. Participation awards for all players. 7)
There
will be no direct kicks; all kicks will be indirect. No penalty kicks. 8)
When the
ball goes out of bounds, play will resume with a throw-in. If the first one is
incorrectly taken, the referee must explain the infraction to the player and a
second throw-in will be allowed. Opponents must be three yards away. 9)
Substitutions: § By either team before a throw-in, a goal kick, after a goal is scored, at halftime, and when play is stopped for an injury. §
A player may be substituted for when he/she is given a caution. §
During the breaks at the end of the first quarter and at the end of the
third quarter. 10)
On a kick
off, goal kick or a corner kick, a player may not touch the ball a second 11)
Coaches,
parents, spectators and non-playing players should be behind the Coaching Box
line. No coaching from behind the
goals. 12)
Coaches are not allowed on the field unless a player is injured. The
referee will stop play and allow the coach to enter the field. 13)
No
individual is allowed to run the length of the sideline except participants of
the game. 14)
Coaches
need to have a small first-aid kit at games and practices. |