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   1.        Every player will play 2 quarters of the game. 

 

2.    Team size:

Kindergarten	4 players per team, no goalie
1st and 2nd	8 players per team, includes goalie
3rd thru 8th	9 players per team, includes goalie
(Minimum 7 v 7 for 3rd grade and up.  It is recommended that a team match the number of players if the opposing team does not have the full amount)

 

3.    Soccer ball size: 

K, 1st & 2nd grade	size 3
3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th	size 4
7th & 8th	size 5

 

4.    Equipment:

All players must wear shin guards, covered completely by socks, for all games and practices.  Tennis shoes, soccer shoes, or baseball shoes with the front cleats removed.  Make sure all your players bring water to all practices and games. Earrings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, etc., cannot be worn for games or practices.

5.  Practice:

May begin any time after coaches' clinic. First come first serve for field time; be courteous and share field space when necessary.  Make sure each player brings the proper equipment, including a ball, shin guards and water.   Encourage fun play with realistic activities.  Times 2 rule applies

6.  Game Information:

Lead by example, respect the referees, coaches and players at all times.  Make every effort to start and end the games on time.  Each player must play 1/2 of the game.  Stress fair play and good sportsmanship. No jewelry can be worn during games.  If a player is bleeding, they must be removed from the field of play until the bleeding has stopped and the wound is  covered.   Make up games must be coordinated with the opposing coach and the chair of refs (see Board of Directors page).  Colored vests are available in the shed in case team jerseys are similar in color.  Be respectful of our referees - they are somebody's child, mother, father, sister, brother.  Each team should have a team rep.  Coaches use your rep. for handouts, fund raising activities, collections, and other information dissemination.
7.  Play Duration:
	Length of Play	Quarter Breaks	Half	Half Breaks
Kindergarten	32 minutes	1 minute		2 minutes
1st & 2nd grades	44 minutes	1 minute		2 minutes
3rd & 4th grades	44 minutes	1 minute		2 minutes
5th & 6th grades	65 minutes		30 minutes	5 minutes
7th & 8th grades	65 minutes		30 minutes	5 minutes