Trish's U6 Spring 2026 Team
U6 Weekly Schedule & Information
This page highlights this week's U6 practices and games, plus key information for families about practices and game days.
This Week
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Practice Information
YMCA Athletic Park, Field 1 – not the YMCA building. See Map below.
(904 65th Ave, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, gate at 67th will be closed for safety.)
Athletes should wear cleats (not metal), shin protection, and comfortable clothes and bring a full water bottle for hydration.
Practices may include information sharing, hand-outs, stretching, warm-up, skills games and drills, scrimmage, and cool-down.
Games
Games are usually scheduled on Saturdays at YMCA Athletic Park. YMCA Athletic Park, Field 1 – not the YMCA building. See map below.
(904 65th Ave, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, gate at 67th will be closed for safety.)
The game schedule is posted on the Home Page. One game each season is scheduled on a weekday afternoon.
Athletes should wear cleats (not metal), shin protection, and the YMCA provided uniform and bring a full water bottle for hydration. Guidance on reversible jerseys is provided for each game entry on the Home Page calendar.
Field Map
YMCA Athletic Park, Field 1 layout for U6 games and practices. Please review before your first session so arrival and field entry are smoother.
U6 YMCA Soccer Rules
U6 Soccer rules are based on FIFA Laws of the Game, with the following modifications for our YMCA program:
Law I – The Field
- Field dimensions: 20 yards by 25 yards.
- A halfway line is marked across the field.
- Center circle: 3-yard radius.
- No goal area is marked.
Law II – The Ball
Size 3.
Law III – Number of Players
- Maximum number of players on the field at one time is 3.
- No goalkeeper at U6.
- Maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 6.
- Substitutions are allowed anytime the ball is out of play.
- Each player should play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.
Law IV – Players' Equipment
Conform to FIFA except players may wear tennis shoes or soft‑soled soccer shoes.
Law V – The Referee
- Parent, coach, or assistant serves as referee.
- All rule infractions should be briefly explained to the offending player.
Law VI – Linesman
- Not Necessary.
Law VII – Duration of the Game
- Three 10-minute periods.
- Two-minute break after periods.
Law VII – The Start of Play
- Conform to FIFA except opponent must be 3 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.
Law IX - Ball in and Out of Play
- Opponent must be 3 yds away.
- Kick-in. No throw ins.
Law X - Method of Scoring
- Conform to FIFA.
Law XI - Off-Side
- No off-sides.
Law XII - Fouls and Misconduct
- Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
- A. All fouls result in an indirect free kick with the opponent 3 yds away.
- B. The coach/parent must explain ALL infractions to the offending player.
Law XIII - Free Kicks
- All free kicks are INDIRECT. Opponents must be 3 yds away before kick is allowed.
Law XIV - Penalty Kicks
- No Penalty kicks.
Law XV - Throw-In/Kick-In
- Replace Throw-in with Kick-in. Opponent must be 3 yds away.
Law XVI - Goal Kick
- Conform to FIFA except opponents must fall back to halfway line.
Law XVII - Corner Kick
- No Corner Kicks. Kick-in will be taken in place of corner kick.