2. 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

3. 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

4. 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’

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!