Game Format: 7v7

1. Ball Size: 4

2. Goal:  The goal is 4’ x 6’

3. Field Size:  30 x 20 yards

4. Length of Game:  4 x 6-minute quarters with 2-minute breaks between quarters.

5. Number of players:  Each team will have three players on the field. There is no goalkeeper at this age group.  The maximum roster size is 7 players.

6. Substitution:  During any stoppage of play after receiving the coach’s permission. Team does not have to be in possession of the ball.

7. Game starts and re-starts from the center circle may be played forward or backwards.

8. Free Kicks:  All free kicks are indirect. Defensive players must be at least 3 yards from the ball.

9. Indirect Kicks:   An indirect kick requires the ball to rotate at least a 1/2 turn. If a player taps the top of the ball, it will not be considered a proper indirect kick and should be taken again.  The nearest defensive player must be a minimum of 3 yards from the ball.

10. Penalty Kicks: There will be no penalty kicks.  All fouls in the box result in an indirect free kick.

11. Corner Kicks: will be taken at the corner of the endline and sideline on the appropriate side of the field.  The ball can be either kicked or dribbled into the field.

12. Kick-ins: A kick-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the air. Opponent must be 3 yards from the ball to allow the player to pass into the field.

 *There are no throw-ins for the Pre-K Division

13. Goal Kicks:  The ball is kicked back into play from the endline by a player on the defending team. Opponent must be in their defensive half.

14. Offside:    Offside is not enforced.

15. Player equipment:  Teams must wear the league-issued jersey with black shorts and black socks. Every player must wear shin guards completely covered by the socks, and soccer cleats or tennis shoes. For the safety of the players, no necklaces, bracelets or earrings will be allowed.  Players will be allowed to cover their earrings with a band-aid.

16. No Slide Tackling. Results in an indirect kick from the spot of the violation.  Please encourage players to stay on their feet when trying to win the ball.

17. No Heading is allowed. Results in an indirect kick from spot of violation.

18. Reschedules: Teams are not permitted to reschedule games without the approval/consent of the league. The league director will work to accommodate reschedule requests, but due to field availability, requests may not be accommodated.

19. Competitive Rule:  If at any time during the game a team achieves a 5-goal margin, the opposing team can be permitted at the coaches’ discretion to add an additional player. They will also be eligible to add an additional player if that team achieves an 8- goal margin. Once the margin is reduced below the 5 and 8 goal increment, all additional players should leave the field. For example:

• Score Differential +4 - Extra Player Allowed: 0

• Score Differential +5 - Extra Player Allowed: 1

• Score Differential +8 - Extra Player Allowed: 2

20.  Referees: No referee will be provided. The Head Coaches for both teams will each act as referees, keeping time and calling fouls/out of bounds.

Game Format: 4v4

1. Ball Size: 4

2. Goal:  The goal is 4’ x 6’

3. Field Size:  30 x 20 yards

4. Length of Game:  4 x 8-minute quarters with 2-minute breaks between quarters.

5. Number of players:  In KCK and Olathe, each team will have four players on the field. In the Northland, each team will have three players on the field. There is no goalkeeper at this age group.  The maximum roster size is 7 players.

6. Substitution:  During any stoppage of play after receiving the coach’s permission. Team does not have to be in possession of the ball.

7. Game starts and re-starts from the center circle may be played forward or backwards.

8. Free Kicks:  All free kicks are indirect. Defensive players must be at least 3 yards from the ball.

9. Indirect Kicks:  An indirect kick requires the ball to rotate at least a 1/2 turn. If a player taps the top of the ball, it will not be considered a proper indirect kick and should be taken again.  The nearest defensive player must be a minimum of 3 yards from the ball.

10. Penalty Kicks: There will be no penalty kicks.  All fouls in the box result in an indirect free kick.

11. Corner Kicks: will be taken at the corner of the endline and sideline on the appropriate side of the field.  The ball can be either kicked or dribbled into the field.

12. Kick-ins: A kick-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the air. 

 *There are no throw-ins for the Kindergarten Division

13. Goal Kicks: The ball is kicked back into play from the endline by a player on the defending team. Opponent must be in their defensive half.

14. Offside: Offside is not enforced.

15. Player equipment: Teams must wear the league-issued jersey with black shorts and black socks. Every player must wear shin guards completely covered by the socks, and soccer cleats or tennis shoes.  For the safety of the players, no necklaces, bracelets or earrings will be allowed.  Players will be allowed to cover their earrings with a band-aid.

16. No Slide Tackling. Results in an indirect kick from the spot of the violation.  Please encourage players to stay on their feet when trying to win the ball.

17. No Heading is allowed. Results in an indirect kick from spot of violation.

18. Reschedules: Teams are not permitted to reschedule games without the approval/consent of the league. The league director will work to accommodate reschedule requests, but due to field availability, requests may not be accommodated.

19. Competitive Rule:  If at any time during the game a team achieves a 5-goal margin, the opposing team can be permitted at the coaches’ discretion to add an additional player. They will also be eligible to add an additional player if that team achieves an 8- goal margin. Once the margin is reduced below the 5 and 8 goal increment, all additional players should leave the field. For example:

• Score Differential +4 - Extra Player Allowed: 0

• Score Differential +5 - Extra Player Allowed: 1

• Score Differential +8 - Extra Player Allowed: 2

20.  Referees: No referee will be provided. The Head Coaches for both teams will each act as referees, keeping time and calling fouls/out of bounds.  

