Coed Pre-K / Kindergarten Spring 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

• 6 v 6 (based on available players) with teams split into two squads, using two fields.
    You are playing two games at the same time, splitting up your team evenly according to
    skill. Move players if needed (preferably at halftime) to balance the games.
• No Goalkeeper. Players should not remain in the goal as a defender.
• Four 10 minute quarters with 3 minutes between quarters and a 5 minute halftime;
    no extra-time
• Games are coach-refereed. Coaches should remain on or near the sidelines to
    referee, coming into the field of play only when needed to assist a player.
• No Offside calls, penalty kicks, or awarded direct kicks.
• When balls go out of play, coaches are to throw a ball back into play and call out
    “New ball!” to alert players to resume play with the new ball. Coaches are to
    encouraged to try to get the ball to the team who would be receiving it if there
    were a throw in, corner kick or goal kick. Coaches are also encouraged to try
    to get the ball to players who have not had many touches on the ball
• After a goal, restart at mid-field with a kick-off. If teams are
    imbalanced, this is another opportunity to pull the opposing team back further
    to allow the team with the ball more time to advance before encountering
    the opposing team.
• No slide tackles or heading (continue play after accessing player)
• Cards are not issued for dangerous play and inappropriate conduct
    but coaches will be requested to substitute players to address instances
• Substitutions happen “on the fly”, anytime, with no stoppage needed
• At least two female players must be on the field (subject to available players)
• Shin guards are mandatory, socks over shin guards
• Size 3 Ball

Playoffs

• No playoffs

Coordinator

Sarah McCann smccann@freedomoptsoccer.com