5th-7th Grade Division

• Two referees per game.
• Each team has 8 players, including the goalie.  Coaches may opt for 9v9 if agreed on before the start of each game.
• The call for a foul will be made if the goalie holds the ball more than 6 seconds (indirect kick).
• In the case of a “bad” throw-in, the ball goes to the other team. There are no re-throws.
• A “hand ball” will not be called when the arm is in a natural position. If the hand or arm is extended outside of a natural position, this would normally be called a hand ball violation. A good rule of thumb is to ask: did the hand play the ball or did the ball play the hand?
• No touching of the goalie will be permitted.
• Offside shall be called. There is a difference between being offside and being in an offside position. Please ask your Commissioner or the Referee Commissioner if you need clarification.
• Keep the players on their feet and discourage the use of slide tackles.
• There are 2 halves of 25 minutes each.
• Teams alternate kickoffs.
• Teams may substitute only on their possession during stoppage of play.
• Ball size is 4.

Updated: 9/21/2026