U8 and U9 Boys and Girls Timbits™ Soccer 

Director of Mini Soccer: Amanda Casselman

Convenor:

Important Notes:

• Parent or Guardian MUST be present and participate on the field with their child
• Players cannot wear hats or jewellery during the game, including earrings of any kind

Practice Start time: 6:30 pm (25 minute practice) with a 10-minute snack break before the game (schedule to follow)

Game time: 7:05-7:50 pm

Game Length: 40 minute game of 2 x 20 minutes with a 5-minute half time break

Target team size for match day: Ideal 8-10 players to a Maximum of 12 players (Target of 10-12 players/team)

Players on the field: 5 v 5 (4 players plus a goalkeeper)

Rules: OSA FUNdamentals. Fair play in all positions.

• Goalkicks: Continuation of use of Retreat Line (attacking team to remain at halfway line until 2 X touches/passes are made by the defending team)
• Touchline: Dribble-in and Pass-in options from touchline
• Substitution: Unlimited Substitution Procedure (On the fly or any stoppage in play)
  

Playing locations: South Gower Park-Mini Fields

Uniform provided: Tim Hortons will supply a shirt, shorts, pair of socks and a size 3 soccer ball

Parents to provide: Soccer cleats and shin pads

Coaches: Volunteer Game Leader. Groups will have all of their activities on the same field

Referees: One Game Leader per team