Game Aspect

Under 6

Under 8

Under 10

Under 13

Field Dimensions
(meters)

15 x 10

36 x 23

45 x 28

60 x 35

Goal Size

4 x 5 wide

6 x 12

6 x 18

6 x 18

Ball Size

3

3

4

4

Players

On Roster

6

8

8

10

On Field
(Reduce if roster is short.)

3 max

5 max

6 max

8 max

Playing Time

Everyone plays at least 1/2 of game.

Goalkeeper

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Game Duration (Minutes/Quarter)

5

10

12.5

12.5

Games start on the hour.  Lateness eats up your playing time.

Fouls/Misconduct

Penalty/Restart
(No Cards!)

Direct Free Kick w/5 meters

DFK w/6 meters, not in Goal Box.

DFK w/8 meters.

DFK w/10 meters.

Penalty Kicks

No

No

Yes

Yes

Throw-in Error

No comment

2^nd attempt OK

Regulation

Regulation

U6: parents line the sides and keep the ball in play by tapping it back onto the field.  For first few weeks, do not switch halves.

Offside Enforced?

No

No

No

Yes

Line Judges
(Volunteers judge when ball goes out of play)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Substitutions

Between Quarters and for injuries.

Rotation of Players

No player should play any position for more than half the game if they are dominating.  Intra-season, rotate players to a variety of positions.

Player’s Equipment

Shinguards (under socks!).  No jewelry or ornamental headwear.

Drubbings

If you are drubbing your opponent, we urge:

· rotating players to diminish their game impact

· benching your strong player(s)

Game Scores/
League Standings

Do not record.  Applaud player effort and emphasize joy of the game.

Coaches/Parents/

Subs & Spectators

Encourage players, but don’t coach/instruct during game (especially you, coach).  Do not pace the length of the field.

6 feet from touchline.  No one can be near the Goals/Goal Lines.