Under 6 Rules
- Carmichael Soccer Club’s U6 program is a non-competitive/recreational co-ed program.
- We do not keep score.
- We play five (5) players per side; minimum number of players is three.
- Each player plays equally, minimum of 50% of the time over the course of the season.
- We play four 8-minute quarters with a 1-minute break between each quarter and a 5-minute half time.
- At halftime players switch sides of the field.
- If the ball goes over the touchline (out of bounds on the side), play is re-started by an overhead throw in. If the ball goes over the touchline on the end line, the ball is moved to the sideline and play is re-started with an overhead throw in.
- No direct kicks, penalty kicks or corner kicks.
- We do not play with a goalkeeper.
- The Home Team is always listed second on the schedule and is responsible for bringing their team equipment and setting up the field, providing the game ball, keeping the official time for the game and wearing the yellow "pennes".
- The soccer ball shall be size 3.
- Field of play:
- Dimensions: The field of play shall be rectangular, 40 yards long x 30 yards wide.
- Markings: Four corners and centerline at the sidelines are marked by orange cones.
- Goals: The goals shall consist of two flags, six yards apart centered on the end lines.
Under 6 Guidelines
- Each team should provide a snack for half-time (orange slices, etc.) and at the end of the game for their own team.
- Everyone plays all positions (if trying to have positions).
- Encourage everyone-try not to call specific names.
- No yelling of instructions-this only confuses the players.
- Remember, there are no winners or losers.
- Practices are no longer than one hour.
