FC Belton Rules & Regulations For U6 Division Playing Rules
FC Belton Rules & Regulations For U6 Division Playing Rules: 1. All games will abide by the United States Youth Soccer Association Guidelines, with FC Belton optioning to add/drop rules where needed to improve the league. The rules as set forth in this outline shall be strictly adhered to and supersede rules from all other sources in the specific areas with which they are concerned. 2. Format of play: • U6- 3v3
No Goalie
1 Official
3. No player, parent, or coach is allowed to stand, sit, walk, or coach along the goal line of the field once the game has started, and parents should be on the opposite sidelines of the team’s players and coaches. 4. Each team will have a maximum of (3) coaches/assistant coaches in the bench area during the course of a game. ALL coaches/assistant coaches must submit and pass a criminal background check prior to ANY/ALL involvement with FC Belton teams in the role of coach. This background check can be completed through our online sports management software. If a current background was performed through another entity/method that information needs to be provided to FCB staff for upload into our system. Please note: To be allowed to coach on game day, Coaches/Assistant Coaches must be wearing their FC Belton coaches’ jersey for that team. (*This is the visible sign to indicate that you have passed a background check and are safe to coach our kids.) 5. Kick-0ff: (a) Each half begins with a kick-off. Note: The restart for the 2nd and 4th quarters is dictated by where the ball was at the end of the preceding quarter. So, if the ball goes out of bounds on the touch line, the restart is a throw-in. If the ball goes out on the goal line, the restart is a goal kick. (b) Teams change ends of the field only after the first half, (not after each quarter.)
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6. Goals: (a) Goals will only count when kicked from the attacking half of the field. In soccer, the line is part of the area that it encompasses. So, you can score directly from a kick off. (b) Goals shot from the defensive half of the field will not count, and the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. 7. Goal Arc: (a) No defensive player is to occupy this area during normal game play. This is to reinforce that there are no goalies, and help encourage all players to be active in playing the ball when their team is on the attack. (b) Exceptions: i. The ball is in this immediate vicinity, whether the opponent is dribbling on the attack, the opponent is performing a throw-in on their attacking half, or during a corner kick. ii. Or, if the opponent has an attacking player inside the Goal Arc. 8. Slide-Tackles: (AKA: SLIDE TACKLING): NO SLIDE TACKLING IS ALLOWED (a) SLIDE TACKLE PENALTY: Slide tackling will result in a warning and/or yellow card and an indirect free kick. (b) DEFINITION OF A SLIDE TACKLE: A slide tackle is defined as a player taking both feet off the ground in an attempt take the ball from an opposing player via a slide. For the slide tackle rule to be enforced, a player does not have to successfully tackle the player. (c) SLIDING TO SAVE BALL: Sliding to save a ball that is about to go out of bounds is allowed, but only when another player is not (in the eyes of the referee) in “Harm’s Way” of the slide. Sliding to save a ball from a goal is also permitted, however, only when another player is not (in the eyes of the referee) in “Harm’s Way”. 9. The clock will run continuously each game, stopping only for intermission periods or serious injuries. 10. Yellow Cards & Red Cards (a) The official has great discretion in calling fouls, and may choose to ignore minor infractions that would slow the game. The official may give a yellow card and award an indirect kick to the opposing team in the event of undue harassment from coaches and spectators. If harassment continues, the referee will consider it unsportsmanlike conduct and will enforce the punishments listed in the bylaws.
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(b) Referees have been instructed to be lenient in the lower age groups and to make games a learning experience for the players, keeping the safety of the players in mind. (c) Yellow Card- warranted by a player by means of a violation of the laws of the game or misconduct. (d) Red Card- warranted by a player by means of a violation of the laws of the game, misconduct, or multiple infractions. Player must leave the complex before play will resume. 11. NO OT (over time) WILL BE PLAYED for the U6 division. 12. No score or standings are kept for the U6 division. All of these players will receive a participation award at the end of season party/awards ceremony.
U6 RULES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1 field of 3v3, no goalies Ball size: 3 One official No off side No goal/penalty kicks, as there is NO goalie. Goal kicks are in play. For goal kicks, the opposing team must retreat to their own half of the field before the kick is taken. 7. Throw-ins are in play. 8. Corner kicks are in play. 9. Substitutions should only be made between quarters. 10. The coach/representative is not allowed on the field of play during the game.
PLAYING TIME: 1. An official game shall consist of: Four (4) eight (8) minute quarters/ 5 Minute halftime/ 1 minute between quarters 2. The clock will run continuously each game, stopping only for intermission periods or injuries. 3. The pre-game warm-up and any intermission periods may be cut short by the league official present if games are running behind posted schedule.
