Field

Dimensions: 30 yards long, 15 yards wide (max).
Markings: Distinctive lines can be used but are not required. Field can be marked using 20 flat pro-cones to mark all four sides.
Goals: Maximum four feet high and six feet wide OR four tall cones, two each set six feet apart.

Ball Size 3

Players

Number: Three per team on ?eld; no goalkeepers. Five max on roster.
Substitutions: Between periods, at halftime and for injuries.
Playing time: Minimum of two periods per game and no player should play four periods until everyone has played three.
Teams: Separate girls and boys teams at all levels of play. Only players should be allowed on the ?eld, with the exception of a coach from each team who will manage the game.

Players’ Equipment

Footwear: Soccer shoes, tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes are recommended. The type and condition of cleated shoes must be inspected for safety before use.
Shinguards: MANDATORY, must be covered entirely by socks.

Duration of Game

Four five-minute periods. Half time break of 5–10 minutes.

Start of Play

The game should be started with a kick-off in the middle of the field.
The coaches determin which team starts the game with a coin flip and the opposing team starts the second half.
Coaches will ensure that opponents are at least five yards from the spot of the kick.

Ball In & Out of Play

Fouls & Misconduct

To be assessed by coaches.
Direct free kick for all fouls, with the opponents ?ve yards away from the ball.

Official

Organization

The master coach is in charge of the field! The purpose of the master coach is to guide new players through skills, activities and training games with the help of the parents, which will, in turn, ease the parents into learning how to coach.

Throughout this process, parents of each team will guide their team through the activities and games with the help and supervision of the master coach. The master coach should introduce and demonstrate each section ?rst, then circulate to help the parents as they help the kids, giving all a positive learning experience.

Teams

(Alternatively, teams may be formed each week at the beginning of the session based on how many players arrive, dividing them equally and using pinnies instead of uniforms.)

Session Schedule