SYSA U-10 Soccer Rules

Field: Half Field

Ball Size: 4

Game Length: 2- 25 minute halves ( 50 minutes) with a 5 minute break at halftime.  55 minutes total.  Time starts even if players/coaches are not ready to play at designated time.

Number of players on field: determined by coaches before game ( 8 preferred, 9 maximum recommended, one of which may be the goalkeeper)  All children must play at least 50% of the game. 

Substitutions:  Coaches must have referee permission to substitute unless done at  halftime.  Subs must enter at halfway line, player substituted must leave field before sub enters.

Game start ( or after goal scored):  Ball @ midfield, must be kicked forward. Opponents back 10 yards.

All FIFA Laws Of The Game will be enforced, offside enforcement explained below.

Offside: Will be enforced progressively throughout the season.  Coaches are encouraged to begin teaching offside to their teams at start of season.

·          Shinguards are required & must be covered by socks or pants

·          Shirts must be tucked in.

·          NO gum or jewelry (including stud earrings) are allowed.  Jewelry cannot be taped.

·          Coaches and spectators are to be at least 3 yards from touchlines at all times ( no coaching at goals)

·          A Silent Quarter will be observed for the first 15 minutes of the second half of every game.  NO coaching allowed from either coaches or parents during this period.

·         Any player who scores 4 goals in a single game is to refrain from scoring and assist teammate’s scoring efforts.