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TOPSC Intramural Rule Modifications/Consolidation Side By Side
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U5 |
U6 |
U8 |
U10 |
| Players |
4 v 4
(5 v 5 at coach's discretion)
no goal keeper
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4 v 4
(5 v 5 at coach's discretion)
no goal keeper
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6 v 6
(5 + goal keeper) |
8 v 8
(7 + goal keeper) |
| Recommended Roster |
7-10 players
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7-10 players |
9-11 players |
11-13 players
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| Ball Size |
Club Provided Size 3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Field Size |
30 yds L x 20 yds W |
30 yds L x 20 yds W |
50 yds L x 40 yds W |
Max 80 x 50 Min 70 x 40 |
| Frame |
4' H x 4' W |
4' H x 4' W |
6 1/2' H x 12' W |
7' H x 21' W |
| Field Markings |
USYS Age group Addendum
Touch, Goal, Center, Corner and Circle only |
USYS Age group Addendum
Touch, Goal, Center, Corner and Circle only |
USYS Age group Addendum
Touch, Goal, Center, Corner, Circle, Penalty Box only |
FIFA |
| Game Time |
8-10 minute quarters
Coaches determine before each game based off of field/weather conditions, number of subs. |
8-10 minute quarters
Coaches determine before each game based off of field/weather conditions, number of subs. |
10 - 12 minute quarters |
25 minute halves |
| Half Time |
2 min between quarters
5 min between halves |
2 min between quarters
5 min between halves |
5 min between halves |
| Goal Keeper |
None |
FIFA |
| Organization |
None |
Offense – Defense |
Defined shape |
| Referee |
Coaches |
Coaches |
Grade 9 + at least 3 years older than players |
| Rules |
U6 Modifications
U6 Addendum
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U8 Modifications
U8 Addendum
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U10 Modifications
U10 Addendum
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| Boundaries |
Play continues as much as possible - coaches make players aware of touch line perimeter and allow team that didn't put ball out of play to bring it back into play. Goal line is “loosely” called. |
Play continues as much as possible - coaches make players aware of touch line perimeter and allow team that didn't put ball out of play to bring it back into play. Goal line is “loosely” called. |
FIFA |
| Throw Ins |
Multiple opportunities to re-throw
Kick ins may be used
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Single opportunity to re-throw
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FIFA – with constructive verbal correction |
| Goal Kicks |
No goal kick box player places ball
few yards from goal line. Follow free kick guidelines. Opposing team should only half field press. |
No goal kick box player places ball
few yards from goal line. Follow free kick guidelines. Opposing team should only half field press. |
FIFA |
| Corner Kicks | Follow corner kick guidelines. | Follow corner kick guidelines. | FIFA
| FIFA |
| Handball | Verbal reminder | Verbal warning – call for intentionally catching the ball | FIFA | FIFA |
| Offside |
None |
Fall none
Spring None however recommend transition for learning purposes. Blatant infraction only with Coach approval |
| Penalty Kicks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Slide Tackles |
Not permitted |
Not permitted.
First offense verbal
Second time out with sub |
Not permitted.
First offense verbal
Second time out with sub |
| Free Kicks |
Direct only
4 yard request assumed
Radius of center arc |
Direct only
4 yard request assumed
Radius of center arc |
FIFA yield 8 yard request assumed
Radius of center arc |
FIFA yield 10 yards
Radius of center arc |
| Discipline |
Corrective instruction
Coach Directed Time out
No Cards |
Corrective instruction
Verbal warning
Referee Directed Time Out
Cards Discouraged |
FIFA |
| Kick Offs/Starting the Game |
Reminded ball should move forward |
FIFA |
| Linesmen |
None |
Parent |
| Gear |
Shin guards required
Jersey must be visible
sweats/leggings permitted |
FIFA – with relaxed color rules
Keeper must be identified by a different color jersey or pinnie |
| Substitutions |
Unlimited with stoppage of play |
Substitutions are unlimited by honored referee request. |
| Score |
Not kept and not encouraged |
Not Kept, players know the score and coaches should use it to reinforce coaching points |
| Hazards |
No jewelry or objects in mouth |
| Responsibility for Parents |
Coach |
Coach. Referee will address Parent issues with Coach. |
