4 X 4 Soccer

Our 4x4 Soccer program is run each summer for boys and girls between the ages of 3-13.  All participants are required to wear shin-guards, and cleats are optional for children ages 6 and up. Games are held on Saturday mornings beginning at 10:00am at the Babbitt Road Soccer Fields in Memorial Park.

Registration for the 2012 4x4 Soccer Season is available at Euclid City Hall. Practices will begin June 16th.

Rules

1. Games will be four (4) periods in length. Teams will be given a one-minute break between each period. Teams will have a five minute break after the half.
   1. 3-5 year olds –  will play for 5 minute periods
   2. 6-8 year olds –  will play for 8 minute periods
   3. 9-11 year olds – will play for 10 minute periods
2. Each team will play 4 x 4. The 6-11 year old divisions will have a fifth player play the goal keep position.
3. The whistle will be blown and play stopped when the ball is kicked out of bounds, kicked wide of the goal or when a handball occurs. The referee will instruct the players when it is a corner kick, free kick or a throw in.
   1. 3-5 year olds will not use corner kicks and throw ins. The ball will be reset at midfield and awarded to the non-offending team.
4. All players must be wearing team shirt
5. Players must wear soccer style shin guards. Soccer style cleats are optional for 6-11 year olds
6. Coaches , players, parents are reminded that the Euclid Recreation Soccer 4 x 4 program is a recreational /instructional in nature and as such everyone is asked to maintain an environment that is FUN for all participants.
7. All coaches and referees are volunteers. Any problems should be taken to Ben Perpar.
8. Each participant must play 2 periods during the game.
9. There will be no overtime. Games tied at the end of a game will be a tie.