Welcome to V.A.A. Community Soccer!
This book covers both summer and fall seasons for 2008
Our
goal is to provide a fun and positive experience for everyone!
League Directors:
Commissioner Mary Gaesser 9 Kindergarten Sara Chisholm 1
1-2 Boys Ann Flynn 2 1-2 Girls Brenda Smith 3
3-4 Boys Patty Schumacher 4 3-4 Girls Melanie Paulseth 5
5-7 Boys Polly O’Brien 6 5-7 Girls Tom Lille 7
8-12 High School Bobbie Berger 9 “VSA” Brenda Finken 9
Referee schedules Shari Baumer 9 Asst Commissioner Melanie
Paulseth 8
Adult League Trevor Childs 9 Coaching Barry Caplin 9
Schedules Kari Suter 9 Volunteers Rachel Stravos 9
To
reach your age group director, dial
432-5618, push 6 for Community Soccer. When you hear the automated message,
push the above number corresponding to your child’s’ age group director.
A
message may also be left for the commissioner Mary Gaesser-Austin in box 9.
Teams:
Teams
will be balanced as much as possible by grade and soccer experience. It is
impossible to place an entire neighborhood on one team. True hardship ride situations will be considered as much as
possible, all cannot be accommodated. To ensure we have an even number of
players per team, we cannot guarantee further additions after Apr 30th
for the summer season and Aug 1st for the fall season. Please note that some
age groups may be full prior to this date.
COACHES:
All
coaches are required to attend the meeting and equipment pass-out and are strongly encouraged to attend
the coaches’ clinics. There are two coaches clinic. The first is an outdoor
“feet-on” clinic demonstrating drills and practice techniques and the second is
a classroom session providing additional and tactical information. These cover
the basic rules of the game to more advanced coaching drills. There is no
charge for any clinic. Coaches are also
advised to read the Coaches’ Manual.
PLEASE SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE SUMMER
AND FALL SEASON SCHEDULE DATES.
Please save this book!!!!!
Your child’s coach
will call you after the coaches meeting. Team placement and schedules are not
available until that time.
summer Schedule:
May
6th Teams
and equipment distributed to coaches. You will hear from a coach after this
date with team and game schedule information. If you have not heard from a
coach by May 16th, call your age
group director.
May
17th Players Clinic
May
20th Season
begins with 2 scheduled practice sessions per week.
Jun.
2nd Scheduled
games begin. 2 meetings per week.
Jul.
19th Season
Ends.
Games are scheduled Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm or 7:15pm. Your child’s game days and
start times will be announced by each team coach.
Coaches and
Referees:
Coaches/Ref Meeting May
5th 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. (Equipment Pass-out)
Coaches Outdoor Clinic May
6th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Referees Clinic May
12th 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Players Clinic May
16th 9
a.m. to 12 p.m.
Coaches indoor Clinic May
27th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New Ref Clinic June
3 6 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Equipment
Turn-IN SATURDAY jul. 25tH 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
and Sun Jul. 26th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall Schedule:
Aug.
4th Teams
and equipment distributed to coaches. You will hear from a coach after this
date with team and game schedule information. If you have not heard from a
coach by Aug 14th, call your age
group director.
Aug.
18th Season
begins with 2 scheduled practice sessions per week.
Aug.
23rd Players Clinic
Sep.
1th Scheduled
games begin. 2 meetings per week.
Oct.
25th Season
Ends.
Games are scheduled Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at 6:00pm and Saturday mornings at either 9:00am, 10:15am or
11:30 am. Your child’s game days and start times will be announced by each team
coach.
Coaches and
Referees:
Coaches/Ref Meeting Aug.
3th 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. (Equipment Pass-out)
Coaches outdoor Clinic Aug.
6th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Referees Clinic Aug.
12th 12 p.m. to
4 p.m.
Player Clinic TBD 9 a.m. to 12
p.m.
Coaches indoor Clinic Aug.
19th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Equipment
Turn-IN SATURDAY Oct. 24th 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
and Sun Oct. 25th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VAA FIELD DIRECTORY
Alimagnet
Park
Field
is at the end of the drive, past the baseball fields, on the right side.
Apple
Valley Community Center (Hayes Park)
Hayes Road, north of
County Road 42.
2 Ice Hockey rinks (east and west) located south side of
community center.
Field #1
“Pumphouse” located on south west corner of park. South of Westview Elementary
School.
Field #2 located between Westview Elementary School and
indoor ice arena building.
Cedar
Park Elementary School
Fields #1, #2, #3,
#4 and #5 are west of school building
Fields
are numbered clockwise starting with #1 in the north west corner of the school
field.
Echo
Park Elementary School
County Road 42 to County
Road 11. North on County Road 11 to Evergreen Drive.
One field – field
located east of school building.
Falcon
Ridge Middle School
County Road 42 to Johnny Cake Ridge Road. North on
Johnny Cake to junction with MacAndrews Road. School is on the right. One field –
field located inside track east of school building.
Greening
Park
County Road 42 to Garden View Drive. South on Garden
View to Whitney Drive. East on Whitney to Greening Drive. North on Greening
Drive to field on left. One field
Johnny
Cake Ridge Park
County Road 42 to
Johnny Cake Ridge Road. North on Johnny Cake to junction with 140th
Street.
Two fields “A” and “B” located east of Johnny Cake.
Longsridge
Park
County Road 42 to Garden
View Drive. South on Garden View to Hayes Trail.
Two fields “upper” and “lower” located on upper and lower
levels of park.
Valley
Middle School
County Road 42 to Garden
View Drive. South on Garden View Drive to school.
Fields #1, #2, #3,
#4 and #5 are north and west of school building.
Fields
numbered counter clockwise starting with #1 at the corner of Garden View and
Baldwin Drive. #5 field is inside track located south west of school building.
COMMUNITY
SOCCER POLICY AND PROCEDURES
INCLEMENT
WEATHER
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER IT MAY
BE NECESSARY, WHERE/WHEN POSSIBLE, TO
RESCHEDULE A GAME. IF FIELD
CONDITIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR SAFE PLAY, VAA WILL
CONTACT THE COACH PRIOR TO THE
GAME. IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM VAA or YOUR
COACH, YOU must PROCEED TO
THE GAME LOCATION.
