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!