Warrington Soccer Club

3v3 (U-6), 4v4 (U-6) and 5v5 (U-7) Rules

All FIFA and WSC intramural rules apply except for the following:

1. Indirect Kicks: All kicks that begin or resume play (tap offs, kicks following fouls, inbound kicks) will be indirect kicks.
2. Penalty Kicks: No penalty kicks are to be taken in the U6 or U7 divisions.
3. Fouls: Such as pushing, holding, tripping, handballs, dangerous play, impeding progress, etc., will result in indirect kicks. Five (5) yards will be given, unless that distance would put the defenders inside the arc. In that case, they may stand on the arc line, closer than five yards.
4. Arc:
   • No offensive player may touch the ball inside the arc. Penalty: goal kick for the defending team.
   • No defensive player may touch the ball inside the arc. If a defender is in the arc and the shot is blocked, a goal is awarded.
   • U6 and U7 do not field goalkeepers.
5. Dead Balls in the Arc: If a ball slows to a stop inside the arc, a goal kick is awarded.
6. Balls Over the Goal Line: Goal kick for the defense.
7. Goal Kicks: Goal kick may be taken anywhere from within or on the arc line. If playing with 4 corner goals, anywhere along the goal line.
8. Throw Ins: A player bringing the ball in from the touchline may either kick the ball into the field of play or dribble it in.
9. Defensive Distance: ON ALL KICKS, opposing players must be at least ten yards away from the ball.
10. Scoring: The entire circumference of the ball must pass completely beyond the goal line to be considered a goal.
11. No Goals from Beyond Midfield: A goal netted from beyond midfield line will not count; defense will be awarded a goal kick.
12. No Offsides: No offside will be called.
13. Tapoffs: After a score, the opposing team taps off at midfield. If playing four corner game. Restart at defensive goal line.
14. Referees: Each team is responsible for supplying referees for 1/2 the game.
15. Game Length: Each 3 v 3 or 4 v 4 game will consist of 8 4-minute periods, with a five (5) minute halftime following the first 16 minutes of play. Each 5 v 5 game will consist of 4 9-minute quarters, with a three (3) minute break after the first and third quarters and a five (5) minute halftime.
16. Substitions: Player substitutions can be made during any dead ball situation.
17. Rain Outs: Up to one (1) hour prior to game time, WSC officials will call rainouts. Subsequently, coaches may use their judgment in calling a game.

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Revisions:
Sep 04, 2004 23:08 Initial web version based on 7/22/02 rules