THE DECISION TO POSTPONE OR END
A GAME EARLY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER IS THE REFEREE’S
DECISION *. WHILE THE REFEREE MAY ELECT TO CONSULT COACHES, THE
FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE
REFEREE *. a coach and seven, players (minimum
team size) from each team must
be present at kick-ofF time or a FORFEIT will
result. SOCCER IS AN ALL WEATHER
SPORT. RAIN, HOT, OR COLD WEATHER ALONE, ARE
NOT REASONS FOR POSTPONING A
GAME.
* COACHES DECISION IN K THROUGH 2ND GRADE AGE GROUPS.
RESCHEDULING
OF GAMES
IF A GAME IS POSTPONED DUE TO
WEATHER OR OTHER REASONS, COACHES OF BOTH
TEAMS MUST CALL THEIR AGE GROUP
DIRECTOR TO RESCHEDULE THE GAME. AVAILABLE
FIELDS ARE IN VERY SHORT SUPPLY,
SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT RESCHEDULING OF
games BE COORDINATED WITH LEAGUE
OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO AVOID A CONFLICT. DUE
TO THESE FIELD SHORTAGES, IF A
GAME CAN NOT BE RESCHEDULED BY VAA, A 0-0 SCORE
WILL BE RECORDED FOR BOTH TEAMS.
SEE “LAWS OF THE GAME” RULE 7, FOR RULING IF GAME IS POSTPONED AFTER
STARTING
GAME
START TIMES
THE GAME START TIMES ON YOUR
TEAM SCHEDULE ARE “KICK-OFF” TIMES. THIS MEANS
THAT ALL PLAYERS MUST BE
ON THE FIELD AND READY TO START AT THE PUBLISHED
TIMES. IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES A
REFEREE MAY GRANT A 10 minute DELAY, BUT THIS IS
SOLELY AT THE REFEREE’S
DISCRETION. A FORFEIT will result if a team is not ready
after this delay.
SEE “LAWS OF GAME” RULE 3, FOR MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON A TEAM TO
START A
GAME.
TEAM
SUPPORTERS
PARENTS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
ATTENDANCE AT GAMES IS ENCOURAGED; THE
PRESENCE OF POSITIVE SUPPORT CAN
GREATLY ENHANCE YOUNG CHILDREN’S’
ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME.
UNFORTUNATELY SOME SUPPORTERS MAY GO BEYOND
CHEERING FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND
BEGIN DIRECTING THEIR CHILDREN, OR EVEN
BECOME ABUSIVE. PRIOR TO THE
FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON, COACHES SHOULD MAKE IT
CLEAR TO PARENTS, THAT DURING
GAMES ONLY THE COACH SHOULD BE GIVING
INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAYERS. COACHES
ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCT OF
SUPPORTERS. REFEREES HAVE THE
AUTHORITY TO ASK A SUPPORTER TO LEAVE THE
FIELD. THIS WILL BE DONE
THROUGH THE COACH. IF THE COACH DOES NOT TAKE THE
REQUESTED ACTION THE GAME WILL
BE FORFEITED. IF A COACH HAS A PROBLEM
SUPPORTER, AND CAN NOT RESOLVE,
OR IS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THE SITUATION,
THEY SHOULD CALL THEIR AGE GROUP
DIRECTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
| READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH COACHES/PLAYER/PARENT CODE OF ETHICS.
POLICY AND PROCEDURES (CONT.)
REFEREE
COMMUNITY SOCCER USES BOTH ADULT
AND YOUTH REFEREE’S FOR 3RD GRADE AND UP
GAMES. IRRESPECTIVE OF THE
REFEREE’S AGE, THEY HAVE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY FROM
THE TIME THEY ENTER THE PLAYING
FIELD. THEY ARE NOT TO BE QUESTIONED DURING THE
GAME. A DESIGNATED TEAM CAPTAIN
MAY ASK A REFEREE TO CLARIFY (NOT DISPUTE) A
DECISION. COACHES ARE NOT
PERMITTED ON THE FIELD AT ANY TIME AFTER THE START
OF THE GAME.
SEE “LAWS OF THE GAME” RULE 5, FOR EXCEPTION.
REFEREES
FOR K THROUGH 2ND GRADE TEAMS
SINCE REFEREES ARE NOT PROVIDED
IN THESE AGE GROUPS, EACH TEAM COACH WILL
ALTERNATE QUARTERS AS THE
REFEREE. ONLY ONE PERSON, THE “DESIGNATED REFEREE”,
WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD AT
ANYTIME. THE PRIMARY ROLES OF THE DESIGNATED
REFEREE ARE TO FAIRLY AND
IMPARTIALLY ADMINISTER THE GAME, AND ENSURE THE
GAME IS PLAYED IN A SAFE MANNER.
EACH TEAM SHOULD SUPPLY AN ASSISTANT COACH
OR SUPPORTER TO ACT AS AN
ASSISTANT REFEREE TO WATCH THE TOUCH LINES. WHILE
ACTING AS REFEREE HE/SHE MAY NOT
COACH PLAYERS ON THE FIELD. WHILE BLATANT
FOULS AND INFRACTIONS AND ANY
DANGEROUS PLAY SHOULD BE CALLED, REFEREES
SHOULD EXERCISE LENIENCY DUE TO
THE AGE OF THE PLAYERS INVOLVED.
PLAYING
TIME
IT IS OUR INTENT THAT ALL
PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS AND in ALL AGE GROUPS,
HAVE EQUAL PLAYING TIME. PARENTS
ARE GOOD AT POLICING THIS WHEN AT GAMES. IF
YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD IS NOT
GETTING EQUAL PLAYING TIME PLEASE TAKE THIS UP WITH
THE COACH FIRST. IF YOU SEE NO
IMPROVEMENT PLEASE CALL YOUR AGE GROUP
DIRECTOR. SEE “LAWS OF THE GAME” RULE 3, SUBSTITUTION.
GAME
SCORES
GAME SCORES ARE NOT RECORDED.
PLAYOFF POSITION
kINDERGARTEN AND 1ST/2ND GRADE
DO NOT HAVE PLAYOFFS. For 3RD
GRADE AND OLDER, PLAYOFFS ARE SEEDED BY TEAM NUMBER, NOT TEAM RECORD.
COACHING
AREA
COMMUNITY SOCCER IS RECREATIONAL
SOCCER NOT THE “WORLD CUP”. THERE IS NO
NEED TO DESIGNATE MULTIPLE ASSISTANT
COACHES TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE
PLAYING FIELD TO SHOUT
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PLAYERS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUNG
PLAYERS LEARN TO THINK FOR
THEMSELVES AND REACT SPONTANEOUSLY TO PLAY AND
THE FLOW OF THE GAME. IT IS FOR
THIS REASON THAT, WHERE FIELD LAYOUT PERMITS,
EACH TEAM WILL SET UP ON
OPPOSITE SIDELINES AND COACH ONLY FROM THAT SIDELINE.
