Bumblebees are for ages 5-6. Age is based on birth year (i.e. if your child is currently 4 and turning 5 this year you register them for Bumblebees).  Teams are coed.

 

Supplies Needed

• Shin guards with soccer socks worn over the shin guards (ankle guards are recommended - some are sold separate from shin guards). 
• Soccer cleats are recommended but not required.  No toe cleat or metal cleats allowed.
• Soccer ball, size 3
• Team shirts and a pair of socks will be provided for games.

NO JEWELRY, INCLUDING EAR PIERCINGS.   Earrings will need to be removed even if recently pierced due to MVEYSA rules. 

 

Practices

Practices will be twice a week lasting approximately one hour.  Once games start practices are up to the discretion of the coach and days/times may change due to field availability.

 

Games

The majority of games will be played on Saturday mornings. Games are 6 v 6 (5 players on the field and one goalie) with a size 3 soccer ball.

Games are four quarters, with each quarter eight minutes long.  There will be a minimum 1 minute break between quarters and three minute break at the half.  Break time can be extended due to excessive heat if needed.  Additional water breaks may be added for excessive heat also.  

We recommend not substituting during a quarter unless there is a injury, child emergency, or extremely hot weather.  When substituting, play will stop and will restart with an indirect kick by the team that held possession last.   

Out of Bounds balls will be put back in play with a throw-in, unless it went out of bounds at the goal line, then the ball will be a goal kick placed at the goalie line or a corner kick based on who kicked it out. For goal kicks players must maintain a distance of five yards from the ball.

One coach from each team is asked to be a ref during their game.  All fouls and handballs result in an indirect kick.  Fouls that take place within the goal box, the ball should be placed on the goal box line for the free kick.  

Offsides is not called at this level.  We ask that coaches not allow players to cherry pick.

Please only have one coach from each team on the field during game time - this is the one reffing, additional coaches should be on the sideline or by the goal to assist. 

The following is not allowed and results in an indirect kick by the opposing team:

• Goalies cannot drop kick the ball. 
• Players are not allowed to head the ball.
• Players may not slide tackle.

Players should receive relatively equal playing time. 

All spectators are asked to be on the opposite side of the field from the teams and at least three feet from the out of bounds line.