
OCYS Game Day Info
Game day is here, and we see it as a true community celebration! It's heartwarming to watch families unite to cheer on their young soccer players. The energy is electric as our kids put their training to the test, showcasing their skills in the heat of the game. It’s easy to get swept up in the thrill, but let’s keep our shared goal in focus.
Player development is a journey that thrives on trial and error. Mistakes are part of the process, especially for our youngest athletes, and learning to navigate them builds resilience. As parents, your role is vital—cheer on your player, their teammates, and even their opponents with positivity. A supportive environment fosters confidence and a love for the game, free from fear of failure. Together, let’s nurture technically skilled, confident, and creative players by creating a positive game day experience for all our youth athletes.
U6 Teams:
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Play format: 3 versus 3, no goalie
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Ball size: 3
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Game length (no added time): 32 minutes (4 quarters of 8 minutes each)
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Halftime: 5 minutes
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Playing time requirement: 50% all players
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Throw-ins: No
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Offside: No
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Restrain line: No
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Heading: No
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Substitutions: Unlimited
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Referees: No
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Game attire: official OCYS Rec kit (jersey, shorts, and socks)
U8 Teams:
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Play format: 4 versus 4, no goalie
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Ball size: 3
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Game length (no added time): 40 minutes (4 quarters of 10 minutes each)
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Halftime: 5 minutes
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Playing time requirement: 50% all players
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Throw-ins: No
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Offside: No
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Restrain line: No
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Heading: No
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Substitutions: Unlimited
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Referees: No
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Game attire: official OCYS Rec kit (jersey, shorts, and socks)
U9/U10 Teams:
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Play format: 7 versus 7, with goalkeeper
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Ball size: 4
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Game length (no added time): 50 minutes (25 minute halves)
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Halftime: 10 minutes
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Playing time requirement: 50% all players
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Throw-ins: Yes
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Offside: Yes
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Restrain/Buildout line: Yes
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Heading: No
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Substitutions: Unlimited
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Referees: Yes
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Game attire: official OCYS Rec kit (jersey, shorts, and socks)
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Play format: 9 versus 9, with goalkeeper
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Ball size: 4
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Game length (no added time): 60 minutes (30 minute halves)
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Halftime: 10 minutes
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Playing time requirement: 50% all players
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Throw-ins: Yes
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Offside: Yes
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Restrain/Buildout line: No
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Heading: U11 No, U12 Yes - If match is mixed U11 v U12 then no heading rule applies
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Substitutions: Unlimited
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Referees: Yes
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Game attire: official OCYS Rec kit (jersey, shorts, and socks)
U11/U12 Teams:
U13 & Up Teams:
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Play format: 11 versus 11, with goalkeeper
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Ball size: 5
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Game length (no added time): 110 minutes (35 minute halves)
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Halftime: 10 minutes
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Playing time requirement: 50% all players
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Throw-ins: Yes
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Offside: Yes
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Restrain/Buildout line: No
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Heading: Yes
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Substitutions: Unlimited
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Referees: Yes
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Game attire: official OCYS Rec kit (jersey, shorts, and socks)