WHERE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE EACH
TEAM IS RESTRICTED TO ONE HALF OF THE SAME
TOUCHLINE.
SPORTSMANSHIp
ALL COACHES MUST BE ROLE
MODELS FOR THE PLAYERS.
ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED
FAIRLY, WITHIN THE LAWS AND in THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME.
IN THE EVENT THAT ONE TEAM HAS
SCORED SIX (6) GOALS MORE THAN THE OTHER TEAM,
THE COACH WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION TO PREVENT RUNNING up A DOUBLE
FIGURE SCORE. APPROPRIATE ACTION
COULD BE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
MOVE more SKILLED PLAYERS INTO DEFENSIVE POSITIONS.
2.
PUT RESTRICTIONS ON TEAM FOR SCORING.
EXAMPLES COULD BE, MUST SHOOT FROM OUTSIDE PENALTY
AREA. CAN ONLY SCORE BY HEADING THE BALL. MUST PASS BALL 5 OR MORE TIMES BEFORE
SHOOTING, etc.
ALL TEAMS AND COACHES WILL
SHAKE HANDS AT THE END OF EACH GAME.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH COACHES/PLAYER/PARENT CODE OF ETHICS.
COMPLAINTS
ABOUT GAMES
THE FINAL RESULT OF ANY GAME CAN
NOT AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED AFTER IT HAS
ENDED.
THERE WILL BE A “COOLING OFF”
PERIOD OF 24 HOURS, AFTER ANY GAME, PRIOR TO
CALLING YOUR AGE GROUP DIRECTOR
WITH ANY GAME RELATED COMPLAINTS.
COMPLAINTS
IN GENERAL
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION MUST COMPLY
WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS;
1 PLAYER/PARENT ____________ TO _______________
COACH
2 COACH _____________________ TO _______________
AGE GROUP DIRECTOR
3 AGE GROUP DIRECTOR ______ TO _______________
COMMISSIONER
4 COMMISSIONER _____________TO _______________ VAA BOARD
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE
YOUR COMPLAINT AT THE FIRST LEVEL, THEN BOTH
PARTIES WILL TAKE THE COMPLAINT
TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND SO ON down THE LIST.
Game
FORFEIT
any scheduled game which results
in a FORFEIT will be recorded as a 0-3 loss
to the team FORFEITING and a 3-0
win for the opposing team.
HEAT CHART
HOW
TO USE THE WEATHER GUIDE TO HELP PREVENT HEAT ILLNESS.
1. Determine the % of relative humidity and find that point
on the vertical left hand column.
2. Determine the air temperature in (degree’s F) and find
that point on the horizontal bottom line.
3. Draw a line from the humidity point horizontally and a
line from the temperature point vertically
4. Where the lines intersect determines the zone:
ZONE #1: CAN
BE CONSIDERED SAFE.
ZONE #2: CAUTION
SHOULD BE USED.
ZONE #3: EXTREME
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED.
REMEMBER
THAT IT IS A COMBINATION OF HUMIDITY AND AIR TEMPERATURE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO
HEAT ILLNESS.
COLD chart
This chart takes into
consideration the combined effect of wind and temperature (WIND CHILL FACTOR)
to help determine the danger zones for exposed skin.
AIR
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREE’S FAHRENHEIT
|
WIND
IN MPH
|
50
|
40
|
30
|
20
|
10
|
0
|
-10
|
-20
|
-30
|
-40
|
-50
|
-60
|
|
CALM
|
50
|
40
|
30
|
20
|
10
|
0
|
-10
|
-20
|
-30
|
-40
|
-50
|
-60
|
|
5
|
48
|
37
|
27
|
16
|
6
|
-5
|
-15
|
-26
|
-36
|
-47
|
-57
|
-68
|
|
10
|
40
|
28
|
16
|
4
|
-9
|
-21
|
-33
|
-46
|
-58
|
-70
|
-83
|
-95
|
|
15
|
36
|
22
|
9
|
-5
|
-18
|
-36
|
-45
|
-58
|
-72
|
-85
|
-99
|
-112
|
|
20
|
32
|
18
|
4
|
-10
|
-25
|
-39
|
-53
|
-67
|
-82
|
-96
|
-110
|
-121
|
|
30
|
28
|
13
|
-2
|
-18
|
-33
|
-48
|
-63
|
-79
|
-94
|
-109
|
-125
|
-140
|
|
40
|
26
|
10
|
-6
|
-21
|
-37
|
-53
|
-69
|
-85
|
-100
|
-116
|
-132
|
-148
|
Little danger danger
of freezing great danger
of freezing
if PROPERLY if
exposed to skin if
exposed to skin
clothed
HEAT & COLD CHARTS copied from the nysca coaches
handbook.
vaa coaches code of ethics
I here by pledge to live up to the
vaa coaching GUIDELINE by
following THE CODE of ethics listed
below.
* I
will place the emotional and physical well being of my
players ahead of any
personal desire to win.
* I
will remember to treat each player as an individual,
remembering the large spread
of emotional and physical
development for the same
age group.
* I
will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my
players.
* I
will do my best to organize practices that are fun and
challenging for all my
players.
* I
will lead by example, in demonstrating fair play and
sportsmanship to
all my players, OFFICIALS and parents.
* I
will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of
SOCCER and that I will
teach these rules to my players.
* I
will use coaching techniques appropriate for each of the
skills and age groups
that I teach.
* I
will remember that I am a youth coach, and that the game is
for children and not
adults.
___________________ ____________________ ____________
coaches name coaches signature date
vaa players’ code of
behavior
I hereby pledge to live up to the vaa players’
GUIDELINE by following the code of
behavior listed below.
* I
will do my best at all practices and during all games.
* I
will listen to my coaches when at practices and at games.
* I
will practice good sportsmanship by treating all players,
coaches, OFFICIALS and
parents with respect.
* I
will do my best to help my parents get me to games and
practices on time.
* I
will keep my equipment and the equipment of the team in good
condition by not using
it improperly.
* I
will play and practice the game to have fun and not be
concerned about winning
or losing.
* I
understand that improvement comes from practice and
sometimes I may decide
to practice on my own, away from
scheduled practices and
games.
* I
agree to use safety equipment when instructed to do so and
pay attention to other
safe play ideas provided by coaches,
players and parents.
