Chatham NC Soccer League


U12 Rules: 5 versus 5
I.	The Field:
1.		Dimensions: No more than 60 yards long, no less than 50 yards long; No more than 50 yards wide, no less than 40 yards wide. US Youth Soccer Optimal recommendation: 50 yards length by 40 yards width.
2.		Markings: Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide. A halfway line shall be marked across the width of the field; a center circle with an eight (8) yard radius, four (4) corner arcs each with a three (3) foot radius, Goal area: Six (6) yards from each goal post and six (6) yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. Penalty area: Fourteen (14) yards from each goal post and fourteen (14) yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
3.		Goals: Seven (7) feet high and twenty-one (21) feet wide.
4.		Technical Area: An area in the middle between the two fields reserved for coaches and players only.
II.	Law II - The Ball:
1.		Size four (4).
III.	Number of Players:
1.		Maximum number of players per team on each field at a time is five (5), including the goalkeeper. Two games are played simultaneously.
2.		Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed fourteen (14).
3.		Substitutions: Made at the Halfway line, with the permission of the Referee after a goal or before a goal kick, at half time, prior to a throw-in, where your team has possession, after an injury where the referee stops play, and when the other team substitutes. The player must come off the field before the new player goes on.
4.		Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of total playing time.
5.		Teams may be co-ed.
IV.	Players Equipment:
1.		Conform to FIFA laws with the following exceptions:
A.			Footwear may include tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.
V.	Referee:
1.		Registered or Associate referee.
2.		Parent/Coach or assistant.
3.		All rule infractions should be briefly explained to the offending player.
VI.	Linesman:
1.		Use club linesmen. Each team to supply two (2).
VII.	Duration of the game:
1.		The game shall be divided into two (2) equal halves of thirty (30) minutes each.
2.		Halftime break of five (5) minutes.
VIII.	Start of Play:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponent must be eight (8) yards from center mark while kick-off is in progress.
IX.	Ball In and Out of Play:
1.		Conform to FIFA.
X.	Method of Scoring:
1.		Conform to FIFA.
XI.	Offside:
1.		There shall be No offside called during these games.
XII.	Fouls and Misconduct:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			No cautions or ejections shall be issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.
XIII.	Free Kicks:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponents must be eight (8) yards away before kick is allowed.
XIV.	Penalty Kicks:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponents must be eight (8) yards away before kick is allowed.
B.			The Penalty Spot is ten (10) yards away from the goal line.
XV.	Throw-In.
1.		Conform to FIFA.
XVI.	Goal Kick:
1.		Conform to FIFA.
XVII.	Corner Kick:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponents must be eight (8) yards away from the ball.'),