Recreational Rules
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"Matching Player Rule
In the event a team is unable to field a full complement of players, the opposing team will play with an equal number of players. The game will be
played in such a manner until additional players arrive for the short-sided team.
"Sides Of The Fields
Parents and spectators will be on one side of the field. Players and Coaches will be on the opposite side of the field. Only official team coaches
may be on the players/coaches side of the field. No one will be allowed to stand behind the goal line. In the event that a field will not accommodate
this set up, each team will occupy one half of the field with the center field line being the dividing line. Referees will make the decision if the
field will or will not accommodate the player, spectator set up."
"Player Safety- Slide Tackling (U12 and younger)
To maximize player safety, the Culpeper Soccer Association (and Madison, too) has instructed its officials to consider any slide tackling to be dangerous
play. Under the laws of the game, any dangerous play is considered a foul and results in the award of an indirect free kick to the opposition.
It is the opinion of the Board that slide tackling in our recreational environment could foster reckless play by unskilled players- possibly injuring
youngsters unable to protect themselves from the challenge. It is not the intent of the Board to inhibit the development of its players. This ruling
is made for the general safety of all players beginning their development - hopefully allowing them to learn the game without the fear of injury."
U8 Rules (4 v 4) 4 - 10 minute quarters, 2 min between quarters, 5 min. halftime, #3 ball
" 1. All laws of the game enforced except offsides.
2. All players receive a second chance on throw-ins
3. All free kicks are "indirect"
4. No penalty kicks shall be awarded or taken - fouls in the penalty box will be treated as an indirect free kick from the point of the infraction.
5. Goal kicks and corner kicks are used to restart play when the ball passes over the end line (and is outside the goal).
6. It is recommended that all substitutions be made between the quarters of play
7. No goalies will be used.
8. Coaches may be on the field "
U10 and above
" 1. All laws of the game enforced
2. Slide tackling is not permitted (slide tackling is permitted at U14 and above)"
Ball size
U8 - #3
U10 and U12 - #4
U14 and up - #5
Game Duration
U8: 4 - 10 min quarters
U10: 2 - 25 min halves
U12: 2 - 30 min halves
U14: 2 - 35 min halves
U18: 2 - 45 min halves
Team Sizes
U8: 4 v 4
U10: 6 v 6
U12 : 8 v 8
U14 and above: 11 v 11
Player Equipment
"All players will wear shin guards
Approved footwear is as follows:
Soccer shoes with molded cleats
Soccer shoes with turf soles
Soccer shoes with indoor soles
Tennis shoes
Soccer shoes with "screw-in studs" are not approved for player use at House league level...
Baseball, football, or universal cleats are prohibited from use"
(No toe cleats permitted)
Helpful Coaching and Playing Soccer Links
Soccer Positive Parenting
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/positiveparenting
Online Parent Education Tool
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/education
Parent Resource Library
http://usyouthsoccer.org/parents
USYSA Coaches Connection
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches
Coaches Resource Library
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/library
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/
VYSA U5 Lesson Plans
http://vysa.com/programs/plans
VYSA Training Priorities
http://vysa.com/programs/priorities
VYSA “F” Modules
http://vysa.com/programs/modules
VYSA Recreation Coaches Handbook
VYSA Recreation Coaches Handbook
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