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September 10, 2015 Dear Milwaukee Kickers Family, 7101 W. Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53223 (414) 358-2678 (414) 358-2572 fax mksc.org Regions Brown Deer Falls Germantown Greendale Inter Northshore FC Midwest Milwaukee East As the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club (MKSC), it is my pleasure to welcome you and thank you for becoming a member of one of the largest and most respected soccer organizations in the country. Being a member of the Milwaukee Kickers is about ensuring that your family and your player enjoy the best soccer experience. As a leader in the community and on the soccer field, we re privileged to do our part and are confident that you will do yours to support your player and your player s coaches to achieve your player s goals. At MKSC, we know that the best soccer experience starts with educated coaches making educated decisions. That said, consistent with our Players First club-wide mindset, MKSC is the only soccer club in Wisconsin offering coaching educational opportunities from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). This exclusive benefit provides our players with the key knowledge and superior skills they need to prepare, learn and grow into the next generation of soccer players. That next generation starts with you and this is your club because it is comprised of families like yours that recognize and respect the many benefits of soccer. Thank you again for becoming a Milwaukee Kicker. I am honored you re on our team and encourage you to proudly display the attached sticker in support of Your Club. Mukwonago Muskego New Berlin Nicolet South Southeast Southwest Wauwatosa Alvaro Garcia-Velez Executive Director Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
Follow The Leader. Club Organization Profile Our Mission The Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization and unifying force in the community, has strived to enrich the lives of adults and youth in the Greater Milwaukee Area by providing soccer to everyone no matter their size, shape, gender, race, or socioeconomic status for over four decades. We are committed to ensuring everyone can continue to play soccer while instilling a lifelong passion for the game. Our Vision As one of the largest and most respected youth soccer organizations in the country, our influence, innovation and impact reaches beyond the field and into our communities. Our Motto Follow The Leader. Applied to all levels of our Club s structure and in true team spirit, we are inspired to lead by example to best benefit everyone affiliated with our community-building soccer organization. Our Mindset Players First We are steadfastly and universally dedicated to the health and development of our youth not only as soccer players, but as respected individuals deserving of ongoing encouragement and positive reinforcement. Our Structure 15 Regions, 1 Soccer Club The administration of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club is conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Director and individual members representing each of our fifteen regions. Our membership is divided by region and each region is supervised by a Regional Director. Regions are geographically based, individually named per geographical location and are universally governed by Club administration. Therefore, boys and girls age 5-17 register to play with one of the more than 650 teams formed by the Milwaukee Kickers and are affiliated members of the US Youth Soccer Association. Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org
Follow The Leader. Member Benefits For over 45 years, we have been committed to delivering high quality sports-based youth player development built on the solid foundation and ongoing implementation of leading edge coaching education. As a Milwaukee Kicker, you receive or have access to the following benefits derived from that commitment specifically designed to provide the best soccer experience in your community from one of the best soccer organizations in the country. Front Office A team of professionals dedicated to serving you seven days a week (regular business hours, nights and weekends) Informative and comprehensive website (mksc.org) continuously evolving to be your most up-to-date resource for our programs and services Professional assistance with field management Teams/Leagues Organized teams and leagues for children ages 5-17 o Includes boys only, girls only, and co-ed teams Complete uniform package (jersey, shorts and socks) for each U6-U14 Recreational player All Select player passes and official team rosters are managed through the MKSC office Online registration An eight game Spring season and an eight game Fall season o Includes a bonus 9th indoor game at Uihlein Soccer Park, home of the Milwaukee Kickers, in the Fall League schedules developed by MKSC staff in coordination with our Regions Registration and membership with the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) - 1 -
Development Programs Age specific skills clinics and training programs o MiKro Soccer Ages 3-6 o Spring, Summer and Winter Camps Ages U5-U13 o Youth Academy Ages U8-U13 Player Perks Development program discounts Ask us about our college scholarships Annual Kicknic special event for U7-U10 players (picnic type event with a free lunch for players) Free Select player passes Option to Guest play for other MKSC teams Club tournament teams Coaches Wisconsin exclusive partnership with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) to provide our coaches with ongoing educational opportunities to further their knowledge and prepare them to coach our next generation of players Professional coaching staff to provide coach training, assistance, player training, etc. Professional trained and licensed coaches (minimum USSF Y1 level) Risk management background checks completed on all coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers Free supplies o Training equipment o Team soccer ball o Team medical bag with medical supplies o Free continuing education coaching clinics throughout the year Referees Full-time MKSC Referee Assignor to aid Regional Assignors in their efforts to assign referees to all league games Payment of referees (U9-U14, Recreational and Select leagues) Uihlein Soccer Park (Home of the Milwaukee Kickers) A premier, professionally maintained indoor and outdoor soccer facility 13 full-sized outdoor soccer fields Kohler Engines Stadium, a state-of-the-art lighted turf field with bleacher seating capacity for 3,000 Pat Jones Field, a lighted turf field Three indoor fields allowing for year-round, weather resistant play Professionally organized tournaments in Spring and Fall Meeting room availability Host to numerous soccer and non-soccer related special events Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org - 2 -
