U8 | Magnolia Soccer Club

MAGNOLIA SOCCER CLUB

U8

Our U8 ethos is to continue kids' education of the sport while introducing more complex rules including the goalie position and corner kicks.

U8 means "under 8" - players must be 7 years old by July 31.

U8 Rules of Play

Game Set Up

Number of Players on Field: 4

One game

Goalie: Yes

High Level Rules

Drop Kicks: No

Slide Tackles: No

Headers: No

Game Rules

Build Out Line: Midfield

Corner Kicks: Yes

Offside Rule: No

Retake Throw-In or Kick-Off: Yes

Game Details

Play Time: 2x 20min

Lopsided Goal Policy: 3 goals

Schedule

Last Wednesday of August: MOD Kick-Off

Our MOD Kick-Off brings coaches and teams together and meet before the first official practice or game. After learning names (and handing out uniforms, pending their arrival), teams play a few games to get excited about the season ahead.

Practices

U8 practices are held two weeknights per week between 4:00pm and 7:00pm at Bayview Field (see field information below). Practices are one hour long, with the option to shorten to 45 minutes 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

U8 games are held on Saturdays on Magnolia Playfield North between 9:00am and 3:00pm. The schedule is released at the end of August.

Last Sunday in October: MOD World Cup

Our last official MOD event is the World Cup at Interbay Stadium on the last Sunday of October. All MOD teams play three shortened matches back-to-back. U8 is typically scheduled to take the field between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. We recommend families arrive early for their scheduled spot due to limited parking and to not miss the parade!

Field

All U8 practices and games are played at Bayview Park, uphill from Bayview Playground on 24th Ave W.

SYSA background checked adults and players may be on the inside 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 U8 coaches should focus on teaching the sport through games and play in addition to drills.

Our U8 coaches should stay on the sidelines during active game play but still be in constant communications with players while maintaining a positive attitude.

Below are optional practice plans, courtesy of SYSA.