U10 DIVISION INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
In the U10 division, players start to develop basic techniques and begin to play as a team.
Practices & Equipment
Ball Size: 4
Practice Session: 60 Minutes. 2- times per week.
Game Day
Players on Field: 7 vs. 7 with a minimum of 5 players/team on the field (one of which is the Goalkeeper)
Game Length: 50 Minutes of game time divided by (4) 12½ minutes quarters. Half-time break of 8-10 minutes at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Substitutions Breaks: Player substitutions can be made at the end of the 1st quarter, halftime, or the end of the 3rd quarter. Running clock, time does not stop for substitutions between quarters. (1-minute time allotment for substitution breaks between quarters)
3/4 Play Rule: All players must play 3/4 of every game. Coaches will rotate players in/out at the "Substitution Breaks" described above.
Player Equipment: Player must wear shoes and shin guards covered by socks and must be worn to all practices and games. Soccer cleats are recommended.
Game Card: Each game have a game card (available at the RC Tent) filled out and ready for the referee.