MAGNOLIA SOCCER CLUB
U13 and Up
U13+ Rules of Play
Game Set Up
Number of Players on Field: 11
Goalie: Yes
High Level Rules
Drop Kicks: Yes
Slide Tackles: Yes
Headers: Yes
Game Rules
Build Out Line: None
Corner Kicks: Yes
Offside Rule: Yes
Retake Throw-In or Kick-Off: No
Game Details
U13/14 Play Time: 2x 35min
U15/16 Play Time: 2x 40min
U17/18 Play Time: 2x 45min
Lopsided Goal Policy: 3 goals
Schedule
Practices
U13 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 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
U13+ games are held at different fields throughout Seattle. The schedule is released by SYSA at the end of August.
Field
All U13 practices are played at either Magnolia Playfield North, north 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 U13 coaches should focus primarily on skills and drills while supplementing training with games that still teach the sport.
U13 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.