Follow The Leader. We re Here For You Address: Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, 7101 W. Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223-4612 Phone: 414.358.2678 Fax: 414.358.2572 Club Office Hours: Seven days a week (regular business hours, nights and weekends). We re also happy to meet with you by appointment, please call to schedule a time so we know when to expect you. Club Level Contacts Alvaro Garcia-Velez, Executive Director 414.358.2678, alvarogv@mksc.org Nancy Ziaja, Membership Services Director 414.375.1151, nancyz@mksc.org Dawn Urban, Events & Indoor League Administrator 414.375.1152, dawnu@mksc.org Chris McCormick, Rental & Scheduling Coordinator 414.375.1153, chrism@mksc.org Angie Opsahl, Office Manager Tom Kastenholz, Business Manager Tammy Gilpin-Ripp, Director of Marketing/Sponsorship Marcelo Fontana, Staff Coach & Club Clinician Michael King, Staff Coach & Club Clinician Pete Knezic, Staff Coach & Club Clinician Paul Sanchez, Staff Coach & Club Clinician Amanda Camilli, Staff Coach & MiKro Staff Trainer Alison Cefalu, Club Member Program Coordinator Kyle Trimble, Referee Coordinator Matt Voell, Food & Beverage Manager Paul Dettmann, Grounds & Facilities Manager Program Contacts MKSC Academy: Alvaro Garcia-Velez alvarogv@mksc.org Regional Level Contacts Brown Deer: Patrick McGuire pmcguire@rwbaird.com Falls: Ed Eastman eceastman8@hotmail.com Scott Stein scottstein0409@gmail.com Germantown: Annette Mueller abmueller@att.net Greendale: Chandra Comiskey chandrakon@yahoo.com Inter Northshore FC: Susan Scott info@internorthshorefc.com Kristin Yatso recshorewood@internorthshorefc.com Jay Behnke recwhitefishbay@internorthshorefc.com Midwest: Teig Whaley-Smith teigwhaleysmith@gmail.com Milwaukee East: Jock Mutschler jockmutschler@hotmail.com Mukwonago: Bob Mueller smuelle@wi.rr.com Paul Nowaczek nowaczek@pipeline.com Muskego: Dan Salton muskegodan@gmail.com New Berlin: Joe Lehmann jlehmann@fnfinancing.com Nicolet: Kate Carpenter kcarpenter@americascores.org South: Michael Vega milwaukeekickerssouth@gmail.com Southeast: Jeremy Barrett jeremyandnancy@sbcglobal.net Southwest: Jim Berner swkickersinfo@gmail.com Wauwatosa: Tom Ertel tom.ertel@sbcglobal.net John Tuffnell jbt@wi.rr.com MKSC Sirocco: Mark Harris soccermark10@gmail.com - 3 -
Follow The Leader. Programs & Player Progression Plan MiKro Soccer Age 3-6 MiKro Soccer is a fun and friendly introduction to soccer specifically designed for 3-6 year olds. Classes meet once per week for six weeks and are led by trained Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club Coaches. Players learn basic soccer skills, develop coordination, engage in physical activity and work as a team with other children. Recreational Soccer Age 6-10 As a member of one of the country s largest and most respected soccer clubs, 6-10 year olds will learn teamwork, sportsmanship and skills from Y1 licensed volunteer coaches. Practices are once or twice a week (60-90 mins.), and one or two small-sided games are played by communitybased teams on local fields per weekend during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons. Teams are comprised of all skill levels, tournament play is encouraged (U7 and older) and every player receives a free uniform kit. WYSA Youth Academy Age 8-10 WYSA Youth Academy offers 8-10 year olds an opportunity to enhance their skills and learn a specific MKSC development-based curriculum from Y1 licensed and MKSC accredited coaches. Practices are twice a week (60-90 mins.), and small-sided games are played by community-based teams on local fields during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons. Teams will compete against area soccer clubs and Mega Play Dates are included each season. - 4 -
Recreational Soccer Age 11-14 Players age 11-14 who have spent their younger years in the MKSC program as well as new MKSC players will practice once or twice a week (60-90 mins.) instructed by Y1 licensed volunteer coaches. One or two small-sided games are played by community-based teams on local fields per weekend during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons. Tournament play is strongly encouraged, every player receives a free uniform kit and Indoor/Winter training is optional. Select Soccer Age 11-14 For players seeking a more competitive level of play, we offer a try-out based, club-wide Select program called MKSC Academy that provides toplevel instruction and individual player assessment. Teams practice 2-3 times a week (90 mins.) coached by former pro soccer players and licensed staff coaches (minimum E License). MKSC Academy teams play 1-2 games per weekend during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons, and 3-4 tournaments per season. Indoor/Winter training and Midwest travel required. Select Soccer Age 15-17 For Select players in this age group, MKSC Academy teams practice 2-3 times a week (90 mins.) coached by former pro soccer players and licensed staff coaches (minimum D License). Teams play 1-2 games per weekend, however, girls play during an 8-week Fall only season and boys play during an 8-week Spring only season. All teams play 3-4 tournaments per season. Indoor/Winter training and Midwest travel required. Adult Soccer Age 18-40+ If you re like the majority of MKSC players, you re a soccer player for life which is why we offer a number of seasonal recreational and competitive adult indoor and outdoor soccer leagues at our home, Uihlein Soccer Park. Men s, Coed, Majors and age specific teams are options to join whether you grew up a Milwaukee Kicker or just want to grow older as one. All ages and skill levels welcome. Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org - 5 -
