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.