Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U6 Rules

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 20 yds x 25 yds.
2. Markings:

1. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.

2. Center Circle: 3 yd radius. 3. Goal area: None

Law II-The Ball: Size 3.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at any one time is three 3. No goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 6.
3. Substitutions: Anytime the ball is out of play.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law IV-Players Equipment: Conform to FIFA except tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer  shoes.

Law V-The Referee: 

1. Parent/Coach or assistant
2. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: Not Necessary

Law VII-Duration of the Game: 

A. Three 10 minute periods.
B. Two minute break after periods.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA except opponent must be 3 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: 

Opponent must be 3 yds away.

Kick-in. No throw ins

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: No off-sides.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: 

Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:

A. All fouls result in an indirect free kick with the opponent 3 yds away.

B. The coach/parent must explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: All free kicks are INDIRECT. Opponents must be 3 yds away before kick is allowed.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: No Penalty kicks.

Law XV-Throw-In/Kick-In: 

A. Replace Throw-in with Kick-in. Opponent must be 3 yds away..

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA except opponents must fall back to halfway line.

Law XVII-Corner Kick: No Corner Kicks. Kick-in will be taken in place of corner kick.

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/19/25 or 8/22/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U6 Rules

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 20 yds x 25 yds.
2. Markings:

1. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.

2. Center Circle: 3 yd radius. 3. Goal area: None

Law II-The Ball: Size 3.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at any one time is three 3. No goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 6.
3. Substitutions: Anytime the ball is out of play.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law IV-Players Equipment: Conform to FIFA except tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer  shoes.

Law V-The Referee: 

1. Parent/Coach or assistant
2. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: Not Necessary

Law VII-Duration of the Game: 

A. Three 10 minute periods.
B. Two minute break after periods.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA except opponent must be 3 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: 

Opponent must be 3 yds away.

Kick-in. No throw ins

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: No off-sides.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: 

Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:

A. All fouls result in an indirect free kick with the opponent 3 yds away.

B. The coach/parent must explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: All free kicks are INDIRECT. Opponents must be 3 yds away before kick is allowed.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: No Penalty kicks.

Law XV-Throw-In/Kick-In: 

A. Replace Throw-in with Kick-in. Opponent must be 3 yds away..

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA except opponents must fall back to halfway line.

Law XVII-Corner Kick: No Corner Kicks. Kick-in will be taken in place of corner kick.

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U8 Rules

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 35 yds x 25 yds
2. Markings:
3. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
4. Center Circle: 5 yd radius.
5. Goals: 6 ft high x 12 ft wide.

Law II-The Ball: Size 3.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 5, including the goalkeeper. (4+1)
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 10.
3. Substitutions: Anytime the ball is out of play with the permission of the Referee or Game Official.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment: Conform to FIFA with the following exception:

1. Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.
2. Shin guards are mandatory.

Law V-The Referee: 

1. One Referee

Law VI-Linesman: 

Not Necessary

Law VII-Duration of the Game: 

1. Four 10-minute quarters.
2. Two minute break after 1st and 3rd quarters
3. Five minute break between halves.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 5 yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: No offside.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
A. All fouls result in an indirect free kick with the opponent 5 yards away.

1. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: All free kicks are indirect. The opponent must be 5 yards away before the kick is allowed.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: No penalty kicks.

Law XV-Throw-In: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 5 yards away from the ball.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Defending team retreats to half-way line (*see addendum). The Build-Out Line is halfway line.

Law XVII-Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA, except Opponents must be five yards away from the ball.

Addendum for Heading, Punting, and the Build-Out Line
1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U8, U10, and U12.
a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header

2. No Punting is allowed in the U8 and U10 age groups.
   a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of the punt
3. A build-out line will be implemented for all matches in the U8and U10 age groups 
4. All opposing players must retreat behind the build-up line on:
   i) all goal kicks.
   ii) In the event the goalkeeper has the ball in their hands following a save, it will be the goalkeeper’s team’s option to have the attacking team fall back to the breakout line. If the goalkeeper’s team chooses not to wait and distributes the ball before the attacking team falls back behind the breakout line, it is now a live ball for either team.
5. Once all opposing players have retreated behind the build-up line, the Goalkeeper may then distribute the ball to his or her teammates.
6. Once the goalkeeper distributes the ball, the opposing team may cross the build-up line to defend.
7. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick from the spot where the opponent illegally crossed the build-up line
8. No offside for U8s. 

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U8 Rules

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 35 yds x 25 yds
2. Markings:
3. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
4. Center Circle: 5 yd radius.
5. Goals: 6 ft high x 12 ft wide.

Law II-The Ball: Size 3.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 5, including the goalkeeper. (4+1)
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 10.
3. Substitutions: Anytime the ball is out of play with the permission of the Referee or Game Official.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment: Conform to FIFA with the following exception:

1. Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.
2. Shin guards are mandatory.

