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RECREATION PROGRAM - PLAYING GUIDELINES |
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No Scores, Results or League Standings are Recorded for Recreation
Soccer |
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Grade |
Pre-Kindergarten |
Kindergarten |
1st |
2nd |
3rd/4th |
5th/6th |
7th-10th |
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Law 1: THE FIELD OF PLAY |
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Field size-Minimum |
20x15 |
20x15 |
25x20 |
25x20 |
45x35 |
70x45 |
70x45 |
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Field size-Maximum |
35x30 |
35x30 |
35x30 |
35x30 |
60x45 |
80x55 |
80x55 |
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Goal size |
12' Wide & 6' High |
12' Wide & 6' High |
12' Wide & 6' High |
12' Wide & 6' High |
12' Wide & 6' High |
18' Wide & 6' High |
18' Wide & 6' High |
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Law 2: THE BALL |
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Ball size |
Size 3 |
Size 3 |
Size 3 |
Size 3 |
Size 4 |
Size 4 |
Size 5 |
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Law 3: THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS |
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# of Players |
4v4-No GK's |
4v4-No GK's |
5v5, includes GK |
5v5, includes GK |
6v6, includes GK |
8v8, includes GK |
8v8, includes GK |
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Substitutions |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
Any stoppage, unlimited |
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Law 4: THE PLAYER'S EQUIPMENT |
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Players' equipment |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Law 5: THE REFEREE |
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Referee |
None: (1) On-Field Coach |
None: (1) On-Field Coach |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Law 6: THE ASSISTANT REFEREES |
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Assistant Referees |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
2 |
2 |
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Law 7: THE DURATION OF THE GAME |
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Periods/time |
4 x 10 minutes |
4 x 10 minutes |
4 x 12 minutes |
4 x 12 minutes |
2 x 25 minutes |
2 x 30 minutes |
2 x 35 minutes |
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Law 8: THE START & RE-START OF THE GAME |
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Start/Re-Start of play |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Law 9: THE BALL IN & OUT OF PLAY |
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Ball in and out of play |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Law 10: THE METHOD OF SCORING |
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Goals scored |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Law 11: OFFSIDE |
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Offside |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
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RECREATION PROGRAM - PLAYING GUIDELINES (Continued) |
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Grade |
Pre-Kindergarten |
Kindergarten |
1st |
2nd |
3rd/4th |
5th/6th |
7th-10th |
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Law 12: FOULS & MISCONDUCT |
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Fouls |
All = Direct free kick |
All = Direct free kick |
All = Direct free kick |
All = Direct free kick |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Misconduct |
No cards or send-off |
No cards or send-off |
No cards or send-off |
No cards or send-off |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Other |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
Explain infringements |
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Law 13: FREE KICKS |
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Free Kicks |
All = Direct-4 yards |
All = Direct-4 yards |
All = Direct-4 yards |
All = Direct-4 yards |
8 yards |
8 yards |
8 yards |
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Law 14: THE PENALTY KICK |
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Penalty Kick |
None |
None |
None |
None |
8 yards mark |
10 yards mark |
10 yards mark |
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Law 15: THE THROW-IN |
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Throw-in/Kick-in |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Throw-In: Re-take once |
Throw-In: Re-take once |
Throw-In |
Throw-In |
Throw-In |
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Law 16: THE GOAL KICK |
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Goal Kick |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Kick-In-4 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
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Law 17: THE CORNER KICK |
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Corner Kick |
No: Kick-In-4 yards |
No: Kick-In-4 yards |
Yes: 4 yards |
Yes: 4 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
Yes: 8 yards |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: |
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* A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is
dangerous to themselves or another player. |
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* If a child wears glasses, they should be secured with a head-band
during the soccer game. |
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY
JEWELRY/EARRINGS DURING THE SOCCER GAMES. |
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* If a player has earrings, even newly-pierced, they must be
removed in order to play-NO EXCEPTIONS. |
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* Band-Aids or tape over earrings is not allowed. |
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OTHER |
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* Where possible, teams/players should be on the same side of the
field and on the opposite side of the field from the
parents/spectators |
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* Opposing players and coaches should line-up and shake hands after
each game |
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* Playing Time: A minimum of at least 50% playing time is required
for each player |
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* Parents/Coaches, non-participating players and spectators should
be at the game to enjoy and encourage the activity of the players |
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* No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products to be consumed or
allowed near the playing area |
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* No slide tackles |
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Copyright 2010 Plymouth Soccer Association |
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