___________________ ____________________ ____________
players name players signature date
vaa parents code of ethics
I hereby pledge to provide positive
support, care and
encouragement for my child
participating in youth sports by
following the parents code of ethics
listed below.
* I
will encourage good sportsmAnship by demonstrating
positive support for all
players, coaches and OFFICIALS at
every game, practice or
other youth sports event.
* I
will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child
ahead of any personal
desire to win.
* I
will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy
environment.
* I
will provide support for coaches and OFFICIALS working with
my child to provide a positive,
enjoyable experience for all.
* I
will demand a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free sports
environment for my child
and agree to assist by refraining
from their use at all
youth sports events.
* I
will remember that the game is for children and not for
adults.
* I
will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
* I
will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and
officials with respect,
regardless of age, race, sex, creed
or ability.
* I
will promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports
experience within my
personal constraints by assisting with
coaching, being a respectful
fan, providing transportation or
whatever I am capable of
doing.
___________________ ____________________ ____________
parent name parent signature date
A Parent’s
Guide to Soccer
“Soccer’s a very simple game.
It’s the players and coaches who complicate things” - Bill Shankly
Soccer really is a very simple
game - two teams of eleven players each play on a rectangular field. The object
of the game is to put more balls into the opposing team’s goal than they put
into yours. The ball is moved up and down the field by kicking or dribbling the
ball with the feet, or if the ball is in the air, by heading or chesting the
ball. The only player who may touch the
ball intentionally with their hands or arms is the goalkeeper.
That’s the simple stuff. Now to start complicating things. With eleven
players on a team and eleven opponents, it can get pretty crowded. In kindergarten soccer it’s common to see a
pack of a dozen or more youngsters all trying to kick the ball and going
nowhere. To move the ball you have to have space. One way to make space is to
make sure the players on a team don’t get in each others way. Players are
assigned positions which have areas of the field to cover. This starts to spread
things out. Once the players spread out then some options for moving the ball
are created. A player can run with the ball (dribble), or they can pass the
ball to other team mates.
The opposing team, have also been
assigned positions and have spread out, can try to take the ball away (tackle),
and can also cover opponents who don’t have the ball (mark), thereby cutting
down the options for the attacking team to pass the ball.
The game is very fluid, with
teams rapidly shifting from offense to defense and back to offense. One sign of
good team is the speed with which they shift from defense to attack. Although
there are positions, the roles are very fluid, ideally every one a team defends
when the opponents have the ball and when moving forward to attack, everyone
attacks.
Soccer Positions:
Goalkeeper: The “specialist” position. The keeper is the player who
guards the goal mouth to prevent goals being scored. The keeper may use their
hands to catch, block or deflect the ball, but only in the penalty area (the
large box marked in front of the goal). Outside of the penalty area, the keeper
cannot use their hands. The keeper can also play an offensive role. A well
placed throw or kick by the keeper can initiate a rapid counterattack (just
like a fast break in basketball).
Fullbacks/Defender: The fullbacks play a similar role to defenseman
in hockey or guards in basketball. They try to stop attacking players from
shooting on the goal, prevent them from passing to other attackers in a better
position and try to regain possession of the ball, often by tackling (more on
that later). Fullbacks can and should move forward and join in the attack as
their team gains possession of the ball. When possession shifts to the opposing
team the fullbacks must drop back quickly into defensive positions. The
fullbacks should never stay in a fixed position close to their goal. The
fullback position requires a combination of physical strength, maturity and
judgment.
Midfielders/Halfbacks: Not surprisingly midfielders spend most of
their time in the middle of the field. They supplement the fullbacks when their
team is defending, and join the attack as their team moves forward. Midfielders
try to break-up the other teams attack long before it reaches their goal area;
sometimes a midfielder may be assigned to play directly in front of the
fullbacks to act as a screen. On the attack the midfielders try to make
creative passes to their forwards or make themselves available for passes by
making runs into open spaces. The midfield demands a lot of stamina from
players.
Forwards/Strikers: Forwards generally play ahead of all the other
players on their team. They should try to keep themselves open to receive
passes. On the attack forwards are constantly in motion, either dribbling the
ball, passing, or running off the ball (getting into a favorable position to
receive a pass). On defense the forwards “defend from the front”. They will
harry the opposing team’s attackers and midfielders, but generally will not
drop all the way back to their end of the field. Good forwards have a strong
sense of position and an instinctive awareness of the goal.
Notice we haven’t said how many
players there are for each position. As in most things in soccer it’s
flexible. Depending on the coach’s
preference a team may play 4-4-2 (four backs, four midfielders, two forwards),
4-3-3 (four backs, three midfielders, three forwards), 3-4-3 (three backs, four
midfielders, three forwards), or one of several other variations. The choice of
formation will depend on the coach’s assessment of the individual strengths of
their players. 4-3-3 is probably the simplest system to play, and is well
suited to young players.
In addition to the players, there
is one (or two) other person(s) allowed on the field during a match. That is
the referee. While the referee is not a player, the role of the referee in
soccer is unique in sports. On the field the referee’s authority is absolute
and unquestionable. Referees are given considerable latitude in interpreting
and applying the rules of the game. In particular soccer has an advantage rule;
a foul may not be called, if the fouled team retains advantage of the ball. The
referee is not to be argued with - a player, coach or parent who argues with or
criticizes a referee can be dismissed from the game.
In order to appreciate a game of
soccer, it’s important to know a few basic rules. As you read the rules, please
remember that as in most things in soccer, application of the rules is flexible
and depends upon the good judgment of the referee. A few key rules are listed
below. A complete list of rules used by VAA is listed in the next section.
In/Out of Bounds: The ball is in play unless it has completely
crossed the side or end lines. If team A was the last to touch the ball before
it went out, team B is given possession of the ball. If the ball has gone over
the sidelines it is put back in play by a throw-in. The ball is thrown in from
the sideline, using a two handed over the head throw. Both feet must be in contact with the ground when
the ball is released. If the ball goes over the end lines it is returned to
play by a kick. If the defending team has the kick the ball is placed anywhere
within the small box in front of the goal and kicked to any point outside the
larger box to restart play. If the attacking team has the kick, the ball is
placed on the corner of the field and kicked into play from that point.
Tackling: In soccer players are expected to “play the ball”, not
“play the body”. Physical contact may be made when two players are contesting
for the ball, but the objective must always be the ball. Players may make
shoulder to shoulder contact - use of the elbows is an infraction. Players may
slide into the ball to take it away from an opponent’s foot - tackling from
behind, or contact with the opponent before cleanly taking the ball is an
infraction. Usually an indirect free
kick (ball must touch another player before it enters the goal) is given to the
fouled team. Repeated or severe
infractions by a player may result in a yellow card (caution) or red card
(sending off).
