1. LWAA Recreational Soccer
Updated MAR-2016 (version 10)
LWAA Soccer Guidelines by Age Group U4
 U6 U8
U10
U12
U14 HS
Field size (yards x yards)
20 x 30
30 x 40
40 x 50
40 x 60
50 x 80
75 x 120
Goal size (feet x feet)
4 x 6
5x 10
6 x 12
6.5 x 18.5
7 x 21
8 x 24
Game time (quarters x minutes)
4 x 8
4 x 10
2 x 25
2 x 30
2 x 35
2 x 40
# of players per side 4 5 6 8 11
Ball Size 3
4 (back to 3 in Fall)
Goalkeepers No
Yes
Referees
Coach
Coach &/or Ref 1 2
Off-Sides
Substitutions
Substitutions: any stoppage of play, except Free Kicks or Corner Kicks
Score kept
Throw-in retries
Unlimited
1, then play on (no turnovers)
Distance from kicks
No Free Kicks
8 paces
10 paces
Coaches on Field
As needed
Coaches near goal (end-line)