GSYSL EDP Format and Operating Rules

07/10 Proposed Revision

 

 

1.    Game Times and Format of Play - All U8, U9 & U10 time slots should be for seventy-five (75) minutes, to allow for alternative (small-sided) games.  All U8 , U9  & U10 matches must feature at least one small-sided game, either as a warm-up game or as the primary game format.  Teams will play 15-30 minutes in a 4V4 format with the option of stopping at 15 minutes to change teams up.  Then set up to play 15 -30 minutes  of 6v6 with a 5 minute half time or 1 30 minute period.  Coaches should discuss the game format prior to the game via phone or e-mail.  4V4 play is mandatory, not a suggestion. 6v6 play is optional not mandatory. Coaches should discuss game format before the game begins. All coaches need to follow these guidelines as part of the GSYSL EDP rules of play. 

 

·         U8 games should be two concurrent 4v4 games on the same field. It is "recommended" that U8 play 4v4 only.

·         U9 and U10 games Should include a combination of 50% 4v4 play and 50% 6v6 play

·         The 4v4 play can be accomplished by playing two concurrent games crossways on a 6v6 field with "Pug" nets or cones 

·         For games teams will need a minimum of 8 players for two concurrent 4v4 games but no more than 14 players

 

2.    Referees – (optional) the home team is solely responsible to arrange and for referees – either paid or volunteer.  Most clubs look to get young people involved with becoming refs 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.

 

3.    Substitutions – For all games, substitutions will be allowed on any throw-in, goal kick or after a goal or on the fly (Coach's should agree on the process prior to the game).  

 

4.    Ball Size:  Size 3 for U-7 and U-8 and Size 4 for U-9/10. 

 

5.    Game Format:  4v4 matches will be played with 4 field players and no goalies.  The game is played until one team passes the ball through the goal.  Restart of the game from the center of the field/grid. The focus of 4v4 matches are to get as many players playing as possible so two games (assuming a team has at least 8 players) should be played simultaneously with minimum stoppage.  Substitutions should be made “on the fly” from either end line at the discretion of the coaches.  The purpose of 4v4 matches is to increase the amount of touches/time each player is given in a game.  4v4 focuses on quick action/decision making under pressure and for that reason stoppages should be minimum.  There are no throw-ins for 4v4 matches, rather a ball played out of bounds should be played in by a foot pass.  Every effort will be made to "encourage" teams to adhere to the above format

 

6.    Suggested Field Size should be a minimum of 60 X 40 for 6V6 and 20X30 (half of the 6v6 field)

 

7.    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 Pug pop up goals or Coerver upright goals if they desire.

 

8.    All EDP Coaches should contact their opposing coach the week prior to the scheduled match to confirm game time, location and format of play.

 

9.  The EDP  schedule as posted is a guideline for the team.  Any game may be rescheduled as long as both coaches agree.  If you wish to have a rescheduled match posted on the web schedule contact the league scheduler with the complete detail including the existing match and the new match.  All changes submitted 48 hrs prior to a match will be posted.

 

10.  If during the course of a season a coach feels that an opponent is a mismatch for your team you are encourage to contact that coach and make arrangements to reschedule that match with another suitable opponent.  This will be based on the mutual agreement of the coaches and in the best interest of the players and developmental soccer.

 

11.  Player passes will not be needed for EDP