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Rules - Pages 5-6

For age groups U10 and U11 the goal kick must be taken from anywhere inside the 4 metre area.

Law 10 The Spirit of the Game

The laws of the Game shall be implemented by the referee. The protection of the spirit of the game is the responsibility of team manager. Consequently, the following Code of conduct can only be implemented with the full co-operation of Managers/Coaches and others who are interested in the welfare of children and the game of soccer.

Law 11 Championship Conclusion

  • In the event of one or more teams finishing the season at the top of the SSG (U8,U9, U10, U11) league on equal points, those teams should play off under leauge rules  Play off 1st game extra time and penelties (Cup games,1st replay (2nd game) extra time and penelties general operations rule J (1), no penelty kicks to be taken in a 7 a side 
  • In the event of two or more teams finishing on equal points in the runners-up position in any 7-A-Side League, those teams should play off under League rules, general operations rule  J(1), no penalty kicks  to be taken in
    7 a side.     
  • All under 7 and under 8 registered players  shall receive Certificates.
    The League may publish League tables for any age group in 7 a side football (8's to 11's inclusive)

Law 12 Pass Back Rules

To apply only to age groups U10's & U11's a goalkeeper can no longer pick up the ball from a pass back from his own player. Should an offence occur, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposition from point of contact.

Law 13 Pass Back Rule

To apply only to age groups U10's & U11's, a goalkeeper can no longer pick up the ball from a pass back from his own player.

Should an offence occur, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposition from point of contact.

Law 14

Points System for next season will be 3(three) points for a win, 1(one) for a draw, as per F.I.F.A. Rule, in every age group.

Law 15 7-A-side

  1. Medals will be presented to winners and runners-up of each section in the League and Cup competitions.
  2. Extra medals must be ordered 10 days prior to presentation.
  3. All leagues trophies, League cups and knockout cups/shields must be returned to the League by the winning team not later than April 1st each year fully inscribed from the previous year. Any team found guilty of not returning a trophy by the specified date shall be fined €50.00.
  4. Should a club return a trophy in a bad state of repair, all the cost of its repair and / or of restoration to be paid for by the club. Should a cup/shield be lost by the club, its full cost of replacement to be paid for by the club.

Law 15 ( 9-A-side )

  1. Medals wil be presented to winners and runners - up of each section in the league and cup competitions.
  2. Extra medals must be ordered 10 days prior to presentation.
  3. All leagues trophies, League cups and knockout cups/shields must be returned to the League by the winning team not later than April 1st each year fully inscribed from the previous year. Any team found guilty of not returning a trophy by the specified date shall be fined €50.00.
  4. Should a club return a trophy in a bad state of repair, all the cost of its repair and / or of restoration to be paid for by the club. Should a cup/shield be lost by the club, its full cost of replacement to be paid for by the club

Super Sevens Code of Conduct

  1. Players and team managers must not question the referee's decision.
  2. When a free kick is awarded, the defending team must observe the compulsory six yard rule immediately.
  3. Players must not attempt to steal ground when taking free-kicks.
  4. No coaching from the touch line during the actual play.
  5. Teammates and adults in charge should give positive encouragement to players who make mistakes.
  6. Players, team managers and match officials should shake hands before and after each game.
  7. Above all, everyone, children and adults, should do their best to produce an exciting and enjoyable game.
    It is recommended that the referee should remind all players and adults in charge of teams of the Super Sevens Code of Conduct before commencement of each match.

Adult Attitudes

1. Reflected Glory

All adults in attendance must show by example that they are more concerned with the well being of the children and the good of the game than with satisfying their own need for reflected glory.

2. Brain Over Brawn

Players should be encouraged to display creative skills and discouraged from trying to win through primitive, violent means.

3. Fun First

Fun and skills should be higher priorities than winning. Adults should remember that, when dealing with young people, tomorrow is more important than today. All research proves that an over-emphasis on winning at an early age reduces the numbers playing the game and will lower the ultimate standard of skill of most players.

Good Reasons for Playing Seven-A-Side Soccer

  1. Increased amount of ball contact because of reduction in the numbers and the restricted space of action, each player has a far greater amount of ball contact in sevens than in eleven-a-side version of the game. As reception is the basis of all learning, this greater frequency of ball contact must aid skill improvement.
  2. Greater Concentration
    The ball is never far away in sevens and therefore, maximum concentration is encouraged.
    Many youngsters, playing on adult fields, lose interest in the game because the ball goes out of their immediate vicinity and they quickly become bored 'spectators'.
  3. Improved Fitness for Football
    The total involvement required by all team managers in the small-sided game provides a lively and dynamic tempo which compares favourably with the quality and intensity of movement experienced in top-class football.
    When children play eleven-a-side, many of them, particularly those confined to a functional defensive role, have a negligible involvement in the action.
  4. Better Awareness and Greater Flexibility
    The small-sided game demands that all outfield players contribute to offence and defence.
    Consequently, each player's all round knowledge will be developed. This type of play will also encourage a variety of movement and skills. Eleven-a-side football at this level often leads to tactical regimentation and positional categorisation.
  5. Less Conflict
    By reducing the 'bunching' normally associated with eleven-a-side and simplifying the rules (i.e. no offside), the basic football problem-solving situations will become easier to see, less stressful and simpler to solve.