YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE AGE 3 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER SIMPLIFIED RULES 1/18/2016 1. The YMCA Philosophy is Athletes First, Winning Second. All coaches, parents and players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and remember the kids come first. 2. All games will end with teams and coaches shaking hands. RULE #1 - THE FIELD OF PLAY The size of the field will be adjusted for this age group. Offense RULE #2 - THE BALL 3-Year-Old Division - Size 3 RULE #3 - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS 3-Year-Old Division 5 players on a field (see above). In order for our young players to learn positions and the importance of playing positions coaches must follow these lineup regulations during games: (Referee will assist in positioning of players upon request). *5 players at forward position. There is no goalie in this division. RULE #4 - PLAYER UNIFORM Players may not carry onto the field any object (chains, bracelet, etc.), which might cause injury to another player. NOTE: It is the coach s responsibility to check this before the game. Proper shoes must be worn, no metal of any type on shoes. SHINGUARDS MUST BE WORN. RULE #5 - THE REFEREE In soccer all calls are left up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. The referee has the right to stop the game if the coach or crowd becomes unruly. Players that see Coaches treating referees with respect will usually treat referees with respect. Because the YMCA league is intended to be instructional the referee is an extension of the coach on the field. RULE #6 - DURATION OF GAME/PLAYING TIME The YMCA philosophy provides that all children will play at least a half game and no child will play a full game (if only one substitute is present it may be necessary for some children to play a full game). 3-year-old division - 4 (4) minute quarters. RULE #7 - START OF GAME The ball must be played into the opponent s half of the field. RULE #8 - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY We set up black pads on both sides (walls serve as the barrier behind the goals). The referee will put the ball back into play whenever it crosses out of play (bounces over the walls). The ball will be played away from the goal of the team that kicked it out. RULE #9 - SCORING A GOAL A goal cannot be scored until it has completely crossed the end line between the goal posts. RULE #10 - ILLEGAL PLAYER ACTIONS AND PENALTIES The referee will stop play and reverse the ball for any of the following fouls: 1. Kicking 2. Tripping 3. Handling the ball 4. Dangerous Play (ex. high kick, players kicking the ball while they are on the ground) 5. Striking an opponent 6. Holding and Pushing 7. Slide Tackling
8. Heading the ball (New rule US Soccer eliminated all heading for young players)
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE AGE 4 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER Simplified Rules 1/18/2016 LEAGUE RULES 1 The YMCA Philosophy is Athletes First, Winning Second. All coaches, parents and players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and remember the kids come first. 2 All games will end with teams and coaches shaking hands. RULE #1 - THE FIELD OF PLAY The size of the field will be adjusted for this age group. Forwards Defenders RULE #2 - THE BALL 4-Year-Old Division - Size 3 RULE #3 - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS 4-Year-Old Division - 5 on a field (see suggested above). In order for our young players to learn positions and the importance of playing positions coaches must follow these lineup regulations during games: (Referee will assist in positioning of players upon request). *2-3 players at forward position. *1-2 players at defensive position. (no goalie) RULE #4 - PLAYER UNIFORM Players may not carry onto the field any object (chains, bracelet, etc.), which might cause injury to another player. NOTE: It is the coach s responsibility to check this before the game. Proper shoes must be worn, no metal of any type on shoes. SHINGUARDS MUST BE WORN. RULE #5 - THE REFEREE In soccer all calls are left up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. The referee has the right to stop the game if the coach or crowd becomes unruly. Players that see Coaches treat referees with respect will usually treat referees with respect. Because the YMCA league is intended to be instructional the referee is an extension of the coach on the field. RULE #6 - DURATION OF GAME/PLAYING TIME/SUBSTITUTIONS The YMCA philosophy provides that all children will play at least a half game. 4-Year-Old Division - 4 (6) minute quarters. Every player must play 2 different positions in every game for a full quarter each -(1 offensive and 1 defensive). There are no substitutions during the quarters while the game is in play unless a child is injured or the child wants to leave the field. RULE #7 - START OF GAME 1. The ball must be played into the opponent s half of the field. 2. The player who kicked the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #8 - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 1. The ball is in play until it hits the net or bounces over the black pads. 2. The referee is part of the playing field. RULE #9 - SCORING A GOAL A goal cannot be scored until it has completely crossed the end line between the goal posts. RULE #11- ILLEGAL PLAYER ACTIONS AND PENALTIES There are several fouls for which a referee can award a free kick (all free kicks taken in this division will be direct): 1. Kicking 2. Tripping 3. Jumping at an opponent
4. Violent charging 5. Striking an opponent 6. Holding 7. Pushing 8. Slide Tackling 9. Handling the ball 10. Dangerous Play (ex. High kick, players kicking the ball while they re on the ground) 11. Heading the ball (New rule US Soccer eliminated all heading for young players) Player taking the kick may not play the ball again until another player touches it. **Children that continuously engage in dangerous or violent behavior may be asked to leave the game by the official. RULE #12 COACHES AND SPECTATORS ON THE FIELD OF PLAY 1. Two coaches per team are allowed on the field play to help align kids for corner kicks or other restarts. While the ball is in play the coaches must be in an area that will not affect the play of the game..
