1. FIELD of PLAY

    A. DIMENSIONS: 

     The field of play shall be rectangular, it’s length being not more than70 yards nor less than 40 yards 

   It’s breadth not more than 50 yards nor less than 35 yards. The length in all cases exceed the breadth.

             Length: 40 - 70 yards         Width: 35 - 50 yards

   B. MARKINGS:

      -Distinctive LINES at least 2-5 inches wide.

      -A HALFWAY LINE shall be marked out across the field.

      -A CENTER CIRCLE with a 6 yard radius.

      -Four CORNER ARCS with a 1 yard radius.

      -GOAL AREA - Six (6) yards from each goal post…

      -And six (6) yards into the field of play…

      -Then joined by a line drawn parallel with   the goal line.

      -PLAYER/COACHES AREA - Twenty (20) yards long.

       Beginnings at the halfway line go ten (10) yards down the touchline

       into each half of the field.

      -SPECTATOR VIEWING LINE-Will be marked out five to ten (5 -10) yards  from the touchlines and behind the Player/Coaches Area.

   C. GOALS:

       Maximum - Six (6) feet high and eighteen (18) feet wide.

       Minimum - Size of a Hockey goal.

2. BALL  Size three (#3)         

3. Number of Players

Maximum number of players on the field at any one time is five (7)

Minimum number of players on the field at any one time is three (4)

Note: Use of Goalkeepers is optional - but not recommended!

Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed seven (11)

            SUBSTITUTION: Unlimited - with Referee’s permission.

            PLAYING TIME:   Each player must play 50% of the game.

            SEX: Co-educational teams are highly recommended.

4. Player’s Equipment

            Jersey or shirt - with number.

            Stockings. Footwear. Shorts

            Shin guards are Mandatory

A player shall not wear anything which is dangerous to another player or themselves.

5. Referees

            -Official referees can be used, if available.

             Older age group players are highly recommended.

-Are encouraged to explain the infraction called on the offending player.

-Their decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final!

6. Assistant Referees      

-Anyone who can tell the ball has gone totally over the touch or goal lines.

7. Duration of the Game

-The game is to be divided into two (2) equal halves of sixteen (20) minutes each.

-A ‘substitution break’ shall be whistled mid-way in each half.

-Substitutions can be made at any other time with Referees permission.

            -Half time break of five (5) minutes.

8. Start of Play-Opponent must be 6 yards from the center mark when place kick (kick-off) is in progress.

9. Ball In and Out of play

     Conform to FIFA laws of the game

The ball is out of play only when it has wholly crossed the goal or touch lines

10. Method of Scoring

-The whole of the ball must cross the goal line between the goal post

             and under the cross bar.

-The ball can not be thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or  arm over the goal line.

11. Off-Side -No off-side is to be called!

12. Fouls and Misconduct

-All fouls will result in and INDIRECT FREE KICK with opponent 6 yards away

-The referee must explain ALL infractions to the offending player

13. Free Kicks

            -Shall be classified under only one heading “INDIRECT”

-A goal may not be scored until the bass has been played or touched by a second player - of either team.

-It is highly recommended that the referee explain infractions called to the offending player.

14. Penalty Kick -NO penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.

15. Throw-In

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

            -One re-throw must be allowed if foul throw occurs

-Referee shall explain proper method before allowing player to re-throw

16. Goal Kick

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

-Goal kick may be taken from any point inside the goal area -six yard area.

            -Opponent must be six yards from the ball.

17. Corner Kick

            -Conform to FIFA laws of the game.

            -May be taken from any point inside the corner arcs

            -Opponent must be six yards from the ball.

 18. Common Sense

-Team officials and players are encouraged to shake hands with opponent

             before and after the game.

            -No league standings are to be kept.

            -Publicity of game and results are discouraged

Some final thoughts:

-Allowing kick-ins in place of throw-ins

-Be tolerant of them breaking the rules including hand ball.

-Allow them to make up rules which eventually lead toward the official rules.

This is the Children’s Play Time not their Performance Time!