A size 3 soccer ball will be used in this age group. UNDER 8 RULES The game shall consist of four 10-minute periods. The referee shall permit a player a second chance on an illegal throw-in. No penalty kicks. All free kicks are indirect. A maximum of 7 players is allowed on the field at one time. Offside will not be called unless the referee judges the player or coach to be intentionally seeking to gain an advantage. A size 4 soccer ball will be used in this age group. UNDER 10 RULES The game shall consist of two 25-minute halves. A size 4 soccer ball will be used in this age group. A maximum of 8 players are allowed on the field at one time. Penalty kicks are taken. Offside will not be called unless the referee judges the player or coach to be intentionally seeking to gain an advantage. UNDER 13 RULES The game shall consist of two 30-minute halves. A size 5 soccer ball will be used in this age group. A maximum of 8 players is allowed on the field at one time. Regulation soccer is otherwise played in this age group BASIC INFORMATION WEATHER POLICY Any game that is suspended after halftime is an official game and will not be completed. Games that have not reached halftime will be made up in their entirety. The referee shall stop play anytime lightning is spotted or inclement weather conditions are deemed too hazardous to continue. Coaches are to suspend practices if lightning is seen. Players should be sent to their cars and wait 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. Game cancellations will be determined at the field by a YMCA staff representative. All coaches will be contacted if a game has been canceled; it will then be your responsibility to contact your players. If you or your parents have a question on whether or not a game has been canceled, please visit the website, . EQUIPMENT The YMCA provides a soccer jersey, shorts, and socks for all players. Shin guards are MANDATORY for all practices and games and must be worn under the socks. Soccer cleats are also MANDATORY. It is
A size 3 soccer ball will be used in this age group. UNDER 8 RULES The game shall consist of four 10-minute periods. The referee shall permit a player a second chance on an illegal throw-in. No penalty kicks. All free kicks are indirect. A maximum of 7 players is allowed on the field at one time. Offside will not be called unless the referee judges the player or coach to be intentionally seeking to gain an advantage. A size 4 soccer ball will be used in this age group. UNDER 10 RULES The game shall consist of two 25-minute halves. A size 4 soccer ball will be used in this age group. A maximum of 8 players are allowed on the field at one time. Penalty kicks are taken. Offside will not be called unless the referee judges the player or coach to be intentionally seeking to gain an advantage. UNDER 13 RULES The game shall consist of two 30-minute halves. A size 5 soccer ball will be used in this age group. A maximum of 8 players is allowed on the field at one time. Regulation soccer is otherwise played in this age group BASIC INFORMATION WEATHER POLICY Any game that is suspended after halftime is an official game and will not be completed. Games that have not reached halftime will be made up in their entirety. The referee shall stop play anytime lightning is spotted or inclement weather conditions are deemed too hazardous to continue. Coaches are to suspend practices if lightning is seen. Players should be sent to their cars and wait 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. Game cancellations will be determined at the field by a YMCA staff representative. All coaches will be contacted if a game has been canceled; it will then be your responsibility to contact your players. If you or your parents have a question on whether or not a game has been canceled, please visit the website, . EQUIPMENT The YMCA provides a soccer jersey, shorts, and socks for all players. Shin guards are MANDATORY for all practices and games and must be worn under the socks. Soccer cleats are also MANDATORY. It is