| Rule Type |
Under 6 |
Under 8 |
Under 10 |
| Length of game |
20 Minute halves
5 minute halftime |
20 Minute halves
5 minute halftime |
25 Minute halves
5 minute halftime |
| Goalie |
Unlimited Steps
|
Unlimited Steps |
6 second rule |
| Offsides |
None |
Normal Rules |
Normal Rules |
| Free Kicks |
All Direct |
All Direct |
Direct / Indirect
On referee signal |
| Penalty Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
| Throw Ins |
Instructional |
1st offense - Instructional
2nd offense - Violation |
U8 Rules 1st 5 weeks, then Normal Rules |
| Goal Line Coaching |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Substitutions |
Free |
Free |
Standard Rules |
| Number of Players |
5 + Goalie |
5 + Goalie |
6 + Goalie |