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The Pee-Wee division games are played on Sundays. Teams should arrive on time and begin promptly. |
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Teams are required to clean up their area after each game and dispose of any trash or garbage in the receptacles provided. They should then leave the field promptly so that the next match may begin on time. |
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Teams are formed and play together for both the Fall and Spring sessions. Changing teams is not permitted. |
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The first 30 minutes of the game is for the practice session. The second 30 minute session is for 3 v 3 play. No more than 3 v 3 is allowed during the game session. |
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Additional practice sessions are not required or encouraged. |
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Goalies are not permitted nor will anyone stand in the goal during the game session. |
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Coaches are permitted on the field during the game session, but should refrain from becoming part of the 3 v 3 competition. Coaches are encouraged to make sure that all children get equal playing time distributed among the children at each session. |
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Shin guards are required for all players and should be worn under the socks. Cleats are not required. Positive reinforcement is essential to the success of the children s development in soccer. Parents and family members must not go on the field. Remember that everyone at the Pee-Wee level is learning soccer, including coaches, children, and parents. |
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The uniform T-shirt should be the outermost garment worn by the players. |
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Coaches must make sure that all players get equal playing time at each session. Line-ups should include a mix of female and male players each time as is reasonable based upon the number and sex of players in attendance. No team shall be made up exclusively of all male or female players. In the case where both teams have 10 players in attendance, 5 minutes may be taken from the practice session and added to the game thus giving each player equal playing time. |
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Players should be substituted every three to five minutes at the discretion of the coach as determined by the number of players in attendance at the game. Stronger players must not be allowed to dominate the game or receive more time than any other player. Our goal is to develop all players at this age and have fun! |
The following rules are modifications and/or clarifications to the "Laws of Soccer", for the Commack Soccer League "Pee-Wee Division". Additional information can be found in the "Laws of the Game" section of the FIFA web site.
Law 1 - Field of Play: The field of play is in the shape of a rectangle. The playing field size will be 20 x 30 yards and the goals are approx. 6 feet wide. Markings show a halfway line. No one at any time is permitted to play as a goalie during a game. (Note: there are no goalies or standings in Pee-Wee soccer).
Law 2 - The Ball: Youth Pee-Wee teams play with size 3, soccer balls.
Law 3 - Number of Players: A team has no more than 9-10 players that play together for the fall and spring season. Changing teams is not permitted. There will be a 3 v 3 line up at the game. No more than 3 players per team will be allowed on the field.
Law 4 - Required Players Equipment: The players will wear either a home or away uniform T-shirt as per the schedule. They are required to wear shin guards under their socks and sneakers (cleats are optional). Each player must bring his or her own ball and water bottle to every game. Warm clothes such as sweatshirts and sweat pants should be worn under the uniform in colder weather. The uniform T-shirt must be the outermost garment.
Law 5 - Referees: Both coaches are permitted on the field during the game session, acting in the referees capacity.
Law 6 - Assistant Referee (Linesmen): There are no linesmen in the Pee-Wee division. The coaches will act in the linesmen.
Law 7 - Duration of the Game: The duration of the Pee-Wee soccer session will be one hour. The first 30 minutes is dedicated to a practice session. The second 30-minute session is for 3 v 3 play. Coaches are permitted on the field during the game session, but should refrain from becoming part of the 3 v 3 session. Additional practices are not required or encouraged.
Law 8 - The Start of Play: All players must start on their own half of the field. The ball must be kicked forward from the center of the field. When a goal has been scored the coaches will line the players up near the halfway line and begin the start of play again. Opponents must be at least 5 yards from the ball (center of the field) during the start of play.
Law 9 - Ball In and Out of Play: The ball is in play until it has gone completely out-of-bounds, unless a coach or board member for another reason stops the game. When a ball goes out-of-bounds the coach will blow the whistle, retrieve the ball and throw it in to the players in a fair and consistent manner.
Law 10 - Method of Scoring: The entire ball must cross the entire goal line into the goal, in order to score. There are no standings or score keeping in Pee-Wee soccer.
Law 11 - Offside: There are no offsides in the Pee-Wee division.
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct: Kicking, pushing, tripping, and holding players is not allowed. Players are taught to not play the ball with their hands. Coaches should explain any fouls or misconduct to the player, in an age appropriate manor.
