Number of Players: 4v4 Max, 4 field players + 0 GK.
3 players must be present to start a game. Teams may have players of both sexes if necessary to fill out roster.
Roster Size: 8 Maximum
Ball: Size 3
Duration of play: 10 minute quarters - 5 minute half time
Referees: None
Offside: None
Substitutions: Unlimited and at any stoppage. Each child should play at least half of game.
Field Dimensions (Rectangular): Between 25-35 yards by 15-25 yards recommended. Spectators should be three yards from end lines of regulation field
Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line.
Build Out Line: None. Players should be behind halfway line on goal kicks.
Goals: 4' X 6' are recommended. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground.
Goal Area: None
Penalty Area: None
Flag Posts: Flags shall be placed at the corners and center line
Corner Arc: None
Free Kicks & Corner Kicks: All free kicks will be direct. All opponents at least 4 yards from the ball.
Start & Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA except that all opponents at least 4 yards from the ball. The ball must travel the distance of its circumference.
Headers: Not permitted. Results in opposition taking indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Fouls & Misconduct: All intentional fouls will result in an indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Penalty Kicks: None
Throw-In: Conform to FIFA except for one redo per throw.
Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA. Goal kick taken from any point 4 yards in front of, or to the side of goal.
Ball In & Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.
Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA. Coaches are encouraged to control win margin if possible.
U8
Number of Players: 5V5 Maximum, 4 field players + 1 GK
3 players must be present to start a game. Teams may have players of both sexes if necessary to fill out roster.
Roster Size: 10 Maximum
Ball: Size 3
Duration of play: 10 minute quarters - 5 minute half time
Referees: None
Offside: None
Substitutions: Unlimited and at any stoppage. Each child should play at least half of game.
Field Dimensions Rectangular: Between 25-35 yards by 15-25 yards recommended. Spectators should be three yards from end lines of regulation field
Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line.
Build Out Line: None. Players should be behind halfway line on goal kicks.
Goals: 4' X 6' are recommended. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground.
Goal Area: None
Penalty Area: None
Flag Posts: Flags shall be placed at the corners and center line
Corner Arc: None
Free Kicks & Corner Kicks: All free kicks will be direct. All opponents at least 4 yards from the ball.
Start & Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA except that all opponents at least 4 yards from the ball. The ball must travel the distance of its circumference.
Headers: Not permitted. Results in opposition taking indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Fouls & Misconduct: All intentional fouls will result in an indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Penalty Kicks: None
Throw-In: Conform to FIFA except for one redo per throw.
Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA. Goal kick taken from any point 4 yards in front of, or to the side of goal.
Ball In & Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.
Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA. Coaches are encouraged to control win margin if possible.
U9/U10
Number of Players: 7V7 Maximum, 6 field players + 1 GK
5 players must be present to start a game. Teams may have players of both sexes if necessary to fill out roster.
Roster Size: 14 Maximum
Ball: Size 4
Duration of play: 25 minute halves - 5 minute half time
Referees: Center ref
Offside: Applies, conform to FIFA rules
Substitutions: Unlimited and at any stoppage. No substitutions of penalty kicks.
Field Dimensions Rectangular: Between 55-65 yards by 35-45 yards recommended. Spectators should be three yards from end lines of regulation field
Markings: The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 7 yards is marked around it.
Build Out Line: The build out line is used to promote playing the ball out of the back in an unpressured setting. When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team should move behind the build out line. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass or throw/roll the ballot a teammate (no punting). After the ball has been put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal.
Goals: 6.5' X 18.5' are recommended. 6x18 and 7x21 are acceptable. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground.
Goal Area: None
Penalty Area: A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, ten (10) yards from the center of the goal. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of ten (10) yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made seven (7) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
Flag Posts: Flags shall be placed at the corners and center line
Corner Arc: None
Free Kicks & Corner Kicks: All free kicks will be direct. All opponents at least 4 yards from the ball.
Start & Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA except that all opponents at least 4 yards from the ball. The ball must travel the distance of its circumference.
Headers: Not permitted. Results in opposition taking indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Fouls & Misconduct: All intentional fouls will result in an indirect free kick at the spot of infraction.
Penalty Kicks: None
Throw-In: Conform to FIFA except for one redo per throw.
Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA. Goal kick taken from any point 4 yards in front of, or to the side of goal.
Ball In & Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.
Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA. Coaches are encouraged to control win margin if possible.
U12
Number of Players: 9V9 Maximum, 8 field players + 1 GK
5 players must be present to start a game. Teams may have players of both sexes if necessary to fill out roster.
Roster Size: 18 Maximum
Ball: Size 4
Duration of play: 30 minute halves - 10 minute half time
Referees: center ref, 2 linesman
Offside: Yes, conform to FIFA rules
Substitutions: Unlimited and at any stoppage. No substitutions on penalty kicks.
Field Dimensions (Rectangular): Between 70-80 yards by 45-55 yards recommended. Spectators should be three yards from end lines of regulation field.
Markings:Penalty area of 36 yards (width) by 14 yards (length). Penalty spot shall be 8 yards from the goal line. Center circle and penalty spot shall have a radius of 8 yards.
Goals: 6.5X18.5 are recommended. 6X18 and 7X21 are acceptable. Goals must be anchored securely to the ground.
Goal Area: Conform to FIFA
Penalty Area: A penalty area is defined at each end of the field as follows: Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, fourteen (14) yards from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of fourteen (14) yards and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of eight (8) yards from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
Flag Posts: Conform to FIFA
Corner Arc:Conform to FIFA
Free Kicks & Corner Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the exception that all opponents are at least 8 yards from the ball.
Start & Restart of Play: Conform to FIFA.
Headers: Not permitted. A deliberate header shall result in an indirect free kick awarded to the opponent at the spot of the infraction. If a deliberate header occurs within the goal area, an indirect free kick is awarded on the goal area line parallel to the goal line of the nearest point to where the infraction occurred.
Fouls & Misconduct: Conform to FIFA.
Penalty Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the exceptions that the penalty mark is at eight yards and that players other than the kicker and defending goalkeeper are at least seven (7) yards from the penalty mark.
Throw-In: Conform to FIFA.
Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA.
Ball In & Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.
U14
Number of Players: 11V11 Maximum, 10 field players + 1 GK
7 players must be present to start a game. Teams may have players of both sexes if necessary to fill out roster.
Roster Size: 22 Maximum
Ball: Size 5
Duration of play: 35 minute halves - 15 minute half time
