Thank you for
volunteering to coach Intramural Soccer in the Medway Youth Soccer program.
This hand out is to update all new as well as returning coaches on the 6 V 6
Intramural Soccer format.
Field Size?
60 X 40 yards
Players?
Each team should have 6 players are on the field at one time; consisting of
5 players and a goalie. Teams typically play a 2-1-2 format (2 defenders, 1
midfielder, 2 forwards) along with a goalie. Throughout the season all
players should be encouraged to play all positions including
goalie. All players should play equally. Rotation sheets
should be filled out at the start of each quarter so that a player’s time
can be tracked to ensure equal playing time.
Duration?
4 twelve-minute quarters will be played, running time. There will be a
two-minute break between quarters 1 and 2, and quarters 3 and 4. There will
be a five-minute break for halftime.
Substitutions?
All children should play equally. Opposing coaches can mutually decide
whether to allow substitutions at the following times:
·
At the start of each quarter only.
·
At the start of each quarter and ˝ way through each quarter
(At the 6 minute mark). If this choice is elected, both coaches should ask
the referee to stop the clock after 6 minutes has elapsed in the quarter to
allow for substitution and then a restart of the game.
Role of the Coaches?
Head coaches should be on the same sidelines with their team during the
game. Assistant coaches should stay with the players on the sidelines that
are not currently on the field in either game. Coaches should maintain
player rotation sheets and hand them to the referee at the conclusion of the
game. Coaches should make player substitutions during the game at the
designated times.
Before, during, and after the game, be an
example of dignity, patience and positive spirit. Coaches are responsible
for the sportsmanship of their players. Coaches are responsible for the
conduct of the parents of your players. Coaches should not address the
referee during the game.
During each game and practice, take a moment
to point out something that each player did well during the game or practice
session.
Role of the Players?
Have fun! Play the game for the games sake. Be generous when you win. Be
graceful when you lose. Be fair always no matter what the cost. Work for
the good of your team. Accept the decisions of the referee with good grace.
Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.
Referee?
Assigned to your game by the referee coordinator. If for some reason a
referee does not show up at your game, coaches will then serve this role to
ensure that the game starts and ends on time.
Ball Size?
Size 4.
Goals?
Goals are approximately 6’ x 12’ and are located at each field. The first
teams to play on a field are responsible for setting up the goals. The last
teams to play on a field are responsible for tearing down the goals and
locking up the nets in the lockbox.
Start and End Times?
Please start all games and END games on time.
Basic Rules of the 6 V 6 Game?
- No offsides – However encourage two-way
play from all players, discourage goal hanging.
- When the ball goes out of bounds over the
sidelines (touchline), it is put back into play by a throw-in from the
spot it went out of bounds. The throw-in cannot be thrown directly into
the goal.
- When the ball goes over the end line, it
is put back into play by either a goal kick or a corner kick. This is the
decision of the referee and is based upon which team last touched the
ball.
- After a goal has been scored, play shall
begin by a restart at mid-field.
- Players can score from anywhere on the
field.
- No slide tackles are allowed.
- No penalty kicks are allowed.
- Substitutions are made at the start of
each quarter, and if mutually agreed upon ˝ way through each quarter.
- Equal time shall be allowed for all
players.
- All players should be given an opportunity
to play all positions.
- Goalies should wear a different color
shirt when in net.
- Goalies cannot directly kick or throw the
ball over mid-field in the air.
Sportsmanship?
All players, all coaches and all parents should shake hands at the
conclusion of the match. After the game, thank the referee and ask your
players to do the same.
Score?
The referee keeps and maintains all scores. No STATS should be kept.
The board will be on the fields on opening
day to assist the coaches with this format. |
