In-House Soccer

KASL’s in-house soccer program is designed to instruct players in the fundamental skills and rules of the game of soccer, and most importantly to build soccer spirit.

Age Groups

            U6

            U7

            U8

            U10

Refer to the back of your registration form to determine by your child’s birthdate his or her age group.

Age-Up Policy

KASL will allow players to age-up from U6 to U7 and from U7 to U8

subject to Board approval.  No age-ups are permitted from any age group into U10.

Number of Players

In U12 through U19 matches there shall be no more than eleven (11) players on the field for each team.  one of whom must be the goalkeeper (a team must have a minimum of 7 players on the field to compete).  Team make-up for the younger age groups include:

Substitutions

Substitutions are at the discretion of the referee and can be made during a stoppage of play which includes the following: 

1. At half-time
2. In case of injury (the injured player may be substituted, and the opposing team may also substitute one player)
3. Goal kick
4. Throw-in (substitution only for team possessing the ball)
5. Kick-off

Playing Time

Each player must play at least half of each game in the in-house program.  No child in attendance at any given session can play four quarters continuous until every child in attendance for that session has played at least three quarters.  Remember, everyone plays as equal an amount of time as possible, and each player in attendance must play at least half of the game.  The rotation of players is at the coaches’ discretion.  There will be an overriding concern for fair play and equal playing time.  Remember, however, that no coach can be held to exact time measurement.

Equipment

Each coach will be supplied:

1. Balls (See chart below for size and quantity)
2. Cones and scones (See chart below for quantity)
3. Mesh Bag (See chart below for quantity)
4. First Aid Kit  (See chart below for contents)
5. Team shirts and socks (provided by KASL)
6. Goalie Shirt (provided by KASL)

Standard Contents of Equipment Bags:

Standard Contents of First Aid Kit:

First Aid supplies should be stored in the plastic shoe box size container with a lid.  First Aid supplies must be kept with soccer equipment and be readily available on the fields at all games and practices.

Equipment to be supplied by the parent of each child:

1. Shin guards (mandatory)
2. Sneakers or sport shoes (Baseball cleats allowed but front cleat must be removed.  No metal cleats).
3. Mouthpiece (optional)

Start of Game

The referee tosses a coin to determine which team attacks and the direction of play.  The ball is placed in the center of the center circle on the halfway line.  The kicking team can enter the circle in a kick-off formation but can not cross the halfway line until the ball is kicked.  The ball must travel forward before it can be touched by another player.  If this does not occur, the referee will restart the game.  The referee blows the whistle to signal the start of the game.

Duration of Game

The playing time by age groups (plus two minutes between quarters and five minutes at the half) shall be as follows:

Game Cancellation

In cases of sever weather (lightning, thunder, snow, poor field conditions) the coaches will be informed of any postponement.  Otherwise, the players and coaches should routinely report to the fields regardless of the weather.  Members of the Board will cancel games at their discretion.

At the first sign of lightning during a game (or practice session), the game should be stopped.  Players are to immediately leave the field and seek shelter (not under trees).  If after 30 minutes the lightning has not stopped, the game is over.  The referee will cancel the game and has the final say.

All regularly scheduled games are to be played at their scheduled times.  The referees are assigned on Tuesday of each week.  Canceling a game affects more than your team and your opponent.  It also affects other teams practice schedules due to make-ups and referee scheduling.  Please, if at all possible, play at your scheduled time.

How to Reschedule a Game

1. You should notify your opponent and the referee coordinator by telephone by 5:00 PM on the Monday before the game; but at least 3 days before the scheduled match.  In-House (canceling coach) should also call the coaches of the teams that are scheduled for the late game time slot to see if they would like to move up into the open earlier time slot.
2. Rescheduling a canceled game.  The home team must contact the opponent and agree to at least two (2) mutual days and times.  Then, call the referee coordinator to schedule the field.  You must give at least three days notice to make up a game; this also applies to games canceled due to weather.
3. Valid reasons for cancellation of a game include:
   1. Lack of enough players to field a team due to illness, school functions, or family obligations.
   2. Inclement weather or unsafe field conditions (as cancelled by the League).
   3. The coach AND assistant coach cannot make the game.
   4. Note:  Not having your best players available IS NOT A VALID REASON TO CANCEL A GAME.
4. All cancellations must be made via telephone through the referee coordinator.

If you would like to know who is assigned to referee your game, forward your email address with Age division and name to the referee coordinator.