U10 YMCA of NWNC Outdoor Soccer Rules Law 1 The Field of Play Dimensions: The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touchline must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (yards): 60 Width (yards): 40 Field Markings: Distinctive lines not more than (5) inches wide. 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 (8) yards is marked around it. The Goal Area: 5 yards deep by 16 yards wide The Penalty Area: 10 yards deep by 26 yards wide Goals: 6 6 x12 Law 2 The Ball Size four (4) Law 3 The Number of Players A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 6 players. There will be a goalkeeper (included in the total number). Substitutions: At any stoppage of play and unlimited. Sub must be called in by the official. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Teams and matches may be coed. MAXIMUM ROSTER SIZE: 12 Law 4 The Players Equipment Players shall wear a YMCA provided uniform. Players must also wear shin guards. Cleats are recommended. Nonuniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams. Law 5 The Referee An OFFICIAL will be used. All infringements shall be briefly explained to the offending player. Law 6 The Assistant Referees No Assistant Referee will be used for U10 matches.
Law 7 The Duration of the Match The match shall be divided into two equal halves lasting 20 minutes. There shall be a half-time interval of 5 minutes. No timeouts shall be granted (FIFA rules). Law 8 The Start and Restart of Play A kick-off will start and restart play. The home team shall take the kick-off to start the match. The away team may choose which goal to attack in the first half of the match. During a kick-off, all players must be in their own half of the field of play and the opposing team must be at least 8 yards. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward. The kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. Law 9 The Ball In and Out of Play The ball is out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air or play has been stopped by the referee. The ball is in play at all other times, including when: it rebounds off a goalpost, crossbar, or corner flagpost and remains in the field of play and if it rebounds off either the referee or assistant referee when they are on the field of play. Law 10 The Method of Scoring A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. Law 11 Offside The Offside Law is not used in the U10 Divison. Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct Direct Kick: A direct kick is awarded to the opposing team if player commits any of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless, or using excessive force: (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) tackles an opponent. A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offences: (1) holds an opponent (2) spits at an opponent (3) handles the ball deliberately (excluding goalkeeper in his penalty area). Penalty Kick: A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above offences is committed by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play. Indirect Kick: An direct kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following three offences: (1) touches the ball again with his hands after he released it from possession and before it has touched another player (2) touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate (3) touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate. None of these offenses shall result in a penalty kick. A direct kick is also awarded to the opposing team if, in the opinion of the referee, a player: plays in a dangerous manner, impedes the progress of an opponent, prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands, commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a player.
Miscount: If a player commits any of the following seven offenses, the referee may tell the coach to substitute out the offending player for at least two minutes: (1) unsporting behavior, (2) dissent by word or action, (3) persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game, (4) delaying the restart of play, (5) failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick, or throw-in, (6) entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee s permission, (7) deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee s permission. If a player commits any of the following seven offenses, the referee may ask that player to be disqualified for the remainder of the game: (1) serious foul play, (2) violent conduct, (3) spitting at an opponent or any other person, (4) denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, (5) denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick, (6) using offense, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures, (7) receiving a second caution in the same match. Law 13 Free Kicks Direct Kick: A goal can be scored on a direct free kick. If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the team s own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. All kicks will be direct kicks. Indirect Kick: A goal can only be scored if the ball subsequently touches another player before it enters the goal. if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponent s goal, a goal kick is awarded. If an indirect kick is kicked directly into the team s own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. Procedure: For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. Law 14 The Penalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded against a team that commits one of the ten offences for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty are and while the ball in play. Position: The ball must be placed on the penalty mark. The player taking the penalty kick must be properly identified. The defending goalkeeper must remain on his goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalpost until the ball has been kicked. The players other than the kicker must be located: inside the field of play, outside of the penalty area, behind the penalty mark, at least 8 yards from the penalty mark. After the players have taken the positions in accordance with this Law, the referee signals for the penalty kcik to be taken: The player taking the penalty kick must kick the ball forward. He must not play the ball again until it has touched another player. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward. Law 15 Throw ins. A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air. A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in. Procedure: At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower: faces the field of play, has part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line, holds the ball with both hands, delivers the ball from behind and over his head, and delivers the ball from the point where it left the field of play. All opponents must stand no less than 2 yards at which the throw-in is taken. The ball is play when it enters the field of play. After delivering the ball, the thrower must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player, the goalpost or crossbar.
Law 16 The Goal Kick A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, having last been touched by a player of the attacking team, and goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10. A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team. Procedure: The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team. Opponents remain behind the midfield line until the ball is in play. The kicker must not play the ball again until has touched by another player. The ball is play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area. Law 17 The Corner Kick A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, either on the ground, or in the air, having last touched a player of the defending team, and a goal is not scored in accordance with Law 10. A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team. Procedure: The ball must be placed inside the corner arc nearest to the point where the ball crossed the goal line. The corner flagpost must not be moved. Opponents must remain at least 8 yards from the corner arc until the ball is in play. The ball must be kicked by a player of the attacking team. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves. The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player.
POST GAME ACTIVITIES At the conclusion of every game, both teams shall line up at the center of the field for a congratulatory handshake. PRE GAME PRAYER Win or Lose, I pledge before God to do the best I can, To be a team player; And to respect my teammates, my coaches, and officials; To improve myself in spirit, mind, and body. Amen RAIN POLICY Practices will be held if the if the YMCA deems that the field conditions are satisfactory. If a practice is to be cancelled the YMCA will post the cancellation on their website by 4:30pm. Practices that are cancelled will not be made up. Games will be played unless field conditions are unsuitable. If a game is to be cancelled, the YMCA will post the cancellation on their website. Games that are cancelled will be rescheduled and posted on the YMCA website. *Please note that practices and games may be cancelled on short notice due to severe weather. In case of bad weather during a game in which the YMCA staff or coach calls a stoppage of play, the game will be suspended and rescheduled on another date unless the first half is already completed. If the first half is completed at the time of the stoppage of play, it will stand as a completed game. If the first half is not complete, the time left in the game and where and who had possession of the ball at the time of the suspended play shall be recorded. Play shall pick up from that time and spot of possession at the rescheduled time of the game. In the post season, if teams are tied in the second half and play is suspended, the time left in the game and where and who had possession of the ball at the time of the suspended play shall be recorded. Play shall pick up from that time and spot of possession at the rescheduled time of the game. In the regular season, the game shall be declared a tie. *YMCA field supervisor will notify teams with three whistle burst or air horn blast when practices or games have been cancelled. Once this happens, please exit the field immediately. SPECTATOR CONDUCT Positive team support is encouraged. Offensive language or behavior will not be tolerated. Each coach is responsible for the conduct of all persons on his/her team or supporting his/her team. Spectators should remain at least 3 feet away from the touch lines. Fans are encouraged to cheer, encourage, and support both teams. They are expected to be courteous and set a good example for the players.