Game duration is 20 minutes with a running clock and substitutes on the fly
No clock stoppage, subs happen during the run of play at coaches discretion
Home team (team listed 1st on the schedule) provides a properly inflated game ball
Size 4 for ALL ages U12 6th Grade and under
No halftime
No Offside rule
Goals can only be scored from attacking half of the field
Kick-ins instead of throw-ins
NEW THIS YEAR - crease in front of goals where defensive players are permitted to run through but not remain in (prevents players from camping out in front of goal)
All set kicks are indirect (including kickoffs)
For all free kicks, defensive teams must be at least 3 yards away from the ball
Defensive players must be behind the retaining line on kick off (lines will be clearly marked on each field)
U8 & U9 teams must be in their defensive half for an opposing goal kick
Results will be posted live, at the field and can be checked using schedule link at the top of this message or you can subscribe to have scores texted to you
To have scores texted to you for your bracket click HERE
3 points for win, 1 for draw, zero for loss
Tie Breakers: Head t o Head, goals against, goals for, most wins, most shut outs
In the event of a semi-final or final where a team must win
3v3 Golden Goal for 2 minutes, if the game remains a draw after 2 minutes
2v2 Golden Goal until a winner has been determined
Referee will reduce from 3v3 to 2v2 at the first natural stoppage of play after the 2 minute mark
Team colors may conflict, please either have alternate shirts or pinnies in case there is a conflict
Winning team reports score to HQ tent immediately after each game. In the event of a draw, the home team (listed 1st) reports the score