Danville Optimist Youth Soccer League, WCSSF Indiana

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Rules & Guidelines

• Size 3 ball
• 5 vs 5
• Substitute at beginning of each quarter and at the 4 minute mark of the 4th quarter , except for injury
• Soccer Cleats Required
• One Center Referee
• Coaches MUST stay in the Coaches Box
• Opposing players must be 5 yards away on goal, corner, and other free kicks
• Only indirect kicks are taken for fouls
• Throw-ins, kick-offs, corner kicks, and goal kicks will be played
• Max roster size 9
• Field size 40 yds long x 30 yds wide
• Penalty Area 8 yds long x 20 yds wide
• Goal Box 4 yds long x 12 yds wide
• Goal size 6 ft x 12 ft
• Use Goal Keeper (must be substituted each quarter)
• Center Circle 3 yard radius
• Corner Arcs 1 yd
• 4 quarters x 10 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.