Cascade/Jefferson/NSYA Soccer Rules
updated: September 1, 2019Primary Goal: make sure the kids have a fun and safe learning experience.
Kinder Soccer
Field Size: 75’ x 45’
Ball Size: 3
Goal Size: 6’ x 4’
Players on Field: 6
Game Duration: Four 5 minute Quarters with a 5 minute Half Time
Game Start: Ball placed at center midfield. Home team will put ball in play. Ball must
be passed vertically to player to start game.
Result: If ball is not passed vertically, play will be restarted.
Hand Ball: A hand ball shall be called if player purposely makes contact with the ball
with any part of their hand or arm.
RESULT: Ball gets turned over and a free kick is awarded to the team that
did not commit the penalty. Penalized team must give at least 10 feet of
space prior to ball being put back in play.
Out of Play: A Ball will be determined out of play when it completely crosses either
the sideline or end line.
RESULT: If ball is out of play, ball is given to appropriate team and a two-
handed over the head throw with two feet on the ground must be
attempted before play can continue. Three total attempts should be
made. No matter what, play will continue after the third attempt.
Scoring: The ball must completely pass the white end line to be considered a
goal. If the Keeper is behind the end line while holding the ball, then it is
considered a goal.
RESULT: If Keeper is making an attempt to pick up the ball, Offensive
players are not allowed to continuously kick at the ball. If this occurs,
Official will blow whistle to stop play and award a Goal Kick to the
Keeper’s team.
Heading, Tackling
and High Kicks: NOT ALLOWED
RESULT: 1st Offense – a warning will be given to all players.
2nd Offense - will result in the other team receiving a Free Kick.
Aggressive Play: Purposely pushing, shoving, tripping or use of elbows is not allowed.
RESULT: 1st Offense – warning directly to the player. 2nd Offense – Ball
gets turned over and a free kick is awarded to the other team.
Corner Kicks: No Corner Kicks at Kindergarten Level. When Offensive team kicks
toward the end line and ball is deflected by a Defensive Player or the
Keeper, Official will award a Throw-In from appropriate sideline
(depending on what side of the goal the ball goes out on) to Offensive
Team.
Goal Kicks: A goal kick will be awarded when the ball last touches an Offensive player
and completely cross the end line without touching a Defensive Player or
the Keeper.
Result: The ball will be placed on top corner of Goal Box (depending on
what side of the goal the ball goes out on) and any Defensive Player or
the Keeper can put the ball into play. All other players must give them a
minimum of 10 feet before they can make the kick.