Book - Uihlein Soccer Park

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Book - Uihlein Soccer Park
Welcome To Your Club!
Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Follow The Leader.
www.mksc.org
September 10, 2015
Dear Milwaukee Kickers Family,
7101 W. Good Hope Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 358-2678
(414) 358-2572 fax
mksc.org
Regions
Brown Deer
Falls
Germantown
Greendale
Inter Northshore FC
Midwest
Milwaukee East
As the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club (MKSC),
it is my pleasure to welcome you and thank you for becoming a member of
one of the largest and most respected soccer organizations in the country.
Being a member of the Milwaukee Kickers is about ensuring that your family
and your player enjoy the best soccer experience. As a leader in the
community and on the soccer field, we’re privileged to do our part and are
confident that you will do yours to support your player and your player’s
coaches to achieve your player’s goals.
At MKSC, we know that the best soccer experience starts with educated
coaches making educated decisions. That said, consistent with our
“Players First” club-wide mindset, MKSC is the only soccer club in Wisconsin
offering coaching educational opportunities from the National Soccer
Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). This exclusive benefit provides
our players with the key knowledge and superior skills they need to prepare,
learn and grow into the next generation of soccer players.
That next generation starts with you and this is your club because it is
comprised of families like yours that recognize and respect the many
benefits of soccer.
Thank you again for becoming a Milwaukee Kicker. I am honored you’re
on our team and encourage you to proudly display the attached sticker
in support of Your Club.
Mukwonago
Muskego
New Berlin
Nicolet
South
Southeast
Southwest
Wauwatosa
Alvaro Garcia-Velez
Executive Director
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
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Club Organization Profile
Our Mission
The Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization and unifying force in
the community, has strived to enrich the lives of adults and youth in the Greater Milwaukee
Area by providing soccer to everyone no matter their size, shape, gender, race, or
socioeconomic status for over four decades. We are committed to ensuring everyone can
continue to play soccer while instilling a lifelong passion for the game.
Our Vision
As one of the largest and most respected youth soccer organizations in the country, our
influence, innovation and impact reaches beyond the field and into our communities.
Our Motto
Follow The Leader.
Applied to all levels of our Club’s structure and in true team spirit, we are inspired to lead by
example to best benefit everyone affiliated with our community-building soccer organization.
Our Mindset
Players First
We are steadfastly and universally dedicated to the health and development of our youth not
only as soccer players, but as respected individuals deserving of ongoing encouragement and
positive reinforcement.
Our Structure
15 Regions, 1 Soccer Club
The administration of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club is conducted by a Board of Directors
consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Director and individual members
representing each of our fifteen regions.
Our membership is divided by region and each region is supervised by a Regional Director.
Regions are geographically based, individually named per geographical location and are
universally governed by Club administration. Therefore, boys and girls age 5-17 register to play
with one of the more than 650 teams formed by the Milwaukee Kickers and are affiliated
members of the US Youth Soccer Association.
Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org
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Member Benefits
For over 45 years, we have been committed to delivering high quality sports-based youth
player development built on the solid foundation and ongoing implementation of leading edge
coaching education.
As a Milwaukee Kicker, you receive or have access to the following benefits derived from
that commitment specifically designed to provide the best soccer experience in your community
from one of the best soccer organizations in the country.
