Petition for Waiver and Acceptance of Liabilities for Participation in U12 Soccer
We, the undersigned parents/guardians of children wishing to participate in U12 soccer for Clayton Parks, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions. By signing this petition, we express our desire for our children to play in the U12 age group despite not meeting the age requirement, and we accept all associated liabilities as outlined in the Clayton County Soccer Rules for U8 and older Age Groups (Revised March 2023).
Clayton County Soccer Rules for U8 and Older Age Groups:
All rules of soccer will be enforced based on “FIFA’s Laws of the Game” and U.S. Youth Soccer policy unless explicitly expressed in this document.
Ball sizes:
U8: Size 3
U10 and U12: Size 4
U14: Size 5
Spectator and team zones:
Parents on one side, players and coaches on the other, no one behind goal lines.
Referees:
U8: 1 referee
U10 and older: 2 referees
Calls made by referees are final and cannot be protested, except by the referee.
Disrespectful behavior towards referees, coaches, players, or parents will not be tolerated and can lead to expulsion.
Heading the ball:
U8 and U10 are not allowed to head the ball.
Sliding:
No sliding allowed. Indirect free kick for the opposing team if violated.
Offsides:
Not enforced in U8; enforced in all other age groups.
Throw-ins:
U8: One rethrow allowed.
U10 and older: Immediate loss of possession for incorrect throw-ins.
Restarts:
U8: All restarts are indirect kicks.
U8 play format:
4 vs 4 with a no player zone.
Minimum 3 players per team to start.
Forfeits and scrimmages if there are not enough players.
No goalkeeper; arc no player zone around goals.
U10 and older play format:
8 vs 8 with a goalkeeper.
Minimum 6 players per team to start.
Forfeits and scrimmages if there are not enough players.
Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions allowed.
Can substitute on any stoppage of play.
Game duration:
U8: 20-minute halves
U10: 25-minute halves
U12: 30-minute halves
U14: 35-minute halves
Mandatory play rule:
All players must play at least half of the game.
Proper equipment required.
Only rostered players can participate.
Goalkeepers can play no more than one half.
Liabilities and Acceptance:
By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and understood the Clayton County Soccer Rules for U8 and older Age Groups. We accept that our children will be playing in the U12 age group despite not meeting the age requirement, and we assume all associated risks and liabilities. We agree to hold Clayton County Soccer, its officials, referees, coaches, and associated personnel harmless from any claims or liabilities that may arise from our decision to allow our children to play in this age group.
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________
Child's Name: ________________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Contact Information:
Phone Number: ______________________________
Email Address: ______________________________
Agreement & Waiver:
By submitting this form, you affirm you are the legal parent or guardian of the child and by typing your name you are signing this petition. You agree to all the terms and conditions above and accept full responsibility for your child's partcipation in the U12 age group.
Typing your full name and submitting this electronic form signifies your agreement to the waiver.
Thank you for your submission!
Typing your full name and submitting this electronic form signifies your agreement to the waiver.