Teams

·         4 v 4 or 3 v 3. Minimum start and finish the game

Ball

·         Size 3- home team provides the game ball

Field and Goal Sizes

·         Maximum Field Size: 20 X 30 yards

·         Minimum Field Size: 15 X 20 yards

·         Goal Size: 4 X 6 feet

Game Length/Halftime

·         Four 8-minute quarters (Coaches can agree to play longer if time allows)

·         3-minute break between each quarter

Officials

·         The coach from each team will officiate and will be responsible for calls within their

team’s defensive half of the field.

·         Both coaches can coach from their respective positions from the team bench and

should be the only voice used to coach and facilitate the game.

·         All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Substitutions

·         At the end of each quarter, or as needed

·         Each player should play at least one half of the game.

Equipment

·         Shin guards (under socks) are required

·         Stokes United uniforms should be worn

·         No cleats

Goalkeepers

·         There is no goalkeeper in the U5 or U6 age group.

·         Players should be encouraged to play the entire field.”.

Age Specific Rules

·         All restarts are taken with dribble-in or kick-in. No throw-ins are taken unless coaches agree.

·         After a goal is scored, game is restarted with a Kick-Off.

·         A preference is for parents to simply knock the ball back into play to keep the flow of

the game.

·         No offsides.

·         No direct free kicks. All fouls result in an indirect free kick.

·         All other rules abide by FIFA Laws of the Game.

·         Coaches can be on the field

·         No heading the ball

Many rules can be adjusted based on the coaches for the game.