OUTDOOR House (Recreational) League Rules

Game Formats: below

1. 8U Boys and 8U Girls Divisions - Birth Years 2016-2017 Game Format

4 v 4 (no Goal Keeper)
# 3 size ball
Encourage players to play in a SQUARE - 2 UP, 2 BACK -move as a unit to stay connected
Everyone attacks, everyone defends.
Players should not stand planted in front of goal - players cannot stand in the arc or goal box in front of the goal
Only players pursuing a ball should run through the arc or goal box, if painted on field
On goalkick - the opposing team must retreat to their own half of the field
3 - 15 minute games with 5 minute rotation time
No score is kept
Rotation will be CLOCKWISE to next higher field (1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 1). ASK REF FOR ROTATION -Home team rotates
Restarts after goal will be center kick-off
Substitutions on any stoppage of play. Equal play time per player
Restarts are all by Kick In, All indirect free kicks, No penalty kicks
Goal Kicks: from the arc or box or several feet in front of the goal

Game day format and Reminders for players

All players should bring both jerseys
COACHES - Please assure field is free of debris and hazards and sand bag is anchoring the goal
(The Coach will determine home and away players)
Coaches - PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW PARENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 4 FIELDS. Perimeter seating only.
Players need to wear shin pads under their soccer socks
Please bring your water bottle with your name on it to have accessible during the games
Away team should plan to carry their water bottle with them from game to game
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start times. Start games promptly after 5-minute warm-up
At the end of the games, please gather for any team snacks/drinks away from the playing fields to allow next games to start

2. 10U Boys and 10U Girls Divisions - Birth Years 2014-2015 Game Format

7 v 7 including goalkeeper
#4 size ball
4 - 12 minute quarters
5 minute break between halves; 2 minutes between quarters
COACHES - Please assure field is free of debris and hazards and sandbags are anchoring goal
Substitutions on any throw-in, goal kick, or center kick-off
On ANY GK handling of ball - opposing team must retreat to their own half of the field to allow restart
NO GK PUNTING ALLOWED
NEW RULES - Retreat Line - see here
All players should play all positions. Equal playing time per player
Bring both jerseys in case one team is short players
Throw ins: 2 attempts allowed, All indirect free kicks, No penalty kicks

3. 12U Boys and 12U Girls Divisions - Birth Years 2012-2013 Game Format

9 versus 9 including goalkeeper
#4 size ball
2 - 35 minute halves
5 minute break between halves
COACHES - Please assure field is free of debris and hazards and sandbags are anchoring posts
Substitutions on any throw-in, goal kick, or center kick-off
All players should play all positions. Equal play time per player
Bring both jerseys in case one team is short players
FIFA RULES - standard soccer rules. No second chance throws

4. 14U COED Division - Birth Years 2010-2011 Game Format

Coed 11 v 11 or 9 v9
# 5 size ball
2 - 35 minute halves
5 minute break between halves
COACHES - Please assure field is free of debris and hazards and sandbags are anchoring posts
Substitutions on any throw-in, goal kick, or center kick-off
All players should play all positions. Equal play time per player
Bring both jerseys in case one team is short players.
FIFA RULES - standard soccer rules

5. High School COED Division - Birth years 2006-2009 Game Format

11 versus 11 including goalkeeper (or 9 v9)
#5 size ball
2 - 40 minute halves
5 minute break between halves
COACHES - Please assure field is free of debris and hazards and sandbags are anchoring posts
Substitutions on any throw-in, goal kick, or center kick-off.
All players should play all positions. Equal play time per player.
Bring both jerseys in case one team is short players.
FIFA RULES

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