There is a retreat line one-third running across the entire pitch one-third of the length of the pitch from each goal (this is the Offside line for U11 and U12). When one team is awarded a goal kick, all opposing players must be closer to their own goal than the kicking team's retreat line, and cannot cross it until:

- The ball is played by a player on the kicking team other than the player taking the goal kick OR,

- The ball travels over the retreat line OR,

- The ball leaves the field of play

If an opposing player crosses the retreat line before the ball is played or crosses the line the referee must stop play and the kick is re-taken.

If the opposing team repeatedly infringes the retreat line, an indirect free kick is awarded to the kicking team from the place where the offence occurred.

U13-U18 Amendments

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U13 to U18

The Laws of the Game are amended as follows:

Unlimited substitution
U13, U14 - 35 minute half
U15, U16 - 40 minute half
U17, U18 - 45 minute half

Safety first

Referee Monthly Meetings

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Referee Monthly Meetings

Monthly Referee Meetings - September through February

Upcoming dates for 2022:

6:30 - 8:00 pm ALL REFEREES TO ATTEND EACH MEETING

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - Sechelt Early Learning Center (classroom/conference room)

referees, aspiring referees, coaches, players and parents are welcome!

U8/U9 Amendments

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U8/U9

Laws of the Game apply, with these changes:

5 V 5 format, 5 players on the field; one of whom must be the goalkeeper
Minimum 4 players to start at the beginning of each half and after a stoppage in play
20 minutes each half
Law 11 (Offside) does not apply
Opponents must be 8 yards away from the ball for free-kicks
All free kicks are Indirect (cannot score from a free kick)
No Indirect Free Kicks in the Penalty Area
2^ndchance on a throw in - explain what they did wrong
Unlimited substitution
Keeper not permitted to punt ball from his goal area to opponent's goal area; free kick to the opposing team from the centre mark.
Safety first