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: 6v6, with a 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.
When the goal keeper has the ball in hand. They may not punt the ball. They may throw it, or drop it to the ground and kick it. Opposing teams players should retreat to midfield when the keeper has the ball in hand. It would be great to teach keepers to roll the ball out to a teammate and play from there. Once the ball is in the keepers hands the other team must retreat to the other side of the field.

Ball Size: 4
Referees: Will assign referees for 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, keepers may drop the ball and kick it, or throw it.
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: 8v8 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.