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FUN
The
first rule is “The kids must have fun.” The U8/6 league is geared
toward learning basic soccer skills, getting some exercise, and most
important for this age group, having fun. Let’s face it, if the
kids don’t have fun, they won’t be back. The soccer season can be
about winning, as long as a win is measured by what the child learned,
and how much fun was had.
DASC
is striving to create a positive, fun, learning environment that will
create a solid soccer foundation for kids to build upon.
The DASC volunteers welcome constructive feedback if it is in the best
interest of ALL the children. Thanks for participating.
BALL
SIZE
The
official ball for U-8 and U-6 play is size 3. Each player should have
his/her own ball for practice and games.
NUMBER
OF PLAYERS
Under 6
A
team will start with 3 players on the field.
Under
8
A
team will start with 4 field players and 1 goalie on the
field. If a team can’t field 4 field players, the
coaches can agree to a 3v3 plus a goalie, or the team short a player
can ask to borrow an opposing team member.
PLAYER’S
EQUIPMENT
Players
shall not wear anything that is dangerous to another player (jewelry,
including earrings, metal hair clips, etc).
Footwear—tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer
shoes.
Shin guards are REQUIRED. If a player does not have shin guards,
they will not be allowed to play during the game.
DURATION
OF THE GAME
Under
8
The
game shall be divided into two 24 minute halves with substitutes made
at six-minute intervals.
Under 6
The
game shall be divided into two 20 minute halves with substitutes made
in five-minute intervals. If the ball does not go out of play
upon the completion of time interval, a drop ball will be used to
restart the game.
There shall be a 5-minute break between halves.
START OF PLAY
Opponents must be outside the half-circle at mid-field while kick-off
is in progress. The ball must be kicked forward into opponent’s
half of the field. Initial kicker may not kick the ball a second
time until it has been played or touched by another player.
If there is
an infraction on the start of play, the coach can demonstrate the
proper technique, then the kick-off can be retaken.
BALL
IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The
ball is in play until the entire ball crosses the sideline or the
goal-line, or until the coach (Referee) stops play by blowing the
whistle.
OFF-SIDES
Off-sides
will NOT be called, but coaches will make sure that the players do not
stand in front of the opposing team’s goal when the ball is not in play
nearby.
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
All fouls
will result in free kicks with the opponents five yards away.
The coach (Referee) will explain all infractions.
FREE
KICKS
Free kicks are indirect resulting from a foul.
A goal may not be scored from an indirect kick until the ball has been
touched or played by a second player of either team.
No
free kicks shall be taken by the attacking team within the
defending
team’s goal area.
NO PENALTY KICKS FOR UNDER-8 OR UNDER-6 !!!
THROW-INS
For
U8, a throw-in restarts the game after the ball has entirely crossed
the sideline. To keep the game moving, U6 will NOT use throw-ins,
the ball will be kicked in bounds.
In the event of an improper throw-in, a coach will demonstrate the
proper technique, and a second attempt will be made. Play can be
resumed from a coaches throw-in.
GOAL KICKS
Goal kick restarts
the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line, outside the
goal posts and was last touched by the attacking team.
Goal kicks will be taken from any point inside the goal area (usually
on the corner of the goal box). The kick is taken by defending
team.
Opponents must be 5 yards away from the ball.
CORNER
KICKS
Corner
kicks restart the game after the ball has entirely crossed the goal
line and was last touched by a player on the defending team.
Balls must be placed along the goal line at the corner of the playing
area. Kick is taken by the attacking team.
Opponents must be 5 yards away from the ball.
FIELD
POSITION
Teams
will switch ends of the field after their 5-minute half time.
FIELD
SIZE
The
maximum field size shall be 80’ wide by 140’ long.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions
are permitted if a player is injured and cannot resume play.
Also
see Duration Of Game
All
players shall be given equal amount of playing time.
COACHES
RESPONSIBILITIES
The coach is
to referee the game and call all infractions.
The
coach can delay or call a game due to potential lightning
hazard/weather conditions.
Prior
to the start of the game, the opposing coaches will call off games for
rain/bad weather. If the fields are determined unplayable the U-8
Coordinator(s) may call all games/practice.
Attend
all coach’s meetings/clinics offered.
The
coach shall not leave the field until all players have been picked-up.
Encourage
fun and sportsmanship from all players, parents and coaches.
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