Alpharetta
Recreation & Parks Department
U10 SOCCER RULES(Rec only)
The following is a summary of rules
for this age group. Please see ARPD Youth Soccer League Rules for complete
list of rules and regulations.
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Teams in the U10 age group will be
divided into separate leagues for boys and girls.
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Roster Size: 8-10 players(approximately).
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Players on field: 6 vs. 6 including
goalkeepers.
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Ball Size: 4.
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Field Size: 60 yards x 40 yards.
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Goal Size: 6 feet x 18 feet.
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Game Duration: 2 halves, 30 minutes
each. 5 minute half-time.
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There shall be five times to
substitute;
Mandatory
substitutions must occur at;
a) in the middle of the first half of play(referee will stop play at
14th minute)
b) in the middle of the second half of play(referee will stop play at
44th minute)
Voluntary
substitutions may occur at;
c) half time
d) in case of injured player
e) in case of fatigue
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During mandatory substitutions all
players on bench must be substituted. All players must play 50% of each half
and preferably ¾ of a game.
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Offside rule will be in effect.
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Penalty kicks will be taken at a
spot 8 yards from the goal line.
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Throw-ins will be utilized to
restart play when ball goes over touchlines.
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Goal Kicks: placed in goal
area.
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At least one referee will be
scheduled to officiate each game.
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Goalkeepers must play an equal
amount of time on the field as in the goal.