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PARTICIPATION RULE: The following applies to each player that has made half (1/2) of all scheduled team practices within the last seven (7) days and who is on the field in uniform five (5) minutes prior to the start of the game for referee check-in. Non-compliance to the players’ participation rule could result in forfeiture of the game up to dismissal of the coach from the league, etc. 1. Each player is required to be given playing time equal to half of the game. 2. Exception: Before the start of the game the coach is required to notify the center referee and opposing team coach, with player’s name and number, any player that is not going to be playing at least 50% of the game due to illness, injury, discipline or any other issue. If an issue (as stated above) arises during the course of the game, a member of the coaching staff, (as stated above), must immediately notify the opposing coach and referee of a player’s inability to continue/finish the game. The Referee should document this on the back of the game card. The Coach must send their Division Coordinator an email or text message describing the exception within 24 hours of the game conclusion. 3. If a player is playing up a division per parent request, the coach will not be required to provide the player with more than ¼ of the game time.
EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS: 1. All players and coaches on each team must wear the uniforms provided by FC Belton to games. 2. Shoes with rubber or plastic cleats are recommended. NO shoes having metal cleats or a toe cleat will be permitted. (Toe cleats must be cut off before the player can participate in that day’s game. Toe cleats are typically found on baseball and football shoes.) 3. Shin guards are required for all practices and games to prevent lower leg injuries. 4. Players who wear any type of glasses on the field must have a retainer strap.
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5. No jewelry may be worn at any time during the game, unless medical alerts, which shall be taped down. Special rules will apply to CSN participants and will be determined by the referee for any safety issues. 6. Referees may ban any equipment that they deem as unsafe or illegal.
PLAYER/TEAM/SPECTATOR GAME GUIDELINES: All divisions, players and coaches (for both teams) will be on one side of the field with all spectators on the opposite side. Parents, players and coaches will be respectful at all times. There will be no cursing. Positive gestures are highly encouraged. THERE IS ABSOLUTY NO SMOKING, ACOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS AT ANY TIME. Please refrain from vaping also.
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Field Dimensions/Layout for U4, U5, & U6 Divisions: 1. The outside dimensions are 20 yards wide X 30 yards long. 2. The Center Circle and Goal Arcs have a 4 yard radius. 3. Corner Arcs have an 18 inch radius.
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No Goalie
1 Official
3. No player, parent, or coach is allowed to stand, sit, walk, or coach along the goal line of the field once the game has started, and parents should be on the opposite sidelines of the team’s players and coaches. 4. Each team will have a maximum of (3) coaches/assistant coaches in the bench area during the course of a game. ALL coaches/assistant coaches must submit and pass a criminal background check prior to ANY/ALL involvement with FC Belton teams in the role of coach. This background check can be completed through our online sports management software. If a current background was performed through another entity/method that information needs to be provided to FCB staff for upload into our system. Please note: To be allowed to coach on game day, Coaches/Assistant Coaches must be wearing their FC Belton coaches’ jersey for that team. (*This is the visible sign to indicate that you have passed a background check and are safe to coach our kids.) 5. Kick-0ff: (a) Each half begins with a kick-off. Note: The restart for the 2nd and 4th quarters is dictated by where the ball was at the end of the preceding quarter. So, if the ball goes out of bounds on the touch line, the restart is a throw-in. If the ball goes out on the goal line, the restart is a goal kick. (b) Teams change ends of the field only after the first half, (not after each quarter.)
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6. Goals: (a) Goals will only count when kicked from the attacking half of the field. In soccer, the line is part of the area that it encompasses. So, you can score directly from a kick off. (b) Goals shot from the defensive half of the field will not count, and the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. 7. Goal Arc: (a) No defensive player is to occupy this area during normal game play. This is to reinforce that there are no goalies, and help encourage all players to be active in playing the ball when their team is on the attack. (b) Exceptions: i. The ball is in this immediate vicinity, whether the opponent is dribbling on the attack, the opponent is performing a throw-in on their attacking half, or during a corner kick. ii. Or, if the opponent has an attacking player inside the Goal Arc. 8. Slide-Tackles: (AKA: SLIDE TACKLING): NO SLIDE TACKLING IS ALLOWED (a) SLIDE TACKLE PENALTY: Slide tackling will result in a warning and/or yellow card and an indirect free kick. (b) DEFINITION OF A SLIDE TACKLE: A slide tackle is defined as a player taking both feet off the ground in an attempt take the ball from an opposing player via a slide. For the slide tackle rule to be enforced, a player does not have to successfully tackle the player. (c) SLIDING TO SAVE BALL: Sliding to save a ball that is about to go out of bounds is allowed, but only when another player is not (in the eyes of the referee) in “Harm’s Way” of the slide. Sliding to save a ball from a goal is also permitted, however, only when another player is not (in the eyes of the referee) in “Harm’s Way”. 9. The clock will run continuously each game, stopping only for intermission periods or serious injuries. 10. Yellow Cards & Red Cards (a) The official has great discretion in calling fouls, and may choose to ignore minor infractions that would slow the game. The official may give a yellow card and award an indirect kick to the opposing team in the event of undue harassment from coaches and spectators. If harassment continues, the referee will consider it unsportsmanlike conduct and will enforce the punishments listed in the bylaws.
