GPSA U7/U8 House League Rules
Field
Referees
have jurisdiction to determine whether the field and other playing
conditions are safe to start or continue play. SAFETY MUST COME FIRST!
Fields are smaller; therefore the ten-yard distances specified by FIFA
rules should be applied as five yards. There is no goal area. The goalie
may not be charged within the penalty area.
Referees
There will be a single center referee for all U7 / U8 games.
The referee fee is $10 per game.
Equipment
Shin guards are required and must be covered by socks. Uniform
shirt must be visible over other clothing. Home team wears green.
Ball
Size 3
Duration
Games will consist of four 10 minute quarters with substitution
at the 5 minute mark of each quarter.
Substitutions
At approximately the 5 minute mark of every quarter, substitutions
shall occur. At least four different goalies must be used each
game.
Players
Play will be 6 vs. 6. There must be five field players plus
a goalkeeper. No team shall play short-handed. Teams lacking
six players shall have their opponent play with an equal
number of players.
Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper may carry the ball to the edge of the penalty
area before throwing or kicking the ball. A minimum of
four different goalkeepers are to be used each game. The change
shall come at the end of each quarter or at the substitution
stoppage at the 5th minute of the quarter. In the event
of injury, goalkeepers may be substituted at any time.
Coaching
One coach may be on the field. The coach must stay in the
defensive end. Coaches, parents, and spectators are not
allowed behind the goal lines. Coaches are responsible
for the conduct of their players and spectators who have
come to support the players. Unsportsmanlike behavior
or intimidation by a players, coach or fan against ANY other
party will not be tolerated and will result in the stoppage
of play and the potential forfeiture of the game.
Tie Games
Ties are not broken.
Goal Kick
Goal kicks may be taken from any point inside the penalty
area (not specifically within the goal box).
Throw-in
A foul throw may be retaken once by the offending
team. The referee may explain the error on the first
throw.
Fouls
All fouls and foul interpretations are according to
FIFA Rules. Offside shall not be called. Fouls occurring
inside the penalty area are taken outside the penalty
area. All infractions shall result in an indirect free
kick.
Medical
If a player is bleeding, the player must leave the
field immediately. The player is not allowed back on
the field until 1. all bleeding has stopped, 2. the
injury has been covered, and 3. the player has no blood
on his/her uniform.