Modified Playing Rules for Under 7

1. Opposing parent/coaches and players should shake hands after each game.
2. Do not record league standings.
3. Do not record final score.
4. Participation awards for ALL--no trophies or awards just for the best team.
5. Parent/coaches, non-playing players, parents and spectators should be located not less than three (3) yards from outside the touchline, nor should they be closer than ten (10) yards to the goal line.
6. NO individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the game.
7. Parent/coaches should not coach or instruct players during the game.
8. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products will be consumed or allowed near the playing area

3.16.1 LAW I - The Field

1. Markings:
1. Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide.
2. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
3. A center circle with a five (5) yard radius.
4. Four corner arcs each with a two (2) foot radius.
5. Goal area three (3) yards from each goal post and three (3) yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.

3.16.2 LAW II - The Ball

1. Size three (3)

3.16.3 LAW III - Number of Players

1. Maximum number of players on the field at any one time –four (4). There are NO goalkeepers.
2. Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed – eight (8).
3. Minimum number of players required to field a team – four (4).
4. Substitutions:

a.       Injuries.

b.      See Law VII.

5. Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of all total playing time.
6. Teams and games may be co-ed.

3.16.4 Law V - Referee

1. Registered Referee.
2. Associate Referees.
3. Parent/Coach or Assistant.
4. Referee’s decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final.
5. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.
6. Only registered referees have the power to caution or send off players.

3.16.5 Law VI - Assistant Referee

1. None

3.16.6 Law VII – Duration of Game

1. The game shall be divided into four (4) equal twelve (12) minute quarters.
2. There shall be a two (2) minute break between quarter one (1) and quarter two (2), and another two (2) minute break between quarters three (3) and four (4).
3. There shall be a half-time break of five (5) minutes between quarters two (2) and three.

3.16.7 Law VIII – The Start of Play

1. Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
1. Opponents must be five (5) yards from the center mark while kicking off is in progress.

3.16.8 Law IX – Ball In and Out of Play

1. Conform to FIFA.

3.16.9 Law X – Method of Scoring

1. Conform to FIFA.

3.16.10 Law XI – Off-side

1. There shall be no off-side.

3.16.11 Law XII – Fouls and Misconduct

1. Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:

1. All fouls will result in an indirect free kick with the opponents five (5) yards away.
2. The Referee must explain all infractions to the offending player.
3. No caution or ejections shall be issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.

3.16.12 Law XIII – Free Kick

1. Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions.

1. Shall be classified under one heading - indirect.
2. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team.
3. Opponents must be five (5) yards away.
4. No kicks shall be taken by the attacking team within the defending team’s goal box.

3.16.13 Law XIV – Penalty Kick

1. No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.

3.16.14 Law XV – Throw-in

1. Replaced by a kick-in.
2. Kick-in is an indirect free kick from the sideline.
3. Opponents must be five (5) yards away.

3.16.15 Law XVI – Goal Kick

1. Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:

1. Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the goal area.
2. Opponents must be five (5) yards away from the ball.

3.16.16 Law XVII – Corner Kick

1. Conform to FIFA with the following exception:

1. Opponents must be five (5) yards away from the ball.
2. Corner kicks are indirect free kicks.