U8 Rules

AZSC U8's follow FIFA Laws with the following modifications:

• Team Size - (9-12)
• Field Size - 30 x 50 yards
• Same Size - 7 v 7 (Includes Goalie)
• Length of game - Game consist of (2) 20-minute halves
• Half Start Procedure - Alternating team kick-off each half
• Away team kicks off to begin game
• Length of half time - 5 minutes
• Ball Size-3
• Goal Size - 6'x18'
• All players must play an equal amount of time each game
• Players must wear assigned uniform
• No jewelry or hats allowed during play
• Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times
• No toe cleats, (ex: baseball cleats)
• Referees check equipment before game
• No Coach, Assistant Coach allowed on the field
• No Coach, Assistant Coach, Parent, or fan is allowed behind the goals
• Parents/fans must stay 5 ft away from field during play
• Substitution allowed: (All substitutions must enter the field of play at the center line)
• 1. Between halves
  2. After a goal is scored by either team
  3. After an injury on either team
  4. Own team's throw in
  5. Either team's goal kick
• No slide tackles
• No penalty kicks
• No direct free kicks
• All fouls are an indirect kick - 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
• All players must have player cards. No player card means no play (Player cards will be maintained by AZSC)
• All coaches must have coach pass. No coach pass means no coach (Player cards will be maintained by AZSC)
• Referee will check both teams in prior to beginning of the game
• Coaches and Assistant Coaches remain in the technical area or "coachÕs box" provided. Coaches and Assistant Coaches will not enter the field of play unless the referee directs the coach or assistant to enter (example: injury). Coaches and Assistant Coaches who continuously leave the technical area or "coaches box" during match play may be cautioned and/or removed from the field. Coaches that receive a suspension will not be allowed to return until reinstated by one of the league directors.
• No standings are kept
• Throw in. On an improper throwing in the referee will allow one re-throw after a brief correction explanation from the referee