DATE	TEAMS	FIELD	TIME
June 6 (Cancelled due to weather)	1-2   3-4 5-6	9   9 8	6:30   7:30 7:30
June 13	6-3   4-1 2-5	7   8 7	6:30   7:30 7:30
June 20	1-3   2-6 4-5	9   7 8	6:30   7:30 7:30
June 27	5-1   3-2 6-4	7   8 7	6:30   7:30 7:30
July 4	OFF	OFF	OFF
July 11	1-6 3-5 2-4	7 8 9	6:30 6:30 6:30
July 18	2-1 4-3 6-5	7 8 9	6:30 6:30 6:30
July 25	1-4 5-2 3-6	7 8 9	6:30 6:30 6:30
August 1	3-1 6-2 5-4	7 8 9	6:30 6:30 6:30

*TEAMS PLAY FOUR 12.5-MINUTE PERIODS, HALFTIME BREAK OF 5-10 MINUTES

*7 PLAYERS PER SIDE, ONE OF WHOM MAY BE A GOALKEEPER

*6:30 GAMES SET UP EQUIPMENT.

*7:30 GAMES TAKE DOWN NETS SO THAT THEY CAN BE PICKED UP.

U10 Information

U10 Players’ Equipment:

Ball Size 4

AYSO Player Shirt: Players must have a uniform jersey with AYSO logo.

Shorts: Soccer shorts or Athletic shorts. Shorts should not have pockets, rivets, or anything that could cause injury.

Socks: Must be large enough to cover shingaurds.

Footwear: Soccer shoes, tennis shoes or similar type athletic shoes are recommended. The type and condition of cleated shoes must be inspected for safety before use.

Shinguards: MANDATORY for both practices and games, and must be covered entirely by socks.

Jewelry, Earrings and Studs: Jewelry including earrings of any kind, whether or not worn in any body piercing (visual to the referee) must be removed before a player is to be allowed to participate in a match. The same is true of any stud which is used in a body piercing when the jewelry is not being worn.

Casts: Players shall not be allowed to practice or participate in any game with any type of cast or splint.

Other Information about the U10 game:

Field

·         Dimensions: 80 yards long, 40 yards wide (max).

·         Markings: Distinctive lines recommended

o        Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines.

o        Center circle with an eight-yard radius in the center of the field.

o        Corner arcs with a one-yard radius at each corner of the field.

o        Goal area in front of each goal measuring 6 x 15 yards.

o        Penalty area in front of each goal measuring 14 x 30 yards

o        Penalty mark ten yards from the goal line.

o        Penalty arc extending in an eight-yard radius from the penalty mark.

·         Goals: Maximum seven feet high and seven yards wide.

Players

·         Number: Seven per team on field; one of which is a goalkeeper.

·         Substitutions: Between periods, at halftime and for injuries.

·         Playing time: Minimum of two periods per game and no player should play four periods until everyone has played three.

·         Teams: Separate girls and boys teams should be promoted at all levels of play.

Duration of Game

Four 12.5-minute periods. Halftime break of 5-10 minutes.

Start of Play

·         The game should be started with a kick-off in the middle of the field.

·         The coaches determine which team starts the game with a coin flip and the opposing team starts the second half.

·         Opponents must be eight yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Method of Scoring: See U-10 Coaching Manual.

Fouls & Misconduct

• Opponents must be eight yards away from the ball on restart kicks. Referees will work cooperatively with the coaches and eliminate the need for cautions and send-offs.

U-10 Referees

AYSO certified Regional Referees or higher are required for U-10 games and older games. The referee should briefly explain any infringements to the player(s) and encourage proper play and sporting behavior. As with all games, every effort should be made to keep the game moving and free from stoppages for doubtful infractions. Let them play and enjoy.

Assistant Referees/Club Linemen:

If available, qualified assistant referees who have completed Assistant Referee Certification may be used to assist the referee. This is an opportunity for new assistant referees to begin getting experience.

If qualified assistant referees are not available, Club Linemen (untrained volunteers who may be affiliated with one of the teams/clubs) may be recruited from the spectators to assist the referee with call the ball in and out of play only. This is an opportunity for parents to get involved.