Front Office
Ø A team of professionals dedicated to serving you seven days a week (regular business
hours, nights and weekends)
Ø Informative and comprehensive website (mksc.org) continuously evolving to be your
most up-to-date resource for our programs and services
Ø Professional assistance with field management
Teams/Leagues
Ø Organized teams and leagues for children ages 5-17
o Includes boys only, girls only, and co-ed teams
Ø Complete uniform package (jersey, shorts and socks) for each U6-U14 Recreational
player
Ø All Select player passes and official team rosters are managed through the MKSC office
Ø Online registration
Ø An eight game Spring season and an eight game Fall season
o Includes a bonus “9th” indoor game at Uihlein Soccer Park, home of the
Milwaukee Kickers, in the Fall
Ø League schedules developed by MKSC staff in coordination with our Regions
Ø Registration and membership with the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA)
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Development Programs
Ø Age specific skills clinics and training programs
o MiKro Soccer – Ages 3-6
o Spring, Summer and Winter Camps – Ages U5-U13
o Youth Academy – Ages U8-U13
Player Perks
Ø Development program discounts
Ø Ask us about our college scholarships
Ø Annual “Kicknic” special event for U7-U10 players (picnic type event with a free lunch for
players)
Ø Free Select player passes
Ø Option to Guest play for other MKSC teams
Ø Club tournament teams
Coaches
Ø Wisconsin exclusive partnership with the National Soccer Coaches Association of
America (NSCAA) to provide our coaches with ongoing educational opportunities to
further their knowledge and prepare them to coach our next generation of players
Ø Professional coaching staff to provide coach training, assistance, player training, etc.
Ø Professional trained and licensed coaches (minimum USSF Y1 level)
Ø Risk management background checks completed on all coaches, assistant coaches, and
team managers
Ø Free supplies
o Training equipment
o Team soccer ball
o Team medical bag with medical supplies
o Free continuing education coaching clinics throughout the year
Referees
Ø Full-time MKSC Referee Assignor to aid Regional Assignors in their efforts to assign
referees to all league games
Ø Payment of referees (U9-U14, Recreational and Select leagues)
Uihlein Soccer Park (Home of the Milwaukee Kickers)
Ø A premier, professionally maintained indoor and outdoor soccer facility
Ø 13 full-sized outdoor soccer fields
Ø Kohler Engines Stadium, a state-of-the-art lighted turf field with bleacher seating
capacity for 3,000
Ø Pat Jones Field, a lighted turf field
Ø Three indoor fields allowing for year-round, weather resistant play
Ø Professionally organized tournaments in Spring and Fall
Ø Meeting room availability
Ø Host to numerous soccer and non-soccer related special events
Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org
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We’re Here For You
Address: Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, 7101 W. Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223-4612
Phone: 414.358.2678
Fax: 414.358.2572
Club Office Hours:
Seven days a week (regular business hours, nights and weekends). We’re also happy to meet with
you by appointment, please call to schedule a time so we know when to expect you.
Club Level Contacts
Regional Level Contacts
Alvaro Garcia-Velez, Executive Director
414.358.2678, alvarogv@mksc.org
Nancy Ziaja, Membership Services Director
414.375.1151, nancyz@mksc.org
Dawn Urban, Events & Indoor League Administrator
414.375.1152, dawnu@mksc.org
Chris McCormick, Rental & Scheduling Coordinator
414.375.1153, chrism@mksc.org
Angie Opsahl, Office Manager
Tom Kastenholz, Business Manager
Tammy Gilpin-Ripp, Director of Marketing/Sponsorship
Marcelo Fontana, Staff Coach & Club Clinician
Michael King, Staff Coach & Club Clinician
Pete Knezic, Staff Coach & Club Clinician
Paul Sanchez, Staff Coach & Club Clinician
Amanda Camilli, Staff Coach & MiKro Staff Trainer
Alison Cefalu, Club Member Program Coordinator
Kyle Trimble, Referee Coordinator
Matt Voell, Food & Beverage Manager
Paul Dettmann, Grounds & Facilities Manager
Program Contacts
Brown Deer:
Patrick McGuire – pmcguire@rwbaird.com
Falls:
Ed Eastman – eceastman8@hotmail.com
Scott Stein – scottstein0409@gmail.com
