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:
1st
Grade Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is four (4), one
of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each child should play goalkeeper at least once
during the season.
2nd
Grade Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is five (5), one
of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each child should play goalkeeper at least once
during the season.
3rd
Grade Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is six (6), one of
whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each player should play goalkeeper at least once
during the season.
4th
Grade Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is eight (8), one
of whom shall be a goalkeeper. Each player should play goalkeeper at least once
during the season.
ALL
LEAGUES: If one or both teams do not have the maximum 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 four (4) ball will be
used for the 3rd and 4th Grade leagues. A size Three (3) ball will be used for the 1st
and 2nd grade leagues;
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.
1st
and 2nd Grade League games are to be divided into two (2) halves of
20 minutes, with a 5 minute half-time.
3rd and 4th grade league
games are 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 center of 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 1st and 2nd
grade, 8 yards for 3rd and 4th grade games. It will be
the referee’s decision whether to play on or to have goal kick re-kicked. 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 encouraged to shake hands with their opponents 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 and cleats 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