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Recreational Rules

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The Golden Valley Phoenix Recreational Soccer Program is intended and defined by the MYSA “…to provide youth players with the opportunity to play in an appropriate environment.  The focus of recreational soccer is toward participation and fun over competition.  Recreational soccer is a learning program.”  As such, each player plays at least half of each game except for reasons of illness, injury or discipline.

General Recreational Items

Recreational Soccer is intended to be a noncompetitive  FUN learning environment for the children.
Players and Parents are to be on opposite sides of the field.
No Scores, standings, or records are kept for In-House Soccer.
Referees if present are not to be approached or spoken to by anyone but the team coach.
Players and coaches are to shake hands at the end of each game
Player's Equipment For Safe Play for games and practices:
  • Each player shall have a jersey of the team color that is to remain tucked in during the game. Sweats and long sleeves may be worn under the uniform.
  • Each Player Must wear shin guards for both games and practices
  • Appropriate Shoes - soccer cleats are suggested but not required at U6-U10 levels. No Shoes with front toe cleats will be allowed. (No baseball front-toe cleats.)
  • Eyeglasses should be secured with an elastic holder or strap.
  • Players may not wear hats during a game.
  • Players may not wear jewelry of any type during a game or practice
  • The goalkeeper shall wear colors which shall be different than the two teams’ colors.


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