| Game Format |
4v4 |
7v7 |
7v7 |
9v9 |
11v11 |
| Roster Size |
9-11 (2 squads) |
10-12 |
10-12 |
12-15 |
13-18 |
| Playing Time |
10 min halves then switch squads |
12 min quarters |
12 min quarters |
15 min quarters |
35 minute halves |
| Break Times |
5 mins at halves and at switch |
2 mins after 1Q and 3Q; 5 mins at half |
2 mins after 1Q and 3Q; 5 mins at half |
2 mins after 1Q and 3Q; 5 mins at half |
5 mins at half |
| Ball Size |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
| Goalkeeper? |
No |
Yes. No player will play keeper for more than 2 quarters |
Yes. No player will play keeper for more than 2 quarters |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heading? |
No (offense=IFK) |
No (offense=IFK) |
No (offense=IFK) |
No (offense=IFK) |
Yes |
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Offside?
A player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched by a team-mate is only penalized if the player in the offside position is involved in active play
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No |
Yes, leniently enforced by referee for grades 2
Lightly enforced for Grade 3.
NO Cherry Picking
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Direct Free Kicks? Defending Players should be 8 yards away from restart K-6 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Penalty Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dangerous Play
Playing in a dangerous manner is any action that, while trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the player them self)
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Yes (offense=IFK) |
Yes (offense=IFK) |
Yes (offense=IFK) |
Yes (offense=IFK) |
Yes (offense=IFK) |
| Substitutions |
Unlimited and allowed during any stoppage of play (Throw-In, Goal Kick, Kick-Off, Corner Kick, Indirect Kick, |
Unlimited and allowed during any stoppage of play (Throw-In, Goal Kick, Kick-Off, Corner Kick, Indirect Kick, and Injury) |
Unlimited and allowed during any stoppage of play (Throw-In, Goal Kick, Kick-Off, Corner Kick, Indirect Kick, and Injury) |
Unlimited and allowed during any stoppage of play (Throw-In, Goal Kick, Kick-Off, Corner Kick, Indirect Kick, and Injury) |
Unlimited and allowed during any stoppage of play (Throw-In, Goal Kick, Kick-Off, Corner Kick, Indirect Kick, and Injury) |
| Goal Kicks |
Defenders must retreat to the halfline for goal kicks, but the opposing team may kick before all defenders have retreated |
For 2G and 3G, defenders must retreat to the half-line, but the opposing team may kick before all defenders have retreated.
Punts or drop-kicks are not allowed
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Conform to FIFA |
4G goal kicks and goalie possession conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
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Throw-ins
Stand facing the field of play Part of each foot on the touchline. Throw the ball with both hands from behind and over.
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The referee will explain any improper throw-ins and permit a second try; no change of possession if second attempt is improper. |
During September games of the season, the referee will explain any improper throw-ins and permit a second try;
NO change of possession if second attempt is improper for September games.
Conform to FIFA OCT-NOV.
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Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Direct Kick – Infractions Charges Player
Jumps at Player
Kicks Player
Attempts to Kick Player
Pushes Player
Trips Player
Attempts to Trip Player |
All infractions at this level will be IDK |
DFK |
DFK |
DFK |
DFK |
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Hand Ball
A hand ball infraction occurs when a player handles the ball deliberately to gain advantage or attempt to assist in possession or control of ball.
The “hand” includes the entire arm up to the top of the shoulder.
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Instinctive, self-protective reactions are not penalized at this young age.
Accidental contact (ball striking hand or arm) is not an offense and should not be penalized.
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Instinctive, self-protective reactions are not penalized at this young age.
Accidental contact (ball striking hand or arm) is not an offense and should not be penalized.
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Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
Conform to FIFA |
| Spectators |
All coaches and players are encouraged to stay on one side of the field, with their spectators directly across the field from them.
No spectators behind the goals. Spectators may not "coach from the sidelines" or make any comments about referee decisions.
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