The U-5/6 Game is 40 Minutes in length with 1-2 minute water breaks (at about halfway through each half) and a 5-10 minute break at the Half.  All games should end no later than 10 minutes prior to the official start of the next game. (if your game is scheduled to start at 9:00am, you should be getting off the field at 9:50am)

The Field:
Dimensions: 30 yards long, 15 yards wide (max).
Markings: Distinctive lines can be used but are not required. Field can be marked using 20 flat pro-cones to mark all four sides.

The Goals:
The goals in U-6 games should be a maximum of 4 feet high and 6 feet wide or 2 tall cones set 6 feet apart.

The Ball:
A size 3 ball is used for U-5/6 games.

The Teams:
Games are played with 5 players per team on the field (5v5) and no goalkeepers. Substitutions are made at quarters, halftime and for injuries. A minimum of 2 quarters is required for each player and it is recommended that no one play 4 quarters until everyone has played 3 quarters. Separate boys and girls teams are recommended at all levels.

Duration of Game
Two 20 minute halves with a substitution break about halfway through the half and the clock never stops. The substitution breaks should be no more than 1-2 minutes.
Halftime break of 5 to 10 minutes.

The clock never stops except at half time, so the total time the game takes should be around 45 to 50 minutes. If your game is scheduled to start at 9:00am you should be getting off the field at 9:50am

Player Equipment:
Soccer cleats and shinguards, covered by the socks are mandatory at all practice and game activities. The type and condition of cleated shoes must be inspected for safety before use. All players uniforms should match (Shirt, Shorts, Socks)

The Start of Play:
To start the first and second halves, and following each goal in all age group games, play is started or restarted with a kick-off in the center of the field. A coin toss is used to determine which team kicks off to start the game and the other team kicks off to start the second half. Following a goal, the team scored upon kicks off.

The Kick-off:
The kick-off is taken from the center of the field with each team in their own half and the team not kicking off at least 5 yards from the ball. Do not insist the opponent be a minimum of precisely 5 yards from the ball as this is just a guide to give the kicker room to kick the ball without it immediately hitting an opponent. Remember, let them play and do not interfere for technicalities.

Ball In and Out of Play:
The ball is out of play in all age group games when it completely crosses the touch line (side line) or goal line (end line) either on the ground or in the air. In U-5 games, the game supervisors for the week will determine when the ball is out of play and should guide the restart, interfering as little as possible. It’s the player’s game, let them play and work on technique later.

Method of Scoring:
A goal in all age group games is awarded when the ball completely crosses the goal line into the goal. Goals should be enthusiastically celebrated by everyone. In U-5 games, goals are not recorded to determine who wins as everyone is a winner.

Fouls and Other Stoppages:
Deliberate fouling should be rare in U-5 games. Kicking, tripping, handling the ball and dangerous play may occur. There should be few, if any additional reasons to stop play in U-5 games. If a player is “not playing well with others”, or if play must be stopped for any other reason (injury, substitution, confusion, or to watch a passing train, butterfly or frog), refocus the players and begin again with a free kick or as may be appropriate. Award the restart to whichever team deserves it. Stoppages must not become a lengthy ceremony.

Free Kick:
Play may have to be stopped occasionally to “sort things out” in U-5 games. When this is necessary, correct the situation then restart with a free kick for a deserving team. The opposing team should be at least 5 yards from the ball in U-5 games. All free kicks in U-5 games are direct free kicks. Which means, if you’re lucky, a goal can be scored directly from the kick without the ball having to be touched or played by another player on the field (in-direct kick).

Throw-in:
When the ball goes out of play in U-5 games across the touch line (side lines) or the goal lines (end lines) without a goal being scored, a throw-in is awarded at the point it crossed the line, unless the ball which crosses the end line is last touched by a offensive player, at which time a goal kick is awarded.  Except for the goal kick exception, the throw-in is awarded to the team that didn’t touch the ball last. In U-5 games, whether the throw-in is properly taken or not, let it go…teach proper technique later. Again, let them play with minimum interruption. Keep the game moving and fun.

Official
There is no need for fully qualified referees to manage U-6 games. One of the coaches should "officiate". The games are intended to be an opportunity for the very youngest of our players to experience the fun of playing. The barest of minimum rules are needed and should be applied with a generous amount of flexibility. Let the players have the freedom to play with minimum interruption.

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