U5 SMALL SIDED STANDARDS
U5 SMALL SIDED STANDARDS These standards are in compliance with the Small Sided Standards set by USASA & CSA. FIELD:
25 YARDS (L) X 15 YARDS (W) 75 FT (L) X 45 FT (W) Goals are no larger than 4 FT (H) x 6 FT (W) Corner flags are not needed but may be used
GAMES:
4 v 4 NO GOALIES Size 3 Ball Four 8 minute quarters 2 minute breaks between quarters and a 5 minute half time Shin guards are required. Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any time Players must be given the opportunity to play at least 50% of the game Kick offs, indirect kicks, goal kicks and corner kicks are used to start or restart play In place of throw-ins, kick-ins and/or dribble-ins are acceptable Goal kicks and corner kicks should be taken in the general vicinity of the respective goal or corner All free kicks are indirect Opponents should be 10 feet away from the ball on all restarts No offside and no deliberate heading is allowed
Registered and certified referees are not needed at this level A parent volunteer acts as a referee and uses these standards of play and their best judgement Together, coaches and parents are expected to create and promote a fun and safe environment for the players.
25 YARDS (L) X 15 YARDS (W) 75 FT (L) X 45 FT (W) Goals are no larger than 4 FT (H) x 6 FT (W) Corner flags are not needed but may be used
GAMES:
4 v 4 NO GOALIES Size 3 Ball Four 8 minute quarters 2 minute breaks between quarters and a 5 minute half time Shin guards are required. Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any time Players must be given the opportunity to play at least 50% of the game Kick offs, indirect kicks, goal kicks and corner kicks are used to start or restart play In place of throw-ins, kick-ins and/or dribble-ins are acceptable Goal kicks and corner kicks should be taken in the general vicinity of the respective goal or corner All free kicks are indirect Opponents should be 10 feet away from the ball on all restarts No offside and no deliberate heading is allowed
Registered and certified referees are not needed at this level A parent volunteer acts as a referee and uses these standards of play and their best judgement Together, coaches and parents are expected to create and promote a fun and safe environment for the players.
