Corte Parks &
Recreation Department Corte (415)
927-5072 Fax: (415) 927-7138 Email: recreation_dept@ci.corte-madera.ca.us Website:
www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us
Corte
1. Number of Players:
U-7 Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is six
(6), one of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each child should play goalkeeper at
least once during the season.
U-8 Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is six
(6), one of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each child should play goalkeeper at
least once during the season.
U-10 Maximum
number of players on the field at any one time is nine (9), one of whom shall
be a goalkeeper. Each player should play goalkeeper at least once during the
season. If both coaches agree, then both can play ten (10) players.
U-12 Maximum
number of players on the field at any one time is eleven (11), one of whom
shall be a goalkeeper. Each player should play goalkeeper at least once during
the season. If both coaches agree, then both can play less players.
ALL LEAGUES: If one or both teams do not have the maximum nine (9)
or
eight (8) players, then medium-talented players can be moved from
one
team to the other team to maximize the number of players on the
field.
Both teams are to try and play with an equal number of players.
A. Substitution: During
stoppage of play with referee’s permission.
You can
substitute after an injury, on a throw-in by either team or on a corner kick by
either team.
B. Playing Time: Each player
must participate in a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
2. The Ball: A size (5) ball will be used for the Under 12
league. A size four (4) ball will be
used for the under 10 league; a size three (3) ball will be used for the under
8 league and Under 7 League.
3. Referees:
A. All decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be
final.
B. Shall be encouraged to explain an infraction with the offending
player.
C. Are encouraged to explain the incorrectness of the first
throw-in, a second throw-in is allowed.
D. Coaches are responsible for controlling players and fans during
the game. Referees can stop the game if any player or fan becomes abusive in
any way.
4. Duration of the Game: Games must start within ten minutes of
scheduled time.
U-7 / U-8 The game is to be divided into two (2) halves of 20
minutes, with a 5 minute half-time.
U-10 The game is to be divided into two (2) halves of 25 minutes,
with a 5 minute half-time.
U-12 The game is to be divided into two (2) halves of
25 minutes, with a 5 minute half-time.
5. Free Kicks:
Shall be
classified under ONE heading, “Indirect.” A goal may not be scored until the
ball has been played and touched by a second player, (not necessarily from the
same team) except as follows:
If a
defender other than the designated goalie grabs or deflects the ball within
his/her goal box with the intent to stop a goal (as opposed to being hit
in the face, etc.), then a direct kick will be awarded to the other team. The
“intent” is solely based upon judgment of the referee. The referee will yell
direct kick meaning that the ball does not have to be touched twice to score. Penalty
shot to be taken at 6 or 8 yards from the centered on the goal. Area to be cleared of all players except the
kicker and opposing goalie who stands on the line in the goal.
Indirect
or direct kicks are never to be taken from within an opponent’s Goal Box.
No penalty
kicks are to be taken during these games, except as previously stated.
6. Goal kicks must travel (roughly 6 yards
for U-7/U-8, 8 yards for U-10 games, and 10 yards for U-12 games to be in play.
It will be the referee’s decision whether to play on or to have goal kick
rekicked. The intent is for the kicking team opponents to have a fair chance at
the ball.
7. All other rules conform to the laws of
the game.
8. Common Sense:
A. Coaches and players are encourages to shake hands with the
opponent after each game.
B. No league standings will be kept.
C. The game is for the children, let them learn; but most of
all,
let them have FUN.
D.
Shin guards are required at all times
E. Coaches are responsible for the behavior of
the parents on the sidelines
f. Players and Parents must be on opposite sides
of the field – coaches enforce this please!