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE AGE 5/6 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER Simplified Rules 1/18/2016 LEAGUE RULES 3 The YMCA Philosophy is Athletes First, Winning Second. All coaches, parents and players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and remember the kids come first. 4 All games will end with teams and coaches shaking hands. RULE #1 - THE FIELD OF PLAY The size of the field will be adjusted for this age group. Forwards Defenders 1 Goalie RULE #2 - THE BALL 5/6-Year-Old Division - Size 3 RULE #3 - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS 5/6-Year-Old Division - 6 on a field (see above). In order for our young players to learn positions and the importance of playing positions coaches must follow these lineup regulations during games: (Referee will assist in positioning of players upon request). *2-3 players at forward position. *2 players at defensive position. One player at goalie. RULE #4 - PLAYER UNIFORM Players may not carry onto the field any object (chains, bracelet, etc.), which might cause injury to another player. NOTE: It is the coach s responsibility to check this before the game. Proper shoes must be worn, no metal of any type on shoes. SHINGUARDS MUST BE WORN. RULE #5 - THE REFEREE In soccer all calls are left up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. The referee has the right to stop the game if the coach or crowd becomes unruly. Players that see Coaches treat referees with respect will usually treat referees with respect. Because the YMCA league is intended to be instructional the referee is an extension of the coach on the field. RULE #6 - DURATION OF GAME/PLAYING TIME The YMCA philosophy provides that all children will play at least a half game and no child will play a full game. 5/6-Year-Old Division - 4 (9) minute quarters. Every player must play 2 different positions in every game for a full quarter each -(1 offensive and 1 defensive). RULE #7 - START OF GAME 1. The ball must be played into the opponent s half of the field. 2. The player who kicked the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #8 - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 1. The ball is in play until it bounces over the black boundaries. 3. The ball hits the net above the wall. 2. The referee is part of the playing field. RULE #9 - SCORING A GOAL A goal cannot be scored until it has completely crossed the end line between the goal posts.
RULE #10- ILLEGAL PLAYER ACTIONS AND PENALTIES There are several fouls for which a referee can award a free kick (all free kicks taken in this division will be direct): 1. Kicking 2. Tripping 3. Jumping at an opponent 4. Violent charging 5. Striking an opponent 6. Holding 7. Pushing 8. Slide Tackling 9. Handling the ball 10. Dangerous Play (ex. High kick, players kicking the ball while they are on the groud) 11. Charging away from the ball. 12. Heading the ball (New rule US Soccer eliminated all heading for young players) **Children that continuously engage in dangerous or violent behavior may be asked to leave the game by the official. RULE #11 - GOAL KICK If the ball hits the net above the walls off of the offensive team (but not into the goal) the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. The ball is usually kicked by one of the fullbacks. The ball cannot be touched until it leaves the penalty box. There is a red line midway between the goal box and midfield. All players on the team that kicked it out of bounds will be asked to stand behind the line until the ball is cleared out of the box. RULE #12 - CORNER KICK When the ball hits above the wall (but not into the goal) off of the defensive team, the offense will be awarded a corner kick. The corner kick is taken from the corner nearest to where the ball went out of play (on a white dot). Player kicking the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #13 - KICK-IN When the ball hits the nets above the walls (on the sidelines), a kick-in will be awarded. The player kicking the ball can t kick to themselves. RULE #14 -COACHES One or two coaches will be allowed on the field of play to help align kids for corner kicks or other restarts. While the ball is in play the coaches must be in an area that will not affect the play of the game. RULE #15 - SUBSTITUTION Free substitution will be allowed. Coaches are encouraged to use this only to rest players that are tired or injured or to have a brief discussion with a player about the game. Every child is still required to play at least half of the game. Substitutions can be made by your team whenever play is stopped by the official. All goalie changes must be reported to the officials. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE AGE 7/8 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER SIMPLIFIED RULES 1/18/2016 LEAGUE RULES 1 The YMCA Philosophy is Athletes First, Winning Second. All coaches, parents and players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and remember the kids come first. 