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| U - 8 PASSERS RULES |
| Games will consist of four, 10 minute periods. Two minute breaks will be between periods 1, 2, 3, & 4. Five minute break between periods 2 & 3. All coaches should make a real effort to play each player three periods per game. |
| Slide tackling will not be permitted. |
| All fouls will result in an indirect kick. There are no direct kicks for this age group. |
| With respect to indirect kicks, the ball must be passed to, or touched by, another player prior to being kicked into the goal. |
| Offside is not implemented as part of the match for this age group. |
| Any and all comments or complaints may be addressed to the Coordinator or by attending a Board meeting held every first Monday of the month. |
| If you have a child with special needs on your team, please advise the referee and the opposing coach. |
| There will be absolutely NO FOUL LANGUAGE used during any practices or games. Such language will warrant suspension. |
| Reschedule all games through the coordinator. |
| Coaches are responsible for the team's parents. If a parent is out of control, it is up to the coach to talk to the parent. If any parent does not follow the rules, he/she will be discouraged from attending future games. |
| The referee has the final say during the game. The referee may dismiss any game if the coach or parent becomes uncontrollable. |
| Once a game has started, no parents or coaches will be permitted on the field without prior permission from the referee. All spectators must sit opposite the playing teams side during all games. |
| REMINDER CONCERNING THE GAME |
| It is recommended that all teams have an assistant coach to cut down on rescheduling of games and practices. |
| Coaching from the sideline should be minimized. Coaching should be handled during practices, just prior to the game and during breaks between periods. |
| Any coach who repeatedly does not follow the rules will not be permitted to coach the following season. |
| If field markings are not visible, the coaches must assist the referee in sideline calling. |
| COLOR CONFLICTS- It will be the coaches responsibility to assure that a color conflict does not exist. If there is a conflict, home team changes to white or another non-conflicting color. |
| Call the following information to the Progress on Wednesday and Sunday nights 814-765-7813. Give the following information: |
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a. The teams played and scores b. The players scoring c. The goalkeepers (in the event of a shut-out) REMEMBER - HAVE FUN THIS SEASON |
