Recommendations per US Youth Soccer.
The SCSL will use these guidelines to the best of our abilities based upon our facilities and personnel resources.
Age Group
U6
U8
U10
U12
Field size
20yd x 25yd
30yd x 50yd
40yd x 60yd
45yd x 80yd
Goal size
4ft x 6ft
6ft x 12ft
6ft x 18ft
7ft x 21ft
Match Duration
8 min/quarter
12 min/quarter
25 min/half
30 min/half
Overtime
No
(2)10min/half (golden goal)
Ball size
3
4
Players on field
6
8
Players per team
10
12
Goalkeeper
Yes
Referee, Certified
Yes*
Asst. Ref, Certified
Offside
Penalty Kick
Goal box
3yd x 3yd
6yd x 6yd
Penalty box
14yd x 14yd
Penalty Spot
(8yd - spot)