Law V-The Referee: 

1. One Referee

Law VI-Linesman: 

Not Necessary

Law VII-Duration of the Game: 

1. Four 10-minute quarters.
2. Two minute break after 1st and 3rd quarters
3. Five minute break between halves.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 5 yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA.

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: No offside.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA with the following exceptions:
A. All fouls result in an indirect free kick with the opponent 5 yards away.

1. The referee/coach/parent must explain ALL infractions to the offending player.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: All free kicks are indirect. The opponent must be 5 yards away before the kick is allowed.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: No penalty kicks.

Law XV-Throw-In: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 5 yards away from the ball.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Defending team retreats to half-way line (*see addendum). The Build-Out Line is halfway line.

Law XVII-Corner Kick: Conform to FIFA, except Opponents must be five yards away from the ball.

Addendum for Heading, Punting, and the Build-Out Line
1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U8, U10, and U12.
a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header

2. No Punting is allowed in the U8 and U10 age groups.
   a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of the punt
3. A build-out line will be implemented for all matches in the U8and U10 age groups 
4. All opposing players must retreat behind the build-up line on:
   i) all goal kicks.
   ii) In the event the goalkeeper has the ball in their hands following a save, it will be the goalkeeper’s team’s option to have the attacking team fall back to the breakout line. If the goalkeeper’s team chooses not to wait and distributes the ball before the attacking team falls back behind the breakout line, it is now a live ball for either team.
5. Once all opposing players have retreated behind the build-up line, the Goalkeeper may then distribute the ball to his or her teammates.
6. Once the goalkeeper distributes the ball, the opposing team may cross the build-up line to defend.
7. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick from the spot where the opponent illegally crossed the build-up line
8. No offside for U8s. 

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U10 RULES

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 60 yds x 40 yds.
2. Markings:

1. 1. A halfway line is marked out across the field.
   2. Center Circle: 8 yd radius.
   3. Build-Out Line is used.  Dotted lines parallel across the field, parallel to and 8 yds on either side of the halfway line.
   4. Goal size: 6 x 18 ft

Law II-The Ball: Size 4.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 7, including the goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 14.
3. Substitutions: Prior to a throw-in, in your favor. Prior to a goal kick, by either team. After a goal, by either team, after an injury, by either team, or when the referee stops play. At half time.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law V-The Referee:

1. One – Two certified referees.
   B. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: None
Law VII-Duration of the Game: Two  25-minute halves with 5 5-minute break between halves.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: Conform to FIFA except Build-Out Line is used (*see Addendum)

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the following, except the opponent must be 8 yds away before the kick is allowed.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment: Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
A. Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.

1. Shin guards are mandatory.

Law XV-Throw-In: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: The opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: 

Opposing players must be behind the Build-out line (*see Addendum)

Law XVII-Corner Kick: 

Conform to FIFA with the following, except opponents must be 8 yds away from the ball.

Addendum for Heading, Punting, and the Build-Out Line
1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U8, U10, and U13.
a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header

2. No Punting is allowed in the U10 age groups.
   a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of the punt
3. A build-out line will be implemented for all matches in the U8 and U10 age groups 
4. All opposing players must retreat behind the build-up line on:
   i) all goal kicks.
   ii) In the event the goalkeeper has the ball in their hands following a save, it will be the goalkeeper’s team’s option to have the attacking team fall back to the build-out line. If the goalkeeper’s team chooses not to wait and distributes the ball before the attacking team falls back behind the breakout line, it is now a live ball for either team.
5. Once all opposing players have retreated behind the build-up line, the Goalkeeper may then distribute the ball to his or her teammates.
6. Once the goalkeeper distributes the ball, the opposing team may cross the build-up line to defend.
7. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick from the spot where the opponent illegally crossed the build-up line
8. The build-out line also serves as an offside line for U10s. Attackers cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build-out line.

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U10 RULES

Law I-The Field: 

1. Dimensions: 60 yds x 40 yds.
2. Markings:

1. 1. A halfway line is marked out across the field.
   2. Center Circle: 8 yd radius.
   3. Build-Out Line is used.  Dotted lines parallel across the field, parallel to and 8 yds on either side of the halfway line.

1. Goal size: 6 x 18 ft

Law II-The Ball: Size 4.

Law III-Number of Players: 

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 7, including the goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster should not exceed 14.
3. Substitutions: Prior to a throw-in, in your favor. Prior to a goal kick, by either team. After a goal, by either team, after an injury, by either team, or when the referee stops play. At half time.
4. Playing time: Each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time.

Law V-The Referee:

1. One – Two certified referees.
   B. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: None
Law VII-Duration of the Game: Two  25-minute halves with 5 5-minute break between halves.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA

Law XI-Off-Side: Conform to FIFA except Build-Out Line is used (*see Addendum)

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the following, except the opponent must be 8 yds away before the kick is allowed.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment: Conform to FIFA with the following exception:
A. Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.

