PLAYER BEHAVIOR ON THE FIELD - If a player, usually younger ones, are not fully participating with the team, seem distracted and unwilling to play, cry all the time, hits others, there might be something going on that the parent needs to be aware of and address. The club supports its coaching and their great volunteerism to coach the players. The coaches have a responsibility to coach the players. While they can help with small issues off the field of play, it is expected that parents will address issues of basic commitment and behavior with their child. If the coach can help, please offer suggestions. Everyone's goal is a positive and fun time for everyone!
Fusion SC games are officiated under the US Soccer Federation. Fusion SC and the Livermore Referee Association (LRA) meet to review special modifications for the Recreational programs. The links below will outline the modification for U5 - U12. There are no modifications for U13 and above.
- Rules of the Game for U5 - U6 - U7 - U8 (All teams at these age groups have roll in restarts. The roll in restart is for player development and involvement)
- Rules of the Game for U9 & U10
- Rules of the Game for U12
- Rules of the Game for are Fifa Standard rules but game lengths are below U13+
Under-18 |
Two 45' halves |
Under-16 |
Two 40' halves |
Under-14 |
Two 35' halves |
Please note that in the end, the referee's judgment and decision on the field is final, regardless of the US Soccer Federation or Fusion SC rules or guidelines.
Overview of Age Group Guidelines
Age Group |
Players on Roster
|
Players
on the Field
|
Time per Half |
Rules
(Same as US Soccer Federation, with the following modifications for Recreational)
|
U5 & U6 |
8 |
4
no goalie
|
16
(played in 4 qtrs. of
8 min. each) |
Substitutions: Any stoppage by either team.
Roll in a ball from the coach to restart the play. The ball goes to the team that didnt kick the ball out of bounds
No offside
No direct or penalty kicks; 6-yards clearance for indirect kicks.
|
U7
|
9 |
5
(4 field plus goalie)
|
2 X 20 min.
|
Same as U5 & U6 |
U8
|
9 |
5
(4 field plus goalie) |
2 X 20 min. |
Same as U5 & U6
|
U9 |
11-12 |
7
(6 field plus goalie) |
25 |
Substitutions: Throw-in by own team; goal kick or after goal by either team; half-time.
One retry on improper throw-ins.
No direct or penalty kicks; 8-yards clearance for indirect free kick.
|
U10
|
11-12 |
7
(6 field plus goalie) |
25 |
Same as U9 |
U12
|
12-13 |
9 |
30 |
Same as US Soccer Federation
|
U14
|
16-18 |
11 |
35 |
Same as US Soccer Federation
|
U16
|
16-18 |
11 |
40 |
Same as US Soccer Federation
|
U17 - U19
|
16-18 |
11 |
45 |
Same as US Soccer Federation
|
For any questions, please contact:
Director of Recreational Program, [email protected]