Spring 2012 OCSL U8 League

8 teams will be play in the Spring 2012 OCSL U8 league. The season will begin on March 17. Matches will be held Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Click here for a printable Spring 2012 Schedule.

Home team will be in red. Away team will be in white. Please have your players in their correct colors before the game. You can determine whether you are home or away by looking at the schedule. If you are mentioned second on the schedule, for example, Team 1 at Team 2, then you are home.

Equipment:

• All players shall wear only molded cleats
• All players must wear shin guards covered with socks
• Ball size: #3

Maximum number of players on the field: 4

Number of players required to start a match: 3

Play time: Half of each half is the mandated playing minimum per player. It is recommended that whenever possible all players should play three-fourths of each game, unless the player is unwilling or unable.

Goalkeeper Participation: No one player can be goalkeeper more than one quarter. It is strongly recommended that the players be rotated equally so that every player plays the field and goalkeeping.

Duration of play: Four 12 minute quarters

Penalty kicks: none

Throw ins: second throw-in must be allowed if the player makes an improper throw-in on the initial attempt. The second throw-in takes place after the game official explains the proper method.

Goal Kick: The kick may be taken within three (3) yards from the goal line and the opponents must be six (6) yards away from the ball.

Corner Kick: Opponents must be six (6) yards away from the ball.

OCSL special rule: HAVE FUN and MAKE SURE YOUR KIDS HAVE FUN! This should be a great experience for the kids, not to mention, it should be a BLAST for you also!