Playtime & Positions

Playtime
Coaches are asked to do their best in adhering to the program’s playtime requirement while taking into consideration factors such as a player's physical ability, disciplinary issue, etc. when determining someone's playtime.

* Under 4/5/6: 50%
* Under 7/8/9: 50%
* Under 10/11/12: 40%-60%
* Under 13/14/15: 40%-60%

Positions

Under 4/5/6 Coaches, are asked to do their best to provide an opportunity for each player to play at and learn the different positions when possible, and if a player is able to do so.  Goalkeeping Position, U6 players are not to be forced to play at this position unless no player on the team is willing to do so in which case a team’s players are to be rotated.  

Under 7/8/9 Coaches, are asked to do their best to provide an opportunity for each player to play at and learn the different positions when possible.  Goalkeeping Position, U9 players are not to be forced to play at this position unless no player on the team is willing to do so in which case a team’s players are to be rotated.  

Under 10/11/12 Coaches, players should be played to a degree at the positions which best meet their strengths and which help their team. And as they prove an understanding and ability at a position be taught a new position.  Goalkeeping Position, only U12 players that have a proven ability to play this position should be assigned to play it. 

13/14/15 Players Coaches, players should be played at the positions which best meet their strengths and help their team.   And as they prove an understanding and ability at a position be taught a new position.  Goalkeeping Position, only U15 players that have a proven ability to play this position should be assigned to play it.