U8 Rules and Procedures:

1. -4 v 4 with NO Goalkeepers.  Please encourage the children to play in a square shape- everyone attacks, everyone defends.  BALL IS PLAYED OFF WALL AND IN PLAY AT VG
2. -do not instruct a player to stand in front of the goal and not move.
3. -all restarts are played as kick-ins, no throws.
4. -corner kicks allowed
5. -goal kicks - place ball 3 large steps out from goal, have player take run at ball to kick
6. -no scores or standings are kept
7. -encourage playing all positions
8. -if you do not have enough players, borrow from the other team.  it is all about playing
9. -WATER ONLY allowed on the surface, no snacks, no food
10. -games are 25 minutes running time.
11. -two games played per session

U10-12-14(COED) Rules:

5 v 5 with Goalkeepers (OR AS MODIFIED EACH SEASON BY THE COORDINATORS). Sometimes, we may shift to full-field play instead of half field if numbers permit at the NARC.   Please encourage the children to play in a diamond shape- everyone attacks, everyone defends

1. -all restarts are played as kick-ins, no throws unless playing full field.
2. -corner kicks allowed
3. -goal kicks
4. -no scores or standings are kept
5. -encourage playing all positions
6. -if you do not have enough players, borrow from the other team.  it is all about playing
7. -WATER ONLY allowed on the surface, no snacks, no food
8. -games are 25 minutes running time per half.
9. -consult with referee or house coordinators regarding adjustments to rules
10. -remember we want kids to play and coaches should work to make each situation effective