SYI Soccer Rule Distinctions For Each Division

GAMES MUST START PROMPTLY AT THE APPOINTED TIME.

Division 1-

·         3 players on the field.

·         No goalies.

·         No referees.

·         Everything is a throw-in. No penalty or corner kicks

·         No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)

·         10-minute quarters, 10 minute halftime.

·         Basic introduction to soccer.

Division 2-

·         6 players on field- 3 offense, 2 defense, 1 goalie

·         No referees.

·         Everything still throw-in. No penalty or corner kicks.

·         No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)

·         Goalie can throw in.

·         10 minute quarters, 10 minute halftime.

·         Step up from division 1 basics.

Division 3-

·         9 players on field- 3 offense, 3 midfields, 2 defense, 1 goalie

·         No referees; 1 coach will act as referee.

·         Still all throw-ins, no penalty kicks. Corner kicks allowed.

·         No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)

·         Goalie can throw in.

·         12-minute quarters, 10 minute halftime.

·         Should have good understanding of soccer rules and techniques. Reinforcing for more advanced play.

Division 4-

·         10 on field- 3 offense, 3 midfields, 3 defense, 1 goalie.

·         2 referees.

·         No coaches on the field. They must stay on the sidelines.

·         No penalty kicks. Corner kicks allowed.

·         15 minute quarters, 10 minute halftime. Can also be two 25-minute halves.

·         Goalies can do goal kicks and punt in after pickup.

Division 5-

·         9 on field- 3 offense, 2 midfields, 3 defense, 1 goalie.

·         Ideally 2 referees.

·         No coaches on the field. They must stay on the sidelines.

·         25-minute halves. 10 minute halftime.

·         Penalty kicks and corner kicks are in full effect at this point.

·         Goalies can punt, do goal kicks, etc.

·         Regulation soccer.

A Note on Offsides...

For those particularly in Divisions 4 and 5, and soccer players in general.