A. THE FIELD

Dimensions: Maximum 50 yards long by 25 yards wide (50 yds x 25 yds)
Markings: Distinctive lines recommended.
Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines
Center circle with a six yard radius in the center of the field
Corner arcs with a one yard radius at each corner of the field
Goal area in front of each goal measuring six yards by 12 yards (6 yds x 12 yds)
Goals: Maximum 6 feet high by 6 yards wide (6 ft x 6yds)

B. THE BALL
Size three (3)

C. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Maximum number of players on the field at any time: five (5); one of whom may be a goalkeeper
Maximum number of players on roster: eight (8)
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
    youth referee
    coach

  Referees should emphasize:
    fun
    fairness
    safety
    learning

NOTE: Referees should briefly explain any infringements to the player(s) and help players with instructions. All referees must be registered AYSO volunteers.

Referee decisions are final and must not be questioned by coaches

F. ASSISTANT REFEREES
Parents may be used

G. DURATION OF GAME:
Four 10-minute periods
Halftime break of five to ten minutes

H. THE START OF PLAY:
No change from regular play except that opponents must be six (6) 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
There should be no offside called

L. FOULS & MISCONDUCT
No change from regular play except:
Direct free kick for all fouls, with the opponents six (6) yards away
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
All kicks are direct free kicks
Free kicks awarded the attacking team inside the defending team's goal area should be taken from the nearest point on the goal area line in front of the goal.

N. PENALTY KICKS
No penalty kicks

O. THROW-IN
A second throw-in should be allowed if the player commits a foul on the initial attempt. The referee should explain the proper method before allowing the player to re-throw.

P. GOAL KICK
May be taken from any point inside the goal area
Opponents must be six (6) yards away from ball

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 recorded

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