All teams should have a full copy of the WJYFL mini soccer rules, however, the following provides a |
summarised version of the main areas which most often require clarification. The summary also covers |
guidance on the administration of matches, which if followed, helps the games run smoothly. |
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Laws Summary |
Normal laws of football apply, except as stated below: |
1. The format is seven-a-side for Under 9’s and 10’s and five-a-side for Under 7’s and 8’s. |
2. Matches will be of 15 minutes each wayfor under 9’s and 10’s and 10 minutes each way for under 8’s and 7’s. |
3. There is no offside. |
4. Substitutions are on a “Role on role off” basis. |
Managers should wait for a break in the play and notify the Referee that they wish to make a substitution. |
Managers should ensure that the player being substituted has left the field of play before the substitute |
enters the field of play. Substituted players can re enter the game. |
5. At kick offs, Corners and Free Kicks, Opposition players must stand 4.5 metres from the ball. |
All free kicks are direct. Goals cannot be scored with direct shots from a kick off. |
6. Goal Kicks can be taken from anywhere in the penalty area. Opposition players must retreat to the half way line. |
7. The Pass back to the Goalkeeper rule applies. If a passback occurs, a direct free kick is to be awarded to |
the opposition on the edge of the Penalty area nearest to the point where the Goalkeeper handled the ball. |
8. Ball Size : Size 3 balls are to be used for all mini soccer matches. Under 7’s up to and including under 10’s. |
9. Substitutions – Players leave pitch at the shortest point |
10.Managers & Coaches can receive Yellow or Red Cards |
11.Goal Kicks do not have to leave the penalty area. The ball is live as soon as it is kicked. |
12.Free Kicks where a defensive wall is formed, Offensive players have to be 1 metre from the wall |
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Confirmation of normal rules (As stated above, normal rules of Football apply, but the following are areas for clarification). |
1. At Kick Offs the ball can move in any direction. |
2. Normal foul throw rules apply. |
3. The deliberate back pass rule will be enforced. |
Goalkeepers can come out of their areas. Goalkeeper drop kicks are permitted. |
4. All players must wear shin guards covered by their Socks. |
5. Normal disciplinary rules apply, yellow and red cards will be issued if the referee deems it appropriate. |
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League Rules |
1. Team Officials should register their team for the day at least 15 minutes prior to their first Kick off time. |
2. At registration, each team should pay their match fees and hand over their team registration sheet, together |
with the players registration documents. Receipt details should completed & stamped by the the centre. |
The sheet will be stamped by the centre administrator so that no more names can be added and returned to the team rep. |
3. At the end of each game, both team Managers should sign the Referees Card to confirm the result. |
Managers should also enter the result in the spaces provided on their registration sheet, which should be |
signed and handed into the centre administrator after their second game, with the receipt torn off. |
4. All teams should carry their players’ league registrations with them at all games, and will exchange them |
with their opponents prior to each game. They should also be available on request to Opposition |
Management and League Officials. |
5. All teams should carry an alternative strip/bibs. In the event of a colour clash, the first named team should change colours. |
6. Prior to the start of each game, both teams should provide a suitable matchball to the Referee, who will choose the match |
ball. |
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Behaviour |
1. Managers are reminded that they are responsible for the behaviour of both their Players and Spectators. |
2. Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated. Offenders will be asked to leave the ground. |
3. In the event of injuries play will be stopped at the Referees discretion. Only two adults should move |
onto the field of play to attend the player. No other adults should move onto the field of play. |
4. In the interests of Safety Managers and Parents should ensure that Children do not |
swing on goals. |
5. Managers and spectators are asked support both teams in a positive and friendly manner. |
6. Spectators should stand behind the Respect barriers. Mangers should stand in the Technical Areas. |
The above is for quick reference, League rules, as detailed in the official handbook, |
and Mini Soccer rules, as detailed in the Mini Soccer handbook, apply in all instances. |