Field Dimensions
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Age
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Field Length
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Field Width
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U6
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20-30 yards length
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15-25 yards width
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U8
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25-35 yards length
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20-30 yards width
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U10
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45-60 yards length
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35-45 yards width
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U12
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70-80 yards length
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45-50 yards width
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Duration of Play & Ball Sizes
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Age Division
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Minutes Per Half
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Halftime
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Ball Size
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U10 + U12
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25 minutes
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5-10 minutes
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4
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U8
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4 x 10 minute quarters
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2 minutes between qtrs / 5 min. halftime
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3
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U6
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4 x 8 minute
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2 minutes between qtrs / 5 min. halftime
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3
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Number of Players on the Field
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Age
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Number on Field
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Roster Limit
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U6
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3 v 3 with no goalies
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9
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U8
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4 v 4 with no goalies
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10
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U10
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6 v 6 with a goalie
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11
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U12
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8 v 8 with a goalie
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12
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Rules for U6
⇒Substitutions: Can be done at any stoppage of play and “on the fly” (unlimited) as long as it does not interfere with the run-of-play. All players must play 50 percent of the total playing time.
⇒Officials: Parents and coaches can officiate only the U6 and under age groups.
⇒Starts & Restarts: During all kickoffs, corner kicks, goal kicks and kick-ins, defending players must be at least 4 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play.
⇒You cannot score off of a sideline kick-in or kick off!
⇒No slide tackling in this age group.
⇒Spectators: Should sit on the opposite side of the field and cheer for their child and team, and not coach from the sidelines. Spectators are welcome to help retrieve balls that go out of bounds to help keep the pace of play moving quick.
⇒No goalies in this age group.
⇒Players: Cannot stand in the arc during any set piece or re-start of play (goal kick, kick off, corner kick, indirect kick, etc.) During the run-of-play, players can go in the arc to defend and attack the ball.
⇒Any intentional hand ball inside the arc will result in an automatic goal.
⇒Eight-minute quarters with a 1-minute in between quarters and a 5-minute halftime.
⇒Coaches can be on the field while they play.
⇒No penalty kicks. All free kicks are indirect and must be touched by another player before entering the goal.
⇒Kick-Offs can be in any direction.
Rules for U8
⇒Substitutions: Can be done at any stoppage of play (unlimited). All players must play 50 percent of the total playing time.
⇒Officials: There will be one assigned official for these games. (Parents and coaches should avoid complaining to the referee.)
⇒Starts & Restarts: During all kickoffs, corner kicks, goal kicks and kick-ins, the defending players must be 4 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play.
⇒You cannot score off of a sideline kick-in or kick off!
⇒No slide tackling in this age group.
⇒Spectators: Should sit on the opposite side of the field. Spectators should be supportive of all participants on the field. Spectators can help retrieve balls that go out of bounds to help keep the pace of playing moving quickly.
⇒No goalies in this age group.
⇒Players cannot stand in the arc during any set piece or re-start of play (goal kick, kickoff, corner kick, indirect kick, etc.). During the run-of-play, players can go in the arc to defend and attack the ball.
⇒Any intentional hand ball inside the arc will result in a goal.
⇒Ten-minute quarters with a 1-minute break between quarters and a 5-minute halftime.
⇒Coaches: Should not be on the field during play.
⇒There are no penalty kicks. All free kicks are indirect and must be touched by another player before entering the goal.
Kick-offs can be in any direction.
Rules for U10
⇒Substitutions: Can be done only on own throw-in, any goal kick, or after a kick-off. All players must play 50 percent of the total playing time.
⇒Officials: There will be one assigned official for these games. (Parents and coaches should avoid complaining to the referee.)
⇒Starts & Restarts: All kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks, and free kicks players must be 10 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play.
⇒No offsides will be called unless it is an extreme/blatant case. “Cherry-picking” will be called.
⇒Spectators: Should sit on the opposite side of the field
⇒Two (2) 25-minutes halves will be played with a 5-minute halftime.
⇒Coaches: Should not be on the field during play.
⇒Regular "USSF" rules apply.
Rules for U12
⇒Substitutions: Can be done only on own throw-in, any goal kick, or after a kick-off. All players must play 50 percent of the total playing time.
⇒Officials: There will be one assigned official for these games. (Parents and coaches should avoid complaining to the referee.)
⇒Starts & Restarts: All kick-offs, corner kicks, goal kicks and free kicks players must be 10 yards from the ball until the ball is put in play.
⇒No offsides will be called unless it is an extreme/blatant case. “Cherry-picking” will be called.
⇒Spectators: Should sit on the opposite side of the field
⇒Two (2) 25-minutes halves will be played with a 5-minute halftime.
⇒Coaches: Should not be on the field during play.
⇒Regular "USSF" rules apply.
Sportsmanship is required of all players, coaches and parents. The referee does have the right to suspend and terminate a game. The referee also has the right to remove a spectator or coach from the game.
