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AYSO Region 195 - New Baltimore / Chesterfield & Surrounding Areas

Age Specific Rules for AYSO Region 195

Region 195 matches shall be conducted in accordance with the current AYSO National Rules and Regulations. AYSO uses the FIFA Laws of the Game and decisions of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives, with the following exceptions and clarifications:

4U (Playground Soccer)
  • Playground Soccer
  • Coaches are from UK International
  • Size 3 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 20 minutes (two 10 minute halves)
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
6U 
  • 4 v 4 (no goalkeeper)
  • Size 3 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 40 minutes
    • Four 10 minute quarters
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is not enforced
  • Kick-ins replace throw-ins
  • Substitutions at quarter breaks, unless injury
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Each coach will bring 2 corner flags to the game
  • Coaches can be on the field
8U 
  • 4 v 4 (No Goalkeeper)
  • Size 3 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 40 minutes
    • Four 10 minute quarters
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is not enforced
  • No heading
  • Throw-ins are allowed (both feet down on or behind the touchline and the ball released with both hands over the head)
  • Goals may not be scored directly from a kick-off
  • ALL free kicks are indirect
  • Monitored Substitution at quarter breaks, unless injury
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Coaches can not be on the field, only the referee
  • Only the coach and assistant coach can be on the touchline and must remain within 10 yards of the halfway line
10U 
  • 7 v 7 (includes goalkeeper)
  • Size 4 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 50 minutes
    • Two 25 minute halves
    • Substitutions half way through (~12.5 minutes)
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is enforced from the build-out line
  • No intentional heading of the ball
  • No goalkeeper punting
  • Throw-ins (both feet down on or behind the touchline and the ball released with both hands over the head)
  • Monitored Substitution at quarter breaks, unless injury
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Each coach will bring 2 corner flags to the game
  • Coaches can not be on the field, only the referee
  • Only the coach and assistant coach can be on the touchline and must remain within 10 yards of the halfway line
12U 
  • 9 v 9 (includes goalkeeper)
  • Size 4 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 60 minutes
    • Two 30 minute halves
    • Substitutions half way through (~15 minutes)
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is enforced from the halfway line
  • No intentional heading of the ball
  • Throw-ins (both feet down on or behind the touchline and the ball released with both hands over the head)
  • Monitored Substitution at quarter breaks, unless injury
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Each coach will bring 4 corner flags to the game
  • Coaches can not be on the field, only the referee
  • Only the coach and assistant coach can be on the touchline and must remain within 10 yards of the halfway line
14U 
  • 11 v 11 (includes goalkeeper)
  • Size 5 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 70 minutes
    • Two 35 minute halves
    • Substitutions half way through (~17.5 minutes)
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is enforced from the halfway line
  • Throw-ins (both feet down on or behind the touchline and the ball released with both hands over the head)
  • Monitored Substitution at quarter breaks, unless injury
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Each coach will bring 4 corner flags to the game
  • Coaches can not be on the field, only the referee
  • Only the coach and assistant coach can be on the touchline and must remain within 10 yards of the halfway line
19U 
  • 11 v 11 (includes goalkeeper)
  • Size 5 Ball
  • Total Game Length: 90 minutes
    • Two 45 minute halves
  • Each player must play 50% of the game
  • Offside rule is enforced from the halfway line
  • Throw-ins (both feet down on or behind the touchline and the ball released with both hands over the head)
  • Free Substitution
    • On your team’s own throw-ins
    • Any goal kick
    • Any time the opposing team substitutes on their throw-ins
  • Soccer/Athletic shoes and shin guards are required for all games and practices
  • Each coach will bring 4 corner flags to the game
  • Coaches can not be on the field, only the referee
  • Only the coach and assistant coach can be on the touchline and must remain within 10 yards of the halfway line

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