| 1. |
Number of Field Players: Small sided 4 vs 4 games with no goalkeeper |
| 2. |
Method of Play: “Dual field method” where each team is split into two squads on game
day and two simultaneous games are played between the two opposing
clubs’ teams. |
| 3. |
Roster Size: Roster size is 14, minimum of 10. |
| 4. |
Field size: Fields are to be small, a pair to fit sideways within current full
size fields, attempting to minimize lining overlaps. See Field
Sizes page. |
| 5. |
Goal size: Goals are recommended to be popup size (6 ft width). (each dual field
method game requires four goals) |
| 6. |
Tryouts: Clubs that field multiple teams at the U8 level are NOT to compose
teams based on skill level – therefore, there can be NO TRYOUTS for
team assignment at U8 (see the full document for additional details) |
| 7. |
Team Placement: The league will NOT create seeded U8 divisions. Instead, divisions
will either be “experienced” or “geographic”. Thus clubs may form “experienced”
or “inexperienced” teams according to the guidelines specified in the
full rules document. |
| 8. |
Ball Size: Use a Size Three (3) Ball |
| 9. |
Awards/Standings: U8 play will be Non-Result-Oriented. Particpation awards for all players |
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| Clubs should review these and additional changes
found in the new rules document in planning for tryouts
and field usage, and game play in this age group. |
| 1. |
*Number of Field Players: 6 vs 6, including goalkeeper beginning 2009 CDYSL League Season |
| 2. |
*Field size: 2009 will be a transitional year. It is recommended that clubs use field sizes in the USYS recommended range (45-60 long x 35-45 wide). However, clubs may continue to use current sized U10 fields if necessary in the 2009 season.
The smaller/recommended size will become required in the 2010 season. |
| 3. |
*Goal size:
In 2009, it is recommended that clubs use the USYS-required 6x18 foot goals. However, for the 2009 year, clubs may still use the current (and commonly used) 7x21 foot goals. At a later point in time (still to be determined and possibly later than 2010), 6x18 foot goals should become required. |
| 4. |
Rules of Play: Refer to current CDYSL rules and regulations:
e.g., direct and indirect kicks are awarded and the offside rule will be
enforced. |
| 5. |
Length of Game: Play will consist of two 25 minute halves |
| 6. |
*Roster Size: Roster sizes for U10 will stay at a maximum of 14 players for 2009, but clubs are urged to set the limit at 12 if possible. Minimum size 7 players. |
| 7. |
Team Placement: Based on seeded divisions (including some geographic) |
| 8. |
Tryouts: Permit clubs to form teams based on tryouts in the same manner as
in the recent
past. |
| 9. |
Awards/Standings: U10 play will be Non-Result-Oriented. Particpation awards for all players |
| 10. |
Ball Size: Size Four (4) ball |
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| Clubs should review these and the more minor changes
found in the rules document in planning for tryouts and
field usage, and game play in this age group. |
