The U11/12 age group uses the following general parameters:

· Size 4 soccer ball.

· Goal size 7 feet x 21feet.

· Allowed up to two hours of practice time per week (one, two-hour practice; two, one-hour practices; or one, one-hour practice - per coach request).

· Games are to be played 9v9. This includes the goalkeeper. Games may be played at 8v8 if there are insufficient numbers of players, only with the consent of both coaches and in consultation with the match referee.  The minimum number of players to start a game is five (5) for either team.

· Games consist of two, 30-minute halves.  Total playing-time: 60 minutes.

· Goalkeeper is not allowed to pick up or handle the ball if it is deliberately passed-back from a teammate. 

· Goalkeepers cannot pick up or handle a ball outside the penalty area.

· Goalkeepers may punt a ball in their possession.

· Heading the ball is prohibited in games and in practices. A ball that is “headed” by a player whether purposefully or accidentally is adjudicated by the referee as applicable.

· Build-out lines are not utilized.

· Offside law fully applies.

· Penalty kicks are taken when applicable.  Penalty “shootouts” are not taken.  A game that ends in a tie, is a tie.

· Free substitutions are allowed – with permission of the referee – at the following times:

o Prior to a throw-in: by either team,

o Prior to a goal-kick taken: by either team,

o Prior to a corner-kick taken: by either team,

o After a goal scored: by either team,

o After an injury, for the injured player only and only when the referee stops the play, and

o At half-time.

· No jewelry of any kind is allowed (includes watches and Fitbits). Earrings may NOT be taped down. Earrings MUST be removed. A player cannot play with earrings.

· Shin guards must be worn, covered completely by socks, during all practices and games.

· Soccer cleats are not required, but recommended.  Metal cleats, or cleats with “toe” studs are not allowed (e.g., baseball cleats or “American football” cleats).

· Teams will be on opposite sides of the field. The team in BLUE will occupy the side in the middle. The team in GRAY will occupy the side closest to the fence/big goal. Spectators at Pine Ridge fields are to stay within the bleacher area or along the fence/grass area.  Spectators and coaches are not allowed on the grass or artificial turf area along the goal line (from corner flag to corner flag).  Spectators may sit/stand behind the fence that runs behind each goal at Field 6 A&B.   No spectators are allowed between the two fields of play at turf fields: coaches, players, referees only.

· These are among the items not allowed on turf: tents, chairs, benches, beach umbrellas, gum, or food.

· Two adults must be present at all team activities.

· Medical Liability/Treatment Forms must be carried by coach/assistant coach at all team activities.

· Pets of any kind are NOT allowed on the turf field, in the bleachers, or in proximity to the fields at Pine Ridge Park.