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)
B. THE BALL
Size four (4)
C. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Maximum number of players on the field at any time
Girls:
Eight (8)
one of whom is a goalkeeper
Boys: Seven (7)
one of whom is a goalkeeper
Maximum number of players on roster
Girls: not to exceed ten (10)
Boys: not to exceed nine (9)
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
D. PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT:
Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes
Shinguards: MANDATORY for both practices and games
E. 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
F. ASSISTANT REFEREES
Certified Parents may be used
G. DURATION OF GAME:
Four 12-minute periods
Halftime break of five to ten minutes
H. 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.
