U8 TRAVEL
Festival of Future Stars- In East Bridgewater
U8 (6v6)
Adopted from South Shore Soccer League rules of play for U-10
1. The Field: The field of play shall be rectangular. The length of the field shall be between 60 and 80 yards long and the width of the
field shall be between 40 and 55 yards wide.
2. Goals: Down sized goals shall be used. The height shall be six (6) feet high by twelve (12) feet wide.
3. The Ball: A size four (4) soccer ball shall be used.
4. Number of Players: There shall be six (6) players one of which will be a goalkeeper on the field. A minimum of four (4) players
are needed to start or to continue play.
5. Substitutions: Substitutions for the Festival of Future Stars will be unlimited, and may be made with the consent of the referee by
either team if the substitute is at the halfway line immediately prior to the restart (goal kick, throw in, corner kick, kick off) A
substitute for an injured player need not be standing at the halfway line immediately prior to the injury.
6. Duration of the Game: The game shall be two (2) equal halves of thirty (25) minutes each. There shall be a five (5) minute
halftime break.
7. Start of Play: Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball on all Free Kicks, Kick-offs or Corner Kicks. On Goal Kicks
or Goalkeeper possessions, all opposing players must retreat to the midfield line. Once the ball is put in play players may enter
the offensive half of the field. A ball put into play by a punt or throw by the Goalkeeper must be touched by a player or the ground
before it crosses the midfield line. A violation of this rule shall result in an Indirect Free Kick for the opponent at the point the ball
crossed the midfield line.
8. Offside: No offsides
COACH CONDUCT RULES & GUIDELINES
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The game is to be played for the enjoyment and safety of the PLAYERS. Under 8 soccer is recreational and instructional
ONLY.
It is expected that coaches, parents and players respect every individual at the field.
It is expected that there be NO yelling at players, referees or coaches. Positive comments only.
If a team is winning the game by 5 or more goals, it is the responsibility of the winning coach to offer to the opposing team
coach to place an extra player on the field or for the winning coach to remove a player from the field. Strategies should be
used to avoid a slaughter. Strategies may include those listed above, i.e. remove player from field, add player to field and/or
place stronger players in defensive position or in goal, instruct players to pass the ball three times before shooting on the
goal.
Coaches and parents must stay off the field during the game unless a child is injured, then the COACH may enter the field.
Teaching the kids sportsmanship at this age will build the foundation for their future soccer experience. Players and coaches
should always shake hands at the end of the game. Players and coaches should always thank the referee after the game.
Teams should celebrate wins, but be cognizant of the other team. Remember, these are 7 and 8 year old kids.
Please report to your town coordinator if you witness an unruly person at a game.
In the case of inclement weather, East Bridgewater Youth Soccer will notify participating towns of field closure.