Number of Players
The U8 division will play 4v4 with no goalie.

Player Playing Time
The absolute minimum playing time is 50%.

The Ball
Size 4.

Duration of Play
Each game will consist of two 12 minute halves with 5 minutes between games and halves.

Playing the Game
Split game format.  There will be two fields and two games being played at the same time.  Each team will play two games.
At the end of the first game, one of the teams will switch fields, thus playing different players.  You may substitute players on any stoppage of play.

Referee
No referee.  The kids should make the calls as much as possible.  Coaching should be done from the sidelines.  No coaches will be on the field.

Start of Play
Following the coin toss, the kick-off may be played backwards from the center mark to ensure possession.  The offense and defense must remain on their half of the field, and with the defense staying outside of the center circle during the kick-off, until the ball is touched.

Restarts
All restarts are indirect and all opponents must be at least 4 yards from the ball.  Any illegal restarts should be retaken.

Corner Kicks
When the ball touches a defensive player and goes across the end line, any field player on the attacking team can restart the game by passing the ball into play from the corner closest to where the ball crossed the end line.

Goal Kicks
There are no goal kicks.  When the ball touches an offensive player and goes across the end line, any field player on the defensive team can restart the game by passing the ball into play from the goal line.

Goals
Following a goal, play is restarted at center mark.

Throw Ins
The game will be restarted with a throw-in from the spot where it left the field of play.  After one attempt, the ball may be replaced and kicked in by the same player.

Sliding
Sliding of any kind is not allowed in the U8 division.

revised 5/23/2011