GUSC Recreational Rules & Guidelines

Age Division	Minutes Per Half	Halftime	Ball Size
U10	25 minutes	5-10 minutes	4
U8	4 - 10 minute quarters	2 minutes between qtrs / 5 min. halftime	3
U6	4 - 8 minute	2 minutes between qtrs / 5 min. halftime	3

     Number of Players on the Field    

 

Age	Number on Field	Roster Limit
U6	3 v 3 or 4 v 4 with no goalies	8
U8	4 v 4 with no goalies	10
U10	6 v 6 with a goalie	12

 Rules for Ages 6 and Under

Substitutions - can be done at any stoppage of play (unlimited).  All players must play 50% of the total playing time.

Officials - Parents can officiate only the U6 and under age groups.

Spectators should sit on the opposite side of the field and cheer for their child and team, not coach from the sidelines.  Spectators are welcome to help retrieve balls that go out of bounds to help keep the pace of play moving quick. 

No goalies in this age group.

Players cannot stand in the arc.

8 minute quarters with a minute 1 break in between quarters and a 5 minute halftime.

Coaches can be on the field while they play.

There are no penalty kicks.  All free kicks must be touched by another player before entering the goal.

Kick-Offs Can be in any direction.

          Rules for Age 8 and Under

Substitutions - can be done at any stoppage of play (unlimited).  All players must play 50% of the total playing time.

Officials - There will be one assigned official for these games. (Parents and coaches should avoid complaining to the referee.)

Starts/Restarts - All kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks, kick-ins from the sidelines players must be 4 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play.   

You cannot score off of a sideline kick-in!

No slide tackling in this age group.

Spectators should sit on the opposite side of the field.  Spectators should be supportive of all participants on the field.  Spectators can help retrieve balls that go out of bounds to help keep the pace of playing moving quick. 

No goalies in this age group.

Players cannot stand in the arc.

10 minute quarters with a 1 minute break in between quarters and a 5 minute halftime.

Coaches should not be on the field while they play.

There are no penalty kicks.  All free kicks must be touched by another player before entering the goal.

Kick-offs can be in any direction.

         Rules for Age 10 and Under

Substitutions - can be done only on own throw-in, any goal kick, or after a kick-off.  All players must play 50% of the total playing time. 

 Officials - There will be two assigned officials for these games. (Parents and coaches should avoid complaining to the referee.)

Starts/Restarts - All kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks, and free kicks players must be 10 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play. 

Spectators should sit on the opposite side of the field 

(2) 25 minutes halves will be played with a 5 minute halftime.

Coaches should not be on the field while they play.

Regular "USSF" rules apply.

Sportsmanship is required of all players, coaches, and parents. The referee does have the right to suspend and terminate a game. The referee also has the right to remove a spectator from the game.