Recreational Formats U4-U6 U7 & U8 U9 & U10 U11-U14 8 game season Saturday games Some Sunday make-up games Potential double-header days Cottonwood Creek Park, Woodland Hills, El Pomar

Rules & Regulations U4-U6 4v4 (no GK) 2x15 min halves 40x30 yard field 4x6 feet goals Size 3 Ball No heading Coaches on the field refereeing Scores not recorded

Rules & Regulations U7 & U8 6v6 (5 plus a GK) 2x20 min halves 55x35 yard field 6x12 feet goals Size 3 Ball No heading No punting – Build out line in effect Central referee Coaches no longer on field. Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal Scores only recorded by referee Emphasis remains on development 4 goal ‘mercy rule’

Rules & Regulations U9 & U10 7v7 (6 plus a GK) 2x25 min halves 55x35 yard field 6x12 feet goals Size 4 Ball No heading No punting - Build out line in effect Central referee Coaches no longer on field. Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal Scores only recorded by referee Emphasis remains on development 4 goal ‘mercy rule’ Offside Rule in effect FIFA laws in effect

Rules & Regulations U11-U14 9v9 (8 plus a GK) 2x25 min halves 75x47 yard field 7x21 feet goals Size 4 Ball (U11/U12) Size 5 Ball (U13/14) Heading is permitted in games – should be ‘limited’ in training with emphasis on correct technique Central referee Coaches no longer on field. Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal Scores only recorded by referee Emphasis remains on development 4 goal ‘mercy rule’ Offside Rule in effect FIFA laws in effect

Behavioral Expectations Coaches Set a good example for your players and team Represent yourself, your players and Pride Soccer Provide each player with a positive experience, safe environment and at least 50% play time Teach the players! Parents Focus on the experience rather than the result and performance Positive and encouraging; not coaching from sidelines Players Have fun Respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents Be coachable!!! What to do in event of a ‘blowout’ Add players; work on tactics* Zero tolerance of abuse of players, parents, coaches or referees – Referees are typically juniors, training prior to taking charge of competitive games. They are learning the role and need our help!