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U06 to U13 Playing Format-Rules
The table below outlines the team sizes, game formats and rules for ages U6 to U12/U13
NOTE: For all HSL scheduled games in U10 and U12 there are no scores kept and no results/standings recorded
NOTE: For all HSL scheduled games in U10 and U12 there are no scores kept and no results/standings recorded
| Group | Players | Team Size | Game Duration | Ball Size | Field Size | Goal Size | Penalty Area | Rules |
| U6 | 3 v 3 no GK |
8 max | 2 x 15 minutes | 3 | L 20-25m W 18m -22m |
Pugg or 5' X 8' |
None | No Offside No Goalkeeper Coach Supervised - Fifa Rules Apply |
| U8 | 5 v 5 including GK |
10 max | 2 x 20 minutes | 3 or 4 | L 30m-35m W 25-30m |
5' X 8' | 3m x 3m (Off Each Goal Post) |
No Offsides Retreat Line 1/3 of field treat encroachment like ball outside of box- once played opponents can steal Unlimited Subs- Unlimited Number All other FIFA Rules Apply |
| U10 | 7 v 7 including GK |
Max 14 | 2 x 25 minutes | 4 | L 50m- 55m W 30m-35m |
6' X 16' | 10m x 10m (Off Each Goal Post) |
No Offsides Retreat Line 1/3 of the field - coach sets two cones down on side lines between centre circle and D on box- once played opponents can steal Unlimited Subs- Unlimited Number All other FIFA Rules Apply |
| U12 U13 |
9 v 9 including GK |
Max 16 recommended |
2 x 35 minutes | 4 or Light sized 5 | Length 70m-75m Width 50m-55m |
6' X 18' | 11m x 11m (Off Each Goal post) |
Retreat Line 1/3 of the field - coach sets two cones down on side lines between centre circle and D on box- once played opponents can steal Unlimited Subs- Unlimited Number All other FIFA Rules Apply |