Soccer Rules for U-9 and U-10

              1.   Number of players on the field: eight players, one of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Ball size #4.  

              2.  Maximum roster size: 14 players. Each player shall play at least 50% of the total playing time. All players should have shin guards. Footwear can be tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.

              3.   Each coach will present a filled out GLSA Score Sheet to the referee or assistant referee before each game. At the end of the game, each coach must get his/her team's score sheet back. Both coaches will deposit their score sheets, after each game, in the locked box near one of the concession stands.

                              4.   Duration of the game: Two- 25 minute periods, with a five-minute break at halftime. After halftime, teams will switch sides. Opposing coaches and players should shake hands after each game.  

                              5.   For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker may not touch the ball a second time until another player has touched it. Opponents must be kept eight yards away from the ball.  

                              6.   If a player is called offside by the assistant referee, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infraction occurred.  

                              7.   When the ball goes out of bounds, play will resume with a throw-in. If it is taken incorrectly, a throw-in will then be awarded to the opposing team.  

                              8.   Substitutions:  

§         Prior to a throw-in, in your favor.

§         By either team before a goal kick, after a goal is scored, at half time, and when play is stopped for an injury.  

§ A player may be substituted for when he/she is given a caution.

                              9.   On a kick-off, goal kick, or corner kick, a player may not touch the ball a second time until another player has touched it.  

                              10.    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. If a parent is needed to assist, then the coach may allow the parent to enter the field. Coaches need to have a small first-aid kit at games and practices.  

                              11.   No individual is allowed to run the length of the sideline except participants of the game. No coaching from behind the goal. Parents and spectators should not coach or instruct the players during the game. Let the coach do the coaching.  

                              12.   Trophies or awards will be given based on league standings. Number of teams determines the number of place trophies.  

                13.  Coaches and players of both teams should be behind the Coaching Box line on one side of the field. Parents, spectators, and non-playing players will be on the opposite side of the field behind a line from the touchline.