A. THE FIELD
1. Dimensions: Maximum 90 yards long by 45 yards wide (90 yards x 45 yards)
2. Markings: Distinctive lines not more than five (5) inches wide
1. Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines
2. Center circle with a 10 yard radius in the center of the field
3. Corner arcs with a one (1) yard radius at each corner of the field
4. Goal area: Six (6) yards from each goalpost and six (6) yards into the field of play joined by a line drawn
parallel with the goal line
5. Penalty area: 18 yards into the field of play, joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line
3. Goals: Maximum 8 feet high by 8 yards wide (8 ft x 8yds)
B. THE BALL
Size four (4)
C. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Maximum number of players on the field at any time: nine (9); one of whom will be a goalkeeper
2. Maximum number of players on roster not to exceed 13
3. Substitutions: Between playing periods and for injuries
4. Playing time: Minimum of 50% of the total playing time for each player. (75% highly recommended)
5. No co-ed teams. Separate girls teams should be promoted at this level of play
D. PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT:
· Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes
· Shin guards: MANDATORY for both practices and games
E. REFEREE:
1. The referee could be either a:
1. registered referee
2. trained youth referee
2. Referees should emphasize:
Fun
Fairness
Safety
Learning
Referee decisions are final on points of fact connected with the game
F. ASSISTANT REFEREES
Should be trained as assistant referees
G. DURATION OF GAME
1. Four equal 15-minute periods with two equal halves of twenty-five minutes each
2. Halftime break of five minutes
H. THE START OF PLAY
No change from regular play
I. BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY
No change from regular play
J. METHOD OF SCORING
No change from regular play
K. OFFSIDE
No change from regular play
L. FOULS & MISCONDUCT
No change from regular play. The referee will work cooperatively with the coaches to eliminate the need for
cautions and send-offs
M. FREE KICKS
No change from regular play
N. PENALTY KICKS
No change from regular play
O. THROW-IN
No change from regular play
P. GOAL KICK
No change from regular play
Q. CORNER KICK
No change from regular play
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Parents, coaches, non-playing players, and spectators to be located not less than six (6) yards outside the
touch-line and no closer than 20 yards from the goal line
2. Region standings can be recorded/posted
3. Game scores can be recorded/posted
4. Parents, coaches, and players from both teams exchange handshakes before and/or after each game
5. All players receive participation awards
6. No individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the game
7. Parents and coaches should encourage players, but not coach or instruct during game time
Courtesy of American Youth Soccer Organization. |
