Players on Field: 4v4 with a minimum of 3 players, per team, on the field (NO Goalkeepers).
Session Length: 45 Minutes max. Game time divided by (4) quarters. Half-time break of 5-minutes at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Substitutions Breaks: Player substitutions must be made at the end of the 1st quarter, halftime, or the end of the 3rd quarter. Running clock, time does not stop for substitutions. (1-minute time allotment for substitution breaks between quarters)Coaches: Head coaches can be on the field to provide player guidance and encouragement.
Game Day- Additional Information:
- Home team sits on West (Gaffey side) or South (San Pedro smoke stack) sideline. Visitors sit on the opposite side. Home team is listed first on the schedule.
- 1st game of the day responsible for field setup (goals); last game of the day responsible for tear down.
- 6U is a time for freedom and EXPLORATION! Let them Play!
- Coaches can manage team from sidelines, or on the field to provide player encouragement and guidance.
- Players must play 3/4 of the game.
- Substitutions are made at each quarter, halftime, or for injuries.
Kick-off:
- The Visiting Team kicks off the first half.
- The teams change ends of the field for the second half and attack the opposite goals
- The Home Team kicks off the second half.
- No game cards required.
- No standings are kept in U6.
Rules for U6
- No Goalkeepers
- Kick-ins for balls played outside the touchline
- No Corner kicks (use corner kick-in)
- Goal kicks: Ball to be placed 1 yard in front of the goal
- No free kicks (explain infraction to both teams, restart with drop ball)
- No heading the ball
- In the event that one team is short of the normal number of players, the opposing team should reduce the number of players on the field. This is mandatory unless the coaches agree otherwise.