• U6 Recreation Rules

    Field Size: 30x20 yards

    Goal Size: 2 x 3

    Ball Size: Size 3


    • Players on the field: The U6 age group plays 3v3 or 4v4 (depending on team sizes) without a goal keeper.
    • Playtime: 4 quarters of 8 minutes play, 2 minutes rest in between quarters and 5 minute halftime. (8/2/5)
    • Throw-ins: Allow players unlimited throw-ins to get it right.
    • Corner kicks: NONE. Use corner throw-ins.
    • Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
    • Playing time: All players should play an equal amount of time. 
    • Goal kicks: taken at nearest 3 yard spot from goal line into the field of play.
    • Offsides: not called.
    • Referee: One official referee will be assigned to the game. If no referee is available, the two coaches may act as referees, provided they call the game fairly and correctly. 
    • Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick.
    • Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (teammate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
    • No headers. If a player takes a header it will result in an immediate foul with possession given to the other team.
    • Coaches on the field: coaches may be on the playing field to assist in giving directions to their players.

  • U7 Recreation Rules

    Field Size: 30x20 yards

    Goal Size: 4 x 6

    Ball Size: Size 3


    Players on the field: The U7 age group plays 5x5 (1 goalkeeper and 4 field players).

    Keepers need to be dressed in different colors than field players.


    Playtime: 4 quarters of 10 minutes play, 2 minutes rest in between quarters and 5 minute halftime. (8/2/5)


    Throw-in: Allow a player a 2nd throw-in to get it right.


    Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.

    Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.


    Corner kicks: Kicks taken from spot within 1 yard from corner.


    Goal kicks: taken anywhere within 6 yards area.


    Offside: not called.


    REFEREE: One official referee will be assigned to the game.

    Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.


    Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (teammate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.

    No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.

     




  • U8 Recreation Rules

    Field Size: 30x20 yards

    Goal Size: 4 x 6

    Ball Size: Size 3


    • Players on the field: The U8 age group plays 5x5 (1 goalkeeper and 4 players).
    • Keepers need to be dressed in different colors than field players.
    • Playtime: 4 quarters of 10 minutes play, 2 minutes rest in between quarters and 5 minute halftime. (8/2/5)
    • Throw-in: Allow a player a 2nd throw-in to get it right.
    • Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
    • Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
    • Corner kicks: Kicks taken from spot within 1 yard from corner.
    • Goal kicks: taken anywhere within 6 yards area.
    • Offside: not called.
    • REFEREE: One official referee will be assigned to the game.
    • Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.
    • Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (teammate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
    • No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.
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    • If a team is combined with U7 and U8 players, the team will play by U8 rules.


  • U10 Recreation Rules

    Field Size: 47x30 yards

    Ball Size: Size 4


    • Players on the field: The U10 age group plays 7v7 (1 goal keeper and 6 field players).
    • The goalkeeper must be dressed differently from teammates and opposing team.
    • A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than six players.
    • Substitutions allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
    • Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
    • Offside: Will be called.
    • Free Kicks: all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
    • (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each- half-time interval of five (5) minutes
    • The Penalty Kick: penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts.
    • No Slide-tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball from an opponent is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.
    • Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick/playing on the ground with player nearby). 
    • No Headers. If a player deliberately heads the ball, it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick.