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Management > Operations > House League Rules

House League Rules

Basic Games Rules

AgeSquad SizeGame SizeGame LengthBallGoal SizeOffsideRestarts & Free Kicks
u812 players4v4 no gk3x15 minute games44x6No

Goal kicks 5 yeards out from the goal
Kick ins
No penalty kicks

u1014 players6v6 plus gk4x12 minute games46x18YesGoal kicks 6 yards out from the goal
Throw ins with reattempts allowed
No penalty kicks 
u1218 players9v935 minute halves46x18YesFIFA Rules
u13+18 players11v1140 minute halves58x24YesFIFa Rules

Substitution Rules

AgeSubstitution RulesPositions RulesGoalkeeper Rules
u8Substitution is allowed at any stoppage in play, including injuriesPlayers can play one position a game, but should play all positions over the course of the seasonn/a
u10Substitution is allowed at any stoppage in play, including injuriesPlayers can play one position a game, but should play all positions over the course of the seasonA different player should play goal for each of the four quarters
u12Substitution is allowed at any stoppage that is your possession or for an injured playerPlayers should be learning two positions a seasonSame as field players rule, a goalkeeper can be identified, but they need to play some on the field as well
u13+Substitution is allowed at any stoppage that is your possession or for an injured playerPlayers should be learning two positions a seasonSame as field players rule, a goalkeeper can be identified, but they need to play some on the field as well

Other Rules

  • Each player should play a minimum of 50% of the game
  • Games are to start on time as per the schedule
  • No hats are allowed on field, no lose items, jewelry, watches, etc. are to be worn on field
  • All referee decisions are final and not to be discussed
  • If teams are not even a movement of players should be made to keep the game fun and fair
  • All players and coaches must line up and shake hands at the conclusion of the game
  • Coaches are permitted on the field during games at the referees discretion

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