PRUMC Sports and Recreation - 9-10yr Old Soccer Rules and League Guidelines

FIFA rules apply unless contradicted below:

• 8 v 8 including goalie (Unless otherwise agreed to by both coaches prior to a game)
• Games consist of two 25 minute halves
• All players must play at least 1/2 of each game
• One time-out per game (applies only at E Rivers and Sutton Fields)
• 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.
• Distance for penalty kicks will be at the referee's discretion depending on the particular field and goal sizes but will be no less than 8 yards.
• Off-sides will be enforced as much as possible at the discretion of the referee.
• 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:

• 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: