| Age Group |
# of Field
Players |
Ball
Size |
Game
Length |
Roster
Size
(recom-
mended) |
Field
Size** |
Goal
Size |
Goalie |
Off-
sides? |
Special Rules |
Referees |
U-6
|
3V3 strongly
recommended.
No more than
4V4 |
#3 |
4- 8 min
quarters |
5-6 |
20 yds. wide
25-30 yds length |
4X6 |
NO |
NO |
No throws ins. Use a "kick in". Yes on goal kicks and corner
kicks. |
None really needed. Parent or coach should supervise for safety. |
U-8
|
4V4 strongly
recommended.
No more than
5V5 |
#3 |
4-12 min
quarters |
8 |
30 yds. wide
40-50 yds length |
6X12 |
NO |
NO |
One "do-over" on a throw ins. |
None really needed. Parent or coach should supervise for safety. |
U-10
|
6V6strongly
recommended.
No more than
7V7 |
#4 |
2- 25 minute
Halves |
10 |
40 yds. wide
50-60 yds length |
6X18 |
YES |
NO |
FIFA |
Clubs urged to use grade 9 referee. All infringements explained to the offending player. |
| U-12 |
8V8 strongly
recommended.
No more than
11V11 |
#4 |
2- 30 minute
Halves |
14 |
8V8
45-50 yds. wide
70-80 yds length |
6X18 |
YES |
FIFA |
FIFA |
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| U-13 |
Fifa Rules |
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