U8 Recreation Rules

Sides:
-7v7. 6 field players, with a goalkeeper. Minimum of 5v5 to start and finish the game.

Ball:
-Size 3 soccer ball tightly inflated - Home team provides ball.

Game Length:
-4 quarters of 10 minutes - 3 minute break between quarters

Substitutions:
-Substitutes need to report to the half line before recognized to be subbed. No subbing from the bench. (Each player should play at least two quarters)

Equipment:
- Shin guards are required. Socks are over top the shin guards. Cleats required.
-Jewelry not permitted.

Goalkeepers:
-Coaches will play a minimum of 2 goalkeepers per game. No goalkeeper can exceed 20 minutes of play in U8.
-Goalkeepers are not allowed to punt the ball and must be encouraged to roll (bowl) or pass (feet) the ball out. 

Age Specific Rules:
-Throw ins are taken.
-No offside calls made.
-Corner kicks are taken.
-Any fouls called, other than the heading rule, will result in a direct free kick.
-Teams switch sides after the 2nd quarter break.
-No heading in this age group. Heading in this age group will result in an indirect free kick.
-On a goal kick, the opposing team must retreat behind the half line. They can move back into their offensive half once the ball is kicked.