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Aug, 2024

Quick Guide for Coaches and Referees

8U
7 vs 7 (6 plus a goalie)
Size 3 ball
10 minute quarters
1 minute between quarters
5 minutes at half
Punting is allowed
Offsides is called
No headers 
No slide tackles
Build out line should be in orange or other color (about half way between top of box and half field)
Goal kick taken from anywhere inside of goal box (not penalty area)

10U
7 vs 7 (6 plus a goalie)
Size 4 ball
12 minute quarters
1 minute between quarters
5 minutes at half
Punting is allowed
Offsides is called
No headers 
No slide tackles
Build out line should be in orange or other color (about half way between top of box and half field)
Goal kick taken from anywhere inside of goal box (not penalty area)

12U
11 vs 11 (10 plus a goalie) or 9v9 (8 plus a keeper) 
Size 4 ball
15 minute quarters
1 minute between quarters
5 minutes at half
Punting is allowed
Offsides is called
Slide Tackle is allowed
No headers 
Goal kick taken from anywhere inside of goal box (not penalty area)
 
14U
 9v9 (8 plus a keeper) 
Size 5 ball
15 minute quarters
1 minute between quarters
5 minutes at half
Punting is allowed
Offsides is called
Slide Tackle is allowed
Heading is allowed