14U PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Goals

The maximum goal size is 7’ high x 21’ wide.

The recommended goal size is 6.5’ high x 18.5’ wide.

Ball

• Size 5

Players' Equipment

• Footwear: Soccer shoes are recommended (or similar athletic shoes).

• Shinguards: MANDATORY for both training sessions and games, and must be covered entirely by socks.

• Jerseys: Rolled or tied up sleeves are permitted, provided that the referee approves it is done in a safe manner.

Players

• Number: 11 per team on field; one of which is a goalkeeper. 22 maximum on roster (12 minimum).

• Substitutions: Approximately midway through each half, at halftime and for injuries.

• Playing time: All players, unless injured, are required to play at least half of every game, and no player shall play 4 quarters until every player has played at least 3 quarters.
•  Teams: Separate girls and boys teams should be promoted at all levels of play, but if not enough players register, Coed teams may be formed

Referee

• AYSO-certified regional referees or higher.

Maximum Duration of Half

• 35 minutes.
•  Halftime shall be a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes. No added time.

MODIFICATIONS:
As players get older, commitments and availability can be a challenge; therefore, with older ages to help create or maintain the program you can modify matches from 11 vs. 11 to 5 vs. 5, 7 vs. 7, etc. Just play!