MAGNOLIA SOCCER CLUB
U12
U12 means "under 12" - players must be 11 years old by July 31.
U12 Rules of Play
Game Set Up
Number of Players on Field: 9
Goalie: Yes
High Level Rules
Drop Kicks: No
Slide Tackles: Yes
Headers: Yes
Game Rules
Build Out Line: Midfield
Corner Kicks: Yes
Offside Rule: Yes
Retake Throw-In or Kick-Off: No
Game Details
Play Time: 2x 30min
Lopsided Goal Policy: 3 goals
Schedule
Practices
U12 practices are held two weeknights per week between 4:00pm and 7:00pm at either Magnolia Playfield North or Magnolia Playfield South. Practices are one to one and a half hours long, with the option to shorten as it gets dark earlier. Practices are based entirely on our volunteer coach schedules and are not determined until a team has been formed. We are not able to accommodate players switching teams if a practice time does not work for their family's schedule. Attendance at practice has no impact on game-day playing time.
Games
U12 games are held on Sundays at different fields throughout Seattle. The schedule is released by SYSA at the end of August.
Field
All U12 practices are played at either Magnolia Playfield North, north of Catharine Blaine, or Magnolia Playfield South, south of Catharine Blaine.
SYSA background checked adults and players occupy one side of the field. All other spectators that have not undergone training and background checks must be on the outside of the fields (see image). This is for insurance purposes and for player safety.
Coaches
Our U12 coaches should focus primarily on skills and drills while supplementing training with games that still teach the sport.
U12 coaches should stay on the sidelines during a game, limiting communication to player directions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Below are optional practice plans, courtesy of SYSA.