ACYS Team Information & Format
Fall/Spring

     

 
 
Age
Group
Players  
On Field
 
Min.
Needed
Min.
Roster
Max.
Roster
Special
Rules
Ball
Size
Field Size
(Min.)
Goal
Size
Game
Duration
Half
Time
 
U5 Coed
4
5
8
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
4’ x 6’
20 min. half
5 Min.
U6 Coed
5
8
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
4’ x 6’
20 min. half
5 Min.
U7 Boys
7
10
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
6’ x 12’
20 min. half
5 Min.
U7 Girls
7
10
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
6’ x 12’
20 min. half
5 Min
U 8 Boys
7
10
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
6’ x 12’
20 min. half
5 Min
U 8 Girls
7
10
No goalies
No offside
3
20yd x 40yd
6’ x 12’
20 min. half
5 Min
U9 Boys
8
11
Offside
Rule
4
32yd x 60yd
6’ x 18’
24 min. half
5 Min
U9 Girls
8
11
Offside
Rule
4
32yd x 60yd
6’ x 18’
24 min. half
5 Min
U10 Boys
8
11
Offside
Rule
4
32yd x 60yd
6’ x 18’
24 min. half
5 Min
U10 Girls
8
11
Offside
Rule
4
32yd x 60yd
6’ x 18’
24 min. half
5 Min
U11 Boys
10
13
Offside
Rule
4
40yd x 65yd
7’ x 21’
30 min. half
5 Min
U11 Girls
10
13
Offside
Rule
4
40yd x 65yd
7’ x 21’
30 min. half
5 Min
U12 Boy
7
10
13
Offside
Rule
4
45yd  x 65yd
7’ x 21’
30 min. half
5 Min
U12 Girls
7
10
13
Offside
Rule
4
45yd x 65yd
7’ x 21’
30 min. half
5 Min
 

Special NoteDue to the size of the team, coaches with-in the U5-U6 age groups will be responsible for refereeing their own game. Both coaches should come to a mutual agreement before the game starts on what format they will use to referee i.e. “I’ll call the fouls in this half and you in that half or if there is a bad throw-in we will allow one additional try”.   The time will be kept by a referee on the field who will blow an air horn to signify the start of the game, the substitution breaks, half time and the end of the game. Due to time constraints the timekeeper/referee will not wait for late, parents or coaches.

Player Equipment
  • Every player must have a standard uniform provided for by the school or team in order to participate.
  • The goalie must have a different color jersey, provided by the team that distinguishes him from his /her team members. 
  • Each player should have a or uniform color pair of shorts and socks
  • Each jersey should have a standard 6” size number(s) or larger on the back, and size 4” number (optional) on the front.
  • Shin guards must be worn in all games or practices. They must be made of hard plastic.
  • Regulation soccer shoes or turf shoes with soft rubber cleats are required for all  .

Players with improper equipment will not be allowed to play until corrected.    No Exceptions!

The following are unacceptable and considered unsafe:

Jean shorts or shorts with belt loops.                                                 Metal baseball cleats or cleats with sharp edges.

Belts or shorts with metal buttons or clips.                                        Soft fabric wrapped foam shin guards.

Socks that are too short to cover the shin guard completely.          Jewelry (i.e.bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc.)


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