U5 Rules
AZSC U5's follow FIFA Laws with the following modifications:
Team Size - (8-10)
Field Size - 30 x 50 yards
Game Size - 6 v 6 (Includes Goalie)
Length of game - Four 8 minute quarters with a running clock
Quarter Start Procedure - Alternating team kick-off each quarter
Length of half time/quarters - 3 minutes
Ball Size - 3
Goal Size - 4' x 9'
Players must play in both halves of each game
Players must wear assigned uniform
No jewelry or hats allowed during play
No toe cleats. (ex: baseball cleats)
Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times
Referee check equipment before game
Substitutions allowed between quarters and after a goal is scored by either team.
One Coach from each team is allowed on the field during play to guide the players
One Assistant Coach is allowed behind the goal to guide the defensive players
No other adult from either team is allowed on the field or behind the goal
Parents/fans must stay 5 ft away from field during play
No offside penalties
No slide tackles
No penalty kicks
No direct free kicks
Indirect Free Kicks – Any unsafe play, charging a goalie, etc
Possession of the ball by the goal keeper is defined by the keeper physically touching the ball with any part of the body other than the feet.