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Youth Soccer Rules

Key Rules

  • Offside rule applies at all levels.

  • Slide tackling allowed but must be safe and controlled.

  • Substitutions: unlimited during stoppages with referee approval.

  • Yellow/red cards enforced for misconduct.

  • Shin guards mandatory.

Age Groups

  • U6: 4–6 years  

  • U8: 7–8 years  

  • U10: 9–10 years  

  • U12: 11–12 years 

Game Format

  • U6 & U8: 4v4 (no goalkeepers)  

  • U10 & U12: 7v7 (includes goalkeeper)  

Match Duration

  • U6/U8: Two 15-minute halves  

  • U10/U12: Two 25-minute halves

Ball Size

  • U6/U8: Size 3  

  • U10/U12: Size 4  

Adult Soccer Rules

Age Groups

All adults 18+

Game Format

11v11 standard FIFA rules

Match Duration

Two 45-minute halves​

Key Rules

  • No slide tackling for all youth levels.  

  • Coaches allowed on the field for U6 only.  

  • Kick-ins instead of throw-ins for U6/U8.  

  • All players must play at least 50% of the game.

Youth Flag Football Rules

Age Groups

  • 6–8 years  

  • 9–10 years  

  • 11–12 years

Game Format

5v5 on a 30x70 yard field  

Match Duration

Two 20-minute halves (running clock)  

Key Rules

  • No tackling—flags must be pulled.  

  • No stiff arms or diving.  

  • Quarterback has 7 seconds to throw.  

  • No blocking or screening allowed.  

  • Touchdowns = 6 points; extra point options:

  • 1 point from 5-yard line  

  • 2 points from 10-yard line  

Soccer Rules Ages 13+

Key Rules

  • Offside rule applies at all levels.

  • Slide tackling allowed but must be safe and controlled.

  • Substitutions: unlimited during stoppages with referee approval.

  • Yellow/red cards enforced for misconduct.

  • Shin guards mandatory.

Age Groups

  • U13: 13–14 years

  • U15: 15–16 years

  • U18: 17–18 years

Game Format

11v11 following FIFA standards

Match Duration

  • Two 40-minute halves for U13–U15

  • Two 45-minute halves for U18

Ball Size

Size 5

Football Rules Ages 13+

Age Groups

  • Teen Division: 13–15 years

  • High School Division: 16–18 years

Game Format

7v7 on a 40x80 yard field

Match Duration

Two 20-minute halves (running clock except last 2 minutes)

Key Rules

  • No tackling—flags must be pulled.

  • Contact limited to incidental; no blocking or screening.

  • Quarterback has 5 seconds to throw.

  • Defensive rush allowed after 2 seconds.

  • Scoring: Touchdown = 6 points

  • Extra point: 1 point from 5-yard line/2 points from 10-yard line

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