Germantown:
Annette Mueller – abmueller@att.net
Greendale:
Chandra Comiskey – chandrakon@yahoo.com
Inter Northshore FC:
Susan Scott – info@InterNorthshoreFC.com
Kristin Yatso – recshorewood@InterNorthshoreFC.com
Jay Behnke – recwhitefishbay@InterNorthshoreFC.com
Midwest:
Teig Whaley-Smith – teigwhaleysmith@gmail.com
Milwaukee East:
Jock Mutschler – jockmutschler@hotmail.com
Mukwonago:
Bob Mueller – smuelle@wi.rr.com
Paul Nowaczek – nowaczek@pipeline.com
Muskego:
Dan Salton – muskegodan@gmail.com
New Berlin:
Joe Lehmann – jlehmann@fnfinancing.com
Nicolet:
Kate Carpenter – kcarpenter@americascores.org
South:
Michael Vega – milwaukeekickerssouth@gmail.com
Southeast:
Jeremy Barrett – jeremyandnancy@sbcglobal.net
Southwest:
Jim Berner – swkickersinfo@gmail.com
Wauwatosa:
Tom Ertel – tom.ertel@sbcglobal.net
John Tuffnell – jbt@wi.rr.com
MKSC Academy:
Alvaro Garcia-Velez – alvarogv@mksc.org
MKSC Sirocco:
Mark Harris – soccermark10@gmail.com
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Programs & Player Progression Plan
MiKro Soccer – Age 3-6
MiKro Soccer is a fun and friendly introduction to soccer specifically
designed for 3-6 year olds. Classes meet once per week for six weeks and
are led by trained Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club Coaches. Players learn
basic soccer skills, develop coordination, engage in physical activity and
work as a team with other children.
Recreational Soccer – Age 6-10
As a member of one of the country’s largest and most respected
soccer clubs, 6-10 year olds will learn teamwork, sportsmanship and skills
from Y1 licensed volunteer coaches. Practices are once or twice a week (6090 mins.), and one or two small-sided games are played by communitybased teams on local fields per weekend during the eight week Fall and
Spring seasons. Teams are comprised of all skill levels, tournament play is
encouraged (U7 and older) and every player receives a free uniform kit.
WYSA Youth Academy – Age 8-10
WYSA Youth Academy offers 8-10 year olds an opportunity to enhance their
skills and learn a specific MKSC development-based curriculum from Y1
licensed and MKSC accredited coaches. Practices are twice a week (60-90
mins.), and small-sided games are played by community-based teams on
local fields during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons. Teams will
compete against area soccer clubs and Mega Play Dates are included each
season.
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Recreational Soccer – Age 11-14
Players age 11-14 who have spent their younger years in the MKSC
program as well as new MKSC players will practice once or twice a week
(60-90 mins.) instructed by Y1 licensed volunteer coaches. One or two
small-sided games are played by community-based teams on local fields per
weekend during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons. Tournament play is
strongly encouraged, every player receives a free uniform kit and
Indoor/Winter training is optional.
Select Soccer – Age 11-14
For players seeking a more competitive level of play, we offer a try-out
based, club-wide Select program called MKSC Academy that provides toplevel instruction and individual player assessment. Teams practice 2-3 times
a week (90 mins.) coached by former pro soccer players and licensed staff
coaches (minimum E License). MKSC Academy teams play 1-2 games per
weekend during the eight week Fall and Spring seasons, and 3-4
tournaments per season. Indoor/Winter training and Midwest travel required.
Select Soccer – Age 15-17
For Select players in this age group, MKSC Academy teams practice 2-3
times a week (90 mins.) coached by former pro soccer players and licensed
staff coaches (minimum D License). Teams play 1-2 games per weekend,
however, girls play during an 8-week Fall only season and boys play during
an 8-week Spring only season. All teams play 3-4 tournaments per season.
Indoor/Winter training and Midwest travel required.
Adult Soccer – Age 18-40+
If you’re like the majority of MKSC players, you’re a soccer player for life
which is why we offer a number of seasonal recreational and competitive
adult indoor and outdoor soccer leagues at our home, Uihlein Soccer Park.
Men’s, Coed, Majors and age specific teams are options to join whether you
grew up a Milwaukee Kicker or just want to grow older as one. All ages and
skill levels welcome.
Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org
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Club Courtesy & Conduct Checklist
As a Club member and in the Club spirit, we encourage and expect all of our players and parents
to respect the game and each other in their interactions on and off the soccer field.
For players, we ask that you . . .
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Arrive on time
Contact your Coach if you’ll be late or aren’t coming
Work hard with your peers to grow as a player and a teammate
Learn the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club rules
Take advantage of additional ways to improve your performance (clinics, camps, etc.)
Respect referees and their calls
Win and lose graciously
Thank your parents for their guidance and support
Have fun playing soccer!
Not criticize, bully, make fun of, argue or use bad language with anyone
For parents, we ask that you . . .
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Get your soccer outfitted player to the field on time
Introduce yourself to the Coach and other parents (it’s more fun that way!)
Prepare for quick-changing weather conditions, bring layers and rain gear
Learn the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club rules and contact information
Support both teams in a positive way
Respect referees and their calls
Win and lose graciously
Thank your player for their discipline and effort
Enjoy watching soccer!
Not criticize, bully, make fun of, argue or use bad language with anyone
Learn more about us @ www.mksc.org
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U6 League Rules
LAW 1: THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 30 yards and a width of
approximately 20 yards.
2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the
midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of four (4) yards is marked around it.
3. Goals: Pug goals
4. Goal Area & Penalty Area: None
LAW 2: THE BALL
A size 3 soccer ball shall be used for all games.
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field is 3.
2. There are NO goalkeepers.
3. Maximum number of players on the roster is 8.
4. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in
practice.
5. Substitutions: At any stoppage and unlimited.
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
1. Players uniform consists of:
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection.
• Shoes – Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats.
2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with
medical tape (with the necessary information still showing).
3. No casts are allowed
LAW 5: REFEREE
Coach/Parent from each team should be used. They may be on the field of play. Players should receive a brief
explanation if they have committed a rule infraction.
LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES
None
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME
1. The game shall be divided into four equal quarters of (10) or (8) minutes.
2. There shall be a (2) minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarters & the 3rd and 4th quarters.
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3. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break between the 2nd and 3 quarters.
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss.
2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off.
3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game.
4. Kickoff is alternated between teams each quarter.
5. Opponents must be (3) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half
of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time
until it touches another player.
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LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the
whistle.
LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING
The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air and enter the goal. Goals can be scored
from offensive half of field only.
LAW 11: OFF SIDE
The off-side rule does not apply.
LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Tripping, pushing, holding, kicking and intentional handballs are all offenses that should be whistled and award an
indirect free kick to the non-offending team. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infringements to the
offending player.
LAW 13: FREE KICKS
1. All free kicks should be restarted as indirect free kicks.
2. The ball is not in play until it is touched or played by a second player of either team.
3. A goal may not be scored from an indirect free kick until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of
either team.
4. Opponents must be at least four (3) yards from the ball until it is put in play.
LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS
1. No penalty kicks are to be awarded.
2. An indirect free kick may be awarded for infractions committed close to the defending team’s goal.
3. The ball should be placed at least four (3) yards from the goal line.
LAW 15: KICK-IN
1. A kick-in restarts play after the ball entirely crosses over the touchline.
2. The kick-in is awarded to the opponent of the team which last played or touched the ball before it crossed the
touchline.
3. All kick-ins are considered an indirect free kick
4. On kick-in from defensive end, all opponents must drop behind center line; no opposing pressure until ball crosses
center line; all 3 players on kick-in team must touch ball before crossing center line
5. Kick-in from offensive end is considered indirect free kick; all opponents must be at least 3 yards away from ball
LAW 16: GOAL KICKS
1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the
attacking team.
2. The goal kick should be taken within 2-3 yards of the goal line anywhere across the width of the field of play at the
nearest point from where the ball was retrieved.
3. All opponents must drop behind center line
4. No opposing pressure until ball crosses center line
5. All 3 players on kicking team must touch ball before crossing center line
LAW 17: CORNER KICKS
1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last
touched by the defensive team.
2. Opponents must remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.
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U7 & U8 League Rules
LAW 1: THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 40 yards and a width of
approximately 30 yards.
2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the
midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 4 yards is marked around it.
3. Goals: Goal size shall be 6 feet high by 12 feet wide
4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line 3
yards from each goalpost for a distance of 3 yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line
six (6) yards from each goal post for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
LAW 2: THE BALL
A size 3 soccer ball shall be used for all games.
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field is 5 (one which is a goalkeeper).
2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 10.
3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in
practice.
4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a
goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made
for your team on the opposing team’s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line.
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
1. Players uniform consists of:
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection.
• Shoes – Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats.
2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with
medical tape (with the necessary information still showing).
3. No casts are allowed
LAW 5: REFEREE
1. U7-8 Games may be officiated by youth referees (if assigned by the region) or parent volunteers. If a youth referee
is assigned, it is the home region’s responsibility to hire and pay the official.
2. Players should receive a brief explanation if they have committed a rule infraction.
LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES
Use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds.
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME
1. The game shall be divided into four equal quarters of 12 minutes.
2. There shall be a (2) minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarters & the 3rd and 4th quarters.
3. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break between the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss.
2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off.
3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game.
4. Kick off is alternated between teams each quarter.
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5. Opponents must be (4) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own half
of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second time
until it touches another player.
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the
whistle.
LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING
The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross
bar.
LAW 11: OFF SIDE
The off-side rule does not apply.
LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
Tripping, pushing, holding, kicking and intentional handballs are all offenses that should be whistled and award an
indirect free kick to the non-offending team.
LAW 13: FREE KICKS
1. All free kicks should be restarted as indirect free kicks.
2. A goal may not be scored from an indirect free kick until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of
either team.
3. No free kicks shall be taken within the goal area by the attacking team. The ball shall be placed on the goal area
line closest to where the foul or infraction occurred.
LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS
No penalty kicks are to be awarded. An indirect free kick may be awarded for infractions committed close to the
defending team’s goal.
LAW 15: THROW-IN
1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline.
2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in.
3. A second throw-in will be allowed if the player commits an infraction on the initial attempt. The referee shall explain
the infraction before allowing the player to re-throw.
LAW 16: GOAL KICKS
1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the
attacking team.
2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area.
3. Opponents must remain outside the goal area and at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.
LAW 17: CORNER KICKS
1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last
touched by the defensive team.
2. Opponents must remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play.
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U9 & U10 League Rules
LAW 1: THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 50 yards and a width of
approximately 35-40 yards.
2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the
midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it.
3. Goals: Goal size shall be 7 feet high by 21 feet wide
4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six
(6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line
ten (10) yards from each goal post for a distance of ten (10) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal
line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint of the goal line. An arc of a
circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
LAW 2: THE BALL
A size 4 soccer ball shall be used for all games.
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field is 6 (one which is a goalkeeper).
2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 11.
3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in
practice.
4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a
goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made
for your team on the opposing team’s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line.
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
1. Players uniform consists of:
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection.
• Shoes – Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats.
2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with
medical tape (with the necessary information still showing).
3. No casts are allowed
LAW 5: REFEREE
1. U9-10 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region’s responsibility
to hire and pay the official. A parent volunteer may be used if no official is assigned.
2. Players should receive a brief explanation if they have committed a rule infraction.
LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES
Use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds.
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME
1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 25 minutes.
2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break.
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LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss.
2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will
kick off the second half of the match.
3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game.
4. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own
half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second
time until it touches another player.
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by whistle.
LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING
The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross
bar.
LAW 11: OFF SIDE
The off-side rule does not apply.
LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following:
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
3. Jumps at an opponent
4. Charges an opponent
5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
6. Pushes an opponent
7. Holds an opponent
8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area)
9. Spits at an opponent
10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if:
1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner
2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent
3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands
4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it
5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player
6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate
7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate
8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player
LAW 13: FREE KICKS
The referee may award two basic kicks:
1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly)
2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored). The kicker may not kick/play the ball a
second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least eight (8) yards away on all free kicks
until the ball is put in play.
LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS
Conform to USSF/FIFA with the exception of the penalty mark is 8 yards from the midpoint of the goal line.
LAW 15: THROW-IN
1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline.
2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in.
3. A second throw-in will be allowed if the player commits an infraction on the initial attempt. The referee shall explain
the infraction before allowing the player to re-throw.
LAW 16: GOAL KICKS
1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the
attacking team.
2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area.
3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area.
4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
LAW 17: CORNER KICKS
1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last
touched by the defensive team.
2. Opponents must remain at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.
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U11 & U12 League Rules
LAW 1: THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 70-80 yards and a width of
approximately 45-55 yards.
2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the
midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it.
3. Goals: Goal size shall be 7 feet high by 21 feet wide
4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six
(6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line
fourteen (14) yards from each goal post for a distance of fourteen (14) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with
the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made ten (10) yards from the midpoint of the goal line. An
arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
LAW 2: THE BALL
A size 4 soccer ball shall be used for all games.
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field is 8 (one which is a goalkeeper).
2. Maximum number of players on the roster is 14.
3. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in
practice. (Recreational Teams Only)
4. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a
goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made
for your team on the opposing team’s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line.
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
1. Players uniform consists of:
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection
• Shoes – Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats.
2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with
medical tape (with the necessary information still showing).
3. No casts are allowed
LAW 5: REFEREE
U11-12 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region’s responsibility to
hire and pay the official.
LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES
1. Assistant Referees (USSF Referees) may be assigned by the region for U11-12 Recreational Games. If Assistant
Referees are not assigned, use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds.
2. USSF Referees acting as Assistant Referees shall be assigned for all U11-12 Select Games.
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME:
1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 30 minutes.
2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break.
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LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss.
2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will
kick off the second half of the match.
3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game.
4. Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own
half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second
time until it touches another player.
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the
whistle.
LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING
The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross
bar.
LAW 11: OFF SIDE
Off-side rule does apply and conforms to USSF/FIFA.
LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following:
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
3. Jumps at an opponent
4. Charges an opponent
5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
6. Pushes an opponent
7. Holds an opponent
8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area)
9. Spits at an opponent
10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling.
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if:
1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner
2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent.
3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands
4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it.
5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player.
6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate.
7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate.
8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player.
LAW 13: FREE KICKS
The referee may award two basic kicks:
1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly)
2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored)
The kicker may not kick/play the ball a second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least
eight (8) yards away on all free kicks until the ball is put in play.
LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS
Conform to USSF/FIFA with the exception of the penalty mark is 10 yards from the midpoint of the goal line.
LAW 15: THROW-IN
1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline.
2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in.
LAW 16: GOAL KICKS
1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the
attacking team.
2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area.
3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area.
4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
LAW 17: CORNER KICKS
1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last
touched by the defensive team.
2. Opponents must remain at least eight (8) yards from the ball until it is in play.
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U13 & U14 League Rules
LAW 1: THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Each field of play should be rectangular, with a length of approximately 90-110 yards and a width of
approximately 55-70 yards.
2. Field Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the
midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) yards is marked around it.
3. Goals: Goal size shall be 8 feet high by 24 feet wide
4. Goal Area: A goal area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line six
(6) yards from each goalpost for a distance of six (6) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
5. Penalty Area: A penalty area is marked on each end of the field as: Two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line
eighteen (18) yards from each goal post for a distance of eighteen (18) yards and joined by a line drawn parallel with
the goal line. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made twelve (12) yards from the midpoint of the goal line.
An arc of a circle with a radius of ten (10) yards from the penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
LAW 2: THE BALL
A size 5 soccer ball shall be used for all games.
LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field is 11 (one which is a goalkeeper).
