1. All games will be 8 v 8 (7 and Goalie)
2. Games will be two 25 minute halves with 5 minute break.
3. All games will be played on a U8-U9 appropriate size field. General guidelines given to hosting clubs are 70x40, but sometimes can be slightly smaller or larger. Appropriate size goals are highly encouraged but not mandatory at this point.
4. Once schedules are posted, please attempt to firm up the game time and location asap. Be flexible in accommodating scheduling conflicts. Be patient. Please work with each other. List of accepted teams will be posted online and schedules will be provided, also online, five days prior to the Play Date event. Games can be scheduled either Saturday or Sunday.
5. All players require valid USCS player passes in order to play. No printed roster required. Home team to print the game card.
6. All throw-ins must be done correctly, but at the discretion of the referee a re-throw can be granted.
7. Penalty kicks will be allowed.
8. All major and technical fouls will be enforced resulting in direct free kick or indirect free kick as appropriate.
9. Offside will be enforced.
10. Either team may substitute on any stoppage, subject to the referee’s approval.
11. Goal kicks may be taken from any point within the penalty box in order to keep the game flowing, unless both coaches agree otherwise in advance with the referee.
12. All efforts will be made to try to place teams in the appropriate bracket of play, but in the event of an uneven game, please try to avoid running up the score and keep the spirit of good sportsmanship throughout the day, emphasis should be placed on safety and player development above anything else at this young age.
13. No trophies will be awarded. Scores and standings will be posted, but please remember to keep player development as the first priority.
14. Referees, while respecting the Laws of the Game, will do their best to keep the game flowing, simple and fun.