DIVISIONAL PLAY U14 - U18
U11 - U12
The 11s & 12s play 8-a-side games to allow for more advanced developmental soccer. The field size is generally half of a normal pitch (field).
U14 - U18
The U14+ age groups are organized into combined years. U14 includes those turning 13 or 14 in the year of play for example in 2020 birth years 2007 and 2006 would be included in U14. U16 includes those turning 15 and 16. U18 includes those turning 17 or 18 in the playing year.
The U14+ and up group play full 11 a side soccer on a full field following the FIFA Laws of the game.
http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/lawsofthegame.html
2021 | U11/12 |
Players on Field | 7 plus a goalie = 8 8 v 8 |
Goal Keeper | Yes |
Coach on Field | No |
Duration of Game | 30 minute halves |
Field Size | 65m x 45m |
Goal Area Size | Penalty Area: 11m on each side of goal posts & 11m deep into field |
Goal Size | 18ft x 6ft |
Offside Called | Yes 1/3 "retreat line" |
Attackers in Goal Area | Yes |
Throw Ins | Yes - 1 attempt |
Kick Back to GK | Keeper cannot use hands |
GK 6 Seconds2 | Yes |
Free Kicks | Indirect and Direct |
Goal Kicks | Opposition must stand 9m away |
Corner Kicks | Yes - |
Keeper Drop Kicks | Can score from drop kick |
Ball Size | 4 |
Score Recorded | No |