2. Minimum number of players on the field is 7.
3. Maximum number of players on the roster is 18.
4. Playing Time: Every player shall play a minimum of 50% of each game if they have participated and cooperated in
practice. (Recreational Teams Only)
5. Substitutions: May be made prior to a throw-in in favor of your team, prior to a goal kick by either team, following a
goal by either team, following an injury to a player from either team or at half time. Substitutions may also be made
for your team on the opposing team’s throw-in if the opposing team also has a player at the half-way line.
LAW 4: PLAYERS EQUIPMENT
1. Players uniform consists of:
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Shin guards completely covered by the socks and provide adequate protection.
• Shoes – Tennis shoes or soccer shoes with cleats.
2. Jewelry is not permitted. Exception: Medical alert jewelry can normally be made safe by taping it to the body with
medical tape (with the necessary information still showing).
3. No casts are allowed
LAW 5: REFEREE
U13-14 Games shall be officiated by USSF referees (assigned by the region). It is the home region’s responsibility to
hire and pay the official.
LAW 6: ASSISTANT REFEREES
1. Assistant Referees (USSF Referees) may be assigned by the region for U13-14 Recreational Games. If Assistant
Referees are not assigned, use parent volunteers on the sidelines to identify balls that have gone out of bounds.
2. USSF Referees acting as Assistant Referees shall be assigned by the region for all U13-14 Select Games.
LAW 7: DURATION OF THE GAME
1. The game shall be divided into two equal periods of 35 minutes.
2. There shall be a (5) minute half-time break.
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LAW 8: THE START OF PLAY
1. The referee will conduct a coin toss before the game. The visiting team calls the coin toss.
2. The winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack. The other team kicks off. The winner of the coin toss will
kick off the second half of the match.
3. Teams switch ends of the field for the second half of the game.
4. Opponents must be ten (10) yards away from the ball while the kick off is in progress. Teams must be in their own
half of the field prior to the kick off. The ball must move forward and the initial kicker may not play the ball a second
time until it touches another player.
LAW 9: BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
The ball is in play until it entirely crosses the touchline or goal line or until the referee stops play by blowing the
whistle.
LAW 10: METHOD OF SCORING
The ball must cross the goal line entirely while on the ground or in the air between the goal posts and under the cross
bar.
LAW 11: OFF SIDE
Off-side rule does apply and conforms to USSF/FIFA.
LAW 12: FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following:
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
3. Jumps at an opponent
4. Charges an opponent
5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
6. Pushes an opponent
7. Holds an opponent
8. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area)
9. Spits at an opponent
10. Contacts the opponent before the ball when tackling
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if:
1. Opponent plays in a dangerous manner
2. Opponent impedes the progress of an opponent
3. Opponent prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their hands
4. Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands before releasing it
5. Goalkeeper touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released and has not touched another player
6. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after it has been intentionally kicked to them by a teammate.
7. Goalkeeper touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly by a throw-in taken by a teammate
8. Opponent commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player
LAW 13: FREE KICKS
The referee may award two basic kicks:
1. Direct free kick (a goal can be scored directly)
2. Indirect free kick (must touch another player before a goal can be scored). The kicker may not kick/play the ball a
second time until it is touched by another player. Opponents must be at least ten (10) yards away on all free kicks
until the ball is put in play.
LAW 14: PENALTY KICKS
Conform to USSF/FIFA
LAW 15: THROW-IN
1. Throw-in restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the touchline.
2. The team which did not touch the ball last takes the throw-in.
LAW 16: GOAL KICKS
1. A goal kick restarts play after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and is not a goal) and is last touched by the
attacking team.
2. The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area.
3. Opponents must remain outside the penalty and may not play the ball until it completely leaves the penalty area.
4. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
LAW 17: CORNER KICKS
1. A corner kick restarts the game after the ball entirely crosses the goal line (and not a goal) having been last
touched by the defensive team.
2. Opponents must remain at least ten (10) yards from the ball until it is in play.