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