U12 Soccer Rules

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Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play Conform to FIFA, with the exception of the opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play Conform to FIFA. Law 10 – The Method of Scoring Conform to FIFA. Law 11 – Offside None. Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct Conform to FIFA with the exception that all fouls shall result in a direct free kick. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infringements to the offending player. No cards shown for misconduct. Law 13 – Free Kicks Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that all kicks are direct and all opponents are at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. Law 14 – The Penalty Kick None. Law 15 – Throw ins. Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken once. Law 16 – The Goal Kick Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that all kicks are direct and all opponents are at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. Law 17 – The Corner Kick Conform to FIFA with the exception that opponents remain at least four (4) yards from the ball until it is in play. Extra Time Procedures During the regular season, if a game is tied, it shall be declared a tie. In the postseason, extra time will consist of two (2) equal halves of (5) minutes. Teams will switch sides after the first extra time session. Whoever is leading after both extra time sessions have finished shall be declared the winner. If the game is still tied, a penalty kick shootout will break the tie. The shootout is best of five, alternating kicks. Teams must alternate boy-girls kickers. The goalkeeper is allowed to take a penalty kick. No rebound shots shall be allowed. If the score is tied after the best of five, sudden death shall take place with each team getting one more penalty kick until a winner is declared. Boy-girl alternation shall carry over into sudden death and no player may shoot twice before everyone on their team has shot at least once. STOKES FAMILY YMCA 105 Moore Road, King NC 27021 P 336 985 9622 F 336 985 3976 www.stokesymca.org A United Way Agency Our Mission: “Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.”
POST GAME ACTIVITIES At the conclusion of every game, both teams shall line up at the center of the field for a congratulatory handshake. PRE GAME PRAYER Win or Lose, I pledge before God to do the best I can, To be a team player; And to respect my teammates, my coaches, and officials; To improve myself in spirit, mind, and body. Amen RAIN POLICY Practices will be held if the if the YMCA deems that the field conditions are satisfactory. If a practice is to be cancelled the YMCA will post the cancellation on their website by 4:30pm. Practices that are cancelled will not be made up. Games will be played unless field conditions are unsuitable. If a game is to be cancelled, the YMCA will post the cancellation on their website. Games that are cancelled will be rescheduled and posted on the YMCA website. *Please note that practices and games may be cancelled on short notice due to severe weather. In case of bad weather during a game in which the YMCA staff or coach calls a stoppage of play, the game will be suspended and rescheduled on another date unless the first half is already completed. If the first half is completed at the time of the stoppage of play, it will stand as a completed game. If the first half is not complete, the time left in the game and where and who had possession of the ball at the time of the suspended play shall be recorded. Play shall pick up from that time and spot of possession at the rescheduled time of the game. In the post season, if teams are tied in the second half and play is suspended, the time left in the game and where and who had possession of the ball at the time of the suspended play shall be recorded. Play shall pick up from that time and spot of possession at the rescheduled time of the game. In the regular season, the game shall be declared a tie. *YMCA field supervisor will notify teams with three whistle burst or air horn blast when practices or games have been cancelled. Once this happens, please exit the field immediately. SPECTATOR CONDUCT Positive team support is encouraged. Offensive language or behavior will not be tolerated. Each coach is responsible for the conduct of all persons on his/her team or supporting his/her team. Spectators should remain at least 3 feet away from the touch lines. Fans are encouraged to cheer, encourage, and support both teams. They are expected to be courteous and set a good example for the players. STOKES FAMILY YMCA 105 Moore Road, King NC 27021 P 336 985 9622 F 336 985 3976 www.stokesymca.org A United Way Agency Our Mission: “Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.”
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