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2008 MINI SOCCER RULES (U-5 through U-10)1. The
Team a)
A maximum of 12 registered players. b)
A maximum of 7 players on the field at one time. c)
If a team cannot field a minimum of 5 players, it shall forfeit the
game. 2. Offside This
rule does not apply to mini soccer. 3.
Penalty Kick a) Penalty kicks for infractions committed by the defending team
in its own goal area do not apply to mini soccer. b) An infraction inside the goal area will result in an
in-direct free kick, from the point closest to the infraction, but outside the
goal area. Free kick rules will
apply.
4.
Goal a)
A goal can only be scored by the attacking team from outside the goal
area. b) A
goal scored within the goal area by the attacking team will not count. Play will
be restarted with a goal kick. c)
A goal scored by the defending team (whether from in or out of the goal
area) in their own net will count.
5.
Goal Kick a)
The ball shall be placed anywhere inside or on the goal area line. b)
Opposing players shall be 5m from the ball.
6.
Goalie a)
The six (6) second rule will not apply.
The goalkeeper will not be limited to only 6 seconds from the time of
possession to distribute the ball back into play. b)
Must wear a shirt that is distinctive from all other players on the
field.
7.
Free Kick a)
Opposing team players shall be a minimum of 5m away from the ball
for all free kicks. b)
If a ball is passed to a goalie by his/her teammates and he/she
touches it with the hands, a free kick will be awarded to the opposing team. The
ball will be placed outside the goal/penalty area nearest to the location of the
infraction. c)
All free kicks are indirect (two touch). Direct kicks do not apply to mini soccer.
8.
Throw In a)
Players will be given a second chance during the regular
season games only. b)
There will be no second chances during CUP games. 9.
Field of Play
a) U-5
Division will play side to side (width-wise) on ˝ of a mini field, allowing for
two U-5 games on one mini field. If
available, goal nets will be provided. Alternatively,
goalposts and corners will be marked with pylons.
b)
U-6, U-7 and U-10 will play the full mini field.
10.
Referees a)
For U-5 and U-6, the coaches will referee.
They will be allowed on their half of the field to coach their players as
well as referee the match. b)
For U-6 division, coaches will not be allowed on the field for the
2nd half of the scheduled season, except the coach designated to
referee at that time. c)
For U-7, U-8 & U-10, referees will be provided for all games, and
coaches will not be allowed onto the field of play.
11. Playing Time Each
player on the team shall play a minimum of half of the game. 12. Standings a)
Points awarded are 3 for a Win, 1 for a Tie, 0 for a Loss. b)
No scores, points or standings will be
kept for the U-5 and U-6 Divisions. c)
In the event of two or more teams being equal in points for 1st
place at the completion of the schedule, they will be determined as
“Co-Champions”. d)
No score will be registered with greater than a 5 goal difference (i.e. A
7-0 victory would be recorded as 5-0).
13.
Game Duration
a)
For all CUP games ending in a tie after regulation play, 2 x 5 minute
overtime periods will be played. The
“Golden Goal” rule will apply (i.e. first goal ends the game).
If tied after overtime, FIFA penalty kicks will follow. (i.e. 5 per team, followed by 1 each until a winner is
determined). For penalty
kicks, the ball will be centered 7m in front of the net. b)
CUP Competition is separate from League play.
All Cup games are drawn through a blind draw and involve all teams within
that Division.
15.
Substitutions Substitutions
will be permitted in all League and Cup games as follows:
a)
After a goal is scored b)
At any goal kick c)
At the beginning of a half or quarter d)
On ones own throw in e)
To replace an injured player only f)
At the beginning of 1st or 2nd overtime
periods (Cup games).
16.
Team Responsibility a)
If a league referee is not present, both coaches must agree upon a
referee (Cup games excluded). In
the event both coaches cannot agree on a referee, both teams may be considered
to have forfeited the game. This decision is made by the Executive or its
designate. b)
With the exception of the U-5 and U-6 Divisions,
the winning team shall be responsible for notifying the League Convenor of
the result of the game within 48 hours. In the event of a tie, the home team
will notify the Convenor. Home team
is listed first on the master schedule. c)
15 minutes shall be allowed from
the time of kick-off for lateness. If a team cannot be fielded after the extra
15 minutes has elapsed, the opposing team shall be awarded the game. d)
All spectators except players and coaching staff must remain a minimum of
2m away from the side lines at all times during the game. e)
No spectators are permitted behind the goal lines while a game is in
progress. All spectators will be
seated on the opposite side of the field to where the players are located. f)
In all Divisions (except in U-5 and U-6), coaches and assistants
shall do their coaching from the sidelines only, and must stay on one side of the field throughout the game.
Coaches and assistants must stay within 5m of their team bench.
U-5 and U-6 coaches may go on the field to coach. g)
A maximum of two (2) coaches are allowed on the sidelines per team. h)
A game can only be cancelled at the playing field by the referee.
Electrical storms, hail, heavy rain, insufficient light or any unsafe
condition can warrant cancellation. If
the match is stopped after 3/4 of the game has been played, then the score shall
stand (excluding Cup games). Otherwise, it must be rescheduled. If a game is
postponed for any other reason, no points will be awarded. For
the U-5 and U-6 Divisons, the game can be cancelled at the discretion of the
opposing coaches. i)
The use of any player not registered with the Flamborough Soccer Club
will result in forfeit of the game and disciplinary action by the Club.
17.
Rescheduling & Call Ups a)
All reschedule requests must be submitted through your Division Convenor.
b)
In the U-7 to U-10 Divisions,
teams may call up a maximum of two (2) players
to make a total of nine (9) players dressed for that game (ie – if you have 9
players available, you may not use call-ups). c)
Call ups are permitted
from the next lower Age Division only. A
particular player may not be called up by the same team more than two (2) times
during the season. d)
Call-ups must be approved by the Coach of the team from which the player
is being called up. Under no circumstances is a player to be called up without
knowledge and approval of his regular team Coach. e)
No call ups are permitted for Cup Games.
18. Dress Code a)
All players for safety reasons cannot play with the following:
b)
All players must wear a team jersey tucked inside team shorts. c)
All players must wear shin guards
inside team socks. 19. Other Matters All
matters not herewith covered shall be determined by the Executive Committee of
the Flamborough Soccer Club or its designate.
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