General Game Rules:

As always, the referee’s decision is final. Almost all of our refs are kids who came through (or are still in) the MJSA Soccer program. Please treat them with respect and encourage the kids to do the same. After the game the kids should be encouraged to shake hands with the other team and the refs. They will make mistakes, just like we will make mistakes in coaching.

Parents MUST sit opposite of the benches and at least 10 feet from field.

General Rules for MJSA U6:

-4 vs. 4
-No Goalie
-Coaches are permitted to be on the field and coaches will ref these games.
-Try to keep play continuous, so balls that go out of bounds should be thrown back in quickly by a player. Players may have a second attempt at a throw-in so that proper technique may be taught from an early age.
-No goal kicks or corner kicks. A ball kicked out of the end line by the defense will result in a sideline (near the corner) throw-in by the offensive team.
-25-30 minute practice, followed by 25 minute game. No half time.
-No heading. Incidental heading will not be an infraction. Intention heading will be treated like a hand ball, i.e. Free kick to the other team.
-Handball will result in a Free Kick at the spot of the violation. No Penalty Kicks.
-After a goal, reset the game at midfield.

General Rules for Tri County U8:

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-Athletes in 1st and 2nd Grade
-6 vs. 6 Including a Goalie
-Size 3 Ball
-Coaches are NOT permitted to be on the field
-Refs will be assigned to your game
-Kids will take throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks
-During a goal kick, the non-kicking team must move behind mid-field
-Four - Ten minute quarters
-No heading or slide tackling
-Goalies cannot punt

-No penalty kicks on goalie

General Rules for Tri County U10:

 

-Athletes in 3rd and 4th grade
-7 vs. 7 Including a goalie

-Size 4 ball
-Refs will be assigned to your game
-Kids will take throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks
-Two 25 minute halves
-No heading or slide tackling
-Obvious offsides will be called
-Kids can be carded and will be removed from the field for that game if 1 red card or 2 yellow cards occur

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General Rules for Tri County U12:

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-Athletes in 5th and 6th grade

-9 vs. 9 Including a goalie

-Size 4 ball

-Refs will be assigned to your game.

-Kids will take throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks.

-Two 30 minute halves

-Offsides will be called

-No heading or slide tackling

-Kids can be carded and will be removed from the field for that game if 1 red card or 2 yellow cards occur

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OHTSL Rules and info can be found on their website: http://www.ohtsl.com/

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