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THE FIELD:
Dimensions: Maximum 80 yards long by 40 yards wide (80 yds x 40
yards)
Markings: Distinctive lines recommended.
Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between
the goal lines
Center circle with a eight (8) yard radius in the center of the
field
Corner arcs with a one (1) yard radius at each corner of the field
Goal area in front of each goal measuring six (6) yards by 15 yards
(6 yds x 15 yds)
Penalty area in front of each goal measuring 14 yards by 36 yards
(14 yds x 36 yds)
Penalty mark 10 yards from the goal line
Penalty arc extending in an eight (8) yard radius from the penalty
mark
Goals: Maximum 7 feet high by 7 yards wide (7 ft x 7yds)
THE BALL:
Size four (4)
NUMBER OF PLAYERS:
Maximum number of players on the field at any time: seven (7); one
of whom may be a goalkeeper
Maximum number of players on roster not to exceed 10
Substitutions: Between periods and at halftime
Playing time: Minimum of 75% of the total playing time for each
player, if possible. No one should play four periods until everyone
has played three periods
No co-ed teams. Separate girls teams should be promoted at this
level of play
PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT:
Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes
Shinguards: MANDATORY for both practices and games
REFEREE:
The referee could be either a:
registered referee
trained youth referee
Referees should emphasize:
- fun
- fairness
- safety
- learning
Referee decisions are final and must not be questioned by coaches
ASSISTANT REFEREES:
Parents may be used
DURATION OF GAME:
Four 12-minute periods
Halftime break of five to ten minutes
THE START OF PLAY:
No change from regular play except that opponents must be eight
(8) yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress
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BALL IN AND
OUT OF PLAY:
No change from regular play
METHOD OF SCORING:
No change from regular play
OFFSIDE:
No change from regular play
FOULS & MISCONDUCT:
No change from regular play
Referees will work cooperatively with the coaches and eliminate
the need for cautions and send-offs. Do not show yellow or red cards
FREE KICKS:
No change from regular play except that opponents must retreat eight
(8) yards from the ball during opponents' free kicks
PENALTY KICKS:
No change from regular play except that opponents must be outside
the penalty area and eight (8) yards from the ball before a kick
is allowed
THROW-IN:
No change from regular play
GOAL KICK:
No change from regular play
CORNER KICK:
No change from regular play, except that opponents must be eight
(8) yards from the ball
AYSO RECOMMENDATIONS:
Region standings are not recorded
Game scores are not posted
Parents, coaches, and players from both teams
exchange handshakes before and/or after each game
All players receive participation awards
No individual should be allowed to run the length
of the field except participants of the game
Parents and coaches should encourage players, but
not coach or instruct during game time
Spectators are not allowed behind either goal
or within three (3) yards outside the touchline
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