( Colonial Soccer Club
Boys 1st Grade
The 1st Grade Boys age group is for boys primarily entering first grade in September. Typically they are boys who will be 7 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 60 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through to late October, early November. All First Grade boys’ games and practices are held at Ridge Park Elementary School. Objectives The First grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer 5v5 (four field players and one goal keeper). GOAL KEEPERS are introduced at this age group. This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Introduction to positional play, including the goal keeper. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player will be rotated through the different positions during the game. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and coordination. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the two coaches. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. First Grade Game Rules Size 3 soccer ball. 10 minute quarters, 5 minute halftime breaks. All players must play at least half of the game. No scores or standings kept. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to who and when restarts are taken. No offside. All free kicks are direct, meaning you can score directly from a direct free kick. Refer to the following document for the complete rules (Laws) for this age group.Playing Rules (5v5) (Laws)
+Boys 2nd and 3rd Grade
The 2nd & 3rd Grade Boys age group is for boys primarily entering Second and Third grade in September. Typically they are boys who will be 8 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. There will be a Bill Lapp Festival at mid-season. Objectives The Second and Third grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer 7v7 (six field players and one goal keeper). This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Introduction of an official referee. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Introduction of more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player will be rotated through the different positions during the game. Second and Third grade divisions are noncompetitive with team standings and game scores not kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Second and Third Grade Game Rules Size 4 soccer ball. 25 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break. Note: 12 minute quarters can be used with a 2 minute break between quarter 1 & 2 and quarter 3 & 4. However, from Bill Lapp Festival to end of season 25 minute halves. All players must play at least half of the game. No scores or standings kept. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. Note: During early part of season, instruct players on offsides and be liberal with rules enforcement. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
+Boys 4th and 5th Grade
The 4th and 5th Grade Boys age group is for boys primarily entering fourth and fifth grade in September. Typically they are boys who will be 10 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons are possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. Objectives The Fourth and Fifth grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer 8v8 (seven field players and one goal keeper). This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Introduction of more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player will be rotated through the different positions during the game. U11 divisions are competitive with team standings and game scores kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. REMEMBER ALL TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS, SO IT DOESN’T REALLY MATTER WHAT THE STANDINGS ARE DURING THE SEASON! Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Fourth & Fifth Grade Game Rules Size 4 soccer ball. 30 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break. All players must play at least half of the game. Scores or standings kept and end of season playoffs. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
+Boys 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
The 6th, 7th & 8th Grade boys age group is for boys primarily entering Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades (Middle School) in September. Typically they are young adults who will be 13 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one and possible two nights a week until early October. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday (late mornings) or Sunday (afternoons). Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. This division will have end of the season playoffs. Objectives The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade (middle school) program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play 9v9, 10v10 or 11v11 (one player being a goal keeper) depending on the number of teams and players per team and will be based on the number of players register by July 15. It is preferred that there are a minimum of six teams in this division. This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Continue to teach more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player should be given the opportunity to play the positions they desire during the game; though some players may now be more selective in the position they wish to play. This division is competitive with team standings and game scores kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. REMEMBER ALL TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS! So it doesn’t really matter what the standings are during the season! Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Exceptions are if a player is physically unable or specifically requests less time. Also if a player is being disciplined for aggressive on field behavior. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Game Rules Size 5 soccer ball. 35 minute halves, 10 minute halftime break. All players must play at least half of the game. Scores or standings kept and end of season playoffs. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least ten (10) yards from the ball.
+Girls 1st Grade
The 1st Grade Girls age group is for girls primarily entering first grade in September. Typically they are girls who will be 7 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 60 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through to late October, early November. All games and practices are held at Ridge Park Elementary School. Objectives The First and Second grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer 5v5 (four field players and one goal keeper). GOAL KEEPERS are introduced at this age group. This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Introduction to positional play, including the goal keeper. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player will be rotated through the different positions during the game. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and coordination. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the two coaches. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. First and Second Grade Game Rules Size 3 soccer ball. 10 minute quarters, 5 minute halftime breaks. All players must play at least half of the game. No scores or standings kept. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to who and when restarts are taken. No offside. All free kicks are direct, meaning you can score directly from a direct free kick.
+Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade
Age The Second and Third Grade Girls age group is for girls primarily entering second and third grade in September. Typically they are girls who will be 8 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. There will be a Bill Lapp Festival at mid-season. Objectives The Third and Fourth grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer 8v8 (seven field players and one goal keeper). This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Introduction of an official referee. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Introduction of more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player will be rotated through the different positions during the game. Third and Fourth grade (U10) divisions are noncompetitive with team standings and game scores not kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Third and Fourth Grade Game Rules Size 4 soccer ball. 25 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break. All players must play at least half of the game. No scores or standings kept. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
+Girls 4th and 5th Grade
Age The Fourth and Fifth Grade girls age group is for girls primarily entering fourth and fifth grades in September. Typically they are children who will be 10 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one and possible two nights a week until early October. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings or afternoons, and some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. This division will have end of the season playoffs. All games and practices are held at Miles Park. Objectives The Fifth and Sixth grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play 9v9, 10v10 or 11v11 (one player being a goal keeper) depending on the number of teams and players per team and will be based on the number of players register by July 15. It is preferred that there are a minimum of six teams in this division. This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Continue to teach more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player should be rotated through the different positions during the game; though some players may now be more selective in the positions they wish to play. Fifth and Sixth grade divisions are competitive with team standings and game scores kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. REMEMBER ALL TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS! So it doesn’t really matter what the standings are during the season! Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Exceptions are if a player is physically unable or specifically requests less time. Also if a player is being disciplined for aggressive on field behavior. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Fifth and Sixth Grade Game Rules Size 4 soccer ball. 30 minute halves, 5 minute halftime break. All players must play at least half of the game. Scores or standings kept and end of season playoffs. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least ten (10) yards from the ball.
+Girls 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
The 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Girls age group is for girls primarily entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades in September. Typically they are young adults who will be 13 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one and possible two nights a week until early October. Practice duration should be no more than 90 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. This division will have end of the season playoffs. All 7th, 8th & 9th Grade girls’ games and practices are held at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Victory #3 soccer field. Objectives The 7th, 8th & 9th grade program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play 9v9, 10v10 or 11v11 (one player being a goal keeper) depending on the number of teams and players per team and will be based on the number of players register by July 15. It is preferred that there are a minimum of six teams in this division. This allows each player to have more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Continue to teach more complex and or combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player should be given the opportunity to play the positions they desire during the game; though some players may now be more selective in the position they wish to play. 7th, 8th & 9th Grade divisions are competitive with team standings and game scores kept. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. NOT GAME RESULTS. REMEMBER ALL TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS! So it doesn’t really matter what the standings are during the season! Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Exceptions are if a player is physically unable or specifically requests less time. Also if a player is being disciplined for aggressive on field behavior. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. 7th, 8th & 9th Grade Game Rules Size 5 soccer ball. 35 minute halves, 10 minute halftime break. All players must play at least half of the game. Scores or standings kept and end of season playoffs. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken. Offside conforms to FIFA. All free kicks conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least ten (10) yards from the ball.
+High School Co-Ed
The Rec age group is primarily for boys and girls entering High School (Ninth through Twelfth grades) in September. This is considered a High School aged division only. Typically they are young men and women who will be 14 to 18 years old on July 31 of current year. Middle School players will NOT be allowed to play up into this division. Rec teams are semi-travel and bridge the gap between in-club intramural and travel league “carded” players. Rec players are not league “carded”, but play against one or more other soccer club Rec teams in a league established by those participating clubs. Players are expected to “travel” to play some games at an opponent’s location. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue throughout the season based on the coaches’ preference and requirements. Practice duration is at the discretion of the coach but should typically be no more than 90 minutes. Practice time is determined by the coordinators, coach, and field and space availability. Games are scheduled by the league and are primarily on Sunday afternoons, but some Saturday games are possible. Again the season starts at the discretion of the league but usually starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through early to mid November. All Coed Rec games and practices are held at PW High School. Objectives This age group will play 11v11 (one player being a goal keeper). The Rec program allows the continuation of competitive soccer to high school aged players, both intramural and former travel players who are unable to commit to the rigors of a travel team program. Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Continuation to the basics of soccer. Continue to teach soccer skills; dribbling, moves, etc. Continue to teach more complex and combination of moves. Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. Each player should be given the opportunity to play the positions they desire during the game; though some players may now be more selective in the position they wish to play. Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, earrings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the referee. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye wear are not required but recommended. It is the club’s preference that each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Exceptions are if a player is physically unable or specifically requests less time. Also if a player is being disciplined for aggressive on field behavior. Rec Game Rules Size 5 soccer ball. Conforms to FIFA Laws with any modifications or exceptions designated by the Rec League. Club’s preference that all players must play at least half of the game.
