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Soccer Rules

Basic Level Information

U5/U6

Players: 4v4
Ball Size: 3
Duration: 4 x 10 minutes + 3-minute breaks (49 minutes total)

DO NOT play kids in front of the net. The game is about learning how to improve your soccer skills on the ball, not stand static in front of a net.

U7/U8

Players: 4v4 no keeper
Ball Size: 3
Duration: 4 x 8 minutes + 5-minute breaks (47 minutes total)

DO NOT play kids in front of the net. The game is about learning how to improve your soccer skills on the ball, not stand static in front of a net.
Referees: We will always try to supply referees for all games. However, please proceed with the game with a parent ref.

U9/U10

Players: 7v7 including goalie
Ball Size: 4
Duration: 2 x 25 minutes + up to 10-minute break (60 minutes total)

Offsides is enforced.
Build-out: Defending team will retreat to the half line and allow the other team to play the ball out to a teammate before attacking.
No punting is allowed by the goalie.
No heading of the ball at any time.

U11/U12

Players: 9v9 including goalie
Ball Size: 4
Duration: 2 x 30 minutes + up to 10-minute break (70 minutes total)

Heading is allowed beginning at U12.

U13/U14

Players: 11v11 with keeper
Ball Size: 5
Duration: 35-minute halves; three referees provided

Up to three guest players if proper forms are submitted.

U15-U16

Players: 11v11 with keeper
Ball Size: 5
Duration: 40-minute halves; three referees provided

Up to three guest players if proper forms are submitted.

U19

Players: 11v11 with keeper
Ball Size: 5
Duration: 45-minute halves; three referees provided

Up to three guest players if proper forms are submitted.

Rules of the Game

The links below should be enforced for all North Polk United matches.
7U/8U Rules
9U/10U Rules
11U+ ISL Level 3 Central Rules

Also, please remember that per FIFA and US Soccer's rules, no earrings can be worn during competition.  All jewelry must be removed; covering earrings with tape or adhesive bandages is not acceptable.

Contact

North Polk United Soccer Club
1701 W Bridge Road 
Polk City, Iowa 50226

Email: registrar@northpolkunited.org

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