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Soccer Rules

BSYSA General Rules

Under 4 & 6 Rules 

  • Five players from each team on the field at one time. All Players for U4 
  • No Player may not touch the ball. 
  • Game is divided into 4 equal 7 minute quarters. 5 Minutes for U4 
  • Quarter restarts to begin where play left off, not from kick-off. 
  • There shall be a 2 minute break between quarters except for halftime where there shall be a five minute break. 
  • No direct kicks. 
  • Referees shall explain ALL infractions to the player. 
  • No coaches on the field with players during the game. Coaches may be on the field in U4. 

Under 8 Rules

  • Goalie may touch the ball within the goalie box. 
  • Game should be divided into 4 equal 12 minute quarters. 
  • Quarter restarts will begin where play left off, not from kick-off.  
  • There shall be a 1 minute break between quarters except for halftime where there shall be a five minute break. 


  • No direct kicks. 
  • Referees shall explain ALL infractions to the player.  
    Under 10 Rules
     
     
    • Off sides rule applies. 
    • Both direct and indirect free kicks. 
    • Game shall be divided into 2 equal 30 minute halves. 
    • There shall be a five minute break during halftime. 
    • Under 12 & 14 Rules
       
       
    • Off sides rule applies. 
    • Both direct and indirect free kicks. 
    • Game shall be divided into 2 equal 35 minute halves. 
    • There shall be a five minute break during halftime.

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