U12 Rules

Players on the field: 9 to 11 depending on team size (8/10 field, 1 keeper)

Ideal team size: 12-14 players (9 on field) or 15+ (11 on field)

Field Size: 60 yards x 90 yards

Goal Box Size: 8 yards x 24 yards

Ball Size: 4

Number of Games/Season: 8-10

Length of Games: 2 - 30 minute halves

Heading: No intentional heading allowed. If ball hits player's head and is not intentionally redirected, play continues.

Slide Tackling: No

Slide Kicks: Yes

Kicking ball by fallen player: Yes

High or Dangerous Kicks: No

Penalty Kicks: Yes

Off Sides: Yes

Bad Throw Ins: No

-- immediate loss of possession

Substitutions: Yes

--At center field on any dead ball

Keeper Possessions: On team possession only