• Train then Play Format

Train ~ 20 Minutes - Fun Games, similar to 4U program

Play ~20 Minute Game - Introduction to “team” concept
3v3 without goalkeepers - Do we need to say it?
Free to adjust allotted time - Both coaches must agree

• Kick Off - Start of the Game

Start the game whichever way - keep the play, keep the fun going

• Refereeing
  One coach from each team may be on the field to act as referee and use the games as teaching opportunities for players. Restart the game whichever way - keep the play, keep the fun going

• No scores are kept ⏐ Substitutions ⏐ Fouls - Anything that seems inappropriate

• Format

The game is 4v4 without goalkeepers using a size 3 ball. 

7/8U Teams play four 8-minute quarters. 

There are a two minute quarter break, and a five minute half-time between the second and third quarters.  

At the end of half-time, teams change sides of the field.

• Refereeing
  For 7/8U games, referees are introduced.  If there is not a referee present, one coach from each team may be on
  the field to act as referee and use the games as teaching opportunities.  

• Out of Play: Restarts ⏐ NO throw-ins ⏐ Goal Kicks ⏐ Corners

New: No throw-ins: dribble or pass to restart the game

New: Goal kicks: dribble or pass, defending team retreats to half
New: Corners: dribble or pass 

• No scores are kept ⏐ Substitutions ⏐ Kick Off - Start of the Game⏐ Fouls

The Opposing team must be outside the center circle and on their own half of the field.
Foul: Anything that seems inappropriate, forearm or body pushing, kicking, pulling clothes, hand to the ball etc.

9U-19U IDL Recreational Rules