Owasso Soccer Club (OSC) U5 Progam and Rules (USYS)
Child must be 4years old by August 1st.
No scores are published for standings
All games end in a tie and a smile!
Equipment
A
T-shirt will be provided by OSC for each player (included with registration
fee).
Each player must have shin guards, socks-which must fully cover shin guards, and
shorts (OSC suggest black) to play in
games. Cleats are NOT required. No jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.
A
size 3 ball is used for this age group.
Game and Practice information
Objective: Small Sided games to maximum touches on the ball for every player.
This is a 3v3 game with NO goalkeepers or sweepers. Encourage players to have fun, play
as a team, and take risks and learn the game and how to enjoy the ball and again
have fun!
Season starts one week after the scheduled season starts (Spring –Generally the
2nd Saturday in March and, for Fall-Generally the 2nd
Saturday in September). Season runs for about 10 weeks and ends no later than
May 11th for the Spring Season and Mid Nov for the fall season. We have NO play dates for Spring
Break and Easter to help with family plans.
Games are on Saturdays; times will vary but most are in the morning or
midafternoon. If games are rained
out, the coaches will need to agree on a make-up date (during the week, or
weekend) and schedule with OSC for a field to use.
OSC has an agreement with the competitive branch/Club (NEOFC), and their
coaching staff will train each team one evening a week (Mon, Tues, or Thurs) at
the Soccer fields at the Owasso Game fields.
Each team will have a parent coach to oversee the weekly session and the
30 minute pre-game session prior to their games on Saturdays. All games and practices will be held
at the OSC game fields.
No team in U5 or U6 will be expected to practice more than one evening a week. A practice should last no longer than
45min. On Saturdays it would be good to
review what was learned for 20-30 min. prior to the scheduled game.
Each game consists of 4 quarters at 8 minutes each. There shall be a 2-minute break
between each quarter and a 5 min. half (switch sides at half).
Each player shall play a minimum of two full quarters. Each player shall sit out
one quarter when four or more players are present on a team.
Substitutions can occur at quarters, halftime, or after play stopped due to
injury (either team).
OSC does not assign Referees to U5/U6 games.
1 or both coaches can stay on the field to help players understand the
game, keep time, stop/restart, and direction of play. When play is stopped for a foul, a
brief explanation should be
given to the players as to why the call was made.
Rules/Definitions of the game for reference:
Kick Off: Opponent must be 3 yards from center mark at kickoff (outside of circle).
The player may not kick the ball twice in a row – it must be touched by another
player first. A goal may NOT be scored from a kickoff in this age group.
Ball Out of Play: Entire ball must be completely across touchline or goal line or if the
Official (coach) has blown the whistle to stop play.
Scoring: Entire ball must pass completely across the goal line, between goal
posts, and under crossbar.
Fouls and Misconduct: Conforms to FIFA except no
cautions or ejections may be issued to players or coaches except by a neutral
licensed referee.
Hand Ball: When the player uses any part
of their body, from their shoulder to their finger tip to INTENTIONALLY touch
the ball. (Not every ball is an intentional hand ball).
Direct and Indirect Kicks:
An indirect kick is when another player (from either team) must touch the
ball BEFORE a goal can be scored and Direct is when a player can kick the ball
directly at the goal and score. All
kicks in U5 thru U8 are indirect kicks.
Free Kick: All free kicks are indirect. Opponents must be 3 yards away.
Penalty Kicks: There are no penalty kicks in
a small-sided game.
Off Sides: There are no off sides in a small-sided game.
Touch-Line:
A line that runs along the length of the field on each side, also known as
a sideline.
End/Goal Line:
A line marking an end or boundary
at either end of the soccer field and parallel to the goal line.
Throw-ins: Optional and can be done as a throw-in or a kick-in. Occurs when the
entire ball completely crosses the touch-line. Is considered an Indirect Free
Kick for scoring and opponents must be 3 yards away.
Goal Kick: Occurs when an offensive player kicks the ball past the end/goal line,
the defense will kick the ball back into play.
U5’s will take their goal kicks from the end/goal line and opponents must
be 6 yards away.
Corner Kick: Occurs when a defensive
player kicks the ball past the end/goal line, and the offense is awarded the
ball. For U5’s the kick is considered an Indirect Kick (must touch another
player before scoring) and opponents must be 3 yards away.
The following is not permitted towards another player:
No pushing (especially with hands/elbows), -No tripping, No kicking, No charging, No
striking, No holding/pulling a player.