Follow The Leader. Club Courtesy & Conduct Checklist As a Club member and in the Club spirit, we encourage and expect all of our players and parents to respect the game and each other in their interactions on and off the soccer field. For players, we ask that you... Arrive on time Contact your Coach if you ll be late or aren t coming Work hard with your peers to grow as a player and a teammate Learn the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club rules Take advantage of additional ways to improve your performance (clinics, camps, etc.) Respect referees and their calls Win and lose graciously Thank your parents for their guidance and support Have fun playing soccer! Not criticize, bully, make fun of, argue or use bad language with anyone For parents, we ask that you... Get your soccer outfitted player to the field on time Introduce yourself to the Coach and other parents (it s more fun that way!) Prepare for quick-changing weather conditions, bring layers and rain gear Learn the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club rules and contact information Support both teams in a positive way Respect referees and their calls Win and lose graciously Thank your player for their discipline and effort Enjoy watching soccer! Not criticize, bully, make fun of, argue or use bad language with anyone Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org - 6 -
U6 League Rules LAW 1: THE FIELD 1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 30 yards and a width of approximately 20 yards. 2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of four (4) yards is marked around it. 3. Goals: Pug goals 4. Goal Area & Penalty Area: None LAW 2: THE BALL A size 3 soccer ball shall be used for all games. LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1. Maximum number of players on the field is 3. 2. There are NO goalkeepers. 3. Maximum number of players on the roster is 8. 4. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in practice. 5. Substitutions: At any stoppage and unlimited. LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT 1. Players uniform consists of: Shirt Shorts Socks Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection. Shoes Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats. 2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with medical tape (with the necessary information still showing). 3. No casts are allowed LAW 5: REFEREE Coach/Parent from each team should be used. They may be on the field of play. Players should receive a brief explanation if they have committed a rule infraction. LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES None LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME 1. The game shall be divided into four equal quarters of (10) or (8) minutes. 2. There shall be a (2) minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarters & the 3rd and 4th quarters. 3. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break between the 2nd and 3 rd quarters. LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY 1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss. 2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. 3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game. 4. Kickoff is alternated between teams each quarter. 5. Opponents must be (3) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time until it touches another player. - 7 -
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the whistle. LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air and enter the goal. Goals can be scored from offensive half of field only. LAW 11: OFF SIDE The off-side rule does not apply. LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT Tripping, pushing, holding, kicking and intentional handballs are all offenses that should be whistled and award an indirect free kick to the non-offending team. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. LAW 13: FREE KICKS 1. All free kicks should be restarted as indirect free kicks. 2. The ball is not in play until it is touched or played by a second player of either team. 3. A goal may not be scored from an indirect free kick until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team. 4. Opponents must be at least four (3) yards from the ball until it is put in play. LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS 1. No penalty kicks are to be awarded. 2. An indirect free kick may be awarded for infractions committed close to the defending team s goal. 3. The ball should be placed at least four (3) yards from the goal line. LAW 15: KICK-IN 1. A kick-in restarts play after the ball entirely crosses over the touchline. 2. The kick-in is awarded to the opponent of the team which last played or touched the ball before it crossed the touchline. 3. All kick-ins are considered an indirect free kick 4. On kick-in from defensive end, all opponents must drop behind center line; no opposing pressure until ball crosses center line; all 3 players on kick-in team must touch ball before crossing center line 5. Kick-in from offensive end is considered indirect free kick; all opponents must be at least 3 yards away from ball LAW 16: GOAL KICKS 1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the attacking team. 2. The goal kick should be taken within 2-3 yards of the goal line anywhere across the width of the field of play at the nearest point from where the ball was retrieved. 3. All opponents must drop behind center line 4. No opposing pressure until ball crosses center line 5. All 3 players on kicking team must touch ball before crossing center line LAW 17: CORNER KICKS 1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last touched by the defensive team. 2. Opponents must remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. - 8 -