Marking: This is the term used when one player positions them self
next to an opponent to reduce the attacking player’s space. This makes the
attacking player, with the ball; choose another player to pass to.
Offside: Positioning a player immediately in front of an opponent’s
goal may seem like an obvious tactic. The purpose of the offside rule is to
stop this. An attacking player must have at least two opponents (one may be the
goalkeeper) between them and the goal, at the time the ball is passed. Timing
and position of attackers is important in avoiding offside. Offside calls are
frequently controversial.
Handball: Only the
goalkeeper may intentionally touch the ball with their hands or arms, and only
when within the large box around the goal (penalty area). Any other player
intentionally touching the ball with their hands or arms has committed an
infraction. The penalty for handball is a direct free kick (a goal can be
scored directly off the kick). There is
often some question as to what is and is not intentional or unintentional hand
contact. The referee is the only person whose opinion matters.
Penalty Kicks: Fouls committed in the penalty area, which in the
judgment of the referee, prevent or may prevent a goal being scored, will be
punished by a penalty kick. During the penalty kick all players except the
keeper and the player taking the kick must clear the penalty area. The referee
places the ball on the penalty spot. The keeper must remain on the goal line
(they may move side to side, but not forward until the ball is struck). Upon
the referees whistle the player taking the kick, strikes the ball and tries to
score. If the keeper deflects the ball back into the field the ball is in play.
Soccer is a fun and challenging sport that is ideal for
developing a sense of fair play as well as coordination and stamina in
children. It is also a sport your children can play all their life; there are
recreational leagues for kindergartners through to senior citizens.
Law 1. Field of Play
League Sizes
Kindergarten Field
size 60 x
150 FEET
goal
size 6
x 16 feet
penalty
area 18
x 54 feet
center
circle 12 Feet
1-2 grades field
size 90 x
180 FEET
goal
size 6
x 16 feet
PENALTY
area 20
x 60 feet
center
circle 15 Feet
PENALTY
MARK 8 YARDS
3-4 grades field
size 50 x
70 yards
goal
size 7
x 21 feet
penalty
area 25
x 75 feet
center
circle 15 feet
penalty
MARK 10 yards
5-6 & up field
size 70 x
120 yards
goal
size 8
x 24 feet
penalty
area 18
x 44 yards
goal
area
6 x 20
yards
center
circle 10 yards (RAD)
PENALTY
MARK 12 YARDS
COACHING
AREA: IS RESTRICTED TO ONE SIDE TOUCHLINE PER TEAM
OR
BOTH
TEAMS CAN COACH FROM THE SAME TOUCHLINE BUT ONLY AS FAR AS THE HALFWAY LINE. In THE LATTER CASE, PARENTS WILL SIT ON THE
SIDE OF THE FIELD OPPOSITE THE TEAMS.
Law 2. ball
League size circumference weight
Kindergarten #3 24-25
inches 9-11 ounces
1-2 grades #3 24-25
inches 9-11 ounces
3-4 grades #4 25-26
inches 11-13
ounces
5-7 grades #4 25-26
inches 11-13
ounces
8 & up #5 26-27 inches 12-14
ounces
* ball
shall be spherical; the outer casing shall be oF leather
or other approved
material.
* if
the ball bursts or becomes deflated during the course of a
game, the game shall be
stopped and restarted by dropping the
new ball at the place
where the first ball became defective. if
this happens during a
stoppage of the game (place kick, goal
kick, penalty-kick, or
throw-iN) the game shall be restarted
accordingly.
* ball
shall not be changed during the game unless AUTHORIZED
by the referee
* referee
should confirm that a reserve ball is AVAILABLE before
the start of the game.
* Only
VAA issued balls should be used for playoff games.
Law 3. number of players
* 11
players per team on the field (maximum), one of whom shall
be the goalkeeper. (for 5th
grade and up age groups)
kindergarten: 7 players per team (maximum).
1st - 2nd grade: 9 players per team (maximum).
3RD-4th
grade: 9 players per team (maximum).
* a
minimum of 7 players on a team to start a game.
(6 players minimum for 9
player teams).
* each player shall play a minimum of one half
of each
game. no player, SHALL BE SUBSTITUTED FOR A SECOND
TIME
UNTIL ALL PLAYERS, EXCEPT GOALKEEPERS, HAVE BEEN
SUBSTITUTED.
This ensures equal playing time for “all”
Law 3. (CONT.)
* substitutions
leagues that play
quarters: substitutions allowed only at the
end OF each quarter.
Leagues that plaY
halves: substitutions are unlimited and
may
be made, with the
consent of the referee, at the following
times:
| 1. Prior to a throw in, by the team
with possession of the ball. If the team
in possession is substituting, both teams may substitute.
2. Prior to a
goal kick, by either team.
3. After a goal,
by either team.
4. After an
injury, by either team, when the referee stops play – substitution is
unlimited.
5. At half time.
* a
player ordered off before play starts can be substituted
* a
player ordered off after play has started cannot be
substituted. (red card)
* goalkeeper
substitution must be notified to referee, except
at
half-time or quarters, if
infringement, player
concerned
shall be cautioned IMMEDIATELY.
* REFEREE
APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ANY SUBSTITUTION BY
COGNIZANT COACH ONLY.
* all
players entering the field as a sub, must wait for the
players being
substituted to leave the field.
* all
players entering the field as a sub, must enter the field of
play at the centerline.
* the
referee may add playing time if a coach takes excessive
time to substitute
players.
Law 4. player’S equipment
* The
usual equipment of player is a shirt, shorts, stockings and
footwear. No player will
be allowed on to the field unless in
full uniform.
* sports
shoes must be worn by all players. cleated shoes (no
metal) may be worn.
* shin guards WITH SOCKS OVER THEM are required
and
must
be worn.
* a
player shall not wear anything which is dangerous to
another player oR
him/her self such as watches, rings,
friendship bracelets,
etc. earrings must be removed.
EXCEPTION - if EARS ARE
NEWLY PIERCED, STUD TYPE EARRINGS ONLY
MAY REMAIN IN BUT MUST
BE TAPED OVER TO PREVENT INJURY.
if eye glasses are worn
a safety strap is recommended.
a mouth guard is recommended
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.