+Intramural Soccer
The Colonial Soccer Club’s intramural/recreational soccer program starts for players entering Kindergarten during the fall season and continues through to High School. Colonial Soccer Club organizes divisions based on school grade rather than age as the determining factor for the division the player will be in during the season rather than their age on July 31. For those who are selected to play on a tournament team, the age of the player on July 31 determines the team they are eligible for. The soccer season generally starts the weekend after Labor Day each year. Teams are organized late in July and players will be contacted early in August. Practices are not mandatory in August, but many coaches will start as soon as there is field space available. Practice nights are determined by the coach and the division coordinator and are communicated to the families by the coach. Generally practices are one night a week, but can be more if there is field availability which is determined by Colonial Soccer Club and the coach. The season runs for approximately 10-weeks which usually ends by the middle of November. The season could get extended if the age group coordinator has available field space to offer more games. Most games are played on Saturday mornings with rain-outs or rescheduled games occurring either on an off week or Sunday. Below is a chart that indicates the division structure for our intramural/recreational program based on school grade and gender.
+Kindergarten
The Kindergarten age group is for boys and girls entering Kindergarten in September. Typically they are children who will be 5 years old or younger on July 31 of current year. This is the only age group that plays coed until players reach high school age. Season Teams are formed and parents should be notified by their coach in Mid to Late August. Typically practices will start in late August and continue one night a week until the end of September. Practice duration should be no more than 45 minutes. Practice night is determined by the coordinator, coach, and field and space availability. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and afternoons, but some Sunday afternoons is possible. Season starts the weekend after Labor Day and continues through to late October, early November. All Kindergarten games and practices are held at Plymouth Elementary school. Objectives The Kindergarten program is based on the youth and small sided soccer programs developed by both the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). This age group will play small-sided soccer either 3v3 or 4v4 depending on the number of teams and players per team. There will be NO GOAL KEEPERS for this age group. This allows each player to have much more playing time and a greater opportunity to touch the ball, participate and have FUN!! Other objectives for this age group include: FUN and a positive environment. Introduction to the basics of soccer. Teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot. Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and coordination. General Rules All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock. Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, ear-rings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries). Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the two coaches. No Slide Tackling. Mouth guards are not required but recommended. Cups for boys are not required but recommended. Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye glasses are not required but recommended. Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Teams and coaches to line up and shake hands at the conclusion of each game. In cases where a team is short players or have no substitutes: Play with fewer players on the field, allowing the team with fewer players one substitute. The team with more players can loan players to the other team. Be creative! It’s about playing and having FUN!! In cases of hot weather and or when teams are short handed: Take extra water breaks, substitute players more often. Play quarters instead of halves or eighths instead of quarters. Players’ safety is everyone’s Number 1 priority. Kindergarten Game Rules Size 3 soccer ball. 8 minute quarters, 5 minute halftime breaks. All players must play at least half of the game. No scores or standings kept. Balls out of bounds are restarted with a kick-in. See detailed rules in the document below as to whom and when restarts are taken.No offside. All free kicks are direct, meaning you can score directly from a direct free kick.
+Pre-K Soccer
Pre-K Soccer is designed for children that are not yet in school. Soccer is a perfect game to keep the attention of preschool children. The program will focus on developing individual fundamental soccer skills using games and fun activities. Participants will develop comfort with the ball and will become familiar with correct motor skill movement patterns in an enjoyable, low-stress environment. This clinic utilizes a professional coaching staff from Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA), the governing body for youth soccer in this area. The program is also intended to help parents understand soccer development concepts to help them with future coaching. Parents of Pre-K children will begin to see and learn what it takes to foster soccer skills in children of all abilities so that as their children move up through our various programs, parents will be ready to help them learn additional skills. The program will start in September and run for 7 weeks. Each session is approximately 50 minutes. T-shirts and ball will be provided. Each child will be required to bring a pair of shin guards and a water bottle. Cleats or sneakers are appropriate footwear.
+TOPSoccer
TOPSoccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girls, age(s) 4/5-19, who has a mental or physical disability. Our goal is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer & US Youth Soccer families.
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