MAGNOLIA SOCCER CLUB
U10
Our first group to enter Association play with SYSA!
U10 means "under 10" - players must be 9 years old by July 31.
U10 Rules of Play
Game Set Up
Number of Players on Field: 7
Goalie: Yes
High Level Rules
Drop Kicks: No
Slide Tackles: Yes
Headers: No
Game Rules
Build Out Line: Quarter
Corner Kicks: Yes
Offside Rule: Yes
Retake Throw-In or Kick-Off: No
Game Details
Play Time: 2x 25min
Lopsided Goal Policy: 3 goals
Schedule
Practices
U10 practices are held two weeknights per week between 4:00pm and 7:00pm at Magnolia Playfield North (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
U10 games are held on Sundays at different fields throughout Seattle. The schedule is released by SYSA at the end of August.
Field
All U10 practices are played at Magnolia Playfield North, north of Catharine Blaine.
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 U10 coaches should focus primarily on skills and drills while supplementing training with games that still teach the sport.
U10 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.