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The U5 Division

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ALL GAMES will be played 3 -vs- 3

  1. Players will all be 4 or 5 years old.
  2. All players must have shin guards on during the game.
  3. They will use a size three ball.
  4. Their field will be 15 yards by 20 yards.
  5. There will be no goalie.
  6. The coaches will take turns being the ref. One coach the first half and the other the second half.
  7. All goals are celebrated, but not counted, we will not keep scores.
  8. There is no winner or loser.
  9. The goals will be 4 feet by six feet.
  10. Three players on the field at a time per team with a roster of up to 6 to 8 players.
  11. Teams may be coed.
  12. Each player should play 50% of the time.
  13. Games will consist of four 6 minute quarters.
  14. Kick off will start the first and second half with the teams alternating kick offs.
  15. For all kick offs, throw ins, free kicks, etc., the opposing team must give a 5 yard distance off the ball.
  16. There will be no off sides rule.
  17. No direct kicks will be awarded, only indirect kicks for major fouls and goal kicks.
  18. There will be no red cards.
  19. Throw-ins will be used.
  20. Corner kicks will be awarded.
  21. All infractions will be explained to the player.
  22. Trophies will be awarded to all players at the end of the season.

The U7 Division

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ALL GAMES will be played 4 -vs- 4

  1. These players will all be 5, 6 or 7 years old.
  2. All players must have shin guards on during the game.
  3. They will use a size three ball.
  4. Their field will be 20 yards by 30 yards.
  5. There will be no goalie, team can play with a stopper.
  6. The coaches will take turns being the ref.  One coach the first half and the other the second half.
  7. All goals are celebrated, but not counted, we will not keep scores.
  8. There is no winner or loser.
  9. The goals will be 4 feet by six feet.
  10. Four players on the field at a time per team with a roster of 8 to 10 players.
  11. Teams may be coed.
  12. Each player should play 50% of the time.
  13. Games will consist of four 8 minute quarters.
  14. Kick off will start the first and second half with the teams alternating kick offs.
  15. For all kick offs, throw ins, free kicks, etc., the opposing team must give a 5 yard distance off the ball.
  16. There will be no off sides rule.
  17. No direct kicks will be awarded, only indirect kicks for major fouls and goal kicks.
  18. There will be no red cards.
  19. Throw-ins will be used.
  20. Corner kicks will be awarded.
  21. All infractions will be explained to the player.
  22. Trophies will be awarded to all players at the end of the season.

The U9 Division

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ALL GAMES will be played  5 -vs- 5

  1. These players will all be 7, 8 or 9 years old.
  2. All players must have shin guards on during the game.
  3. They will use a size four ball.
  4. Their field will be 20 yards by 30 yards or larger if space permits.
  5. The goalie position will be introduced at this level.
  6. All players should rotate into the goalie position.
  7. The coaches will take turns being the ref.  One coach the first half and the other the second half.
  8. All goals are celebrated, but not counted, we will not keep scores.
  9. There is no winner or loser.
  10. The goals will be 5 feet by 9 feet.
  11. Five players on the field at a time per team with a roster of 10 to 12 players.
  12. Teams may be coed.
  13. Each player should play 50% of the time.
  14. Games will consist of four 10 minute quarters.
  15. Kick off will start the first and second half with the teams alternating kick offs.
  16. For all kick offs, throw ins, free kicks, etc., the opposing team must give a 5 yard distance off the ball.
  17. There will be no off sides rule.
  18. No direct kicks will be awarded, only indirect kicks for major fouls and goal kicks.
  19. There will be no red cards.
  20. Throw-ins will be used.
  21. Corner kicks will be awarded.
  22. All infractions will be explained to the player.
  23. Trophies will be awarded to all players at the end of the season.

The U11 Division

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ALL GAMES will be played 6 -vs- 6

  1. These players will all be 9, 10 or 11 years old.
  2. All players must have shin guards on during the game.
  3. They will use a size four ball.
  4. Their field will be 30 yards by 40 yards or larger if space permits.
  5. The goalie position will be used at this level.
  6. Not all players have to rotate into the goalie position,  but at least two should be.
  7. The coaches will take turns being the ref.  One coach the first half and the other the second half.
  8. All goals are celebrated, but not counted, we will not keep scores.
  9. There is no winner or loser.
  10. The goals will be 6 feet by 10 feet.
  11. Six players on the field at a time per team with a roster of up to twelve players.
  12. Teams may be coed.
  13. Each player should play 50% of the time.
  14. Games will consist of two 25 minute halfs.
  15. Kick off will start the first and second half with the teams alternating kick offs.
  16. For all kick offs, throw ins, free kicks, etc., the opposing team must give a 5 yard distance off the ball.
  17. There will be no off sides rule.
  18. No direct kicks will be awarded, only indirect kicks for major fouls and goal kicks.
  19. There will be no red cards.
  20. Throw-ins will be used.
  21. Corner kicks will be awarded.
  22. All infractions will be explained to the player.
  23. Trophies will be awarded to all players at the end of the season.