Shelton Youth Soccer – Recreation League Game Rules
Last Update 3/1/2006

LEAGUE 3 SPECIFICS

The following are the playing rules specific to League 3 boys and girls.

FIELD SIZE Approximately 80 by 50 yards

GOAL SIZE 21 feet by 7 feet

BALL SIZE Size 4- Home team to supply game ball

TEAM SIZE Boys play 8 plus a goalkeeper and girls play 9 plus a goalkeeper – (unless otherwise instructed by League Director due to team roster sizes).

GAME DURATION Two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half-time
Running time (only stop clock at end of periods)

SUBSTITUTIONS At any throw-in or goal kick, player injury, after any goal or between halves. At corner kicks and fouls at the Referee’s discretion.

OFFSIDE FIFA Law XI

FOULS Conform to FIFA rules

GOAL KICKS Conform to FIFA rules

FREE KICKS Conform to FIFA rules

THROW-INS During the first 3 weeks of the season, the same player will be allowed a second throw-in if an infraction has occurred. After the first 3 weeks of the season, throw-ins will conform to FIFA rules.

SLIDE TACKLES Not allowed

COIN TOSS Prior to game time, the referee will preside over the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss has their choice of taking the opening kick-off or choosing which side of the field their team will defend in the first half. In the second half sides will be switched and the alternate team will take possession first.

NOTE: Home team wears white