Soccer Rules

JAA SOCCER CLUB INTRAMURAL RULES:

Age Group	# Players	Duration	Ball Size	FIFA Rules Exceptions
Pre K	4v4	2 x 10 m	3	Split field, 2 games/field, 1 coach per team allowed on field
Kindergarten	5 + Goalie	2 x 12 m	3	Separate boys/girls, No offsides, 1 coach per team allowed on field
1st Grade	5 + Goalie	2 x 20 m	3	Blatant offsides to be called
2nd/3rd Grade	6 + Goalie	2 x 25m	4	Full FIFA
4th/5th/6th Grade	6 + Goalie	2 x 25 m	4	Full FIFA

The following rules apply to ALL age groups:

1. The number of substitutions are unlimited, need refs approval, enter from midfield, not on penalty kicks, corner kicks, last 2 mins of half or game.
   
2. All children must play at least 50% of every game
    
3. NO sliding is allowed. Unintentional contact will result in a free kick.
   This constitutes a WARNING for all players, if an act is deemed an intentional slide tackle, the player will be ejected from the remainder of the game.
   If the occurence is within the second half of a game, the player will miss the remainder of the current game, and will miss the next scheduled game .
    
4. Throw ins for grade K and older.
    
5. If a team goes up by 3 goals, then the other team may play an extra player on the field until the score has less than a 3 goal differential.
   
6. NO jewelry (necklaces, earrings, braclets, etc) are allowed.
   
7. NO EYEGLASSES ARE PERMITTED. PROTECTIVE SPORTS GOGGLES MUST BE WORN. Shin guards must be worn, cleats are optional
   
8. Game cancellations are only from Marc or Andrew, can check the JAA WEATHER HOTLINE @ 516 404 5575