CCSL Modified rules for U8
- 5 v 5
- Size 3 ball
- With Goalkeeper (different keeper each quarter)
- All free kicks are indirect
- Opponents must be the distance defined by the center circle radius away before the kick is allowed
- No penalty kicks
- No slide tackles or headers
- Corner Kicks will be taken
- Goal kicks from the edge of the goal box
- Throw-ins – retry first throw if it is bad, turnover with second bad attempt
- 10 minute quarters
- 2 minute breaks between quarters, 5 to 10 minutes at half
- Infringements briefly explained to players
- No player will play 4 quarters until all other players have played three
- Subs only at quarters except for injury or sickness
- Equipment: Tennis shoes or soft cleated soccer shoes only, No toe cleats.
Toe cleats CANNOT be cut off. Shinguards are mandatory