U7 Special Rules and Information

Format: 4v4

No goalkeepers -  no player is to be allowed to defend the goal area

Ball Size: 3

Game Duration: Four 11-minute quarters with a two minute break between quarters one and two and another two minute break between quarters three and four. There shall be a half-time break of five minutes.

Practices: One practice during the week for one hour

Coaches: During the game, a coach from each team is to officiate. Coaching during the game should be held to a minimum.

Substitution: Allowed anytime ball is out of play-with the permission of the referee (coach).

Start of Play: Kick offs are used at the beginning of each quarter and after each goal. Opponent must be five yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Offsides: There are no offsides in small-sided games.

Free Kicks: All free kicks are indirect and awarded for all major fouls. The ball must be touched by at least 2 players before a goal is scored. The defending team must be at least 5 yards away from the ball.

Goal Kick: If the team attempting to score a goal kicks the ball over the goal line outside the goal posts, the opposing team puts the ball back into play with a goal kick. The Goal Kick may be taken anywhere within the goal area. Opponents must be five yards away from the ball.

Corner Kick: Opponents must be five yards away from the ball. Corner kicks are indirect free kicks.

Throw-Ins: Throw-ins are awarded to the opposing team when a player causes the ball to entirely cross the touchline. Encourage proper throw-in but do not penalize bad ones.