U7 & U8 League Rules LAW 1: THE FIELD 1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 40 yards and a width of approximately 30 yards. 2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 4 yards is marked around it. 3. Goals: Goal size shall be 6 feet high by 12 feet wide 4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 3 yards from each goalpost for a distance of 3 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. 5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six (6) yards from each goal post for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. LAW 2: THE BALL A size 3 soccer ball shall be used for all games. LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1. Maximum number of players on the field is 5 (one which is a goalkeeper). 2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 10. 3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in practice. 4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made for your team on the opposing team s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line. LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT 1. Players uniform consists of: Shirt Shorts Socks Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection. Shoes Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats. 2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with medical tape (with the necessary information still showing). 3. No casts are allowed LAW 5: REFEREE 1. U7-8 Games may be officiated by youth referees (if assigned by the region) or parent volunteers. If a youth referee is assigned, it is the home region s responsibility to hire and pay the official. 2. Players should receive a brief explanation if they have committed a rule infraction. LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES Use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds. LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME 1. The game shall be divided into four equal quarters of 12 minutes. 2. There shall be a (2) minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarters & the 3rd and 4th quarters. 3. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break between the 2nd and 3rd quarters. LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY 1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss. 2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. 3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game. 4. Kick off is alternated between teams each quarter. - 9 -
5. Opponents must be (4) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time until it touches another player. LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the whistle. LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross bar. LAW 11: OFF SIDE The off-side rule does not apply. LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT Tripping, pushing, holding, kicking and intentional handballs are all offenses that should be whistled and award an indirect free kick to the non-offending team. LAW 13: FREE KICKS 1. All free kicks should be restarted as indirect free kicks. 2. A goal may not be scored from an indirect free kick until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team. 3. No free kicks shall be taken within the goal area by the attacking team. The ball shall be placed on the goal area line closest to where the foul or infraction occurred. LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS No penalty kicks are to be awarded. An indirect free kick may be awarded for infractions committed close to the defending team s goal. LAW 15: THROW-IN 1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline. 2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in. 3. A second throw-in will be allowed if the player commits an infraction on the initial attempt. The referee shall explain the infraction before allowing the player to re-throw. LAW 16: GOAL KICKS 1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the attacking team. 2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area. 3. Opponents must remain outside the goal area and at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. LAW 17: CORNER KICKS 1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last touched by the defensive team. 2. Opponents must remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. - 10 -
U9 & U10 League Rules LAW 1: THE FIELD 1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 50 yards and a width of approximately 35-40 yards. 2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it. 3. Goals: Goal size shall be 7 feet high by 21 feet wide 4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six (6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. 5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line ten (10) yards from each goal post for a distance of ten (10) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint of the goal line. An arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. LAW 2: THE BALL A size 4 soccer ball shall be used for all games. LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1. Maximum number of players on the field is 6 (one which is a goalkeeper). 2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 11. 3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in practice. 4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made for your team on the opposing team s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line. LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT 1. Players uniform consists of: Shirt Shorts Socks Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection. Shoes Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats. 2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with medical tape (with the necessary information still showing). 3. No casts are allowed LAW 5: REFEREE 1. U9-10 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region s responsibility to hire and pay the official. A parent volunteer may be used if no official is assigned. 2. Players should receive a brief explanation if they have committed a rule infraction. LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES Use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds. LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME 1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 25 minutes. 2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break. - 11 -
