CLINIC SOCCER PROGRAM RULES AND GUIDELINES
The following describes the rules and guidelines for the Clinic program.
The Clinic program observes the FIFA Laws of the Game (see http://ussoccer.com/laws/index.jsp.html) except as modified here:
The field and its layout is according to this diagram:
Offside is not observed.
There are 3 field players
Goalkeepers: No
Center Circle: 3yd Radius
Corner Arc: 2ft radius
Goals: Pug or Similar Size
Time: 4 (10 minute) quarters/ 2 minute break between 1st/2nd & 3rd/4th; 5 minute ½ time break
Substitution: Anytime play is stopped: Recommended at 5 minute mark at each quarter
Playing Time: Players play 50% of game
Substitute ½ way into each quarter
Shinguards are required.Referee - Is the Parent coordinator, they are responsible for see that play mind always.
Start of Game - Play starts with teams on their respective halves of the field. One team kicks off, the other team must be outside of the 3yd center circle during kick off.
Goal - Ball Must completely cross the entire goal line
Restarts After Goal - Same as Start of Game.
Fouls - All fouls are to be called by the referee, only indirect free kicks are awarded and there are NO CAUTIONS OR EJECTIONS!
Free Kicks - All free kicks are indirect . All opponents must be 3yds away from ball when it is kicked. No penalty kicks.
Out of Bounds - Ball completely crosses the line to be out of play. The opponent of the team that the ball last touched is awarded a kick in (Not a Throw In) at the spot the ball traveled across the sideline. The kick-in player may also dribble the ball in instead of kicking it in.
Ball Goes Over End Line
Corner Kicks - Awarded to the attacking team if the ball travels over the defending team's end line and was last touched by the defending team. The attacking team is awarded a free kick in either one of the 2 opponents 2 ft. corner arcs. Ball must be kicked in. All opponents must be 3yds away from ball when it is kicked.
Goal Kick - Awarded to the defending team when the ball travels over the defending teams end line and was last touched by the attacking team. A free kick for the defending team is awarded 3yds in front the defending teams goal. All opponents must be 3yds away from ball when it is kicked.
Keep play moving!!! Ddon't get caught up in ruling decisions. Make a quick judgment call and put the ball back in play. The objective is to maximize playing time. Kids DON'T want to watch grown ups argue over a goal kick or a corner kick. They want to play soccer! Let them play.
***Teams Shake hands after the game***
Last updated on March 3, 2008.
