U4 Age Group Rules

• Game is played 4v4 with a Size 3 ball
• First 15 minutes of “Game Time” is a practice. Then a short game of two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime will follow the practice time.
• SHINGUARDS AND JERSEY ARE MANDATORY – A PLAYER CANNOT PLAY WITHOUT THESE ITEMS
• No offsides will be called, however players should not “cherry pick” either.
• There is no goalie
• Coaches are allowed on the field to coach and to also help “referee” the game with the other coach
• No sliding in any form (to tackle or to kick). Players must remain on their feet.
• Substitutions can be made when at any time when the ball is kicked out of play.
• No heading of the ball is allowed!
• When the ball goes wholly across any boundary, the game is restarted with a kick. The ball is awarded to the team opposite of that of the player who last touched the ball.
  • Over the sideline: The ball is placed on the line where the ball went out.
  • Over the ENDLINE by the ATTACKING team: The ball is placed anywhere in the goal area.
  • Over the ENDLINE by the DEFENDING team: The ball is placed in the corner where the ENDLINE meets the SIDELINE.