Core Program

AYSO Region 1463's Core program is designed to allow kids ages 4 to 18 years old a chance to play soccer on fair and balanced teams with all players provided a guaranteed amount of playing time in every game. It is also a great chance for parents to volunteer and help support their kids.

• Players must wear shin guards during practices and games.
• Cleats are not required but highly recommended.
• If they would like to bring their own ball please make sure it's the correct size
• 6U / 8U: Size 3 ball
• 10U / 12U: Size 4 ball
• 14U and Up: Size 5 ball
  

Although it is our desire to include every child who wishes to play soccer, as a practical matter registration is only available on a first come, first served basis. Many factors can contribute to limiting registration within any division, including but not limited to: the number of volunteers and availability of practice fields. Once a division has been filled, a waiting list is created from which players may be placed on a team if another player drops or additional coaches are secured.

In an attempt to balance teams correctly, we cannot accept requests for your child to be with specific coaches, or children to be placed on same teams as other children. Only the coach's own children, and siblings within the same division are guaranteed to be on same team.

6U DIVISION INFORMATION

DIVISION COORDINATOR:
Hannah Smith: [email protected]

OVERVIEW
The 6U Co-ed Division is designed to encourage a player to explore, experiment, and participate in their very first team vs. team environment. The children will play short-sided games (3 on a side) on small fields with highly simplified laws. Short-sided games help ensure that children have fun and at the same time, maximize their learning opportunities.

Field Size: 20 yards by 30 yards
Ball Size: 3
Roster Maximum: 6
Players on Field: 5 vs. 5 with a minimum of 3 players/team on the field (no goalkeepers). 
Practice Sessions: Maximum: 30-45 minute session - 1 per week
Game Length: 30 Minutes (15 minute halves / Time must include breaks between quarters and halftime) 

Rules / Notes:

• 1st game of the day responsible for field setup (please arrive 45 minutes early); last game of the day responsible for tear down at our home fields only
  6U is a time for freedom and EXPLORATION! Let them Play!

The Coin Toss / Kick-off:

• The Visiting Team is allowed to call heads or tails while the coin is in the air.
• The team that wins the coin toss decides which goal to attack in the first half OR to take the Kick-off
• Depending on the above, the team that lost the coin toss takes the Kick-off OR decides which goal to attack in the first half
• The team that decided which goal to attack in the first half takes the Kick-off in the second half
• The teams change ends of the field for the second half and attack the opposite goals
  
  
• No Goalkeepers
  
  
• Throw-ins for balls played outside the touchline - No Kick-ins! Throw-ins Only
  
  
• No Corner kicks (use corner throw in)
  
  
• Goal kicks: Ball to be placed 1 yard in front of the goal
  
  
• No slide tackling
  
  
• No free kicks (explain infraction to both teams, restart with drop ball)
  
  
• No heading the ball: Penalty will be a dropped ball for the team who last touched the ball BEFORE it touched the player's head.  
  
  
• In the event that one team is short of the normal number of players, the opposing team is required to reduce the number of players on the field. This is mandatory unless the coaches agree otherwise

Coaching Modifications
Coaches may enter the field of play to coach in a positive manner

Referee Modifications
No Referees. Coaches manage the game from the touchline. 

Practice Modification
Practice at this age should be informal and optional. Make these sessions a fun time for everyone.