Game Guidelines
| Age Group: |
U4 |
U6 |
U8 |
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
| Game Length |
4 - 8 Min Quarters |
4 - 8 Min Quarters |
4 - 12 Minute Quarters |
2 - 25 Min Halves |
2 - 25 Min Halves |
2 - 40 Min Halves |
| Overtime Periods |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Ball Size |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
| Roster Size |
5-6 |
6-7 |
8-9 |
8-9 |
10-11 |
12-18 |
| Game Format |
3v3 |
4v4 |
5v5 |
6v6 |
8v8 |
11v11 |
| Field Size / Goal Size |
Max: 20x25
Goal: 4x6 |
Max: 20x25
Goal: 4x6 |
Max: 30x50
Goal: 6x12 |
Max: 45x60
Min: 35x45
Goal: 6x12 |
Max: 55x80
Min: 45x70
Goal: 7x21 |
Max: 100x130 (yds)
Min: 50x100 (yds)
Goal: 8x24 (ft) |
| Certified Referee |
N/A |
N/A |
1 with 2 Asst’ Refs (Optional) |
1 with 2 Asst’ Refs (Optional) |
1 with 2 Asst’ Refs (Optional) |
1 with 2 Asst’ Refs |
| Goalkeeper |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
(source: FIFA Laws of the Game)
