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)
• 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 halfway through 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 (drop ball for unintentional contact,
    indirect kick awarded for intentional contact)
• Substitutions can occur on any kick-off, goal kick or throw-in,
    at the discretion of the referee.
    No substitution on corner kicks or free kicks.
• No loss of possession on a 1^st bad throw-in.
    After 2^nd bad throw-in, possession will go to the other team.
• 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

JR Geld jrgeld@freedomoptsoccer.com