Rules for U-12 Modified Soccer
General information – Basic Rules: Player safety, player fun, respect, and sportsmanship. These basic rules apply to players, coaches, parents and spectators.
Prayer will precede all games.
Coaches and teamswill be on one side of the field. Parents must be on the opposite side.
Coaches should check for shin guards. No jewelry is allowed.
Team forfeits if not ready to play 10 minutes for the first game and 5 minutes for the rest of the games thereafter.
Rules of play – The game is simple…however, the games do have rules that players must learn to abide by….
The start and restart of play: A coin is tossed and the team that wins the toss decides which goal it will attack in the first half of the match. The other team takes the kick-off to start the match. The team that wins the toss takes the kick-off to start the second half of the match. In the second half of the match, the teams change end and attack the opposite goals. An indirect kick must start the game because of the modified field dimensions.
The number of players: The game shall be played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 7 players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper. A game shall not be started with fewer than 6 properly uniformed players on each team. After the game is started, it may not be continued with fewer than 6 players on either team.
Unlimited substitutions will be allowed at the following times:
1- Prior to a throw-in (your possession)
2-After a goal is scored
3-At half time
4-At the end of a stoppage for an injury, with the permission of the referee
5- At a goal kick
The Ball: Size 5
Offside’s rule will apply
The Throw in: A method of restarting play. A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw in. A throw in is awarded:
1-When the whole of the ball passes over the touch line, either on the ground or in the air
2-From the point where it crossed the touch line
3-To the opponents of the player who last touched the ball
Ball in and out of play: The ball is out of play when:
1-It has wholly crossed the goal line or touchline whether on the ground or in the air.
2-Play has been stopped by the referee
Direct / Indirect kicks: opponents must be (5) yards from ball.
Duration of the match: 2 x 25minute halves. 5 minute break at halftime. If game ends in tie, the game will remain a tie.
Playing time: All players SHALL play 50% of the total playing time.
The player’s equipment – A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player, including any kind of jewelry. In the event that a player has a cast on a body part, that player must have a doctor’s release to be able to participate. Once the release is provided, the player is eligible to play but must have the cast wrapped with a soft cover to avoid potential injuries to other players. Basic compulsory equipment of a player is: a jersey, shorts, stockings, footwear, and shin guards that are covered entirely by the stockings, are made of a suitable material and provide a reasonable degree of protection. Each goalkeeper wears colors that distinguish him/her from other players and the referee.
Fouls and Misconduct – A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
1-kicks, trips or attempts to kick or trip an opponent
2-jumps or charges at an opponent
3-strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
4-pushes or holds an opponent
5-spits at an opponent
6-handles the ball deliberately
7-tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball
8-flagrant fouls will result in player sitting out or ejection (Ref’s decision).
Yellow and Red Cards
- Yellow Card – Player will have to sit out the remainder of the half
- Yellow and Red Card – Player will leave the field for the remainder of the game and sit out the next game.
- Red Card – Player will sit out the remainder of the game and sit out the next two games.
- Anyone getting two red cards in a season cannot play the rest of the season, including tournaments.
Sportsmanship
All coaches, parents, siblings, etc…share in the responsibility for the success of our league, and for maintaining our reputation as a home of good sportsmanship and character.
All coaches are responsible for all adults associated with their team.
"Good coaches teach respect for the opposition, love of competition, the value of trying your best, and how to win and lose graciously."
-Brooks Clark
"T.E.A.M. stands for T.ogether E.veryone A.chieves M.ore."
-Unknown
* Opposing coaches and players will shake hands aftereach match.
* Parent/coaches, non-participating players and spectators should bethere to enjoy and encourage the activity of the youngsters.
* YMCA property is smoke free and NO tobacco products will be allowed on YMCA property.
* Spectator and team benches should be on opposite sides of thefield.
* No one is allowed near goals except YMCA staff and players
* Referees control who is allowed on playing field
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