U6 Division

Rules and Regulations

Revised 8/09

 

 

I.                    Age Limit

a.      U6 is the Under Six division of WASA.  Eligible players may not be seven (7) years old before August 1 of the current soccer year.  Soccer year runs from August 1 (fall) to July 31 (spring).

 

II.                  Playing Field

a.      Overall Size:  25 yards x 40 yards

b.      Penalty Area:  N/A

c.      Goal Box:  N/A

 

III.                Ball Size

a.      Size 3 or 4 (coaches shall agree to size prior to game).  Home team is responsible for providing an acceptable game ball.

 

IV.               Number of Players

a.      All teams will be formed by the U6 Commissioner.

b.      Maximum number of players on the team roster shall not exceed eight (8) to allow sufficient playing time for each player.

c.      Maximum number of players on the field of play shall be four (4). This division will NOT use goalkeepers.

d.      A minimum of four (4) players on each team is required to start a game.  If you are unable to field enough players to start the game, contact the opposing coach to reschedule the game and notify the commissioner for tracking purposes.

e.      A maximum score differential of 4 goals.  The losing team may field one extra player per goal in excess of the 4 goal differential, up to six players. These circumstances remain only until the differential requirements are met (i.e. once the score differential is 4 or below, the game should be played 4 v 4).  All coaches should make every effort to avoid running up the score on the opposing team.

 

V.                 Substitutions - Only as defined below:

a.      Injuries - Only if in the judgment of the coach and/or referee that the player cannot continue.

b.      Mid-quarter upon a stoppage of play (dead ball). Coaches, please communicate with each other so that you can substitute close to the mid-quarter time.  In other words, create a dead ball if need be to allow all the players sufficient playing time and an opportunity to rest.

c.      The start of a quarter or halftime.

d.      If the player shows extreme fatigue.

 

VI.               Rotations

a.      Coaches should substitute during each quarter to ensure that all players play all positions and that they play for approximately 50% of the game.  No player may play one position for more than two quarters per game.  All players must be given the opportunity to play each position and rotated fairly throughout the season.

 

VII.             Player’s Equipment shall consist of the following:

a.      Uniform:  Team jersey purchased through WASA and stockings / shorts provided by the player.  During foul weather, knit caps, sweatshirts, sweatpants and the like may be worn under the uniform jersey and shorts.  Hooded sweatshirts must have the hood tucked inside the jersey or worn on the head.  Players should remove all jewelry.  This includes necklaces and earrings of any kind.

b.      Footwear:  Tennis shoes, turf shoes or soft-cleat soccer shoes are permitted.  There may be no exposed metal parts on the shoes.

c.      Shin Guards:  Shin guards are mandatory!  Any commercially available type is acceptable.  All types must be worn inside the stockings.

 

VIII.           Game Duration

a.      The game shall be divided into four eight (8) minute quarters.

b.      The halftime break shall be five (5) minutes and each quarter break shall be two (2) minutes.

c.      The coaches shall be responsible for maintaining the official game time.  Please clarify before the start of the game who will be responsible for keeping time.  Please ensure this person notifies the coaches of the time at mid-quarter (for substitutions) and at the end of the quarter (for breaks). The coaches should make every effort to finish the game 5 minutes before the scheduled start time of the next game to ensure all games remain on schedule.

            d.  Weekly Academy Style training will also be provided on a weekday evening.
 

IX.               Rules of Play

a.      Start of Play

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  The ball is not in play until it travels the length of its own circumference in a forward direction.

b.      Ball In and Out of Play

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  The ball is out when it has fully crossed the goal or sidelines.

c.      Method of Scoring

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  The ball must fully cross the goal line between the goal posts and under the cross bar.

d.      Off-Sides

i.        There shall be no off-sides.  However, coaches should begin to explain this concept and ensure that the players do not “cherry pick” during the game.

e.      Fouls and Misconduct

i.        All intentional fouls shall result in an INDIRECT free kick.

ii.      NO SLIDE TACKLES!  Slide tackles are considered dangerous play.  The opposing team shall gain possession of the ball upon the determination that a player attempted a slide tackle.  A player who repeatedly slide tackles throughout a game may be removed by the coaches.

iii.    Ejections shall be issued to players if the coaches determine that a player’s conduct is detrimental or dangerous to the other players.

f.        Free Kicks

i.        All free kicks shall be INDIRECT.  (NO Direct Free Kicks for any reason.)

ii.      A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player from either team.

iii.    The defending team shall not take any kicks within the opposing team’s goal box.

g.      Penalty Kicks

i.        NO penalty kicks shall be awarded.

h.      Throw-Ins

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  A second throw-in shall be allowed after a brief explanation by one of the coaches.

i.        Goal Kicks

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  All players, except the player taking the kick, shall be outside of the PENALTY area.

j.         Corner Kicks

i.        Conform to the laws of the game.  The kick shall be taken halfway between the corner of the field and the corner post of the goal nearest to the corner in question.

 

X.                 Coaches

a.      Coaches are responsible for instructing their players in the rules of the game and for ensuring that the players abide by those rules.  Since ejections of players for flagrant fouls are permitted, coaches must take appropriate action when they witness such fouls.  Appropriate action includes re-instructing the player or removing the player from the game.

b.      Coaches are responsible for the conduct of parents on their side of the field.

c.      Coaches designated as home team are responsible for providing an acceptable game ball.

d.      One coach per team is allowed on the field for instructional purposes during the games.

 

XI.               Spectators

a.      Spectators must remain at least six feet from the sidelines to allow sufficient room for the teams and linesmen.

b.      Spectators shall not locate themselves along the goal lines, behind the goal or on the same side as the teams while the game is in progress.

c.      Questioning, complaining to, or protesting to the coaches is prohibited as prescribed in the laws of soccer.  Failure to comply with this rule may result in termination of the game upon the agreement of both coaches.

 

Any questions or concerns regarding these rules and regulations should be directed to the In-house Director.