CVSA House League Coaching Information - U7/U8

 

GAME SPECIFICATIONS

• Small mini field with 2 teams per field (20-25 meters wide X 30-36 meters long)
• 2 x 20 minute halves
• 4 v 4
• Small Goals
• Size 3 ball
• Goal Keepers are used
• No penalty area

GAME RULES

• Throw-ins are used
• All free kicks are indirect, opposing players must be 5m away.
• No off sides
• No slide tackling
• No heading the ball
• Retreat line for goal kicks is 2/3 of the length of the field.
• Equal playtime for all players

COACHING SUGGESTIONS

Coaches are permitted & encouraged to join the players on the field during play. Coach the
players on Passing, Checking, Running with the ball and Getting the ball in the net. If you
have a player that is hesitant, please encourage the parents to just let them watch a few
games, if they are not pressured to play most often they will join in on their own at some
point.

SMALL GOAL STORAGE

Small goals are located in between the mini fields and Williams field. You play the length of
the field, not the width as in U6. Goals MUST be replaced after your game finishes at 3:30.
Place them goal mouth to goal mouth.

GAME LOCATIONS

All games are played on the ‘mini fields’. A map showing the field locations at Sherman Road
is located on our club website (FIELDS > SHERMAN ROAD LAYOUT). The field numbers are
also list on the chain link fence along Gilana Place. Field 1 is closest to the Clubhouse, Field 5
is closest to the Curling Club.

CONCESSION DUTY

Each team will have a concession duty time slot. This is a mandatory time slot that your team
must fill. When ready, the schedule is posted on our club website under SCHEDULES off the home page. If you are not on the “fall” schedule, you will be on the “spring” schedule.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

Every coach, assistant coach and team manager will require a criminal records check.
Information regarding criminal records checks can be found on the clubs website under the
“COACHES" heading on the home page. A volunteer access code will be emailed out from
the clubs Risk Managers to all new coaches requiring a CRC along with detailed instruction of
the process. For any questions please email risk@cowichansoccer.com.

RESPECT IN SPORT

Every team official must take the free respect in sport training.

PLAYER CONDUCT

Please let your players know up front what kind of behaviour is expected of them during a
game whether they are on or off the field. If a player intentionally strikes, deliberately kicks or
spits at an opponent this player must be substituted and will not be permitted to participate
further during the game. The coach should inform the player as to why and correct these
actions. The coaches/referees role is to ensure that the game is played under the “fair play”
code.

PLAYER UNIFORMS AND SAFETY

Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still
distinguish teams. Shin guards are mandatory for all players and must be worn under the
socks. Jewellery is NOT PERMITTED, the earrings MUST BE REMOVED.

As a coach, you are not responsible for their child. If the parent has concession duty,
they are still on CVSA property, which is fine.

PLAYER POSITIONS AND PLAY TIME

Rotate children through every position. If you have a child that only wants to play goal, this
will limit their development (a goalie needs to know every position on the field to be effective,
too!). EQUAL PLAYTIME FOR ALL – NO SCORE KEEPING, this is developmental ONLY. We all
play on the same team.

NOTE: If a child has not paid, please do not contact them to come and play. If you are unsure
about the pending players on your team, please contact your coordinator.