Game Format: 4v4

1. Ball Size:  Size 3/4 ball (coaches' discretion)

2. Goal:  The goal is 4’x 6’

3. Field Size:  40 x 25 yards

4. Length of Game:  2 x 18-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.

5. Number of players:  Each team will have four players on the field. There is no goalkeeper at this age group. The maximum roster size is 9 players.

6. Substitution:  During any stoppage of play after receiving coach’s permission. Team does not have to be in possession of the ball.

7. Game starts and re-starts from the center circle may be played forward or backwards.

8. Free Kicks:  All free kicks are indirect. Defensive players must be at least 5 yards from the ball.

9. Indirect Kicks:   An indirect kick requires the ball to rotate at least a 1/2 turn. If a player taps the top of the ball, it will not be considered a proper indirect kick and should be taken again.  The nearest defensive player must be a minimum of 5 yards from the ball.

10. Penalty Kicks: There will be no penalty kicks.  All fouls in the box result in an indirect free kick.

11. Corner Kicks: will be taken at the corner of the endline and sideline on the appropriate side of the field.

12. Throw-ins: A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the air. If an improper throw-in is made, the coach should instruct the player and allow the player to try again. A player cannot score a goal from a throw-in unless another player on the field touches it.

13. Goal Kicks:  Goal kicks can be taken at any point within the goal box.  Opposing players must be in their own half of field until ball is in play.  

14. Goal Box:  Goal box (3x5) will be marked, and no player is allowed to stand inside the box.

15. Offside: Offside is not enforced.

16. Player equipment: Teams must wear the league-issued jersey with black shorts and black socks. Every player must wear shin guards completely covered by the socks, and soccer cleats or tennis shoes. For the safety of the players, no necklaces, bracelets, or earrings will be allowed.  Players will be allowed to cover their earrings with a band-aid.

17. No Slide Tackling. Results in an indirect kick from the spot of the violation.  Please encourage players to stay on their feet when trying to win the ball.

18. No Heading is allowed. Results in an indirect kick from spot of violation.

19. Reschedules: Teams are not permitted to reschedule games without the approval/consent of the league. The league director will work to accommodate reschedule requests, but due to field availability, requests may not be accommodated.

20. Competitive Rule:  If at any time during the game a team achieves a 5-goal margin, the opposing team can be permitted at the coaches’ discretion to add an additional player. They will also be eligible to add an additional player if that team achieves an 8- goal margin. Once the margin is reduced below the 5 and 8 goal increment, all additional players should leave the field. For example:

• Score Differential +4 - Extra Player Allowed: 0

• Score Differential +5 - Extra Player Allowed: 1

• Score Differential +8 - Extra Player Allowed: 2  

21.  Referees: No referee will be provided. The Head Coaches for both teams will each act as referees, keeping time and calling fouls/out of bounds.

Game Format: 9v9

1. Ball Size: 4

2. Goal: 6.5’ x 12’

3. Field Size: 75 x 52 yards

4. Length of Game: 2 x 25-minute halves with 5-minute halftime.

5. Number of Players: Each team will have 9 players (including goalkeeper) on the field. The minimum roster size is 10 players.

6. Substitutions: Substitutions are unlimited at the discretion of the referee on any dead ball. Substitutes must be at the centerline ready to enter and be waived on by the referee. The referee can choose not to allow a substitution if they believe it will disrupt the flow of the game, is being used as a time-wasting tactic or is not being used properly for the spirit of the game.

7. Game starts and re-starts from the center of midfield may be played forward or backwards.

8. Free Kicks: All free kicks are indirect.  Defensive players must be at least 5 yards from the ball.

9. Indirect Kicks: An indirect kick requires the ball to rotate at least a 1/2 turn. If a player taps the top of the ball, it will not be considered a proper indirect kick and should be taken again.  The nearest defensive player must be a minimum of 5 yards from the ball.

10. Penalty Kicks: There will be no penalty kicks.  All fouls in the box result in an indirect free kick.

11. Corner Kicks: will be taken at the corner of the endline and sideline on the appropriate side of the field. 

12. Throw-ins: A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole ball passes over the touchline, on the ground or in the air. If an improper throw-in is made, the referee should instruct the player and allow the player to try again. A player cannot score a goal from a throw-in unless another player on the field touches it.

13. Goal Kicks: Goal kicks can be taken at any point within the goal box.  Opposing players must be in their own half of the field until the ball is in play.

14. Punting: No punting will be allowed.  Goalkeepers may throw the ball or place the ball at their feet to play out.  If a goalkeeper punts, the play will be whistled and given a second chance. 

15. Goal Box: There will be a 8 x 20 yard goal box. Goalkeepers may only use their hands in the goal box, once outside the area, the goalkeeper becomes a field player.

16. Offside: Offside is not enforced.

17. Player equipment: All players must wear a Sporting Select League uniform. Shin guards are mandatory for all players. All jewelry, piercings or accessories must be removed. Eyeglasses, swaetbands and hair ties may be worn. Hard casts must be covered and deemed safe by league personnel. Home team will wear the light kit and away team will wear the dark kit. Goalkeepers must wear a different color than the home and away team kits.

19. No Slide Tackling: Results in an indirect kick from the spot of the violation.  Please encourage players to stay on their feet when trying to win the ball.

20. No Heading is allowed. Results in an indirect kick from spot of violation.

21. Reschedules: Teams are not permitted to reschedule games without the approval/consent of the league. The league director will work to accommodate reschedule requests, but due to field availability, requests may not be accommodated.

22. Point System: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.

23.  Referees: There will be a minimum of two (2) referees provided for each game.

24. Technical Area: All coaches must stay in their technical area (10–15-yard area near their bench, cannot cross halfway line) during the run of play. Coaches are not allowed to stand by/behind the goal or stand on the field.