Coed 6-8 yr. old

RULES FOR AGES 6 – 8 (8U)

• Size 4 Ball

• 7 v 7 (including goalie)

• (4) 10 minute quarters (5 minute half)

• Goalie must wear contrasting shirt & mouth piece (recommended).

• ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY OR OTHER ACCESSORIES.

• All free kicks are INDIRECT (has to go off someone else before it can go into the goal) and opposing team has to stay 10yd away from ball.

  • Infractions close to goal will be moved outside the box at ref’s discretion.

• A Corner Kick is an Indirect Kick.

• On Corner kicks the opposing team must stay the distance of the goalie box from ball.

• The ball has to cross the line completely before it is considered a goal.

• No penalty kicks.

• All players must play at least 50% of game.

• Shin guards are required for all players.

• No offsides will be called.

• Second throw-in for incorrect throw if still incorrect equals in loss of possession.

• No coaches on field.

• Spectators/Parents are to stay in designated area (on the hill)…NO PARENTS ALLOWED ON THE FIELD UNLESS AN INJURY OCCURS).

• NO SLIDE TACKLING!!!

• Ball must roll forward 1 full rotation on ALL FREE KICKS (including kickoffs)…Failure to do so results in losing possession.

• On kickoffs the opposing team has to stay behind the “White Line” until the second touch from the offensive team or the ball crosses the white the line.

• On Goal Kicks the opposing team has to stay behind the “White Line” until the ball crosses the “White Line” (and official will say PLAY, Go Ahead, etc…)

  • If opposing team touches the ball before the “White Line” result in a free kick.

• When goalie has possession of the ball the opposing team has to stay behind the “White Line” (just like a goal kick), but the goalie doesn’t have to wait till the opposing team is on the other side of the “White Line” to play the ball.

  • The opposing just CANNOT play the ball until the ball crosses the “White Line”.

• The ball cannot cross the “Mid Line” in the air when the goalie has possession of ball (other than a goal kick). The ball has to be touch by another player (any team). Results in a free kick for the opposing team at midline.

• If a player attempts to kick at ball while on the ground the play is called dead and a free kick is issued for the opposing team (SAFETY REASON).

• If a player falls down he/she is encouraged to get up quickly for their safety.

• If a player could be in danger of safety the official will call the play dead and a drop ball will occur.

• HAND BALL RULES

  • If a player is protecting themselves from getting hit in the face or personal areas play will not be stop unless results in a dead ball situation

  • If a player makes contact with the ball with his/her hands intentionally or catches the ball (other than the goalie) will result in a free kick

• Teams will switch sides at the half.