Danville Optimist Youth Soccer League, WCSSF Indiana

Coordinator: Brandi Heffley

Rules & Guidelines

• Size 3 ball
• 3 vs 3
• One Center Referee
• Substitute at quarters and half only, except for injury
• Coaches STAY OUT OF GOAL AREA!
• Only indirect kicks are taken for fouls
• Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, and goal kicks will be played
• Max roster size 6
• Field size 25 yd long x 20 yd wide
• Goal size 4 ft x 6 ft
• No penalty box, or penalty area
• No Goal Keeper
• Center Circle 3 yd radius
• Corner Arcs 1 yd
• 4 quarters x 8 minutes (2 minute break between quarters, 5 minute break at half)

Rules & Guidelines for All Rec Divisions

• SHINGUARDS ARE REQUIRED
• NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED: pierced earrings, necklaces, rings, etc must be removed before games and practices
• 2 minute breaks at quarters, 5 minute breaks at half
• Bench area is to be supervised at all times by an adult.
• Coaches and spectators are to stay in designated areas only; spectators are not permitted behind the goal areas, or on the same side of the field as the players
• Defensive players are allowed in the penalty area on goal kicks.
• Offensive Players may be inside the center circle for a Kick-off
• NO SLIDE TACKLING IS ALLOWED
• All children play at least 2 quarters, unless being disciplined.