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U9/U10 Rules and Regulations
2007/2008
Rules and regulations governing game play and other relevant matters
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- All teams shall play a modified micro-soccer using 7 vs 7 players (6 field players plus a goalkeeper) as the standard game format.
- All games will consist of two 25 minute halves with a five minute half time.
- Field size will be in accordance with USYSA dimensions (if possible). Recommended minimum size is 55 yds by 40 yds. Recommended maximum size is 60 yds by 45 yds.
- Goal size should be 7ft. high by 21 ft. wide. (minimum size is 6 ft. by 18 ft.) ALL GOALS MUST BE SECURELY ANCHORED TO ENSURE SAFETY OF ALL PLAYERS!
- Ball size is 4.
- Goalies must be rotated each half. Referees will enforce rotation. Where possible, coaches should encourage all players to have at least one turn in goal during the season.
- Coaches (maximum 3) and players shall be restricted to one side of the field while family and friends are restricted to the opposite side of the field.
- Substitutions shall be made at any stoppage in play. Permission must be requested and granted from the referee. And most important, players must be standing at the halfway line (midfield) before making the request.
- Intentional kick-backs to the goalie are permitted so long as the goalie plays the ball with his/her feet. The goalie may not handle a ball that has been kicked back to him/her by a teammate. An indirect kick will be awarded. Throw-ins as well to the Goalies are only permitted if he/she plays the ball with his/her feet.
- The one throw-in attempt rule will apply. An improper throw-in will result in a throw-in of the ball to the opposing team.
- If a child is injured during play he/she should be instructed to sit down. A referee will not stop play until the player is "down." If play is stopped for “player injury”. That child must come off the field. Play will restart with a drop ball.
- Offside will be called.
- Slide tackles are not permitted. At the discretion of the referee, a player who slides or slide tackles in a dangerous manner may be warned first or issued a yellow card. The opposing team will receive an in-direct kick. A red card and direct kick will be assessed if a slide tackle from behind, which in the opinion of the referee, endangers the safety of an opponent.
- Each player must play approximately one-half of each game.
- No jewelry including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings or other adornments may be worn by any player. TAPING OVER PIERCED EARRINGS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. All jewelry must be removed. The referee may grant an exception for medical alert or religious items, provided that they are adequately secured.
- Goalies are encouraged to wear helmets.
- In inclement weather conditions players may wear sweats (provided they are tucked in their socks), gloves or hats, so long as they do not interfere with the player's ability to play the game.
- Each club's age commissioner is responsible to notify his home team coaches in the event inclement weather requires the cancellation of scheduled games. Home team coaches upon receiving a cancellation notice should immediately notify the coach of the opposing team that their game has been canceled.
- Efforts have been made to ensure that teams with similar records and abilities have been matched. In the event that a mismatch occurs the coach must see to it that embarrassing score differentials are avoided. There is no excuse for winning a soccer game by more than 7 goals.
- In the event that a team goes up by 5 goals during a game, the opposing team has the option to add an additional player for the balance of the game.
- In the event that the goal differential in a game exceeds 7 goals, the winning team must inform the U10 Girls Commissioner by e-mail by Tuesday following the match. In addition, the winning coach must specify what steps were taken to mitigate the final score.
- Coaches are responsible for controlling parents, team members, and bystanders. No bad language or abuse of referees or players will be tolerated. Unsportsmanlike behavior shall be reported to the offending coach, parent's or bystander's soccer club which shall discipline them according to such club's individual rules and policy.
- USYSA rules supplement the above. Where there is a conflict the above rules supersede USYSA rules.
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