Strikers are for ages 11 & 12.  Age is based on birth year (i.e. if your child is currently 11 and turning 12 this year you register them for Strikers).  Teams are  not coed and will travel and play other teams in MVEYSA.

 

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 4
• Water bottle
• 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

Games will be throughout the week and Saturdays. Games are 9 v 9 or 11v11  with a size 4 soccer ball.

Games are four quarters, with each quarter fifteen minutes long.  There will be a two minute break between quarters and a six minute break at the half.

Substitutions must be done on a dead ball (ball goes out of bounds) on your teams possession.  When subbing players should stand at the center line until the ref acknowledges them to sub. 

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 corner kick. 

Players may not head the ball.  If a player heads the ball intentionally this results in an indirect kick by the opposing team.  

Players should receive relatively equal playing time. 

All spectators are asked to be on the opposite side of the field from the teams, sitting at least 5' back from the sideline.

To see all rules please see small sided rules per Ohio Youth Soccer Association.