* goalkeeper
shall wear colors which distinguish him/her
from the other players
and from the referee.
* GOALKEEPER
CAN WEAR GLOVES and soft cap AT ANY TIME.
* NO
SUNGLASSES OR SUNSHADES AT ANY TIME.
* FOR
AN INFRINGEMENT OF THIS LAW, THE PLAYER AT FAULT SHALL BE
SENT OFF THE FIELD TO
ADJUST HIS/HER EQUIPMENT AND HE/SHE SHALL
NOT RETURN WITHOUT REPORTING
TO THE REFEREE. THE PLAYER SHALL
ONLY RE-ENTER THE GAME
AT A MOMENT WHEN THE BALL IS OUT OF
PLAY.
* REFEREE
SHALL EXAMINE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT BEFORE THE GAME.
LAW 5. REFEREE
* For 3rd grade and up, VAA uses a 2 Referee system, with 1
referee on each touch line. for
playoffs, or when available in the regular season, a 3 referee system will be
used consisting of a center referee and two assisstant referees.
* REFEREE’S
AUTHORITY COMMENCES AS SOON AS HE/SHE ARRIVES AT THE
FIELD OF PLAY AND COVERS
THE TIME until THE GAME IS completed
SUSPENDED OR STOPPED FOR
ANY REASON.
* REFEREE’S
DECISION ON POINTS OF PLAY SHALL BE FINAL.
* REFEREE
SHALL ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THE GAME.
* will
NOT PENALIZE when it results in advantage to offending
team (advantage rule).
IF ANTICIPATED advantage DOES NOT
DEVELOP AT THAT TIME,
REFEREE SHALL PENALIZE THE ORIGINAL
OFFENSE. this does not
exempt offending player from being
later dealt with by the
referee at a break in play.
* referee
is official scorer and time keeper or will designate a
time keeper (add time
lost through accident or other cause).
* Referee
has power to suspend or terminate game for weather,
interference by
spectators, or other CAUSE. REFEREE does not
have power to declare
a winner in this event.
* referee
shall TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST PLAYERS GUILTY
OF CAUTIONABLE AND
SENDING-OFF OFFENSES. HE/SHE IS NOT
OBLIGATED TO TAKE THIS
ACTION IMMEDIATELY BUT MUST DO SO WHEN
THE BALL NEXT GOES OUT
OF PLAY.
* REFEREE
SHALL TAKE ACTION AGAINST TEAM OFFICIALS WHO FAIL TO
CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A
RESPONSIBLE MANNER AND MAY AT HIS/HER
DISCRETION, EXPEL THEM
FROM THE FIELD OF PLAY AND ITS IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDS.
* Referee
shall stop the game only if a player has been seriously
injured. if the
player is slightly injured, the game shall go on
till the ball is out of
play. An injured player, who is able,
shall receive treatment
off the field.
* REFEREE
SHALL ENSURE THAT ANY PLAYER THAT IS BLEEDING FROM A
WOUND LEAVES THE FIELD
OF PLAY. THE PLAYER MAY ONLY RETURN ON
RECEIVING A SIGNAL FROM
THE REFEREE, WHO MUST BE SATISFIED THAT
THE BLEEDING HAS
STOPPED.
* referee
shall allow nobody on the field except players and
assistant referees. in
cases of injury, the referee may call for
injured players coach,
etc.
* THE
LAWS ARE INTENDED TO CAUSE AS LITTLE INTERFERENCE WITH THE
GAME AS POSSIBLE.
PENALIZE ONLY DELIBERATE BREACHES OF THE LAW.
* referee
MAY ONLY CHANGE A DECISION ON REALIZING THAT IT IS
INCORRECT OR, AT HIS/HER
DISCRETION, ON THE ADVISE FROM AN
ASSISTANT REFEREE PROVIDED
THAT HE/SHE HAS NOT RESTARTED PLAY.
* IF
PLAYER COMMITS TWO INFRINGEMENTS AT THE SAME TIME, PUNISH
THE MORE SERIOUS
OFFENSE.
* if
official referee does not appear within 15 minutes after the
scheduled kick-off time,
a person mutually agreed upon by
both coaches may
referee the game.
* referee
uniform shall be per fifa regulations unless same
color
as team(s) playing, in which case the referee will change. REFEREE EQUIPMENT
WILL INCLUDE WHISTLE, TIME PIECE, Referee flags AND RED/YELLOW WARNING CARDS PLUS AN ALTERNATE COLOR SHIRT.
law 6. assistant referee
* For 3rd grade and up, VAA uses a 2 Referee system, with 1
referee on each Touch line. for
playoffs, or when available in the regular season, a 3 referee system will be
used consisting of a center referee and two assisstant referees.
* when provided, two official assistant
referees (one on each
touch line) may assist
the referee as follows:
1) indicate off-side, ball out of play,
side entitled to
throw-in,
goal-kick or corner-kick
2) assist referee to control the game by
drawing
referee’s
attention to any breach of the laws the
referee
may not have seen.
* referee
can dispense an assistant referee and arrange a
substitute.
* ASSISTANT
REFEREE’S INDICATE; REFEREES DECIDE.
* at
the referee’s request, each team shall supply an assistant
referee who shall assist
the referee by indicating out of
bounds only.
THIS does not apply
for 2 person referee system, where
EACH referee must
watch for out of bounds.
* an
assistant referee may not coach while ball is in play.
law 7. duration of the game
* the
duration of the game shall be as follows:
kindergarten
8 minute quarters
1-2 grades 12 minute quarters
3-4 grades 25 minute halves
5-7 grades 30 minute halves
8 & up 35 minute
halves
* quarter
intervals shall be two (2) minutes.
* half-time
interval shall be five (5) minutes.
* allowance
shall be made in either half for all lost time
though accident or other
cause at the discretion of the
referee.
* time
shall be extended to permit a penalty-kick to be taken at
or after expiration of
normal time.
* referee
decision concerning abnormal kicking the ball way out
of play in order to waste time. referee will add time as
appropriate and caution
offending player for unSPORTING
conduct.
* A
GAME SHALL BE COMPLETE AND CURRENT SCORE WILL STAND IF DUE
TO WEATHER OR OTHER
REASON, THE GAME IS STOPPED AFTER
COMPLETION OF THE FIRST
HALF OR SECOND QUARTER. IF STOPPED
PRIOR TO THE END OF THE
FIRST HALF OR SECOND QUARTER, THE GAME
WILL BE RESCHEDULED
WHERE/WHEN POSSIBLE.
law 8. start of play
* choice
of ends shall be decided by the toss of a coin. the team
winning the coin toss
shall have the choice of ends only. the
other team shall take
the kick-off.
