SYS Rules for U5-U8

U-5 & U-6

U-7 & U-8

Players:

Game Structure

2 side-by-side of 3v3

2 side-by-side of 4v4

Max on the Field

3

4

Min on the Field

3

4

Max on Team - Div 1 & Div 2

12

14

Max on Team - Div 3

n/a

n/a

Goalkeeper

No

No

Playing Field (measurements in yards, unless noted):

Suggested Max Dimensions

25x35

25x35

Suggested Min Dimensions 

20x30

20x30

Center Circle Radius

n/a

5

Halfway Line

Yes

Yes

Penalty Area

n/a

n/a

Penalty Kick Spot from Goal

n/a

n/a

Goalie Box Size

n/a

n/a

Coaches Box Size

n/a

n/a

Coaches Box Location from Midfield

n/a

n/a

Coaches Box Location from Touchline

n/a

n/a

Spectator Line (1yard off field of play at corner flag angled to 3 yard off field of play at midfield)

OK

OK

Suggested Max Goal Size

3x4 ft.

3x4 ft.

Suggested Min Goal Size

3x4 ft.

3x4 ft.

Games:

Ball Size

#3

#3

Duration of each half - single games

4 12-min. qtrs.

4 13-min. qtrs.

Second chances on throw-in

Kick-ins

Yes

Sub on your team's throw-in

Anytime

n/a

Sub on the other team throw-in, only if the team taking the throw-in subs, with the referee’s permission.

Anytime

n/a

Subs must be waiting at the line at midfield

Anytime

n/a

Fouls

Indirect

Indirect

Out of Bounds

Play or Kick in from where it went out

Throw in on side, kick in over end-line

Offsides 

No

No

Goalie Punts

No

No

Game Day Rosters (2 copies)

Yes

Yes

Coach Passcards

No

No

Player Passcards – Spring Season Only

No

No

Misc.:

Earrings, Watches, Wrist Bands, etc.

No

No

Casts or Splints

No

No

Soft Hair Items (yarn, rubber bands, etc.)

Yes

Yes

Shin Guards Required

Yes

Yes

Socks required over shin guards

Yes

Yes