The 3rd and 4th grade (Division 3 and Division 4) program is designed to give the young soccer player the essential skills, team player philosophy, and sportsmanship needed to succeed in the game while continuing to introduce basic soccer techniques. Teams are created based on gender and age and play 8 vs. 8 games on a field of 70-80 by 45-50 yards. Teams play with goalkeepers and referees.
Practices occur on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and matches are played on Sundays between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Games last approximately 60 minutes and scores and team results are maintained. All matches are played at various fields around Westfield.
Basic Sunday match rules:
- Two 25 minute halves
- No. 4 Soccer Ball, "home" team supplies the game ball
- 8v8 formation including the goalkeeper, 7v7 and 6v6 is also allowed if both coaches agree
- Unlimited substitutions are allowed: after a goal, before a goal kick, before a throw-in (only the team performing the throw-in can sub), or after an injury
- All players are required to play at least half the game, unless in the event of an injury
- Offside rules apply
- All players are guaranteed to play 50% of the match.
Required uniform and safety information
- Soccer/athletic shorts are required (No zipper or pockets).
- Wear WSA issued team shirt, tucked in.
- Rubber soccer cleats are mandatory.
- Shin guards covered by socks are required.
- No jewelry or chewing gum is allowed.
- Water bottle.
- Referee will check player’s uniform for safety before each game.
At the end of this season, all players will receive from their coaches a participation award.
