Welcome, coaches!

Here, you'll discover RVSA's basic Rules and Regulations, along with some handy guidelines, great links for personal coaching courses, and engaging lesson plans. We've also included plenty of resources, including the fantastic MOJO SPORTS app, to help you develop fun and effective soccer practices for our young players. And don't forget to stay tuned to our Facebook page or website for any updates on practice or game cancellations due to bad weather. We've got you covered!"

Coaches, click the image below to view all RVSA Rules and Regulations for your Division.

Coaches will choose their own practice days and times. Practices do NOT require a whole field.

U4 & U5 Guidelines

• Ball Size: Size 3
• Players: 3v3 (No Goalie)
• Time: 8 periods – 5 minutes each with a 5 minute break after the 4th period
• Goal Kicks: Opposing team pushes back to midfield until ball is kicked
• Offsides: None
• Coaches: Coaches act as referees
• Practice: Once per week – up to 1 hour (30-45 minutes recommended)

U6 Guidelines

• Ball Size: Size 3
• Players: 5v5 (4 players + goalie)
• Time: 4 quarters – 10 minutes each with a 5 minute halftime
• Goal Kicks: Opposing team pushes back to midfield until the ball leaves the goalie box
• Throw-Ins: Demonstrate correct throw-ins if done incorrectly
• Offsides: None
• Practice: 45 minutes – 1 hour once per week

U8 Guidelines

• Ball Size: Size 3
• Players: 6v6 (5 players + goalie)
• Time: 2 halves – 20 minutes each with a 5 minute halftime
• Throw-Ins: One rethrow allowed if incorrect
• Goal Kicks: Opposing team must push back to midfield
• Penalty Kicks: None – indirect kick will be given
• Offsides: Lenient – cherry picking will be called
• Practice: Twice per week – about 1 to 1.5 hours

U10 Guidelines

• Ball Size: Size 4
• Players: 7v7 (6 players + goalie)
• Time: 2 halves – 24 minutes each with a 5 minute halftime
• Throw-Ins: No rethrow
• Offsides: Will be called
• Practice: Twice per week recommended – 1 to 1.5 hours

U12 Guidelines

• Ball Size: Size 4
• Players: 9v9 (8 players + goalie)
• Time: 2 halves – 30 minutes each with a 5 minute halftime
• Rules: Same foul and throw-in rules as U10
• Goal Kick: Ball is live once kicked
• Practice: Twice per week recommended – around 1.5 hours to 2 hours