U7
- No off-sides
- 7 x 7
- Four 10-minute periods/quarters
- Player goalie
- Coach managed subs
- Two throw-in attempts
- Equal playing time
- Lopsided score:
If there is a lopsided score, the losing team may add an extra player until the score becomes even again. Rule of thumb: coaches and refs can make a decision after a four-goal lead.
Note: this strategy works ONLY when substitutes are available. Please, do not take players off the field.
U9
- Off-sides enforced
- 8 x 8 (adjust based on attendance)
- (4) 11 minute periods/quarter
- Player goalie
- Sub at the quarters
- Turn over on misthrow
- No goalie punts or drop-kicks (throws or rolls only)
- Equal playing time
- Lopsided score:
If there is a lopsided score, the losing team may add an extra player until the score becomes even again. Rule of thumb: coaches and refs can make a decision after a four-goal lead.
Note: this strategy works ONLY when substitutes are available. Please, do not take players off the field.
U12
- Off-sides enforced
- 9 x 9 (adjust based on attendance)
- (2) 25 minute periods (halves)
- Player goalie (generally, the entire half)
- Sub with possession (mid-period)
- Turnover on misthrow
- No goalie punts or drop-kicks (throws or rolls only)
- Equal playing time
- Players can slide when other players are not present (no slide tackles when other players are present)