U-8 REGULATIONS
BALL SIZE: 4
SUBSTITUTIONS: At quarter unless an
injury
Team Size: Ideally 8 players on each team. Five on the
field at a time
Off sides: None
Playing Time: Minimum of 1/2 of the game per player
Fouls: Opposing team 6 yards away
Direct kicks: All fouls are direct kicks
Penalty kicks: NONE
Throw ins: Player gets a second chance at a throw
in
infraction. The referee will explain the
infraction to the player
Duration of game: Four ten minute periods. Ten minute rest at halftime
Goal kicks: Taken any place in the goal area.
Heading: Not allowed by AYSO. This results in a direct
kick for the opposing team at the spot of the infraction.
Slide Tackles: Not allowed until U-12
The players deserve a safe, fun, fair environment in which
to play