Recreational Rules

The DC Stoddert Recreational Soccer program plays by modified USSF rules in order to accommodate players ability level at different ages. These rules come from recommendations presented by the US Youth Soccer Association and are adapted by many youth soccer leagues around the country.

Age	Game Format	Team Size	Team Max	Practices (mins per week)	Game Length (mins)	Ball Size	Referee	Throw Ins	Offside
Pre-K Plus	4 v 4 (single)	6 to 8	8	40 on gamedays	5 x 3	3	Coaches	No; Continuous play	No
Kinder	4 v 4 (single)	6 to 8	8	15 on gamedays	8 x 4	3	Coaches	No; Continuous play	No
1st	4 v 4 (single)	6 to 8	8	Encouraged	12 x 4	3	Coaches	No; Continuous play	No
2nd	5 v 5 (dual)	12 to 14	14	Encouraged	12 x 4	3	Yes, plus Coaches	Liberal throw ins	No
3rd	7 v 7	11 to 14	14	60	25 x 2	4	Yes	Yes, 2 tries allowed	Only if obvious
4th	7 v 7	11 to 14	14	60	25 x 2	4	Yes	Yes, 2 tries allowed	Yes, regular rules
5th	9 v 9	13 to 16	16	60	25 x 2	4	Yes	Yes, regular rules	Yes, regular rules
6th	9 v 9	16 to 18	18	60	25 x 2	4	Yes	Yes, regular rules	Yes, regular rules
7th	9 v9	16 to 18	18	60	25 x 2	5	Yes	Yes, regular rules	Yes, regular rules
8th	9 v 9	18	18+	60	25 x 2	5	Yes	Yes, regular rules	Yes, regular rules
HS (9-12)	11 v 11	22	22+	60	35 x 2	5	Yes	Yes, regular rules	Yes, regular rules

25 min practice, two 15 min halves, 5 min halftime

15 min practice, two 20min halves, 5 min halftime

NOTE: No dogs are allowed at any DC Stoddert Soccer Event. Service dogs are an exception, but MUST be leashed.

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