Mini Soccer Rules
Rule 1 - THE FIELD ...... 3 Rule 2 - THE BALL ...... 3 Rule 3 - NUMBER OF PLAYERS ...... 3 Rule 4 - PLAYERS EQUIPMENT ...... 4 Rule 5 – REFEREES ...... 4 Rule 6 – LINESMEN ...... 4 Rule 7 - DURATION OF GAME ...... 4 Rule 8 - START OF PLAY ...... 4 Rule 9 - BALL IN & OUT OF PLAY ...... 4 Rule 10 - METHOD OF SCORING ...... 4 Rule 11 - OFF-SIDE ...... 5 Rule 12 - FOULS & MISCONDUCT ...... 5 Rule 13 - FREE KICKS ...... 5 Rule 14 - PENALTY KICKS ...... 5 Rule 15 - THROW-IN ...... 5 Rule 16 - GOAL KICK ...... 5 Rule 17 - CORNER KICKS ...... 5
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Rule Appendix A – ILLUSTRATION OF FIELD ...... 6 Rule Appendix B - FIELD DIMENSIONS ...... 6 Rule Appendix C - SIZE OF GOAL ...... 7 Rule Appendix D – RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 7
Rule 1 - THE FIELD
A-Dimension The field of play shall be rectangular with dimensions for each age group as per table. In all cases, the length shall always exceed the width. B-Markings All lines shall be distinctively marked not more than five (5) inches wide. C-Goals As per table.
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Rule 2 - THE BALL
Age 7-10 Size 4
Rule 3 - NUMBER OF PLAYERS
A Maximum number of players on the field at any one time (one of whom must be a goalkeeper) is seven (7).
NOTE: for the MITE and SQUIRT divisions, it is recommended that the goalkeeper be rotated so that all Team Members take their turn in goal.
B Maximum number of players on the Roster shall be as follows:
Age 7/8 12 Age 9/10 14
C Substitutions
Age 7-10 Injuries and Law VII Prior to a throw-in, in your favour After any goal After any injury, when the Referee stops play At half-time
D In each Age Group, each player SHALL play a minimum 50% of the total playing time.
E In each Age Group, all Teams and games may be co-ed.
Rule 4 - PLAYER'S EQUIPMENT
Must conform to F.I.F.A.
Rule 5 – REFEREES
May be any of the following:
A Registered Referee B Coach or Assistant C Referees decisions on points of fact.
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D All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player
Rule 6 – LINESMEN
Not mandatory. use club linesman if available.
Rule 7 - DURATION OF GAME
MITE Four (4) equal Ten (10) minute quarters. Two minute break between quarters one (1) & two (2) and quarters three (3) & four (4). Five minute halftime break between quarters two (2) & three (3) SQUIRT Four (4) equal Twelve (12) minute quarters Two (2) minute breaks and five (5) minute half-time between quarters as per MITE ATOM 2 thirty (30) minute halves. Five (5) minute halftime break
NOTE: It is recommended that Coaches substitute players between quarters to ensure that all players play a minimum of 50% of the game.
Rule 8 - START OF PLAY
Conform to F.I.F.A. with the exception that players awaiting kick-off stand at the distance of the centre circle for their specific Age Group.
Rule 9 - BALL IN & OUT OF PLAY
Conform to F.I.F.A.
Rule 10 - METHOD OF SCORING
Conform to F.I.F.A.
Rule 11 - OFF-SIDE
MITE/SQIRT No off-side ATOM Conform to F.I.F.A.
Rule 12 - FOULS & MISCONDUCT
Conform to F.I.F.A. with the following exceptions:
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A All fouls will result in an indirect Free Kick, with the opponents five (5) yards away. B Markings: All Lines shall be distinctively marked not more than five (5) inches wide.
Rule 13 - FREE KICKS
Conform to F.I.F.A. with the following exceptions. A Shall be classified under one heading - INDIRECT. B A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team. C no kicks shall be taken by the attacking team within the defending teams goal area.
Rule 14 - PENALTY KICKS
MITE No Penalty Kicks SQUIRT/ Penalty kicks shall be taken from prescribed ATOM spot with opponents eight (8) yards away before kick is taken.
Rule 15 - THROW-IN
Conform to F.I.F.A.
Teaching the correct method of taking throw is the responsibility of the Coach.
Rule 16 - GOAL KICK
A May be taken from any point inside the Goal Area on that side in which the ball went out of play. B Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball.
Rule 17 - CORNER KICKS
Opponents must be the following Distance from the ball prior to taking the kick.
MITE Five (5) yards SQUIRT Six (6) yards ATOM Eight (8) yards
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Rule Appendix A – ILLUSTRATION OF FIELD
Centre Circle
Penalty Penalty Goal Area Arc Radius Width of Field Centre Penalty Goal Circle Arc Area Radius
Length of Field
Rule Appendix B - FIELD DIMENSIONS
TABLE OF FIELD SIZES - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE GIVEN IN FEET
FIELD SIZE Length Width AGE Max Min Max Min GOAL PENALTY PENALTY CENTRE GROUP AREA AREA ARC CIRCLE RADIUS RADIUS Under-7 210' 150' 120' 90' 18' x 48' ------18' Under-8 210' 150' 120' 90' 18' x 48' ------18' Under-9 210' 150' 120' 90' 18' x 48' ------18' Under-10 240' 210' 150' 120' 18' x 57' 42' x 105' 24' 24' Under-11 240' 210' 150' 120' 18' x 57' 42' x 105' 24' 24' Under-12 240' 210' 150' 120' 18' x 57' 42' x 105' 24' 24'
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Rule Appendix C - SIZE OF GOAL
TABLE OF GOAL SIZES - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE GIVEN IN FEET Goal Size Maximum AGE GROUP Height Width Minimum
MINI 5' 8' Hockey Goal
MITE-ATOM 6' 11' Hockey Goal
PEEWEE 7' 12' Hockey Goal
Rule Appendix D – RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Opposing Coaches and players shall shake hands after every game. 2. Participation awards for all players - not just for the best team. 3. Coaches, non-playing players, parents and spectators should be located not less than six (6) yards from outside the touch line or twenty (20) yards from the goal line. 4. Individuals, other than participants, should be discouraged from running up and down the length of the field. 5. No alcoholic beverages to be consumed or allowed near the playing area. 6. Keep the fun element in the game.
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