2 All games will end with teams and coaches shaking hands. RULE #1 - THE FIELD OF PLAY The size of the field will be adjusted for this age group. Forwards Fullbacks Goalie RULE #2 - THE BALL 7/8-Year-Old Division - Size 4 RULE #3 - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS 7/8-Year-Old Division - 7 on a field (see above). In order for our young players to learn positions and the importance of playing positions coaches must follow these lineup regulations during games: *Minimum of 2 players at fullback position. (Defensive) *1 player at the goalie position. (Referee will assist in positioning of players upon request). RULE #4 - PLAYER UNIFORM Players may not carry onto the field any object (chains, bracelet, etc.), which might cause injury to another player. NOTE: It is the coach s responsibility to check this before the game. Proper shoes must be worn, no metal of any type on shoes. SHINGUARDS MUST BE WORN. RULE #5 - THE REFEREE In soccer all calls are left up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. The referee has the right to stop the game if the coach or crowd becomes unruly. Players that see Coaches treat referees with respect will usually treat referees with respect. Because the YMCA league is intended to be instructional the referee is an extension of the coach on the field. RULE #6 - DURATION OF GAME/PLAYING TIME The YMCA philosophy provides that all children will play at least a half game and no child will play a full game (if only one substitute is present it may be necessary for some children to play a full game). 7/8-Year-Old Division - 4 (10) minute quarters. No player may play goalie for more than 2 quarters. Every player must play 2 different positions in every game for a full quarter each -(1 offensive and 1 defensive). Halfback may be considered offense and/or defense. RULE #7 - START OF GAME 1. The ball must roll the circumference of the ball onto the opponent s half of the field in order for the ball to be in play on a kickoff. 2. The player who kicked the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #8 - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 1. The ball is in play until it hits the net above the walls. 2. The ball hits the ceiling. 3. The referee is part of the playing field.
RULE #9 - SCORING A GOAL A goal cannot be scored until it has completely crossed the end line between the goal posts. Once the goalie has possession of the ball the offense cannot play it. The official may call the offense off, or stop play, in order to protect the goalie if the situation warrants. RULE #10 - THE GOALIE When the goalie has received the ball, he/she will have 10 seconds before either kicking or dribbling the ball. The goalie may take as many steps as needed in the allotted time within the penalty box. RULE #11 - GOAL KICK If the ball hits the net above the walls off of the offensive team (but not into the goal) the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. The ball is usually kicked by one of the fullbacks. The ball cannot be touched until it leaves the penalty box. There is a red line midway between the goal box and midfield. All players on the team that kicked it out of bounds will be asked to stand behind the line until the ball is cleared out of the box. RULE #12 - CORNER KICK When the ball hits above the wall (but not into the goal) off of the defensive team, the offense will be awarded a corner kick. The corner kick is taken from the corner nearest to where the ball went out of play (on a white dot). Player kicking the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #13 - KICK-IN When the ball hits the nets above the walls (on the sidelines), a kick-in will be awarded. The player kicking the ball can t kick to themselves. RULE #14 - ILLEGAL PLAYER ACTIONS AND PENALTIES There are several fouls for which a referee can award a free kick (all free kicks taken in this division will be direct): 1. Kicking 2. Tripping 3. Jumping at an opponent 4. Violent charging 5. Striking an opponent 6. Holding 7. Pushing 8. Slide Tackling 9. Handling the ball 10. Dangerous play (ex. High kick, players kicking the ball while they are on the ground) 11. Charging away from the ball 12. Pushing 13. Heading the ball (New rule US Soccer eliminated all heading for young players) Player taking the kick may not play the ball again until another player touches it. **Children that continuously engage in dangerous or violent behavior may be asked to leave the game by the official. RULE #15 - Coaches and parents are allowed on the field of play only: 1. If a player is injured. 2. Requested by referee. 3. Quarter expires. RULE #16 - Substitution Free substitution will be allowed. Coaches are encouraged to use this only to rest players that are tired or injured or to have a brief discussion with a player about the game. Every child is still required to play at least half of the game. Substitutions can be made by your team whenever play is away from the bench area. All goalie changes must be reported to the officials.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE AGE 9/11 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER SIMPLIFIED RULES 1/18/2016 LEAGUE RULES 1 The YMCA Philosophy is Athletes First, Winning Second. All coaches, parents and players are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and remember the kids come first. 