Each year FIFA publishes its annual edition of soccer rules that are obeyed by all adept at the round ball sport. However, FIFA’s rules and regulations are not adapted for the needs of the younger soccer community. Therefore, the 7-A SIDE SOCCER FEDERATION has responded by producing a set of rules and regulations especially suited to meet the needs of younger players thus allowing them to progress according to their size and capabilities. A smaller field, a smaller ball, and a lesser number of players on the field allow them to fully appreciate and enjoy the game.

7 A-Side soccer allows the young player to have fun while learning the basic rules of the game. At this particular level, the referees’ role differs greatly from one of an older age group. We therefore remind the officials that their intervention must be primarily of an educational nature, thus imposing penalties in extreme cases only.

Let’s make 7 A-Side soccer what it should be. We must realize that the objective is to allow children to have as much fun as possible while kicking the ball around. Having adapted soccer for children, we must not impose adult rules. So let them play and dismiss who wins or loses.