TVSC RECREATIONAL RULES OF THE GAME
Player/Coaches:
The TVSC follows a modified version of FIFA and USYSA Rules. Below is a summary of these as well as links to websites with complete descriptions.
A foul will be called when a player commits any of the following offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
· kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
· trips or attempts to trip an opponent
· jumps at an opponent
· charges an opponent
· strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
· pushes an opponent
· **NO slide tackles
· holds an opponent
· spits at an opponent
· Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area).
**TVSC has ruled that slide tackles are not allowed in instructional games.
General Information concerning the rules of soccer Players, coaches and parents are urged to always be positive and cheer good plays. Never be negative towards opposing players, coaches or officials. Concerns should be brought to the attention of the coach or TVSC officials after the match.
Length of Game:
· U6 - Four, 10 minute quarters
2 minutes between quarters / 5 minute halftime
· U8 - Four, 12 minute quarters
2 minutes between quarters / 5 minute halftime
· U10 - Two, 25 minute halves / 10 minute halftime
TVSC Rules for U6 and U8:
1) "Throw-ins" for U6 and U8. One "do over" is allowed at which time the ref will teach the correct procedure;
2) No offside;
3) No goalies, however, defenders are encouraged to not "camp out" in front of the goal;
4) Goal kicks - defending players must stand at least four yards away until ball in play (ball has left the goal area);
5) Corner kicks - defending players must stand at least four yards away until ball in play;
6) No penalty kicks;
U6
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/doc_lib/ADDENDUM%20-%20U6.pdf
U8
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/doc_lib/ADDENDUM%20-%20U8.pdf
U10
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/doc_lib/ADDENDUM_U10.pdf
Parents/Spectators:
Your children are playing soccer for fun. Everyone wants you to enjoy the great game of soccer. This information is being provided in an effort to assist you and your children in gaining the maximum benefit possible from these soccer games. Below are some simple rules you should observe. PLEASE CONSIDER THEM CAREFULLY!
1. Do not shout instructions to your child. This only causes confusion, since the coach has already instructed your child on how to play. If you do shout instructions, your child will probably try to please you and the coach at the same time. In trying to do two things at one time, the child becomes unable to handle his loyalties and ends up pleasing neither parent nor coach.
2. Cheer for your child when he/she plays the ball well. However, remember that your child is a member of a team. Let the other players know you support them too.
3. Suffer in silence (or moan softly) whenever something occurs that goes against your child's team. A display of anger may inflame a delicate situation resulting in embarrassment for you or your child. Some parents embarrass their own children by making a spectacle of themselves.
4. Do not run up and down the sidelines. Find a comfortable place to sit down or stand, relax and enjoy the match.
5. Do not shout insults or verbally abuse the referee. It's hard for a child to learn respect for the referee or other officials when their parents set a poor example. The referee can and will stop the match if the crowd becomes discourteous.
6. Aid the team parent by helping provide refreshments at halftime and after the game are over.
7. Set the tone for good sportsmanship by adopting a positive attitude if your team loses. Compliment your child upon his/her good plays and ignore the mistakes. Your child will be happy you noticed his good qualities.
PLEASE REMEMBER…..your child will forget about today's game. Next week he/she will probably have forgotten the score. However, both of you will remember the good time the child had playing the most popular sport in the world.
HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE SEASON!
