Red Hook Soccer League

A. Each player must be registered with the Club and/or League, State, or National Association.
B. Each player's name must appear on the Coach's Official Roster.
C. Each coach must have an effective Club registration form for each player on his/her roster during all Club based activities.
D. Each player must be covered by Club insurance and League liability insurance. This is automatically provided for once the player is officially registered with the Club.
E. No player may play at a younger age division. There is no exception to this rule.
F. No player may change teams without the consent of the respective Division Director.
G. All players are required to be in team uniform at game time. The jersey is to be the outermost garment to avoid player confusion.

A. Period of Play, Ball Size, Number of Players on Field:

Division	Periods	Duration	Ball	Format	Roster Max
1. Under 5	Quarters	10 minutes	size 3	3v3 - no goalie	12
2. Under 6	Quarters	10 minutes	size 3	5v5 - no goalie	10
3. Under 8	Quarters	12 minutes	size 4	6v6	12
4. Under 10	Quarters	12 minutes	size 4	7v7	14
5. Under 13	Halves	30 minutes	size 5	11v11	18

Note: Age determination is age as of 7/31 for play to begin that Fall season.

B. There will be no penalty kicks in Divisions 1,2, and 3. Infractions will be handled with a direct kick on the perimeter of the penalty box.
C. Substitutions will be unlimited and allowed at any dead ball situation at the direction of the referee/coach. All players must play the equivalent of one half the time of each game. Allowance can be made at the discretion of the coach for tardiness of games only.
D. No goalies will be used in Divisions 1 and 2. For Divisions 1 and 2, coaches should encourage field players not to stand in front of or block the goal on a continuous basis, but rather play defense.
E. For Divisions 1, 2 and 3, each team will be allowed to have one coach on the playing field at all times to regulate play. Each team should provide a linesman to watch the touchlines for out of bounds play. Coach(es) will referee all Instructional games unless an official referee is provided by the Club or League.
F. Goalkeeper's jerseys should be of a contrasting color(s) to the other team, their own, and referee's uniform.
G. No official score will be kept at any time during Instructional games.
H. This league is instructional in nature, with its primary objective to teach the fundamentals of soccer, good sportsmanship, and fair play, thus giving all children an exciting, positive, and enjoyable experience.

A. Unexpected Circumstances: If, due to unexpected circumstances, a team cannot field a minimum number of players, the team shall notify the opposing coach and make alternative arrangements.
B. Inclement Weather: The Vice President of Intramural Program will notify all Division Directors, who will in turn notify all coaches of cancellations due to inclement weather. Coaches are then to notify their players.
i. Note: It is advisable for coaches to establish a phone tree to expedite the notification process. Under no circumstances are games or practices to occur under the threat of a thunder or lightning storm.

A. All coaches shall provide a conditioning routine for their players in order to reduce and minimize the chance or severity of injury, as well as performance.
B. The health and safety of each athlete is the primary concern of the coaches.
C. Players will be provide adequate time for rest, water and snack during games and practices.
D. If an injury occurs, it is to be treated accordingly, by seeking proper medical attention, notifying the parents, and filing the proper injury report with the Club official.
E. It is mandatory for all players to wear shin guards. Players cannot participate in either practice sessions or games without them. There is no exception to this rule. Soccer socks are to be worn so to completely cover the players shin guards during practices and games.
F. Proper footwear is required of all players. Metal cleating (e.g. traditional baseball style, metal posts, etc) is considered dangerous for opposing players, particularly goalies, and is not permitted. Sneakers are acceptable though not recommended because of the danger of injury on slippery playing fields.
G. First Aid Kits & Ice Packs are available at the Club's shed. It is strongly recommended that coaches bring their own supply of ice, especially during practice sessions.
H. Coaches must carry with them during practices sessions and games the emergency release forms (part of the player registration form) for each player on their roster.

A. Players who intentionally attempt to injure an opponent will be subject to suspension or removal from the Club or League. Coaches who promote this type of play will also be subject to suspension or removal.
B. In the event a player engages in unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate and/or unacceptable behavior and/or style of play, the coach will instruct the player to remove themselves from the playing or practice field. In no event should any coach or assistant attempt to physically remove a player from either the playing or practice field. The game or practice session should be interrupted by the coach or assistant, and the player's parents are responsible to remove the player from the field. In the midst of such an event, all other players should be directed to remove themselves to an area away from the immediate situation until the offending player's parent(s) have removed him/her from the field.

We would like to remind you that the Red Hook Soccer Club has a no pets/dogs no alcohol policy.