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AYSO Spring 2026 Division Rule Summary
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U5/6U7/8U10u12U14High School
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Players on the field5 vs 58 boys - 7 vs 7 8g - 6 vs 610b - 6 vs 610g - 7 vs 7NA7 vs 75 vs 5
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Ball Size345
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Length of Quarters8 min10 min12 min
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Goal KeepersNo8g - no goalieyes
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Head BallsNot allowed - Penalty - Dangerous Play - Indirect kickAllowed
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Sliding or Slide TacklesNot allowed - Penalty - Dangerous Play - Indirect kick
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OffsideAllowed - No PenaltyPenalty - Indirect kick
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Corner KicksCoach puts the ball in play.Kick from corner of the penalty box and the end line (short corner)From the corner of end line and side line
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Goal KicksOffensive side must be behind the build out line. Players can go past the line once the ball is kicked.Ball is in play once it is kicked. It can be played within the 18. No build out line.
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Midfield distribution violationNoneIndirect kick from midfield
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Penalty KicksNo penalty kicksPK taken from top of arc with no goalieAllowed - regular PK
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Throw-insCoach puts the ball in play to team that should have possession.Two retries - third bad throw turns the ball over to the other teamOne retry - Second bad throw turns the ball over to the other teamBad throw turns the ball over to the other team.
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Pass back to Goal KeepersNo Goal KeepersIf the ball is intentionally kicked back to the goalkeeper and the goal keeper fields the ball with their hands, an indirect kick will be awarded from where the goalkeeper fielded the ball.
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Applicable to all divisions
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Substitutions
On quarter break, injury or illness only (Subbed player must leave, when the injured or ill player is ok and returns to the field.)
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Jewelry
No Jewelry may be worn at any time. This includes ear rings, bracelets (of any kind), necklaces, etc.
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Shinguards
Shinguards are required. Shinguards must be completely covered by the socks.
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Reduced players
Teams may play with a reduced number of players based on player game attendance.
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Both teams should play with the same number of players. (ex 3 vs 3, 5 vs 5, 7 vs 7)
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Ball hits refereeIf the ball hits the referee and then goes to the team that did NOT make the pass, a drop ball is awarded. If the ball hits the ref and continues to the same team, play continues normally. A goal CANNOT be scored immediately after it hits the referee.
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Bleeding players
No players with open wounds (cuts, scratches, etc) that are bleeding will be allowed to play or continue in a game.
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The player will be removed and may return when the injury is bandaged.
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Questions - contact
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Amma Odum or Nate PriceNate Price
nathanael.price@gmail.com
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Amma Odum
aysorefs@twinsburgsoccer.com
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