SOCCER

SEASON DETAILS

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

  • Tuesday or Thursday evenings at FBCA
  • Kindergarten begins at 5 with other grades to follow depending on our total number of participants.
  • All practices are 1 hour, with a 10 min devotion included

GAME SCHEDULE

  • All games on Saturday.  Kindergarten begins at 8am with all other ages to follow.

PRICING

  • Pricing- $75/player.
  • Includes a jersey, socks, water bottle, and drawstring bag.

REGISTRATION

FAQS

  1. What is the goal of the league?

This is a low competitive and fun league that focuses on teaching the basics to beginner level players.  In addition, rules are altered to allow for teaching moments and skill development.

  1. How are the teams divided up?

Divisions are K, 1st-2nd, and 3rd-4th.

  1. Are the teams coed?

All of our soccer teams are coed.

  1. How do I register my child?

Register online at HERE or stop by the FBCA Family Life Center to register in person.

  1. What spiritual content will be involved?

Kids will participate in a short weekly devotion at each practice

RULES

BASIC SOCCER RULES - ALL LEVELS

  • Teams play with 4 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper
    • It’s expected that most players will have a turn being goalkeeper
    • K is the only age level that won’t have a goalkeeper, but instead have all 5 players on the field.
  • Shin Guards are MANDATORY, but not provided by church
  • Substitutions happen on the Fly
    • Like Hockey
  • No Offsides
  • No Timeouts
  • Running clock each half
  • Games played in two 20min halves
  • Kindergarten plays cross-court while all older grades play full court
  • Referees will be used for 1st grade and up, with Kindergarten being refereed by coaches
  • No Goalkeeper Punts
    • Ball must stay below head height
  • No Slide Tackles
    • Players may not go to the ground to steal the ball
  • No Throw-ins from the sidelines
    • Ball will be placed on the ground and passed in from the spot of the out of bounds
  • During Free Kicks and Corners the opposing team must be 5 yards away from the ball
  • Each game will use a Futsal Ball
    • Futsal Balls are designed for skill development, it is a low bounce ball and smaller than an outdoor ball
  • Goal Size
    • 4x6 goal for Kindergarten
    • 3m x 2m for 1st grade and up
  • The Home team will begin the game with the ball
    • Visitors will begin the second half

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