1. Shin guards are mandatory.

Law XV-Throw-In: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: The opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: 

Opposing players must be behind the Build-out line (*see Addendum)

Law XVII-Corner Kick: 

Conform to FIFA with the following, except opponents must be 8 yds away from the ball.

Addendum for Heading, Punting, and the Build-Out Line
1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U8, U10 , and U13.
a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header

2. No Punting is allowed in the 8U and 10U age groups.
   a. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of the punt
3. A build-out line will be implemented for all matches in the U8 and U10 age groups 
4. All opposing players must retreat behind the build-up line on:
   i) all goal kicks.
   ii) In the event the goalkeeper has the ball in their hands following a save, it will be the goalkeeper’s team’s option to have the attacking team fall back to the build-out line. If the goalkeeper’s team chooses not to wait and distributes the ball before the attacking team falls back behind the breakout line, it is now a live ball for either team.
5. Once all opposing players have retreated behind the build-up line, the Goalkeeper may then distribute the ball to his or her teammates.
6. Once the goalkeeper distributes the ball, the opposing team may cross the build-up line to defend.
7. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick from the spot where the opponent illegally crossed the build-up line
8. The build-out line also serves as an offside line for U10s. Attackers cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build-out line.

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U13 Rules

Law I-The Field:

1. Dimensions: 75 x 50 yds.
2. Markings:
3. A halfway line is marked out across the field.
4. Center Circle:  8 yd radius.
5. Corner Arcs:  2 ft radius.
6. Goal Area:  6 yds from each goal post and 6 yds into the field of play, joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
7. Penalty Area:  14 yards from each goal post and 14 yards into the field of play, joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
8. Penalty Spot:  8 yds from center of goal line.
9. Goals:  6 x 18 up to 7 x 21.

Law II-The Ball:    Size 4.

Law III-Number of Players:

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 9, including the goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster shall not exceed 18.
3. Substitutions:  Conform to FIFA.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment:    Conform to FIFA with the following:

1. Footwear: Cleated soccer shoes and shin guards are mandatory.

Law V-The Referee:

1. Certified referee
2. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: Certified AR or club AR permissible

Law VII-Duration of the Game: Two halves of 30 minutes each.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA.

Law XI-Off-Side: Conform to FIFA.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the following, except the opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XV-Throw-In:    Conform to FIFA.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA

Law XVII-Corner Kick:    Conform to FIFA with the following except opponents must be 8 yds away.

Addendum

1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U13 and below.
2. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header
3. Punting in the U13age group is permitted.
4. No build-out line in the U13. The halfway line is the offside marker.

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/19/25 or 8/22/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

Rules and Important Dates:

Coaches Clinic: 8/18/25 or 8/21/25

Practices Start: Week of Aug 25-28th

First Games: 9/6/25

No Games: 10/11/25

End of Season: 10/18/25 (There are no playoffs for the Fall season)

U13 Rules

Law I-The Field:

1. Dimensions: 75 x 50 yds.
2. Markings:
3. A halfway line is marked out across the field.
4. Center Circle:  8 yd radius.
5. Corner Arcs:  2 ft radius.
6. Goal Area:  6 yds from each goal post and 6 yds into the field of play, joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
7. Penalty Area:  14 yards from each goal post and 14 yards into the field of play, joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line.
8. Penalty Spot:  8 yds from center of goal line.
9. Goals:  6 x 18 up to 7 x 21.

Law II-The Ball:    Size 4.

Law III-Number of Players:

1. The maximum number of players on the field at one time is 9, including the goalkeeper.
2. The maximum number of players on the roster shall not exceed 18.
3. Substitutions:  Conform to FIFA.

Law IV-Players’ Equipment:    Conform to FIFA with the following:

1. Footwear: Cleated soccer shoes and shin guards are mandatory.

Law V-The Referee:

1. Certified referee
2. All rule infractions shall be briefly explained to the offending player.

Law VI-Linesman: Certified AR or club AR permissible

Law VII-Duration of the Game: Two halves of 30 minutes each.

Law VIII-The Start of Play: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Law IX-Ball in and Out of Play: Conform to FIFA

Law X-Method of Scoring: Conform to FIFA.

Law XI-Off-Side: Conform to FIFA.

Law XII-Fouls and Misconduct: Conform to FIFA.

Law XIII-Free Kicks: Conform to FIFA with the following, except the opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XIV-Penalty Kicks: Conform to FIFA, except the opponent must be 8 yds away.

Law XV-Throw-In:    Conform to FIFA.

Law XVI-Goal Kick: Conform to FIFA

Law XVII-Corner Kick:    Conform to FIFA with the following except opponents must be 8 yds away.

Addendum

1. No deliberate heading of the ball at U13 and below.
2. Restart on any infraction of this rule will be an Indirect Free Kick at the spot of a deliberate header
3. Punting in the U13age group is permitted.
4. No build-out line in the U13. The halfway line is the offside marker.