The Field
- Dimensions: Maximum 80 yards long by 40 yards wide (80 yds x 40 yards)
- Markings: Distinctive lines recommended.
- 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)
The Ball
- Size four (4)
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
Players’ Equipment
- Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes
- Shinguards: MANDATORY for both practices and games
Referee
The referee can be either a:
- registered referee
- youth referee
- coach
Referees should emphasize:
- safety
- fun
- fairness
Referee decisions are final and must not be questioned by coaches
Duration of the Game
- Four 12 minute periods
- Halftime break of five to ten minutes
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.
Ball In and Out of Play
- No change from regular play
Method of Scoring
- No change from regular play
Offside
- No change from regular play http://ayso88.org/parents/law-11-offside-simplified/
Fouls & Misconduct
- No change from regular play
- Referees will work cooperatively with the coaches and eliminate the need for cautions and send-offs. Do not show yellow or red cards
Free Kicks
- No change from regular play except that opponents must retreat eight (8) yards from the ball during opponents’ free kicks
Penalty Kicks
- No change from regular play except that opponents must be outside the penalty area and eight (8) yards from the ball before a kick is allowed
Throw-in
- No change from regular play
Goal Kick
- No change from regular play
Corner Kick
- No change from regular play, except that opponents must be eight (8) yards from the ball
AYSO Region 88 Recommendations
- Parents, coaches, and players from both teams exchange handshakes before and/or after each game
- All players receive participation awards
- No individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the game
- Parents should encourage players, but not coach or instruct during game time. Let the coach guide the team.
- Spectators are not allowed behind either goal or within three (3) yards outside the touchline
