U-6 U-7 U-8 U-9 U-10 U-12 U-14 U-16 U-19
# of Players 4 4 + K 4 + K 5 + K 5 + K 7 + K 11 11 11
Field Size 30X20 YDS (2 fields) 50X30 YDS (2 fields) 50X30 YDS (2 fields) 55X40- YDS 70X45- YDS 70X45- YDS 100X50 YDS 100X50 YDS 100X50 YDS
Ball Size 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5
Length of Game 4-10 min.qtrs  4-10 min.qtrs  4-10 min.qtrs  2-20 min halves 2-25 min halves 2-30 min halves 2-35 min halves 2-40 min halves 2-45 min halves
Out of Play When the whole ball has crossed the goal-line, or touch line, whether in the ground or in the air; OR when the referee has blown the whistle
Overtime Period No tie breakers in League. Subject to change in tournament play  
Referees? Parents/coaches Parents/coaches Parents/coaches Parents.coaches yes-if available yes yes yes yes
Substitution Rules There are unlimited substitutions                                                                   at any stoppage of play.   Unlimited Substitutions 1. Prior to your own team's throw-in    
    2. Prior to either teams Goal-kick  
    3. After a goal by either team  
    4. During injury time-out by either team  
    5. At half-time( or Quarter) by either team  
             
Throw ins No - dribble in No - dribble in No- dribble in Yes Yes Yes yes Yes Yes
Goal Kick   None - restart by dribbling/passing in from touch line   Awarded when the attacking team kicks the ball over the goal line and not into the goal. Kick anywhere from within the goal area  
Corner-Kick None - restart by dribbling/passing in from touch line   Awarded when the defending  team kicks the ball over its own goal line. Take kick from the corner arc.   
Off-side       A Player is off-side if She is nearer her opponent's goal line than the ball at the moment it is player. Unless…  
      1. She is in her own half of the field of play  
    None   2. There are two of her opponents nearer to their own goal-line than she is. Opposing goalkeeper is counted as one player
      3. The ball was last touched or played by an opponent.  
      4. She receives the ball direct from a goal kick, corner kick, throw in, or when it was dropped by the Referee  
      5. OR Referee's opinion( that a players is interfering, or seeking to gain an advantage by her off-side position)  
                   
Violations Penalized for excessive roughness, dangerous play      or unsporting behavior  Play is stopped and possession of ball is awarded to the other team at the nearest touch line for dribble-in. There will be no handballs called at U6-U8. Please instruct the girls appropriately! MAJOR     MINOR    
  1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 1. play in dangerous manner  
  2. Trips an opponent 2. Fair charge when ball is not playable  
  3. Jumps at an opponent 3. Intentionally obstruct opponent  
  4. Charges opponent in a violent or dangerous manner 4. Charge goalkeeper in goal area  
  5. Charger/tackles an opponent from behind 5. Goal keeper wastes time by not releasing ball into play
  6.strikes or attempts to strike an opponent or spits at her  
  7. Holds an opponent  
  8. Pushes an opponent  
  9. Handles the ball.( carries, strikes, or propels with hand or arm)  
     
             
Direct free-kick None Awarded for 9 major fouls. A goal may be scored directly from the kick
Indirect free-kick None Awarded for minor violations, and offside. The ball must be touched by a second player for a goal to be scored.
Penalty-kick None Awarded when one of  9 major fouls is committed by a defender in their own penalty area
Misconduct Violations   None     A Yellow card signifies that a player has received a formal caution  
Coach Shall counsel any player for unsporting behavior   A Red card signifies that a player has been ejected from the game.  
Bleeding/blood Any player bleeding from wound must leave field of play.
League standings None - No keeping of or reporting scores.   Standings are maintained to determine a League Champion.  
Playing Time Every Player must be given equal time to play in each game.                  
Space - Dribble In All players must be 5 yards away from dribble in
No Jewelry No jewelry will be allowed except  medical alert braclets that are taped to avoid any injuries        
Separate Location for Teams and Spectators                 
Parents/Spectators are to sit on one side of the field and players and coaches will be on the other                
Mercy Rule:  No goal advantage shall be in excess of 6 goals.  If further goals are scored after 6, they will not be counted or scored on game card.