In order to achieve the objective of the Clarkstown Soccer Club Intramural Soccer Program for the above age groups the following will apply:

DRESS:

1.         SHIN GUARDS ARE MANDATORY.  THE CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE GAME WITHOUT SHIN GUARDS.  SHIN GUARDS MUST BE WORN UNDER SOCKS.

2.         Players must wear issued uniforms.  Goalies must wear a different color shirt from the field players.

3.         Dark blue or black sweatshirts may be worn under the uniform in cold weather.

4.         General purpose rubber cleats (NO METAL SPIKES) or sneakers may be worn, but no street shoes.

5.         First grade will use a Size 3 soccer ball.  Second and third grade will use a Size 4 ball.

TIME PERIODS AND PLAY REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Regulation small-sided fields and goals provided by the Club are to be used.

2.         There will be 4 periods, 12 minutes each with a two-minute rest between periods except at half-time which will be 5 minutes.

3.         Eight (8) players on the field, including the goalie.  EACH PLAYER PRESENT IS TO PLAY AT LEAST HALF THE GAME.

4.         No player is to play goal for more than half the game.

RULES:

1.         Modified F.I.F.A. rules apply subject to the following changes.

2.         For the first four games for the first graders, one coach from each team will be permitted on the field to instruct the players.  FOR ALL OTHER GAMES NO COACHES ARE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD TO ASSIST DURING PLAY.

3.         Free substitution is permitted on any dead ball, regardless of possession.  Coaches must request substitution from the referee.  The referee will signal substitutions.

4.         Opposing players must remain 10 yards from the ball on free kicks.

5.         Corner kicks will be taken from the corner flag.

6.         No players, coaches, parents or spectators are allowed in back of or next to the goals.

7.         Once the goalie has gained possession of the ball within the 6 yard box, all players of the opposing team are to vacate the 6 yard box and allow the goalie to freely play the ball.  Teammates of the goalie may remain in the 6-yard box if they desire.

8.         Goal kicks will be taken from the 6-yard box.  Goalies must punt or throw balls from within the 6 yard box.  THE SIX SECOND GOALIE RULE DOES NOT APPLY.

9.         There will be no penalty for balls passed back to the goalie and picked up by the goalie.

10.       On throw-ins, a player is allowed two chances to make a proper throw-in.  The ball will be in play on the second attempt whether legal or illegal.

11.       NO SLIDE TACKLING PERMITTED.  This will result in a direct free kick awarded to the opposing team.

12.       THE OFFSIDE RULE WILL NOT APPLY.