KINGDOM SOCCER LEAGUE RULES & GUIDELINES

 

Rules/guidelines will be FIFA. Certain exceptions and key points are outlined below. It is the responsibility of the coaches to be familiar with the FIFA soccer laws.

 

PROGRAM

The underlying principle of the program is to teach the children the game of soccer

and good sportsmanship. Each player is required to play one half the match, unless,

held out for disciplinary reasons. The Pre K/Kindergarten division has a defined player rotation schedule.

 

EQUIPMENT

Ball sizes are outlined as follows:

PRE K/KINDERGARTEN                 3

Grade 1                                                3

Grade 1st/2nd combined               4

Grade 2                                               4

Grade 3/4th                                       4

Grade 5                                               4

 

LENGTH OF MATCHES

PRE K:                        20 Min. Practice/10 Min. Break     Game: 4quarters(5 minute)

KINDERGARTEN     Two 20 minute halves

1st/2nd                       Two 25 minute halves

3/4th                           Two 25 minute halves

5th                              Two 30 minute halves

 

There will be a five (5) minute break between halves. Kickoffs will start each half.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions are allowed at the following times (with the referee's knowledge and

permission) for all divisions:

• Throw In (possession team only)

• Goal-kick, either side

• After a goal is scored

• Half time

• Injury (at referee's discretion), as coaches may not enter the field without
  the referee's permission.

•  In the event of a cautioned player (yellow card), a coach may elect to substitute for that player, at which time the opposing coach may also substitute like-forlike.

• 7. K-League will have defined substitution rules (on a rotational basis).

 

GOALKEEPERS

• Goalkeepers must wear shirts of noticeably different color from their own and opposing team, or wear a different color pinnie.

• No one is allowed behind the goal lines during matches. Officials will be instructed to ask coaches to assist with keeping spectators from behind goals. If this is unsuccessful, the game will be stopped until the spectators leave goal area.

• The goalkeeper shall be considered to have possession of the ball at any time (i) the ball is motionless and being touched by any part of the goalkeeper’s body, (ii) the ball is trapped by the goalkeeper, or (iii) the ball is held by the goalkeeper.

• When the ball is in the possession of the goalkeeper, offensive players may not charge him, attempt to kick the ball, or attempt to block the goalkeeper’s kick. The goalkeeper may take as many steps as he wants and run anywhere within the penalty area with the ball in his possession. However, the goalkeeper may not waste playing time though stalling tactics.

 

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• Hand call will be made only when, in the referee's judgment, the player attempts to guide the ball.

• The only people allowed to talk to the referee during the match are the coaches on each team.

• Referees have been instructed to first give a warning to an unruly player, parent, or coach. Should the same individual repeat offense, then, the referee may issue a yellow card (caution). A third offense will result in a red card (ejection). 

• The ejected player, parent, or coach must leave the game site totally. The ejected player, parent, or coach will not be permitted to attend the following match.

• Shin Guards are mandatory for all players in all divisions.

• Players may not wear watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, or hair barrettes during a match. 

• Any player with newly pierced ears, MUST remove their earrings for the duration of the game. NO EXCEPTIONS. Tape or bandages over the earrings will not be allowed.

• Anyone wearing a cast or splint may not participate as a player.

• Coaches, spectators and players are to remain on their side of the midfield line. Please do not cross over in front of the other team’s area during the game.

• Prescription glasses must have protective frames.

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SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Players, coaches, parents, and visitors will conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the mission of Texas Kingdom Christian Sports Association (TKCSA):

To provide witness of Jesus Christ by offering children an opportunity to learn and play with their friends in a Christian sports ministry environment.

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Specifically:

• All adults and children will practice good sportsmanship,

• Players will wear appropriate attire during games, including their team uniform,

• Inappropriate language will not be used,

• Officials and scorekeepers will not be verbally abused or otherwise disparaged,

• Coaches and parents will strive to create and maintain a positive, uplifting environment,

• Parents will ensure their children (players) appropriately understand these expectations.