* players
in their own half of the field.
* opponents
must be outside the center circle.
* ball
stationary in the center of the field.
* after
the referee’s signal, player shall kick the ball into
opponents half of the
field. kicker cannot play the ball again
until touched by another
player.
* INFRINGEMENTS penalties
kick too short or
incorrect re-kick (by
same team)
kicked twice by player indirect
free-kick
taking kick-off (for
opposing team)
* after
a goal has been scored, the game shall be restarted in
like manner by a player
of the team losing the goal.
* a
goal may be scored directly from the kick-off
* aFTER
EACH QUARTER AND half-time, the kick-off shall be taken
by a player of the
opposite team to that who started the
previous quarter or
half. FIELD ENDS WILL CHANGE AT HALF TIME
OR END OF SECOND
QUARTER.
* after
temporary suspension, the game shall be started by the
referee dropping the
ball at the place where it was when play
was suspended.
the ball is in play when it touches the ground.
if the ball rolls out of
play before being touched, the ball
shall be dropped again.
if a player touches the ball before it
touches the ground, the
referee shall drop the ball again.
Law 9. ball in and out of play
* ball
in play at all times unless:
1) whole of the ball has crossed
the entire WIDTH OF THE
goal
line or touch-line, whether on the ground or in
the
air.
2) game stopped by referee
* ball
is in play when it rebounds from goals, flags, or official,
AND in the event of an
infringement until a DECISION is given.
* the
goal lines and the touch lines belong to the field of play.
law 10. method of scoring
* A
goal is scored when whole of ball has passed over the
entire WIDTH OF
THE goal line between the goal posts and under
cross-bar.
* A
goal IS not scored if ball has been thrown, carried, or
intentionally propelled
by hand or arm of a player OF THE
ATTACKING SIDE, or from
the following:
indirect
free kick
throw-in
direct
free kick into own goal
* team
scoring most goals during a game Shall be the winner. if
no goals or equal number
of goals are scored, the game shall
be termed a tie.
law 11. off-side (not used in kindergarten or 1st/2nd
grade)
OFFSIDE POSITION
* IT
IS NOT AN OFFENCE IN ITSELF TO BE IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION.
* A
PLAYER IS IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION IF:
HE IS NEARER TO HIS
OPPONENTS’ GOAL LINE THAN BOTH THE BALL AND THE
SECOND LAST OPPONENT.
* A
PLAYER IS NOT IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION IF:
HE IS IN HIS OWN HALF OF
THE FIELD, OR
HE IS LEVEL WITH THE
SECOND LAST OPPONENT, OR
HE IS LEVEL WITH THE
LAST TWO OPPONENTS.
OFFENCE
* A
PLAYER IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION IS ONLY PENALISED IF, AT THE MOMENT THE
BALL TOUCHES OR IS PLAYED BY ONE OF HIS TEAM, HE IS, IN THE OPINION OF THE REFEREE,
INVOLVED IN ACTIVE PLAY BY:
INTERFERING WITH PLAY,
OR
INTERFERING WITH AN OPPONENT,
OR
GAINING AN ADVANTAGE BY
BEING IN THAT POSITION.
NO OFFENCE
* THERE
IS NO OFFSIDE OFFENCE IF A PLAYER RECEIVES THE BALL DIRECTLY FROM:
A GOAL KICK, OR
A THROW IN, OR
A CORNER KICK.
INFRINGEMENTS/SANCTIONS
* FOR
ANY OFFSIDE OFFENCE, THE REFEREE AWARDS AN INDIRECT FREE KICK TO
THE
OPPOSING TEAM TO BE TAKEN FROM THE PLACE WHERE THE INFINGEMENT
occurred.
THE
ABOVE OFFSIDE LAW IS COPIED FROM FIFA RULE BOOK IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Law 12. fouls and misconduct
fouls penalty
These 7 IF Committed in a Careless
(foul), Reckless (Caution) manner, or with Excessive force (send-off):
1) kicks
or attempts to kick others d.f.k.
2) trips
or attempts to trip an opponent d.f.k.
3) jumps
at an opponent d.f.k.
4) charges
an opponent d.f.k.
5) strikes
or attempts to STRIKE an opponent d.f.k.
6) pushes
an opponent d.f.k.
7) tacklES
an opponent d.f.k
plus these three offenses:
8) holds
an opponent d.f.k.
9) spits
at an opponent d.f.k.
10) handles
the ball deliberately d.f.k.
(except for the keeper
in their own penalty area)
if a player of the defending team commits any
of the above ten fouls within their penalty area, regardless of the ball
position, a penalty kick will be awarded.
11) holds
up game by wasting time. i.f.K.
goalkeeper is considered
to be wasting time if
HE/SHE holds THE ball
longer than six seconds
12)
keeper
touches the ball again with his hands i.f.k.
after he has released it from his
possession and before
it has touched another player
13)
goalkeeper
touches the ball with his hands i.f.k.
after it has been deliberately
kicked or thrown
to him by a team mate.
14)
keeper
touches the ball with his hands after he i.f.k.
has
received it directly from a throw-in taken by
a
teammate
15) dangerous play (I.E.; tries to kick ball
when i.f.k.
held by goalkeeper, high
kicking near an
opponent).
16) obstructing
an opponent i.f.k.
includes preventing the
goalkeeper from
releasing the ball from
his/her hands.
17) if
after making a throw-in or a free-kick i.f.k.
a player plays the ball
again before the
ball has been touched by
another player.
18) IF
A PLAYER COMMITS ANY OTHER OFFENSE, NOT I.F.K.
PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED IN
LAW 12, FOR WHICH PLAY
IS STOPPED TO CAUTION OR
DISMISS THE PLAYER.
disciplinary sanctions
cautionable OFFENSES
(Yellow card)
a player is cautioned
and shown the yellow card if he/she
commits any of the
following seven OFFENSES:
1) unsporting BEHAVIOR.
2) dissent by word or action.
3) persistently infringes the laws of the
game.
4) delays the restart of play.
5) fails to respect the required distance
when play is
restarted
with a corner kick, free kick.
6) enters or re-enters the field of play
without the
referee’s
permission.
7) deliberately leaves the field of play
without the
referee’s
permission.
A
player off of the field of play can be cautioned for any of the following three
offenses:
1)
unsporting
behavior
2)
dissent
by word or action
3)
delaying
the restart of play
sending-off OFFENSES
(red card)
a player is sent off and
shown the red card if he/she commits
any of the following
seven OFFENSES:
1) serious foul play.
