Rules overview for spring 2021
See bylaws for additional rules
The modified rules below are for Spring 2021. For all other rules, please refer to the bylaws.
U-6 |
U-7 to U-8 |
U-9 to U-10 |
U-11 to U-12 |
U14 |
U14/MSSA/HSSA |
|
Minimum field size in yards |
15 x 25 |
20 x 30 |
35 x 55 |
45 x 70 |
55x100 |
55 x 100 |
Maximum field size in yards |
20 x 30 |
30 x 40 |
45 x 65 |
55 x 80 |
80x130 |
80 x 130 |
Goal size in feet |
6 x 4 to 8 x 4 |
12 x 6 |
18 x 6 |
21 x 7 |
24 x 8 |
24 x 8 |
Penalty area in yards |
N/A |
N/A |
26 x 10 |
34 x 14 |
44 x 18 |
44 x 18 |
Goal area in yards |
5-foot radius |
12 x 4 |
16 x 6 |
18 x 6 |
20 x 6 |
20 x 6 |
Circles and arcs (not corner arcs) and yield distance in yards |
4 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
Corner arcs in yards |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Penalty spot from goal line in yards |
N/A |
N/A |
8 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
Length of play in minutes |
8-min quarters |
10-min quarters |
25-min halves |
25-min halves |
30-min halves |
Per outside league |
Length of breaks in minutes |
2-min between quarters |
2-min between quarters |
5-min halftime |
5-min halftime |
5-min halftime |
Per outside league |
Substitutes |
Between quarters and for injuries |
Between quarters and for injuries |
See 8.3 |
See 8.3 |
See 8.3 |
Per outside league |
Ball size |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
Referee pay |
N/A (Coach referee) |
N/A (Coach referee) |
1 @ $25 (center), 2 @ $15 (AR’s) |
1 @ $25 (center), 2 @ $15 (AR’s) |
1 @ $25 (center), 2 @ $15 (AR’s) |
Per outside league |
Offsides |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Build out line |
Midfield |
Midfield |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Number of players on field |
5v5, no goalkeepers |
5v5 or 6v6 |
8 v 8 |
9 v 9 |
11 v 11 |
11 v 11 |
Minimum number of players on field |
3 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
Per outside league |