Goalie War General Rules

Goalie War General Rules

🥅 Goalie Wars: Quick Game Rules Overview

📏 Field Play:

  • Fields range from 18 to 26 yards long and 10 to 14 yards wide.

  • Goal sizes vary by age group, ensuring a fair play for all.

🎂 Age Groups:

  • Organized by birth year

  • From under 9s to U19, everyone has a spot! 

⚽ Ball Rules:

  • One ball on the field to keep the game fast and fair.

  • Different ball sizes for various age groups to handle easily.

🕒 Game Time:

  • Matches are short and sweet: 2 halves of 3 minutes each, with a 2-minute halftime.

  • Keeps everyone on their toes and the games exciting!

👟 Gear Up:

  • Goalkeeping gloves and cleats are recommended for grip and save performance but not required.

  • Shin guards are not necessary as there is no contact with others in this event.

🏆 Scoring and Winning:

  • Points are awarded for wins.

  • Tiebreakers? We've got clear rules from head-to-head results to goal differentials.

  • No ties here: matches concluding in draws go to exciting overtimes and penalty kicks!

🚀 Kick-Offs:

  • A fun "rock, paper, scissors" game decides who starts with the ball.

🛑 Play Stoppages:

  • Play pauses only for safety, injuries, or if too many balls land on the field.

🎉 Why Join?

  • Every goalkeeper plays a minimum of 7 games.

  • Fair, fun, and action-packed with a chance to shine in penalty shootouts and quick matches.

🌦️ Weather or Not:

  • We play rain or shine, but safety first! If weather interrupts, we've got rules in place to ensure the competition is fair.

📢 Stay Tuned:

  • Sign up now and receive the complete rulebook before the event, so you're ready to guard your goal!