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY 1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss. 2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will kick off the second half of the match. 3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game. 4. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time until it touches another player. LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by whistle. LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross bar. LAW 11: OFF SIDE The off-side rule does not apply. LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following: 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent 3. Jumps at an opponent 4. Charges an opponent 5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent 6. Pushes an opponent 7. Holds an opponent 8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area) 9. Spits at an opponent 10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if: 1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner 2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent 3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands 4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it 5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player 6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate 7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate 8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player LAW 13: FREE KICKS The referee may award two basic kicks: 1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly) 2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored). The kicker may not kick/play the ball a second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least eight (8) yards away on all free kicks until the ball is put in play. LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS Conform to USSF/FIFA with the exception of the penalty mark is 8 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. LAW 15: THROW-IN 1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline. 2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in. 3. A second throw-in will be allowed if the player commits an infraction on the initial attempt. The referee shall explain the infraction before allowing the player to re-throw. LAW 16: GOAL KICKS 1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the attacking team. 2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area. 3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area. 4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area. LAW 17: CORNER KICKS 1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last touched by the defensive team. 2. Opponents must remain at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play. - 12 -
U11 & U12 League Rules LAW 1: THE FIELD 1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 70-80 yards and a width of approximately 45-55 yards. 2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it. 3. Goals: Goal size shall be 7 feet high by 21 feet wide 4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six (6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. 5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line fourteen (14) yards from each goal post for a distance of fourteen (14) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made ten (10) yards from the midpoint of the goal line. An arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. LAW 2: THE BALL A size 4 soccer ball shall be used for all games. LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1. Maximum number of players on the field is 8 (one which is a goalkeeper). 2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 14. 3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in practice. (Recreational Teams Only) 4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made for your team on the opposing team s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line. LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT 1. Players uniform consists of: Shirt Shorts Socks Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection Shoes Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats. 2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with medical tape (with the necessary information still showing). 3. No casts are allowed LAW 5: REFEREE U11-12 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region s responsibility to hire and pay the official. LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES 1. Assistant Referees (USSF Referees) may be assigned by the region for U11-12 Recreational Games. If Assistant Referees are not assigned, use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds. 2. USSF Referees acting as Assistant Referees shall be assigned for all U11-12 Select Games. LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME: 1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 30 minutes. 2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break. - 13 -
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY 1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss. 2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will kick off the second half of the match. 3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game. 4. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time until it touches another player. LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the whistle. LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross bar. LAW 11: OFF SIDE Off-side rule does apply and conforms to USSF/FIFA. LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following: 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent 3. Jumps at an opponent 4. Charges an opponent 5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent 6. Pushes an opponent 7. Holds an opponent 8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area) 9. Spits at an opponent 10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling. An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if: 1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner 2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent. 3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands 4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it. 5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player. 