Player Information
- Details
- Written by Brian Michaels
2013 Spring Season
· Practices begin the week of March 18th
· Games begin on April 6th
· Games end on May 18th
Player Information
All AYSO Players are expected to promote AYSO’s Six Philosophies:
· Everyone Plays®
· Balanced Teams
· Open Registration
· Positive Coaching
· Good Sportsmanship
· Player Development
Equipment and dress code:
· Soccer cleats – unlike football and baseball cleats, soccer cleats DON’T have a nub at the front
· Shin guards
· No jewelry
· Soccer ball size varies by age (see specific AYSO Division for appropriate ball size)
AYSO Divisions:
U5 – under 5 years old
· Ball size 3
· 60 minutes each Saturday – combination of fundamentals, practice and scrimmaging
U6 – under 6 years old as of August 1st, 2012
· Ball size 3
· Games are 4 ten minute quarters with a 5 minute halftime break
· No Goal Keepers
· No use of hands
U8– under 8 years old as of August 1st, 2012
· Ball size 3
· Games are 4 ten minute quarters with a 5 minute halftime break
· Goal Keepers (may use their hands)
· No heading or slide tackles
U10 – under 10 years old as of August 1st, 2012
· Ball size 4
· Games are 4 twelve minute quarters with a 5 minute halftime break
· Goal Keepers (may use their hands)
· No heading or slide tackles
· Offsides is called
U12 – under 12 years old as of August 1st, 2012
· Ball size 4
· Games are two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime break
· Goal Keepers (may use their hands)
· Heading and slide tackles are permitted
· Offsides is called
U14– under 14 years old as of August 1st, 2012
· Ball size 5
· Games are two 35 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime break
· No Goal Keepers
· No use of hands
· Offsides is called
