Fall Recreation Soccer Rules

The Victor Soccer Club Recreation program will follow RDYSL rules (https://www.rdysl.com/data/Rules.pdf) for each age group, with the exceptions of those listed below: 

Micro Soccer Rules (U5-6)

Ball Size: 3
Practice & Game Length:
3-4 Skills Stations - 20 minutes
Play: 30 Minute Game (two 15 minute halves with brief halftime break)
Coaches/Volunteer Referee
No overtime

Number of Players: 4 v 4 (No Goalies) - Minimum number of players is 3.  If low player turnout due to vacations, etc., then can reduce number of players on the field if agreed to by both head coaches and referee before the game.

Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made by either team at any time.

Exceptions:

  • No Heading of the ball for any reason
  • No penalty kicks.  All stoppage of play will be indirect kicks.  If a foul occurs inside the penalty box, the ball will be placed at the closes location just outside the penalty box.
  • No slide tackles
  • High heat related timeout (can split into 4 quarters)

U7-9 Rules

Ball Size: 4
Game Length: 5 minute warm-up.  Two 20-minute halves.  5 minute halftime.  No overtime.
Number of Players: 5 v 5 - (4 field players & 1 goalie) - Minimum number of players is 4.  If low player turnout due to vacations, etc., then can reduce number of players on the field if agreed to by both head coaches and referee before the game.

Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made by either team at any stoppage of play.

Exceptions:

  • A goal kick will require the opponents to retreat to their own half of field until the ball is in play. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area. The attacking team does not have to wait for the opponent’s defenders to retreat and has the option to restart the game before should they choose to.
  • No goalie punting
  • No heading of the ball for any reason
  • No penalty kicks.  A foul in the goalie box will result in a direct kick from outside the box closest to the spot of the foul.
  • No slide tackles
  • High heat related timeout (can split into 4 quarters)

U10-12 Rules

Ball Size: 4

Game Length: 5 minute warm-up.  Two 25 minute halves.  5 minute halftime.  No overtime.
Number of Players: 8 v 8 - Minimum number of players is 5.  If low player turnout due to vacations, etc., then can reduce number of players on the field if agreed to by both head coaches and referee before the game.

Substitutions: Substitutions may be made by either team at any stoppage of play.

Exceptions

  • A goal kick will require the opponents to retreat to their own half of field until the ball is in play. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area. The attacking team does not have to wait for the opponent’s defenders to retreat and has the option to restart the game before should they choose to.
  • No goalie punting.
  • No heading of the ball for any reason.
  • No slide tackles.

HEAT & BAD WEATHER RULES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

Heat

Coaches are expected to use common sense in the event of high heat and/or humidity. Player safety must be the prime consideration. In the event of high heat (over 90°F) and/or humidity, the referee and coaches should agree on the following:

  • Playing 4 quarters with 2 minute water break between quarters.
  • Substitutions allowed at any stoppage of play for both teams.
  • The coaches and referee may mutually agree to shorten the halves of the game.

Bad Weather

The club will send email notifications of game cancellations when possible far enough in advance of scheduled games.  If you do not receive an email from the Victor Soccer Club announcing cancelations, all team members must show up for games to avoid a forfeit. If you do not report and referee fees are due the Home Team Head Coach is responsible for any referee fees due.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL, TEXT, OR CALL YOUR COACH OR CLUB DIRECTORS IF IT IS RAINING.

The coaches and/or VSC Board Members will make any necessary decisions at the field regarding dangerous weather conditions at the time of the game. If thunder and/or lightning are observed, the game will be canceled immediately.