Locations: U5/U6 program is an “in-house” program, meaning there will be no travel. All games will be at the Collison Soccer Park (West fields)Schedules: Games will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--schedules for the current season can always be found on the far concession stand window!--
U5 plays on Tuesdays = 6:00 - 6:45 PMU6 plays on Thursdays = 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Game Play: 3 V 3
Ball Size: 3
Required Equipment: Shin Guards and a size 3 ball.
Goalkeeper: No
Referee: No, registered and certified referees are not needed at this level. Since there is no referee, coaches are expected to manage the game environment from the touchline using these standards of play and their best judgment.
Together, coaches and parents are expected to create and promote a fun and safe environment for the players.
Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any time.
Kickoffs, free kicks, throw-ins, goal kicks, and corner kicks are used to start or restart play
There are throw-ins from the sides. Both feet should stay down.
Opponents should be 10 feet away from the ball on all restarts.
If used, all free kicks are indirect.
No heading or slide tackles. An indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.
On GOAL KICKS the defense must retreat to the half-field line (or build-out line) until the ball is kicked. Goal kicks and corner kicks should be taken in the general vicinity of the respective goal or corner.
Switch sides at half-time.
No off-sides.
No penalty kicks.
Focus on dribbling, some passing, and a diamond shape.
No player may be in the goal box unless they are going after the ball (no goalie).
Defenders should move between the goal box and the midfield line depending on where the ball is on the field (They should not be standing in the backfield waiting).
No player cards or rosters are needed at this age.
No jewelry, no metal headbands, barrettes, bobby pins, or clips in the hair.
Cancellations: The director will decide if games need to be cancelled due to weather. We try very hard to avoid cancelling at this age as games are not made up.Sidelines: All players and coaches are on one side of the field, and all spectators are on the other side of the field.
Half-time Decision: If one team is dominating the other, coaches and referees will meet at half-time. The weaker team may add one extra player to the field after a meeting has occurred.
PO Box 5 Bondurant, Iowa 50035