2 All games will end with teams and coaches shaking hands. RULE #1 - THE FIELD OF PLAY The size of the field will be adjusted for this age group. Forwards Fullbacks Goalie RULE #2 - THE BALL 9/11-Year-Old Division - Size 4 RULE #3 - THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS 9/11-Year-Old Division 7 on a field (see above). If one team is short players the other team will be allowed to play with a one-person advantage. (This does not include a shortage that occurs from a player being dismissed from the game or an injury). The diagram above is only a suggestive positioning grid. Coaches may use any formation as long as the players are playing both an offensive and a defensive position during the game. *Minimum of 2 players at fullback position. (Defensive) *1 player at the goalie position. (Referee will assist in positioning of players upon request). RULE #4 - PLAYER UNIFORM Players may not carry onto the field any object (chains, bracelet, etc.), which might cause injury to another player. NOTE: It is the coach s responsibility to check this before the game. Proper shoes must be worn, no metal of any type on shoes. SHINGUARDS MUST BE WORN. RULE #5 - THE REFEREE In soccer all calls are left up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. The referee has the right to stop the game if the coach or crowd becomes unruly. The referee also has the authority to remove any unruly player, parent, or coach from a game. Players that see Coaches treat referees with respect will usually treat referees with respect. Because the YMCA league is intended to be instructional the referee is an extension of the coach on the field. RULE #6 - DURATION OF GAME/PLAYING TIME The YMCA philosophy provides that all children will play at least a half game and no child will play a full game (if only one substitute is present it may be necessary for some children to play a full game). 9/11 coed Year-Old Division - 4 (10) minute quarters. No player may play goalie for more than 2 quarters. Every player must play 2 different positions in every game for a full quarter each -(1 offensive and 1 defensive). Halfback may be considered offense and/or defense. RULE #7 - START OF GAME 1. The ball must roll the circumference of the ball onto the opponent s half of the field in order for the ball to be in play on a kickoff. 2. The player who kicked the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #8 - BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY 1. The ball is in play until it hits the net above the walls.
2. The ball hits the ceiling. 3. The referee is part of the playing field. RULE #9 - SCORING A GOAL A goal cannot be scored until it has completely crossed the end line between the goal posts. Once the goalie has possession of the ball the offense cannot play it. The official may call the offense off, or stop play, in order to protect the goalie if the situation warrants. RULE #10 - THE GOALIE 1. When the goalie has received the ball, he/she has 10 seconds to put the ball back into play by either kicking or dribbling the ball. The goalie may take as many steps in the penalty box as needed within the time to put the ball back into play. The goalie can only pick up a ball that is kicked by a teammate if it is on the near side of the red line. Players must try to avoid the goalie once they have gained possession of the ball. Possession is defined as the goalie s hand or hands on the ball with the ball at a dead stop either on the ground or in bodily possession. All decisions are up to the judgment of the referee and all decisions are final. Players charging the goalie will be penalized at the discretion of the referee according to the fouls listed under Rule #11. RULE #12 - GOAL KICK If the ball hits the net above the walls off of the offensive team (but not into the goal) the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. The ball is usually kicked by one of the fullbacks. The ball cannot be touched until it leaves the penalty box. There is a red line midway between the goal box and midfield. All players on the team that kicked it out of bounds will be asked to stand behind the line until the ball is cleared out of the box. RULE #13 - CORNER KICK When the ball hits above the wall (but not into the goal) off of the defensive team, the offense will be awarded a corner kick. The corner kick is taken from the corner nearest to where the ball went out of play (on a white dot). Player kicking the ball may not play it again until another player has touched it. RULE #14 - KICK-IN When the ball hits the nets above the walls (on the sidelines), a kick-in will be awarded. The player kicking the ball can t kick to themselves. RULE #15 - ILLEGAL PLAYER ACTIONS AND PENALTIES There are several fouls for which a referee can award a free kick (all free kicks taken in this division will be direct): 1. Kicking 2. Tripping 3. Jumping at an opponent 4. Violent charging 5. Striking an opponent 6. Holding 7. Pushing 8. Slide tackling 9. Handling the ball 10. Dangerous play (ex. High kick, players kicking the ball while they are on the ground) 11. Charging away from the ball 12. Heading the ball (New rule US Soccer eliminated all heading for young players) Player taking the kick may not play the ball again until another player touches it. **Children that continuously engage in dangerous or violent behavior may be asked to leave the game by the official. RULE #16 Coaches and Parents Coaches and parents are allowed on the field of play only: 1. If a player is injured. 2. Requested by referee. 3. Quarter expires. 4. Coaches and parents must be on opposite sides of the field during the game. RULE #17 - Substitution Free substitution will be allowed. Coaches are encouraged to use this only to rest players that are tired or injured or to have a brief discussion with a player about the game. Every child is still
required to play at least half of the game. Substitutions can be made by your team whenever play is clear of the bench area. All goalie changes must be reported to the officials.