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(b) Referees have been instructed to be lenient in the lower age groups and to make games a learning experience for the players, keeping the safety of the players in mind. (c) Yellow Card- warranted by a player by means of a violation of the laws of the game or misconduct. (d) Red Card- warranted by a player by means of a violation of the laws of the game, misconduct, or multiple infractions. Player must leave the complex before play will resume. 11. NO OT (over time) WILL BE PLAYED for the U6 division. 12. No score or standings are kept for the U6 division. All of these players will receive a participation award at the end of season party/awards ceremony.
U6 RULES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1 field of 3v3, no goalies Ball size: 3 One official No off side No goal/penalty kicks, as there is NO goalie. Goal kicks are in play. For goal kicks, the opposing team must retreat to their own half of the field before the kick is taken. 7. Throw-ins are in play. 8. Corner kicks are in play. 9. Substitutions should only be made between quarters. 10. The coach/representative is not allowed on the field of play during the game.
PLAYING TIME: 1. An official game shall consist of: Four (4) eight (8) minute quarters/ 5 Minute halftime/ 1 minute between quarters 2. The clock will run continuously each game, stopping only for intermission periods or injuries. 3. The pre-game warm-up and any intermission periods may be cut short by the league official present if games are running behind posted schedule.
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Revised 8/22/16
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PARTICIPATION RULE: The following applies to each player that has made half (1/2) of all scheduled team practices within the last seven (7) days and who is on the field in uniform five (5) minutes prior to the start of the game for referee check-in. Non-compliance to the players’ participation rule could result in forfeiture of the game up to dismissal of the coach from the league, etc. 1. Each player is required to be given playing time equal to half of the game. 2. Exception: Before the start of the game the coach is required to notify the center referee and opposing team coach, with player’s name and number, any player that is not going to be playing at least 50% of the game due to illness, injury, discipline or any other issue. If an issue (as stated above) arises during the course of the game, a member of the coaching staff, (as stated above), must immediately notify the opposing coach and referee of a player’s inability to continue/finish the game. The Referee should document this on the back of the game card. The Coach must send their Division Coordinator an email or text message describing the exception within 24 hours of the game conclusion. 3. If a player is playing up a division per parent request, the coach will not be required to provide the player with more than ¼ of the game time.
EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS: 1. All players and coaches on each team must wear the uniforms provided by FC Belton to games. 2. Shoes with rubber or plastic cleats are recommended. NO shoes having metal cleats or a toe cleat will be permitted. (Toe cleats must be cut off before the player can participate in that day’s game. Toe cleats are typically found on baseball and football shoes.) 3. Shin guards are required for all practices and games to prevent lower leg injuries. 4. Players who wear any type of glasses on the field must have a retainer strap.
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5. No jewelry may be worn at any time during the game, unless medical alerts, which shall be taped down. Special rules will apply to CSN participants and will be determined by the referee for any safety issues. 6. Referees may ban any equipment that they deem as unsafe or illegal.
PLAYER/TEAM/SPECTATOR GAME GUIDELINES: All divisions, players and coaches (for both teams) will be on one side of the field with all spectators on the opposite side. Parents, players and coaches will be respectful at all times. There will be no cursing. Positive gestures are highly encouraged. THERE IS ABSOLUTY NO SMOKING, ACOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR ILLEGAL DRUGS AT ANY TIME. Please refrain from vaping also.
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Field Dimensions/Layout for U4, U5, & U6 Divisions: 1. The outside dimensions are 20 yards wide X 30 yards long. 2. The Center Circle and Goal Arcs have a 4 yard radius. 3. Corner Arcs have an 18 inch radius.
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