Youth Soccer Rules
Key Rules
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Offside rule applies at all levels.
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Slide tackling allowed but must be safe and controlled.
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Substitutions: unlimited during stoppages with referee approval.
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Yellow/red cards enforced for misconduct.
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Shin guards mandatory.
Age Groups
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U6: 4–6 years
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U8: 7–8 years
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U10: 9–10 years
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U12: 11–12 years
Game Format
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U6 & U8: 4v4 (no goalkeepers)
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U10 & U12: 7v7 (includes goalkeeper)
Match Duration
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U6/U8: Two 15-minute halves
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U10/U12: Two 25-minute halves
Ball Size
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U6/U8: Size 3
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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
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No slide tackling for all youth levels.
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Coaches allowed on the field for U6 only.
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Kick-ins instead of throw-ins for U6/U8.
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All players must play at least 50% of the game.
Youth Flag Football Rules
Age Groups
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6–8 years
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9–10 years
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11–12 years
Game Format
5v5 on a 30x70 yard field
Match Duration
Two 20-minute halves (running clock)
Key Rules
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No tackling—flags must be pulled.
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No stiff arms or diving.
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Quarterback has 7 seconds to throw.
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No blocking or screening allowed.
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Touchdowns = 6 points; extra point options:
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1 point from 5-yard line
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2 points from 10-yard line
Soccer Rules Ages 13+
Key Rules
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Offside rule applies at all levels.
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Slide tackling allowed but must be safe and controlled.
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Substitutions: unlimited during stoppages with referee approval.
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Yellow/red cards enforced for misconduct.
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Shin guards mandatory.
Age Groups
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U13: 13–14 years
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U15: 15–16 years
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U18: 17–18 years
Game Format
11v11 following FIFA standards
Match Duration
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Two 40-minute halves for U13–U15
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Two 45-minute halves for U18
Ball Size
Size 5
Football Rules Ages 13+
Age Groups
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Teen Division: 13–15 years
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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
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No tackling—flags must be pulled.
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Contact limited to incidental; no blocking or screening.
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Quarterback has 5 seconds to throw.
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Defensive rush allowed after 2 seconds.
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Scoring: Touchdown = 6 points
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Extra point: 1 point from 5-yard line/2 points from 10-yard line