| Age Group | # of Players on the Field | Game Length | Throw in | Corner Kicks | Heading | Sliding Tackle | Offsides | Build Out Line |
| Kindergarten | 4 v 4 (No Goalies) | 2 x 13min halfs | Kick in | No | No | No | No | NO |
| 1st Grade | 4 v 4 (No Goalies) | 4 x 12min halfs | Kick in | Yes | No | No | No | NO |
| 2nd Grade | 7 v 7 (6 + Goalie) | 4 x 12 min quarters | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | YES |
| 3rd Grade | 7 v 7 (6 + Goalie) | 4 x 12 min quarters | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | YES |
| 4th Grade | 7 v 7 (6 + Goalie) | 2 x 25 min halfs | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | YES |
| 5th- 6th | 9 v 9 (8 + Goalie) | 2 x 30 min halfs | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | NO |
| 7th - HS | 11 v 11 (8+Goalie) | 2 x 30 min halfs | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | NO |
Build Out Line 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade
Build out line Instructional Video: Build Out Line Video
- The spirit of this rule is to encourage the U9 and U10 teams to learn how to play the ball forward from the first third. Traditionally keepers have been able to just punt the ball across the midway line which was a detriment to the players learning how to progress the ball forward from defense to mid field to the attackers.
- When the goalkeeper (Team O) has the ball in his/her hands during play, the opposing team (Team X) must move behind the build-out line until the ball is released from the goalkeeper's possession and crosses the penalty area.
- Once the opposing team is behind the build-out line, the goalkeeper can release the ball by passing (NOT dribbling), throwing, or rolling the ball to a teammate who is on his/her side of the build-out line or beyond the build-out line.
- Section 1R has clarified that the goalkeeper may roll (not bounce) the ball and then pass the ball to a teammate on their side of the build out line.
- PUNTS and DROP KICKS are not allowed from the keeper.
- After the ball is released from the goalkeeper's possession and crosses the penalty area, the opposing team may cross the build-out line and play resumes as normal.
- The goalkeeper releasing the ball from possession or the player taking the goal kick does not have to wait for the opposing players to move behind the build-out line.
- The play from the goalkeeper or from the goal kick can be played to a teammate beyond the build-out line.
- 2018 FALL Season UPDATE - on Goal Kicks, the ball must be kicked and cross the penalty area before the opposing team can cross the build out line to attack the ball.
Guidance to Referees- Encourage the opponents to move quickly beyond the build-out line. Do not start the “6-sec clock” until all opponents have retreated behind the build-out line.
- The referee should position themselves on or very close to the build-out line and ask the players to stay behind until the ball is released.
- If a player insists on crossing over the line a couple of times without respecting the referee’s direction; you have an IFK for the goalkeeper’s team… location: on the build-out line, place closest to where the player crossed the line
Clarkstown Soccer Club Zero Tolerance Policy
All individuals responsible for a team and all spectators shall support the referee. Failure to do so will undermine the referee’s authority and has the potential of creating a hostile environment for the players, the referee, and all the other participants and spectators.
Consequently, Clarkstown Soccer Club has adopted and modified the following rules:
- No one, except the players, is to speak to the referee during or after the game. Exceptions: Coaches may ask questions before the game, call for substitutions and point out emergencies during the game, or respond to the referee if addressed.
- Absolutely no disputing calls, during or after the game, no remarks to the referee to watch certain players or attend to rough play. NO YELLING at the referee, EVER, and no criticism, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation, or feedback of any kind during or after the game.
- Violators may be ejected and are subject to disciplinary action by the Clarkstown Sportsmanship Review Committee and can be subspended for any given lenght of time
- If coaches or spectators have questions regarding particular calls, rules, or a referee, or wish to give feedback regarding a referee, please contact the Clarkstown soccer club referee’s coordinator for the game in question