Rec Soccer Rules – East Valley FC & NSFC

Division 1

Key Rules:
5v5 (with goalkeeper)
Dimensions- 40×30 yd Field/ 10×6.5 ft Goal (with appropriate size penalty box) Size 4 Ball
Offsides only in the Penalty Box
No Throw Ins
No Direct Kicks
Playing: 2×25 Minutes (5 Min Halftime)

Teams play five (5) per side including goalkeepers.
Home team starts game with ball
Halftime Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each half
Offsides will only be called inside the Penalty Box.
All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all

restarts.
Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with

opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move to the center line. After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing

team can cross the center line and play resumes as normal.
The goalkeeper cannot punt the ball.
There are no slide tackles.
There are no direct kicks.
There are no penalty kicks. Fouls occurring inside the penalty box will result in an indirect kick

from the nearest point outside of the box.
Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game,

an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the

total playing time.
Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
No cards will be shown for misconduct.
Players must wear their assigned uniform.
No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
No toe cleats (example baseball cleats)
Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.

Division 2

Key Rules:
7v7 (with goalkeeper)
Dimensions- 60×40 yd Field/ 18.5×6.5 ft Goal (with appropriate size penalty box) Size 4 Ball
Offsides beyond Build-Out line
No Throw Ins
No Direct Kicks
Playing: 2×20 Minutes (5 Min Halftime)

Teams play seven (7) per side including goalkeepers.
Home team starts game with ball
Halftime Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each half
Offsides will be called beyond the Build-Out Line. *See notes for details*
All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all

restarts.
Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with

opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team

must move behind the build-out line. After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the

opposing team can cross the build-out line and play resumes as normal.
The goalkeeper cannot punt the ball.
There are no slide tackles.
There are no direct kicks.
There are no penalty kicks. Fouls occurring inside the penalty box will result in an indirect kick

from the nearest point outside of the box.
Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game,

an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the

total playing time.
Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
No cards will be shown for misconduct.
Players must wear their assigned uniform.
No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
No toe cleats (example: baseball cleats)
Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.

Build-Out Line Details:

Build-Out lines should be halfway between the penalty area line and the halfway line. If the line is not

“painted,” coaches will use cones to identify.
The build-out line will also be used to denote where offside for offenses can be called. Players cannot be

penalized for an offside offense between the midfield line and build-out line.

Division 3

Key Rules:
4v4 (No Goalkeeper)
30×20 yd Field/ 6×4 ft Goal Suggested
Size 3 Ball
No Offsides
No Throw Ins
No Direct Kicks
Playing: 4×8 Minutes (2 min Qtr Break/ 5 min Halftime)

Teams play four (4) per side. There are no goalkeepers, and as such players may not stand and block the mouth of the goal during play.
Home team starts game with ball
Quarter Start Procedure-Alternating team kick-off each quarter
On a goal kick all players for the opposing team need to be beyond the halfway line before the

kick is taken. Once the ball is kicked, the opposing team may cross the halfway line and play

resumes.
All free kicks are indirect and opponents should be ten (10) feet away from the ball on all

restarts.
Kick-ins will be used instead of throw ins. The ball will be placed on the touch line with

opponents ten (10) feet from the ball. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.
There are no corner kicks. The ball is determined to be a goal kick by the defending team.
There are no offsides.
There are slide tackles
There are no penalty kicks.
Deliberately heading the ball is not permitted. If a player deliberately heads the ball in a game,

an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team form the spot of the offense.
Players must play in both halves of each game. Each player will play a minimum of 50% of the

total playing time.
Coaches may substitute at any stoppage of play.
One coach from each team is allowed on the field during play to guide players.
No cards will be shown for misconduct.
Players must wear their assigned uniform.
No jewelry, metal or hard plastic hair ties/bows, or hats allowed during play.
No toe cleats (example: baseball cleats)
Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times.
Parents/Fans must stay 7 feet away from the field during play.