The U8 division for 2012 will consist of players born in 2005 & 2004. Teams will be of 8-10 players and small sided games will be played using a 4v4 system without goalies. At this age, the kids are just starting to develop the passing part of the game, and the 4v4 game gives us the smallest manifestation of a real match, with all of the elements neccessary for children to experience real soccer by simplifying some of the confusing rules and duplication. In a real soccer match, you have the option of passing the ball forwards, square, or back. 4V4 is the optimum number of players to perform this as well as making sure that all of the kids have fun. As with the U6, if you put too many players of this age on the field, someone is bound never to touch the ball! With the Parry Sound Soccer Clubs commitment to developing the game of soccer and making sure that every child has a chance to play and have fun... well, this small sided game just makes a lot of sense!   

Under 8 (U8) - 2011 Schedule 

·         Shin guards are mandatory – players cannot play without the proper equipment

·         Players shall not wear hats or shorts with zippers or buttons.

·         ALL items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather and rubber bands) are not permitted and must be removed prior to kickoff!

·         Using tape to cover jewellery is not acceptable!

·         Please respect our Referees! Abuse of our Officials by Players, Coaches or Parents will NOT be tolerated!

·         All games at the Kinsmen Field on Wednesdays at 6pm.

·         15 minute warm-up before each game.

·         Game format: 4v4 [no goalie]; 2 x 20 minute halves.

·         BOTH teams responsible for placing the nets at the appropriate location before first game.

·         BOTH teams responsible for putting equipment away after the last game.

·         Anything heavier than a moderate rainfall will cause a game to be cancelled – no games will be rescheduled (with the exception of Sound Cup Games!).

·         Only ONE game sheet per game; must be completed by BOTH coaches and the referee.

·         Coaches are encouraged to borrow players from other teams to fill out their roster if they have too few of their own players for a game. (This does not apply to Sound Cup games).

·         Players MUST have played at least 5 regularly scheduled games for their team to play in the year-end tournament.

·         ORR’s FINE MEATS & DELI SOUND CUP rules will be published separately.