Soccer By The Sea

Mini Rules

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is seven including the keeper for U-10 and U-8.
2. The games will consist of two 25-minute halves with a five-minute break at half time.
3. The teams that did not start the first half will take restart of the second half.
4. Unlimited substitution is allowed, but only during stoppage of play AND on the signal of the referee.
5. There is no offside rule for mini soccer.
6. Normal throw-in rules apply, with one re-throw permitted.
7. The keeper may not handle the ball outside the penalty area for U-10 and outside the goal crease for U-8. A direct free kick will be awarded for violation of this rule.
8. The crease rule is in effect for the U-8 group. The crease rule does not apply for the U-10 groups.
9. Once the keeper has possession of the ball, they may put the ball back into play by throwing, placekicking, or punting it. These three methods may also be used to put the ball back into play when a goal kick has been called.
10. An opponent cannot score a goal from a kick taken inside the goal crease at the U-8 level.
    
    Penalty shots will be taken from the penalty spot, 10 yards in front of the goal line.
11. No charging, pushing, tripping, fighting, or dangerous play is allowed.
12. All free kicks are direct and opponents must be at least 6.5 yards away from the ball.
13. The referee will explain all infractions to the offending players.
14. During official refereed games, coaches, parents, team officials, etc. are not permitted on the field during the course of play. One coach is allowed on the field at the U-8 level and lower. At the U-10 level, coaches are to coach from the team area. There will be no coaching from the goal/penalty areas.
15. Coaches and parents are not permitted in the goal/penalty areas during the course of play at any level.
16. Coaches, managers, team officials, and parents will not criticize the game officials or opposition players at any time. If warranted, offenders will be asked to leave the field area. Complaints, comments, and questions should be addressed to the Field Marshal or to Festival Headquarters.
17. This is a mini soccer festival, not a tournament. The object is to have fun, foster a love of the game, and promote good sporting behavior between all the participants.