PRUMC Sports and Recreation - 7-8 yr Old Soccer Rules

FIFA rules apply unless contradicted below:

• 7 v 7 including goalie (Unless otherwise agreed to by both coaches prior to a game)
• Games consist of two 20 minute halves
• All players must play at least 1/2 of each game
• Two time-outs per game.
• During games, coaches are not allowed on the field and must stay in front of their "bench".
• Free substitutions on any whistle
• An offensive player may not kick at the ball if a goalie has a hand on the ball.
• All games open with a brief prayer and end with team-to-team handshakes.
• Team sidelines should be opposite parents and spectators when possible
• Referees will make all final decisions on the playing field.
• Players must be on the official roster kept in the Recreation Department.
• Teams have 1 practice and one game per week.
• Sportsmanship Rule: If a team is behind by 3 goals or more they are allowed to add an 8th player to the field. In the event an 8th player is not available, the winning team must take a player off the field until the score is with within two goals.  If the score gap increases players should be added or removed as needed to foster competitive play and fun. 

Coaches:

• Coaches are not allowed on the field when ball is live.
• Stay with players after games and practices until parents arrive.
• Be certain that parents are informed of policies and practices regarding snacks, trash pick-up, end-of-season banquet, and weather hotline. Recommended: solicit volunteer to act as "Team Parent" to coordinate communication with other parents.
• Help be responsible for soccer balls on the field - return all practice balls to bags or ball carts prior to the start of the game and after each practice. 
• Inform team mom and or players of any changes in games or practices.
• Coaches are responsible for activities of children on their team during games. Parents must assume full responsibility and supervision of all siblings, friends, or other children attending games and practices.

Parents:

• Pick up your children promptly after each game and practice.
• Inform coach when your child will not attend any games or practices.
• Support your child’s coach and team by attending all practices and games.
• See that all trash is picked up after practices and games.
• Provide snacks on a rotating basis with other families.
• Supervise all children (siblings, friends, etc.) who are not on the team currently playing or practicing.
• Parent and spectators should stand away from the team sidelines when possible