Game Days

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U5/U6 Games

  • Game is played 3v3with a Size 3 ball
  • Game consists of (8) 5-minute "quarters" and a 5-minute halftime
  • 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 are no throw-ins. The ball will be put back into play on the sideline by a Coach who will roll it in.
  • 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 need to be quick! 
  • 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 rolled in by a Coach.
    • 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

 

*** Players should wear WHITE jersey when their team is listed as the "HOME" team and should wear their NAVY jersey when listed as the "AWAY" team. ***

 

Parents and Supporters:

Laugh, smile and enjoy watching these children work hard and have fun while learning to play this wonderful game! Remember that these children are between the ages of 4 & 6 years old with vastly different experience levels. They are in different stages of physical, mental, and social development. In any given age group, there will be players who are born in January who have a full year of development over a child born in December! Our volunteer coaches will try keep the games from becoming one sided and get every player as many opportunities as possible to get touches on the ball. This may mean having players switch teams or adding additional players to the field. We appreciate your understanding and remember to support and encourage all the children and help make their first years of playing team sports a positive experience!