TSi is pleased to provide a service to our local community by offering a healthy outlet where every child and young athlete can pursue their athletic goals
and development in preparation of  play in a premier club,  HS, and college.

YOUTH SOCCER RULES GUIDELINES: 
  Size of the BALL, GOALS, FIELD, PLAYERS on the field by age. (click here)

AGE CHART:  
  Use this chart to determine your soccer age group.  (click here)
       Note:  Soccer has an August 1 - July 31 birthdate calendar year!

RULES:

Soccer is a simple game with 17 rules known as Laws of the Game.  

The 17 basic laws are typically modified for children.  
    
US Youth Soccer modified rules allow for young children to play on a smaller field, reduce the length of the game, reduce the number of players on the field, adapt the offside rule, and allow for open substitutions so players can rest when tired and then return to play. 

 Check with your local league to see their modified rules.       


International soccer follows the FIFA rules of play.             
   
 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)   The world governing body for Soccer.  The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is a member of FIFA along with many other countries.  FIFA organizes the World Cup Tournament.  

 Soccer Rules - 17 Laws of the Game  

	Soccer Rules (Laws)	Links
Law 1	Field of Play	Diagram and Dimensions
Law 2	The Ball	Ball size chart by age of player
Law 3	Players	Guidelines chart by age of player
Law 4	Player Equipment	www.Eurosport.com
Law 5	Referees	Control the game, coaches, fans !
Law 6	Linesmen (AR) asst. Ref	Signal ball out, offside, goal, foul.
Law 7	Duration of the Game	Guidelines chart by age of player
Law 8	Start of Play	Ball played fwd distance of circumference.
Law 9	Ball in / out of Play	Whole of ball must cross the line to be out.
Law 10	Scoring method	Whole of ball crosses over goal line.
Law 11	Offside	Watch this FIFA offside video
Law 12	Fouls and misconduct	See rules of play for your league.
Law 13	Free Kick	Offense takes the kick after infractions.
Law 14	Penalty Kick	Direct kick on Goalkeeper from 12 yds.
Law 15	Throw-in	Throw ball in after it's kicked over sideline.
Law 16	Goal Kick	Defense gets goal kick from 6yd Goal box.
Law 17	Corner Kick	Offense takes corner if defensive kicks out.

Youth Soccer

High School Soccer

College Soccer

Professional & International

Youth	Youth rules vary by state/league (see states below)	USSF
High School	National Federation of High schools	NFHS
College	NCAA College Soccer	NCAA
International	FIFA.com - The Laws of the Game

 The United States has 55 state soccer associations !
  
The Soccer Institute has listed them all for you on one page...
           
Before we begin.. take The Soccer Institute geography challenge!

Question #1:  How many states make up the United States of America?
                          Hint:  Don't forget to include Hawaii and Alaska !
                          Hint:  For 1st - 4th graders:   A=48   B=50   C=52   D=55
                                             
Question #2:  Which states have two soccer associations?  




            OK time is up....answers please...
            



How do you measure up on the Soccer Institute geography Challenge ?

Soccer Institute geography of the United States challenge answers:
Answer #1:            There are 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska. The correct answer was B.
Answer #2:            California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,  and Texas have two associations.

The five states that have two associations were split because they have many registered players and cover a large geographic area.

Congratulations....you're Smarter than a 5th grader !

You are now a SOCCER INSTITUTE graduate!

 Graduates may click     to go to State Associations