GSL 4 v 4 

2024 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Gorge Soccer is proud to announce the fourth year of GSL 4v4 outdoor starting May 18, 2024. This 7 week (8 day) league located in The Dalles is not only a great way to transition from indoor to outdoor soccer, its also a great place to start putting academy learned skills to use!  We have had teams sign up from Hood River, Goldendale, White Salmon, Maupin and The Dalles! Available for boys and girls 4-8 years of age. Teams will play in the age group of their oldest player. Players may play on multiple teams, but can only play for 1 team per age group once playoffs begin. If weather becomes an issue, the games will be rescheduled for a later date. This is to ensure we do not damage the field.

  • $350 - Team Fee

  • 4v4 (No Goalies)

  • 5 Games Guaranteed

  • Jerseys NOT supplied, but available to order.

  • Maximum 8 players per roster

  • 8 minute quarters

Age Groups

  • 2016/17 BOYS

  • 2016/17 GIRLS

  • 2018/19 BOYS

  • 2018/19 GIRLS

Game Days

  • June 2,8,9,16,23,30

  • July 6,7

4 v 4 Rules

FIELD OF PLAY

  • Dimensions: 20 yds wide x 30 yds long

  • Penalty Area: Box measuring 2 yds from each post, and 3 yds into field (deep). NO CONTACT WITH BALL INSIDE THIS BOX! Automatic goal if defense touches the ball inside penalty area. If offense touches the ball inside this area, its a goal kick for other team.

  • Penalty Mark: 10 yds from the mid-point of the goal line (no goalies, penalty kicks from this spot).

  • Substitution Zones: 6 yds zone (3 yds on each side of halfway-line) on the bench side of the pitch

  • The Goals: 3x3

THE BALL

  • Size 3 - 8 Years Old and Younger

PLAYER RULES:

  • 4v4 NO GOALIES

  • Minimum Number of Players to Start Match: 3

  • Maximum Roster: 7

  • Substitution Limit: None

  • Substitution Method: "Flying substitution"

  • Players can play for multiple teams. If players plays for 2 teams in same age group, he/she must choose 1 team for playoffs. Player may play for multiple teams in playoffs if in different age groups.

  • NO HEADING

GAME TIME:

  • 4 x 8 min quarters

  • 1 min breaks between quarters, 3 min halftime

  • Coach may have 1x one minute time out per half if they don’t have subs.

  • 5 Minute Waiting Period for enough players before forfeit.

  • Games that start late will end on time (5 min before next game)

FOULS AND MISCONDUCT

  • FIFA Rules

  • All the Free Kicks are INDIRECT that occur outside the penalty box. Penalty Kicks will be used for tie-breakers – Final/Consolation. Kick off’s are direct!

PENALTY KICK

  • To be taken from the penalty mark, 10 yrds from goal line. All players must be out of the penalty area.

OFFSIDE – There is no offside in 4v4.

THROW-IN – A kick in will be taken in place of the throw-in.

FREE KICK/KICK-IN – distance from the ball – 5 yards.

GOAL KICK

  • From inside the penalty area, a player may kick the ball into play within their own half. Ball must clear the Penalty Area for an opponent to play it. Opposing team must move back to closest part of center circle to the ball.

OFFICIALS / REFEREES

  • Single Referee will call the games.

RESTART TIME LIMIT:

  • Restart must take place within 5 seconds or the ball is awarded to the opposing team (enforcement to take place gradually).

SPORTSMANSHIP

  • Players, coaches and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times. Abuse of the referees will not be tolerated. Any instance of such conduct will lead to ejection without refund for the offending team.