KICKS Soccer LeaGUE- Mesquite, Nevada

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• U5-U6 ages

Time: Eight  (8) min Quarters, with a five (5) min Half Time and a two (2) minute break between quarters 

Goal Size:  Pop up 3 footers (bow net / pug style) 

Ball Size: 3

Goalies:  None ( No Zone arch will be used to keep players out of goal area)

NO Zone Arch/ Box: - Area in front of goal where no player is allowed, offensive players must shoot prior to this area and defensive players must be out of this area ( Remember they are little, try your best, they will violate this, but it gives them a sense of boundary)   

Number of Players:  No more than 3 players per team on the field at any one time. We want space so the players should be able to dribble. Please utilize subs and make sure all players get a chance to play. (Its about me and the ball at this age) 

Registered players ONLY:  If a team is short a player you may share players with the team you are playing at that moment only.  

Field Size: TBD  

Kick Offs:  Will be taken from the center of the field.  At the beginning and half of the game, the non-possession players must remain at least 5 yards from the ball until it is in play.  The ball must be passed forward of the center line to start the game or half.  A goal maybe scored on a kickoff

Out of bounds ball:  Out of bounds ball will be set on the out of bounds line in the immediate area it went out.  

Throw-ins:  At this age level. Refs and coaches will teach players how to properly throw the ball in properly, If they make a mistake, they can re-due the throw in. It does not change possession. You Can NOT Score from a thrown directly. It must touch someone first 

Goal Kicks:  All Goal kicks will be taken from the No Zone arch in front of the goal.  Opposing players must get behind the Mid field line to allow the ball to be played in. 

Corner Kicks:  Taken from the corner nearest to the out of bounds ball.  The ball will be set on the corner of the end line and the out of bounds line.  The non-possession players must be at least four (4) yards from the ball on all corner kicks.

Penalty Kicks:  (NONE) Will be considered a free kick if there is a foul.  

Free Kicks:  Taken from the spot of the foul.  The non-possession players must be at least 5 yards from the ball.  All free kicks are direct kicks, a goal may be scored directly from the free kick. 

No players on anytime are allowed inside the NO Zone arch during free kicks. 

Slide Tackles:  Slide tackles are not allowed with this age group

Heading: Heading the ball is not allowed with this age group

Drop Kicks / Punts:  not allowed with this age group

Fan Seating: Must be 3 feet of the sideline

No one behind the goals 

• U7-U8 ages

Time: 2 (20) min Halves -  (5) min Half Time between halves

Goal Size: 4x6 to 5x10   

Ball Size: 4

Goalies: Yes 

Kick Offs:  During the initial kick-off, the ball can be played either forward or backward, indicating the start of active play. Teams are allowed to pass the ball to a teammate in their own half, but the ball's first touch must move it outside the center circle.  Opposing teams must remain outside the center circle until ball is players 

Build out line:  Yes.

Out of bounds ball:  

Throw-ins:  At this age level. Refs and coaches will teach players how to properly throw the ball in.  It does not change possession. 

You Can NOT Score from a thrown directly,  It must touch someone first 

Goal Kicks:  All Goal kicks will be taken from the goal box in front of the goal.  Opposing players must get behind the build out line before the ball is played in. 

Corner Kicks:  Taken from the corner nearest to the out of bounds ball.  The ball will be set on the corner of the end goal line and the out of bounds line.  The non-possession players must be at least 10 yards from the ball on all corner kicks.

Field Size:  TBD

Number of Players: No More than 6 players on the field (5 field players and 1 goalie.  Please utilize subs and make sure all players get a chance to play. 

Registered players ONLY:  If a team is short a player you may share players with the team you are playing against at that moment only, NO players from other teams may join the game.  

Offside:  Yes- The build-out line is used to determine offside, Players are not penalized for offside between the halfway line and the build-out line. They must be behind the Build out line and the last defender to be offside.

Penalty Kicks:  Yes- to be taken from the penalty marker, all remaining players must be outside the penalty box until the ball is played. 

If the ball hits the post the PK kicker cannot be first to touch it. 

If it hits the Goalie the PK kick can be first to touch it 

Free Kicks:  Taken from the spot of the foul.  The non-possession players must be at least 10 yards from the ball.  All free kicks are direct kicks, a goal may be scored directly from the free kick. 

Slide Tackles:  Slide tackles are not allowed with this age group

Heading: Heading the ball is not allowed with this age group

Drop Kicks / Punts:  not allowed with this age group

Seating: Fans- will be seated to the left side of the half on their teams respected side 

Coaches/team and refs- Will be to the right half of the field  

• Must be 3 feet off the sideline- allows refs to see the line, and safety of players 
• No one behind the goals or end lines (except coaching staff) 

• U9-U13 ages

Time: 2 (20) min Halves -  (5) min Half Time between halves

Goal Size: 6x18-7x21

Ball Size: 4

Goalies: Yes 

Kick Offs:  During the initial kick-off, the ball can be played either forward or backward, indicating the start of active play. Teams are allowed to pass the ball to a teammate in their own half, but the ball's first touch must move it outside the center circle.  Opposing teams must remain outside the center circle until ball is players 

Build out line:  Yes.

Out of bounds ball:  

Throw-ins:  At this age level.  An Improper throw in will result in change of possession. Refs will instruct the player on the error and award the other team possession. 

You Can NOT Score from a thrown directly,  It must touch someone first 

Goal Kicks:  All Goal kicks will be taken from the goal box in front of the goal.  Opposing players must get behind the build out line before the ball is played in. 

Corner Kicks:  Taken from the corner nearest to the out of bounds ball.  The ball will be set on the corner of the end goal line and the out of bounds line.  The non-possession players must be at least 10 yards from the ball on all corner kicks.

Field Size:  TBD

Number of Players: No More than 6 players on the field (5 field players and 1 goalie.  Please utilize subs and make sure all players get a chance to play.  

Registered players ONLY:  If a team is short a player you may share players with the team you are playing against at that moment only, NO players from other teams may join the game.  

Offside:  Yes- The build-out line is used to determine offside, Players are not penalized for offside between the halfway line and the build-out line. They must be behind the Build out line and the last defender to be offside.

Penalty Kicks:  Yes- to be taken from the penalty marker, all remaining players must be outside the penalty box until the ball is players. 

If the ball hits the post the PK kicker cannot be first to touch it. 

If it hits the Goalie the PK kick can be first to touch it 

Free Kicks:  Taken from the spot of the foul.  The non-possession players must be at least 10 yards from the ball.  All free kicks are direct kicks, a goal may be scored directly from the free kick. 

Slide Tackles:  Slide tackles are not allowed with this age group

Heading: Heading the ball is not allowed with this age group

Drop Kicks / Punts:  not allowed with this age group

Seating: Fans- will be seated to the left side of the half on their teams respected side 

Coaches/team and refs- Will be to the right half of the field  

• Must be 3 feet off the sideline- allows refs to see the line, and safety of players 
• No one behind the goals or end lines (except coaching staff) 

* NOTE - These are an overview for everyone to follow, rules will be followed as directed by FIFA, US Youth Soccer, and FC Mesquite Directors or representatives.  Any Disputes will be handled by FC Mesquite Directors or representatives and their decisions in matters are final 

(REMEMBER- This is a Rec League for the Kids, Not WORLD CUP, everyone will make mistakes! Let them have fun so they LOVE IT !)