2) violent conduct
3) spits at an opponent or any other
person.
6) uses offensive, insulting or abusive
language.
7) receives a second caution in the same
game.
Note:
FIFA rules include:
4) denies
an opponent a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately
handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his/her own
penalty
area)
5) denies
an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s
goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick.
However,
we do not give a red card for these two offenses in VAA Community soccer unless
excessive force is use.
Suspension
any
player receiving a red card will be suspended, and may not be substituted, for
the remainder of the game in which they received the card. at the
discretion of vaa the suspension can be increased if the offense is of a
serious nature.
law 13. free kick
there are two types of free kick:
direct free-kick
(d.f.k.) and indirect free-kick (i.f.k.)
* direct
free-kick can score a goal
* indirect
free-kick cannot score without first touching another player.
how executed
when inside his own
penalty area
a) opponents outside the PENALTY area and
not closer than
ten
(10) yards to the ball.
b) ball must go outside penalty area
(re-kick
if does not clear area)
c) goalie cannot receive in hands.
* when
outside his own penalty area
a) opponents ten (10) yards away (unless
they are standing
on
their own goal line between the goal posts for i.f.k.)
(Note:
For 2nd grade and younger, opponents must be 6 yds from a
free kick. For 3rd and 4th
grade, 8 yds. For 5th grade
and older, 10 yds)
* if
an indirect free-kick is awarded to a team inside the
opponent’s goal area,
the ball will be placed as follows:
* in
all cases, ball played only once by the kicker.
Law 14. penalty kick
is a direct free-kick inside the
defending teams penalty area.
1) taken from the penalty mark.
2) all players except kicker and goalie
outside the penalty
area,
the penalty arc and behind a line level with the penalty mark.
3) goalie’s feet on the goal line.
4) kicker cannot play a rebound from goal
posts or cross bar;
plays ball
only once unless touched by another player.
punishment
defense
fouls:
1) re-kick if no goal scored
offense
fouls:
1) if kicker, indirect free-kick.
2) if other team mates, re-take penalty if
goal was
scored.
if a penalty kick is required after
time has expired
1) taken from the penalty mark.
2) all player except kicker and goalie
removed from field.
3) goalie’s feet on the goal line.
4) play expires if goalie stops ball
cleanly, ball rebounds
from goal or
goal is scored and a foul is not committed
punishment
defense
fouls:
1) re-kick if no goal scored
offense
fouls:
1) no goal, play is terminated.
law 15. throw-in
* taken
at the spot where the whole of the ball crossed the
ENTIRE WIDTH OF
THE touch line, EITHER ON THE GROUND OR IN THE AIR. (Kindergarten does not use
throw-ins)
* taken
by team opposite to that of the player who last touched
the ball before it went
out of play.
execution
facing field
of play
both feet on
the ground during delivery, part of one or
both feet on
or outside the touch-line.
delivery
from behind and over the head.
both hands
on the ball (equally)
penalty
improper
THROW-in. throw-in awarded to opposing team
(1st-2ND
grade, retries at the descretion of the coach/referee, 3rd-4th
grade, one retry at the descretion of the referee)
if thrower
plays the ball before another player touches it,
an indirect
free-kick.
law 16. goal-kick
* taken
by the defending team after the whole of the ball
passed over the entire
width of the goal line (excluding goals)
when last played by the
attacking team.
* taken
from anywhere within the goal area.
* must
clear penalty area (re-kick if does not clear)
* goalie
cannot receive in hands.
* all
opponents must be outside of the penalty area.
* kicker
may play the ball only once until touched by another
player.
* A
GOAL MAY BE SCORED DIRECTLY FROM A GOAL KICK.
law 17. corner-kick
* taken
by the attacking team after the whole of the ball
passed over the entire
width of the goal line (excluding goals)
when last played by the
defending team.
* Taken
from the nearest corner TO where the ball crossed the
goal line.
* opposition
must be ten (10) yards from the ball (or at nearest
goal
post if less than 10 yards). (Note: For
2nd grade and younger, opponents must be 6 yds from a free
kick. For 3rd and 4th
grade, 8 yds. For 5th grade
and older, 10 yds)
* kicker
may play the ball only once until touched by another
player.
vaa tiebreaker rules for play-off games
* if
the teams are tied after regulation PLAY, they will play ten (10)
minutes of overtime *. a
coin toss will be conducted the same
as at the start of the
game. the overtime will consist of two (2)
five (5) minute periods.
at the end of the first period the teams
will switch ends of the
field. substitution is allowed only
between periods
or for an injured player. if the score is still
tied after both five
minute periods, then the game will be
determined by a
shoot-out.
* DUE to darkness or weather, the referee may
before the
overtime
starts
A) reduce
the overtime to one five minute period,
OR:
B) go
directly to a SHOOT-OUT.
SHOOT-OUT rules
1) the
referee shall choose the goal at which all of the kicks
shall be taken.
2) the
referee shall toss a coin and the team who wins the toss,
shall take the first
kick.
3) a) subject to the terms of paragraphs 3(f)
and 3(g), both teams
shall take
five (5) kicks.
b) the kicks shall be taken alternately.
c) goalies may take kicks, same as any
other player.
d) only players on the field at the end of
OVERTIME * may take
the kicks.
e) any player on the field at the end of
OVERTIME * may be the
goalie and
change at any time DURING THE TAKING OF THE
KICKS.
* regular time in event of no overtime being
played.
f) if, before both teams have taken five
kicks, one team has
scored more
goals than the other could, even if it were to
complete its
five kicks, the taking of kicks shall cease.
G) if, after both teams have taken five
kicks, both teams have
scored the
same number of goals, the taking of kicks shall
continue, in
the same order, until such time as both have
taken an
equal number of kicks (not necessarily five more
kicks) and
one team has scored one goal more than the
other.
H) no player shall kick twice until all
ELIGIBLE players on the
FIELD have
kicked once.
4) the
team which scores the greater number of goals, whereby
the number of kicks
taken is in accordance with the terms of
paragraphs 3(a), 3(f)
and 3(g) shall be declared the winner of
the game.
5) other
than the player taking a kick from the penalty-mark,
and the two goalkeepers,
all playERS shall remain within the
center circle whilst the
taking of the kicks is in progress.
in the event of darkness before the end of
kicks from the penalty-mark, the result shall be decided by the toss of the
coin.
