BIFC Recreational Soccer - Game Day Rules

1-2 Grade Game Rules:

Coaches referee games.
4 x 10 min periods.
4v4 game format.
- No Goalkeepers.
No throw-ins: players can pass or dribble onto the field.
Focus is on dribbling with the ball, 1v1 attacking/defending.
Shin guards are required for games.
Under recommendation from US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer and WYS, there will be no heading of the ball. Opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick for dangerous play if a player intentionally heads the ball.
No slide tackling
For the restart of a ball using the build out lines:
- Goal-kick: The opposition can enter the build area as soon as the ball is kicked and has clearly moved. The ball is considered in play when it has been kicked and clearly moved. Players for the team in possession of the
  goal kick may choose to position themselves inside the penalty area. Should an opposing player enter the build out area early the kick will be retaken.

3-4 & 5-8 Grade Game Rules:

BIFC Referee will oversee the games.

2 x 25-min halves.

Shin guards are required for games.

Under recommendation from US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer and WYS, there will be no heading of the ball. Opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick for dangerous play if a player intentionally heads the ball.

The offside law will be enforced from the halfway line

Corners and throw ins are played as normal

No slide tackling

The build out line will be the mid-field line. Build out lines will be used to encourage play out of the defending side. The goalkeeper may not restart the ball by punting or drop kicking. The restart may consist of the keeper distributing the ball by a throw or they may roll the ball out onto the ground and kick the ball.

For the restart of a ball using the build out lines:

Goal-kick: The opposition can enter the build area as soon as the ball is kicked and has clearly moved. The ball is considered in play when it has been kicked and clearly moved. Players for the team in possession of the
goal kick may choose to position themselves inside the penalty area. Should an opposing player enter the build out area early the kick will be retaken.
GK in possession with their hands: The opposition retreats to the “build out line”, opponents can enter the opponents half as soon as the goalkeeper puts the ball into play. Should an opposing player enter the area early, the restart will be retaken. If the GK puts the ball in play quickly (throw, roll or set the ball at their feet) the opposition can now defend immediately, even if they are inside the “build out line” area.