U5 & U6: Rules & Regulations
Spring Soccer League 

GAMES:

• Field is designated by Orange lines and is approx 30 yds x 50 yds.
• Games are played with 5 outfield players per team on the field at any time.
• Duration of games is 3 x 15 minute periods.
• Pop Up goals are used.
• There are no goalkeepers. All active players are outfield players. Any player may prevent the ball from entering the net, but they may not use their hands.
• There is no designated goal area.
• Goal Kicks must be taken from any point on the goal (end) line.
• Opposition players must be positioned in their own half of the field when their opponents are taking a goal kick.
• Coaches may be allowed on the field during play.  Only one coach per team. Coaches must not position themselves in front of their team’s goal at anytime.
• The home team (listed first on the schedule) shall provide the game ball.
• Spectators are not permitted to view the game from directly behind the goals, but must stay on the sides of the field.
• Soccer Boots and Shin Pads are mandatory equipment.
• No penalties are awarded at this age group. Only indirect free kicks.

COACH'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaches will sign out a Pop Up Goal from SOCCERPLUS to use for the duration of the season upon picking up their uniforms. They must place their net in position prior to the start of each game and remove it at the end. They are to take the nets home with them afterwards. The nets are to be returned to the Awards Tent set up at the last week of games upon completion of their last game. Failure to do so will result in no medals being provided to the team.

Coaches must endeavour to provide each player with equal playing time. Min 20 mins.

As this is a fun non-competitive league with many new, inexperienced players coaches are asked to offer much encouragement and display a positive attitude at all in times an effort to provide an enjoyable experience for the players.

CONDUCT TOWARD REFEREE'S:

Many referee’s in this league are just learning their role. They have limited experience, but will learn more with each game. Our club suffers from a shortage of young referee’s due to many dropping out as a result of abuse, intimidation and negative comments from the sidelines while they are in their early stages of development. Please respect their decisions and accept that from time to time their decisions may appear wrong. It is my experience that when it comes to referee decisions the old saying “you win some, you lose some” often comes into play. It is important that you encourage the parents of your players to display the same conduct to the referee’s also.