Girls 3-4 Division

All divisions follow FIFA rules with some exceptions in the divisions to maintain the instructional nature of the recreational program. Division coordinators send out season-by-season divisional changes.

General Information

• 9 v 9 (8 + GK and at least one substitute)
• If one team has just 9 players, both teams will play one less player (8v8 with a sub).
    If one team only has 8 players, teams will play 8v8. If both teams do not have 8 players,
    coaches should combine teams to play a scrimmage.
• Two 24 minute halves; no extra-time
• Coaches are not allowed on the field unless invited on by the referee to assist a player
• Offside calls will start to be made at some point during the season.
    Until then, offside calls will only be considered
    if a player stays by the goal with no one around (cherry-picking),
    the coach had already been warned, and the player becomes involved in the play.
    And also, that the referee considered it needed to be called.
• All fouls are awarded indirect kicks; no penalty kicks or direct kicks
• No slide tackles or heading (if unintentional play stops only if there’s concern about
    the player, indirect kick awarded for intentional contact)
• No loss of possession on a bad first throw-in. Players are given one
    more attempt before loss of possession. Determination is at the discretion of the referee.
• Substitutions are made from midfield, at the discretion of the referee
    on any kick-offs (by either team), goal kicks (by either team),
    corner kicks (by either team) or throw-ins (by either team).
    No substitutions during free kicks or drop balls.
• Goalkeepers are not allowed to punt or drop-kick the ball.
    If the goalkeeper punts or drop-kicks the ball, an indirect
    free kick will be awarded to the opposing team outside of
    the penalty box, beyond the penalty box line that’s parallel
    to the goal line and closest to where the offense took place.
• Players have a maximum of five seconds for a goal kick or throw-in
    after the referee starts a countdown.
• An injured player does not have to leave the field unless bleeding
    or if a coach comes onto the field. If a substitute replaces an injured player,
    the other team may also substitute a single player (i.e., one-for-one).
• Cards are not issued for dangerous play and inappropriate conduct
    but coaches will be requested to substitute players to address instances
• Size 4 Ball

Playoffs

• No playoffs

Coordinator

Chris Schwartz cschwartz@freedomoptsoccer.com