GSYSL EDP Format and Operating Rules
Game Times and Format of Play:
EDP Changes for Fall 2011
Referees:
- Referees are optional for the U8 4v4 format recommended for the U9 6v6 format and should be USSF registered.
- The home team is solely responsible to arrange and pay for referees – either paid or volunteer.
- Most clubs look to get young players, parents and siblings involved with becoming referees and this format may give them the chance to get acclimated.
- Please remind your coaches, players and parents that they are learning and that no harassment of the ref for making a bad call or not will not be allowed.
- It is the club’s responsibility to make sure these refs-in-training are prepared and know the basics of the game.
- For EDP they should allow minor infractions (lifting of a foot on a throw in) or stop the play, explain the correct procedure then resume. This should not be a reason to stop play constantly, just a few reminders. The goal is to teach but ultimately we want the players playing.
Substitutions:
For all games, substitutions will be allowed on any throw-in, goal kick or after a goal or on the fly (if the coaches agree prior to the game annd confirm with Referee).
Ball Size:
Size 3 for U-7 and U-8 and Size 4 for U-9 and U-10.
Game Format:
Suggested Field Size:
Should be a minimum of 40 X 60 for 6V6 and 20 X 30 (half of the 6v6 field)
Goal size:
- For 6v6 matches should be a maximum of 10’X6’ recommended.
- For 4v4 no goals will be required whereas the focus of 4v4 is to develop good foot/ball skills. Two cones centrally placed 6’ apart are sufficient and a goal is scored by passing the ball through the cones. Coaches may also use Pugg pop up goals or Coerver upright goals if they desire. Goal size for 6v6 matches should be a maximum of 10’X6’ recommended.
All EDP Coaches:
Coach's should contact their opposing coach the week prior to the scheduled match to confirm game time, location and format of play.