6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate. 7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate. 8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player. LAW 13: FREE KICKS The referee may award two basic kicks: 1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly) 2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored) The kicker may not kick/play the ball a second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least eight (8) yards away on all free kicks until the ball is put in play. LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS Conform to USSF/FIFA with the exception of the penalty mark is 10 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. LAW 15: THROW-IN 1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline. 2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in. LAW 16: GOAL KICKS 1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the attacking team. 2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area. 3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area. 4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area. LAW 17: CORNER KICKS 1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last touched by the defensive team. 2. Opponents must remain at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play. - 14 -
U13 & U14 League Rules LAW 1: THE FIELD 1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 90-110 yards and a width of approximately 55-70 yards. 2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it. 3. Goals: Goal size shall be 8 feet high by 24 feet wide 4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six (6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. 5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line eighteen (18) yards from each goal post for a distance of eighteen (18) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made twelve (12) yards from the midpoint of the goal line. An arc of a circle with a radius of ten (10) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. LAW 2: THE BALL A size 5 soccer ball shall be used for all games. LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1. Maximum number of players on the field is 11 (one which is a goalkeeper). 2. Minimum number of players on the field is 7. 3. Maximum number of players on the roster is 18. 4. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in practice. (Recreational Teams Only) 5. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made for your team on the opposing team s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line. LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT 1. Players uniform consists of: Shirt Shorts Socks Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection. Shoes Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats. 2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with medical tape (with the necessary information still showing). 3. No casts are allowed LAW 5: REFEREE U13-14 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region s responsibility to hire and pay the official. LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES 1. Assistant Referees (USSF Referees) may be assigned by the region for U13-14 Recreational Games. If Assistant Referees are not assigned, use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds. 2. USSF Referees acting as Assistant Referees shall be assigned by the region for all U13-14 Select Games. LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME 1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 35 minutes. 2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break. - 15 -
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY 1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss. 2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will kick off the second half of the match. 3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game. 4. Opponents must be ten (10) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time until it touches another player. LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the whistle. LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross bar. LAW 11: OFF SIDE Off-side rule does apply and conforms to USSF/FIFA. LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following: 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent 3. Jumps at an opponent 4. Charges an opponent 5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent 6. Pushes an opponent 7. Holds an opponent 8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area) 9. Spits at an opponent 10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if: 1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner 2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent 3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands 4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it 5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player 6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate. 7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate 8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player LAW 13: FREE KICKS The referee may award two basic kicks: 1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly) 2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored). The kicker may not kick/play the ball a second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least ten (10) yards away on all free kicks until the ball is put in play. LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS Conform to USSF/FIFA LAW 15: THROW-IN 1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline. 2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in. LAW 16: GOAL KICKS 1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the attacking team. 2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area. 3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area. 4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area. LAW 17: CORNER KICKS 1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last touched by the defensive team. 2. Opponents must remain at least ten (10) yards from the ball until it is in play.