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Rules of the Game

All players must wear cleats and shin guards for every game. Shin guards must be covered by socks. No jewelry is allowed unless it's for medical purposes. 

Below is a simplified Rule Chart for each age group for the Spring 2025 season. 

 

Age Division

U4 (Toddler)

U5/U6

U7

U8

U9/10

U11/12

U13+

Coed Division*

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Birth Year

2021

U5 - 2020
U6 - 2019

2018

2017

U9 - 2016
U10 - 2015

2013-2014

2012 and prior

Ball Size

3

3

3

3

4

4

5

Max Roster Size

8

8

8

10

12

16

22

Play Format

4v4

4v4

5v5

5v5

7v7

11v11

11v11

Goalies

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Length of Game

4-8 minute quarters

4-8 minute
Quarters

20 Minute
Halves

20 Minute
Halves

25 Minute
Halves

30 Minute
Halves

35 Minute
Halves

Offsides

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Overtime

No

No

No

No

Two 10 Minute

Two 10 Minute

Two 15 Minute

Direct Kicks

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Headers

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Goalie Punt

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes