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• Code of Ethics
• College Search
• Food Pyramid/Blast Off
• Illustrated Laws/Rules
  of the Game
• Mike Warter Scholarship
• Nutrition BINGO
  (added 9.29.11)
• Olympic Development
• Player Exchange
• Video Clips

This section is dedicated solely to soccer players with quick links to soccer news, games and fun topics.

Keep kickin' it on the soccer field!

Back to school coloring fun! Click graphic to download pdf.

Food Pyramid—Blast Off Game

An interactive computer game where kids can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with healthy food and physical activity choices. Specifically designed for children aged 6 to 11, but fun for everyone, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“Fuel” tanks for each food group help students keep track of their food choices. A certificate of commendation is available to those astronauts who successfully complete the mission.

System Requirements:

• Flash Player 7 (or higher)
  Click here to download (for free) the latest version of Flash Player.
• Recommended monitor resolution: 1024x800.

FYI: This game has been designed for broadband internet connections. Users on 56K or below will experience a slower loading time to begin the game.

Use MyPlate to help eat well, be active and be healthy: CLICK HERE for preschoolers 2–5 years-old. CLICK HERE for children 6–11 years-old.

Video Clips

Do you have a favorite trick that you can do on your own with the ball? Below are short clips of players showing different tricks that are possible with the ball. Please check back as new tricks will be added. [updated: 11.04.11]

Illustrated Laws/Rules of the Game!

• Ball In/Out of Play
• Scoring
• Offside: Example 1 | Example 2
• Hand Ball: Deliberate | Not Deliberate
• Throw-In: Example 1 | Example 2
• Goalkeeper Infractions: Example 1 | Example 2 | The Penalty Area
• Advantage: Example 1 | Example 2
• Charging: Fair | Unfair
• The Start and Restart of Play – Scoring: Allowed | Not Allowed (Just Added!)

Ball In/Out of Play (Law 9)

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Method of Scoring (Law 10)

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Offside: Example 1 (Law 11)

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Offside: Example 2 (Law 11)

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Hand Ball: Deliberate (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Hand Ball: Not Deliberate (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Throw-In: Example 1 (Law 15)

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Throw-In: Example 2 (Law 15)

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Goalkeeper Handling the Ball: Example 1 (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Goalkeeper Handling the Ball: Example 2 (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Goalkeeper Handling the Ball: The Penalty Area (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Advantage: Example 1 (Law 5: The Referee)

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Advantage: Example 2 (Law 5: The Referee)

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Charging: Fair (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Charging: Unfair (Law 12: Fouls/Misconduct)

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Scoring: Allowed (Law 8: The Start/Restart of Play - Scoring)

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Scoring: Not Allowed (Law 8: The Start/Restart of Play - Scoring)

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