Dimensions: Maximum 80 yards long by 40 yards wide (80 yds x 40 yds)
Markings: Distinctive lines recommended.
Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines
Center circle with a eight (8) yard radius in the center of the field
Corner arcs with a one (1) yard radius at each corner of the field
Goal area in front of each goal measuring six (6) yards by 15 yards (6 yds x 15 yds)
Penalty area in front of each goal measuring 14 yards by 36 yards (14 yds x 36 yds)
Penalty mark 10 yards from the goal line
Penalty arc extending in an eight (8) yard radius from the penalty mark
Goals: Maximum 7 feet high by 7 yards wide (7 ft x 7yds)

B. THE BALL
Size four (4)

C. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Maximum number of players on the field at any time: seven (7); one of whom may be a goalkeeper
Maximum number of players on roster not to exceed 10
Substitutions: Between periods and at halftime
Playing time: Minimum of 75% of the total playing time for each player, if possible. No one should play four periods until everyone has played three periods
No co-ed teams. Separate girls teams should be promoted at this level of play

D. PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT:

Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes
Shinguards: MANDATORY for both practices and games

E. REFEREE:

  The referee could be either a:
    registered referee
    trained youth referee

  Referees should emphasize:
    fun
    fairness
    safety
    learning

Referee decisions are final and must not be questioned by coaches

F. ASSISTANT REFEREES
Parents may be used

G. DURATION OF GAME:
Four 12-minute periods
Halftime break of five to ten minutes

H. THE START OF PLAY:
No change from regular play except that opponents must be eight (8) yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

I. BALL IN AND OUT OF PLAY:
No change from regular play

J. METHOD OF SCORING
No change from regular play

K. OFFSIDE
No change from regular play

L. FOULS & MISCONDUCT
No change from regular play
Referees will work cooperatively with the coaches and eliminate the need for cautions and send-offs. Do not show yellow or red cards

M. FREE KICKS
No change from regular play except that opponents must retreat eight (8) yards from the ball during opponents' free kicks

N. PENALTY KICKS
No change from regular play except that opponents must be outside the penalty area and eight (8) yards from the ball before a kick is allowed

O. THROW-IN
No change from regular play

P. GOAL KICK
No change from regular play

Q. CORNER KICK
No change from regular play, except that opponents must be eight (8) yards from the ball

AYSO RECOMMENDATIONS

Region standings are not recorded

Game scores are not posted

Parents, coaches, and players from both teams
exchange handshakes before and/or after each game

All players receive participation awards

No individual should be allowed to run the length of
the field except participants of the game

Parents and coaches should encourage players,
but not coach or instruct during game time

Spectators are not allowed behind either goal
or within three (3) yards outside the touchline