General Rules

When a referee is present, they are the final authority in the game. Parents and coaches should not speak to officials during play. Questions and concerns may be discussed at halftime or after the game. This message serves as a warning—if a referee is harassed or spoken to rudely during play, they have the right to eject the person immediately without further warning.
Every player must play at least half of every game. If a player refuses to go in, address the issue with their parents between quarters or at halftime. DO NOT simply bench the child. Additionally, every player must sit out for at least one quarter. A common parent complaint is that coaches play the best player or their own child for the entire game—this is not allowed.
Players must wear shin guards and proper cleats. Toe cleats are not allowed.
Jewelry may not be worn during games.
Regular season games may end in a tie.

U6 Rules

Ball Size: 3
Referees: Coaches officiate all games.
Game Duration: Four 6-minute quarters with a running clock. If teams have two games in a day, quarters remain 6 minutes. Coaches should discuss clock management before the game.
Format: 4v4, no goalkeepers.
Goal Arch Rule: Players may not defend inside the arch. If a defensive player enters the arch before the ball and stops it, a free kick is awarded to the attacking team halfway between midfield and the arch.
Free Kicks: All are indirect; defenders must be at least 4 yards away.
No Slide Tackling or Heading: If a player intentionally heads the ball, the opposing team is awarded a free kick from the spot of the infraction.
No Offside Rule.
Restarts: Throw-ins for sideline out-of-bounds, goal kicks, and corner kicks for end-line exits.
Whistle Use: Coaches should use a whistle to start and stop play.
Calling Fouls: Coaches must call fouls and explain infractions (e.g., shoving, slide tackling) to players.
Goal Kicks: The opposing team must be on their defensive side of the field before the kick is taken. They may enter their offensive half once another player touches the ball.

Ball Size: 3
Referees: Coaches officiate all games.
Game Duration: Four 8-minute quarters with a running clock. If teams have two games in a day, quarters will be 6 minutes. Coaches should agree on clock management before the game.
Format: 5v5, no goalkeepers.
Goal Arch Rule: Players may not defend inside the arch. If a defender enters the arch before the ball and stops it, a free kick is awarded to the attacking team halfway between midfield and the arch. The U8 goal arch is larger than the U6 half-circle. Coaches should not use the 5th player as a de facto goalkeeper.
Free Kicks: All are indirect; defenders must be at least 4 yards away.
No Slide Tackling or Heading: Intentional headers result in a free kick for the opposing team from the spot of the infraction.
No Offside Rule.
Restarts: Throw-ins for sideline out-of-bounds, goal kicks, and corner kicks for end-line exits.
Whistle Use: Coaches should use a whistle to start and stop play.
Calling Fouls: Coaches must call fouls and explain infractions (e.g., shoving, slide tackling) to players.
Goal Kicks: The opposing team must be on their defensive side of the field before the kick is taken. They may enter their offensive half once another player touches the ball.

Ball Size: 4
Referees: Coaches officiate all games.
Game Duration: Two 20-minute halves with a running clock (stopped only for injuries).
Format: 8v8 with goalkeepers.
Free Kicks: Follow FIFA rules; defenders must be at least 8 yards away. Penalty kicks are allowed.
Offside Rule Applies.
No Keeper Punts.
No Heading: Intentional headers result in a free kick for the opposing team from the spot of the infraction. If the ball unintentionally hits a player's head, play continues.
No Slide Tackling.
Goalkeeper Playtime: A player may only play goalkeeper for half of the game.
Whistle Use: Referees should use a whistle to start and stop play.
Officials: Assigned referees will officiate games.
Goal Kicks: The opposing team must be on their defensive half before the ball is put into play.

Ball Size: 5
Referees: We will do our best to assign referees for all games.
Game Duration: Two 25-minute halves with a running clock (stopped only for injuries).
Format: 9v9 with goalkeepers.
Free Kicks: Can be direct or indirect. FIFA rules apply (contact fouls, handballs, and kick-offs are direct free kicks).
Offside Rule Applies Across the Offensive Side of the Field.
No Keeper Punts.
No Heading: Intentional headers result in a free kick for the opposing team from the spot of the infraction. If the ball unintentionally hits a player's head, play continues.
No Slide Tackling.
Penalty Kicks Are Allowed.
Goalkeeper Playtime: A player may only play goalkeeper for half of the game.
No Throw-In Retakes: Illegal throws result in a turnover.