U10

Game play will start with one team “kicking off” from the center line. Who will kick-off is determined by a coin toss or method determined by the referee. All balls that are kicked off the field over the side-lines will be thrown back into play at the point the ball left the field. Opponents must stand eight (8) yards away from any free kick. After a goal is scored, play will restart at the center line.

Offside

The offside rule will be applied.

Fouls and Misconduct

All fouls will be assessed with an indirect or direct free kick dependant on the infraction. Yellow and Red cards will be shown and given for misconduct.

Free Kicks

Free Kicks are indirect or direct depending on the infratction, with opponents standing no closer than eight (8) yards.

Penalty Kicks

Ten (ten) yards from the goal line.

Throw in

All balls that are kicked off the field over the side-lines will be thrown back into play at the point the ball left the field.

Goal Kicks

Goal kicks will be taken from anywhere inside the goalie box. Opponents can stand no closer than eight (8) yards.

Corner Kicks

Corner kicks are taken when the defensive team kicks the ball over the end-line on the side closest to the point where the ball went out. Opponents can stand no closer than eight (8) yards.

Weather

Refer to SMSCs weather policy.

Protests

Protests of game scores will not be allowed. SMSC does want to know if any player on either team did not play 50% of the game when the player was physically able to play and wanted to play.