3rd/4th Grade Division Game Format

• 8 versus 8 (7 field players and 1 goalkeeper). Due to smaller team sizes coaches may decide, before the game, to play 7 versus 7 (7 field players and 1 goalkeeper) or, if necessary 6 versus 6 (5 field player and 1 goalkeeper).
• Game will be refereed by one referee.

Game Length: 

• 2 twenty five minute halves (50 minute total game time) with a ten minute half time. 
• Coaches may agree to play 4 twelve minute quarters with 2 minute quarter breaks.
• Game timer should run continuous except for half time. No added time.

Rules of Play:

• Size 4 Soccer Ball.
• Substitutions are unlimited and can occur on goal kicks, throw-ins (either team) or injury. No substitutions on corner kicks.
• Offsides to be called.
• Game scores will be kept by referee.
• No intentional heading of the ball. Indirect kick will be awarded to opposing team in the event of an intentional header.

Player Equipment:

• Shin guards (mandatory) – needs to be inside of soccer socks.
• Only soccer cleats allowed; no metal cleats or cleats that have a middle toe cleat.
• Mouth guards for players with braces (mandatory).
• Eye glass straps for players wearing glasses (mandatory). 
• No jewelry (earrings, fitbits, watches, bracelets, etc.).