U5/U6 – Rules for this Age Group

• 4 quarters are played.  Playing time = 10 minute quarters. Time does not stop for any reason.
• Coaches are only allowed to coach on their half of the playing field.
• No goalies, but a stationary defenders are allowed.
• Number of players should be 4-6.
• No direct kicks, indirect kicks or penalty kicks.
• Spectators are welcome on both sides of the field and are encouraged to help keep the ball in play.
• If ball goes out of play, the ball will be kicked in by the team that did not touch the ball last.
• No throw-ins.
• No switching sides of the playing field at end of quarters or halftime.
• Playing field is full width of field using small goals.

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U6/U7 – Rules for this Age Group

• Same as U5/U6

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U7 – Rules for this Age Group

• 4 quarters are played.  Playing time = 12 minute quarters. Time does not stop for any reason.
• Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
• Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
• No stationary forwards are allowed.  While the off side rule will not be called, a player cannot gain an advantage by being in an off side position.
• Number of players should be 7 or 8 which is inclusive of a goalie.
• No direct kicks, indirect kicks, penalty kicks or off sides will be called.
• “Free kicks” are allowed and will be called for a deliberate hand ball or other infraction.
• If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends, corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
• Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.  Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players. 
• Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
• Teams will switch sides at halftime.
• Playing is full length of field using large goals.
• While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set position on the field is the goalie.  All other players are welcome to play any other position at any time during the game.  There is no rule that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or defense at one time.
• If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of the change.
• Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner kick, goal kick, restart from the ½ line, injury or other stoppage as directed by the referee).

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U9 – Rules for this Age Group

• 4 quarters are played.  Playing time = 15 minute quarters. Time does not stop for any reason.
• Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
• Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
• No stationary forwards are allowed.  While the off side rule will not be called, a player cannot gain an advantage by being in an off side position.
• Number of players should be 7 or 8 which is inclusive of a goalie.
• No direct kicks, indirect kicks, penalty kicks or off sides will be called.
• “Free kicks” are allowed and will be called by the referee for a deliberate hand ball or other infraction.
• If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends, corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
• Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.  Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players. 
• Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
• Teams will switch sides at halftime.
• Playing is full length of field using large goals.
• While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set position on the field is the goalie.  All other players are welcome to play any other position at any time during the game.  There is no rule that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or defense at one time.
• If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of the change.
• Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner kick, goal kick, restart from the ½ line, injury or other stoppage as directed by the referee).

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U10 through U11 – Rules for this Age Group

• 2 halves are played.  Playing time = 30 minute halves. Time does not stop for any reason.
• Coaches are only allowed to coach from the sidelines.
• Goalies, stationary defenders are allowed.
• No stationary forwards are allowed.  Deliberate or obvious off side calls will be called.
• Number of players should be 8 or 9 which is inclusive of a goalie.
•  “Free kicks” are allowed and will be called by the referee for a deliberate hand ball or other infraction.  For infractions inside the penalty box by the defensive team, the referee will pull the ball back to the 18 yard line where a direct “free” kick will be taken.
• No penalty kicks.
• If ball goes out of play to the sides, throw-ins are done by the team that did not touch the ball last. If ball goes out of play at the ends, corner kicks or goal kicks will be done depending on who touched the ball last. If the ball is touched by the defending team last, it’s a corner kick for the offensive team. If the ball is touched by the offensive team last, a goal kick is done by the defensive team and no one is allowed inside the penalty box except the kicker.
• Spectators are allowed only on the bleacher side of the field.  Spectators should not be around the goal area instructing the players. 
• Players and coaches are on the opposite side of the field.
• Teams will switch sides at halftime.
• Playing is full length of field using large goals.
• While players are encouraged to play their positions, the only set position on the field is the goalie.  All other players are welcome to play any other position at any time during the game.  There is no rule that states one team cannot have all their players playing offense or defense at one time.
• If a goalie change is being made, the coach must alert the referee of the change.
• Players being substituted must stand at the half line and are only allowed onto the field at a stoppage of play (e.g. throw in, corner kick, goal kick, restart from the ½ line, injury or other stoppage as directed by the referee).

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Rules for all Ages

• Rainouts will be called at least 1 hour before game time by a designated league official. Please don’t call because it ties up the phone lines during a critical time. The web site www.prospectsoccer.com will have up to date information related to cancellations.
• Nobody should delay the start of the game.
• Each play should play at least 50% of each game.
• 5 Goal rule will be enforced by the referee. Please make adjustments in your game strategy if getting close to a 5 goal lead.
  • When a team has a 5 goal advantage, they must remove a play for each goal until they have less than a 5 goal lead.
  • Referee must OK the return of a player.
  • The intent of this rule is to keep from running up high scores.
• The referee will briefly explain all infractions to the players.
• Substitutions: Coach must get referee’s permission BEFORE each sub:
  • Prior to a Goal Kick by either team.
  • After a goal by either team.
  • After an injury, by either team, when the referee stops play
  • At quarter or half time
  • NO substitutions on corner kicks.
  • Goalie change at any time must be communicated to the referee
• Parents and Coaches must remain on the sidelines during a game until the referee calls them onto the field for an injury (except U5 or U6, Coach is on field already)
• Coaches are to keep all spectators away from the goal end of the field.

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Code of Conduct

• Coaches, Players & Spectators MUST show respect for the Referee.
• No aggressive behavior toward any official will be tolerated
• No foul language will be tolerated from coaches or players

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