12U DivisionThe 12U division consists of a 90-minute weekday practice and a game on Saturday. There are separate boy and girl divisions.
Practices: • Practices are once a week and are 90-minutes.
• Practice days are Monday – Friday.
• Practices times are either 5:00-6:30p or 6:30-8:00p.
• The head coach will pick the practice day & time and communicate it to the team.
Games:• 60-minute game:
(4) 15-minute quarters
5-minute halftime
• Switch directions at halftime
• 9v9 with a goalkeeper.
• All standard soccer rules apply.
Field Size: • Length: 70-80 yards
• Width: 45-55 yards
Goal Size: • Height: 6.5-7 feet
• Width: 18.5-21 feet
The Ball: • Size 4
The Team: • Roster Size: 10-12 players
• Separate boy and girl divisions
• Players per team on the field: 9
• Substitutions: Between quarters, at halftime, and for injuries.
Playing Time:• Minimum of two quarters.
• No player should play four quarters until everyone has played three.
Rules Unique to 12U:• No heading.
Player Equipment: • Shoes: Soccer cleats
• Shin guards: Required. It is mandatory that shin guards be covered with socks.
• Socks: Soccer socks are provided by AYSO as part of your registration fee. The socks will match the jersey.
• Jersey: Provided by AYSO as part of your registration fee. The player will keep the jersey at the end of the season.
Officials:AYSO certified Regional Referees are required. The officiating crew will consist of a head referee and two assistant referees (linesmen).