Fast Facts of VIP Soccer

• Play on smaller field
  • U-6 size for younger players
  • U-8 or U-10 size for older players
  • Smaller goals (or a set of cones) fit the smaller field better
• Equipment
  • Shin guards are required
  • Soccer cleats are optional
  • Size 5 ball
  • Occasionally play with a large ball (3 feet in diameter)
  • Have pinnies available
• Schedule "Same" Games
  • Same day of the week
  • Same time (mornings are typically best)
  • Same field (allow for handicap parking)
  • Same direction (do not switch direction halfway through the game)
• Use buddies
• Coaches may be on the field
• 1:1 ratio
  • Parent or parent designee of majority age must be present for each player
• Always play short sided
• Length of Game
  • Four 10-minute quarters
  • To be adjusted as needed
• Play against
  • Other VIP teams
  • Mainstream team – U-10 though U14
  • A team of "buddies"
• Be flexible!
• FUN, FAIR AND SAFE are the words for VIP!