Chatham NC Soccer League


U6 Rules: 3 versus 3
I.	The Field:
1.		Dimensions: No more than 30 yards long, no less than 20 yards long; No more than 20 yards wide, no less than 15 yards wide. US Youth Soccer Optimal recommendation: 25 yards length by 20 yards width.
2.		Markings: Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide) to mark: a halfway line across the width of the field; a center circle with a three (3) yard radius, four (4) corner arcs each with a two (2) foot radius, Three (3) yard radius goal area, No goal tending.
3.		Goals: The size of hockey goals or 4 x 6 feet.
4.		Technical Area: An area in the middle between the two fields reserved for coaches and players only.
II.	The Ball:
1.		Size three (3).
III.	Number of Players:
1.		Maximum number of players per team on each field at a time is three (3). No goalkeeper. Two games are played simultaneously.
2.		Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed ten (10).
3.		Substitutions: Allowed anytime the ball is out of play, with the permission of the referee or game official.
4.		Playing Time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50% of total playing time.
5.		Teams may be co-ed.
IV.	Players Equipment:
1.		Conform to FIFA laws with the following exceptions:
A.			Footwear may include tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.
V.	Referee:
1.		Associate referee.
2.		Parent/Coach or assistant.
3.		All rule infractions should be briefly explained to the offending player.
VI.	Linesman:
1.		Use club linesmen. Each team to supply two (2).
VII.	Duration of the game:
1.		Four (4) equal eight (8) minute quarters.
2.		Two (2) minute break between quarters one and two and another two (2) minute break between quarters three and four.
3.		Halftime break of five (5) minutes.
VIII.	Start of Play:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponent must be three (3) yards from center mark while kick-off is in progress.
IX.	Ball In and Out of Play:
1.		Conform to FIFA.
X.	Method of Scoring:
1.		Conform to FIFA.
XI.	Offside:
1.		There shall be No offside called during these games.
XII.	Fouls and Misconduct:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			No cautions or ejections issued except by an independent referee.
XIII.	Free Kicks:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			All kicks are INDIRECT.
B.			Opponents must be three (3) yards away before kick is allowed.
XIV.	Penalty Kicks:
1.		No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games. There are no goal keepers.
XV.	Throw-In.
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			A second and third throw must be allowed if the player commits a foul on the initial attempt. The referee or game official shall explain the proper method before allowing the player to throw-in again. A different player may be allowed to take the throw-in if necessary.
XVI.	Goal Kick:
1.		Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
A.			Opponents must retreat behind the Halfway Line.
XVII.	Corner Kick:
1.		Conform to FIFA with following exceptions:
A.			Opponents must be three (3) yards away from the ball.