“Soccer is an art not a science and the game should be played attractively as well as effectively. Soccer is a game of skill, imagination, creativity and decision- making. Coaching should not stifle, but enhance those elements.”
- Bobby Howe, U.S. Soccer, former director of coaching, professional and National Team coach
ALL AGES:
- Opposing players and coaches should shake hands after every game. 8U and up should shake hands with the referee
- 50% playing time is required for all rec players
- Spectators must sit on the opposite side of the players
6U and below:
- (4) 8 minute quarters (Coaches keep time)
- 3v3 or 4v4
- No goalkeeper
- All free kicks are indirect
- No heading
- No slide tackles
- Can substitute any player at any game stoppage
8U:
- (4) 10 minute quarters
- 4v4 or 5v5
- No goalkeeper
- All free kicks are indirect
- No heading
- No slide tackles
- Can substitute any player at any game stoppage
10U:
- (2) 25 minute halves
- 7v7 including goalkeeper
- Goalkeeper can not punt or drop kick
- Offside is enforced
- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in
- No heading
12U:
- (2) 30 minute halves
- 9v9 including goalkeeper
- Offside is enforced
- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in
15U:
- (2) 40 minute halves
- 11v11 including goalkeeper
- Offside is enforced
- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in