Rules and Parent Resources
EYSA Handbook for Coaches, Referees, and Parents
Concussion Information for Parents
Concussion Information for Coaches
Preventing Soccer Injuries
EYSA Guidelines on Rest and Recovery
Parent Pledge
Coaches Code of Conduct Form
Playing Soccer at MIHS - What Does It Take?
This chart contains rules as outlined in the EYSA 2018 Handbook for Coaches, Referees, and Parents
Age(both genders) | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17-19 |
Max Roster Size | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 (18 on game day) | 22 (18 on game day) |
Field Players including Goalkeeper | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Ball size | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Goal Size (feet) | 6x8 or 4x6 | 6x8 or 4x6 | 6x12 or 6x18 | 6x18 or 7x21 | 6x18 or 7x21 | 8x24 | 8x24 | 8x24 | 8x24 | 8x24 |
Game Time | 12 min quarters | 12 min quarters | 25 min halves | 30 min halves | 30 min halves | 35 min halves | 35 min halves | 40 min halves | 40 min halves | 40 min halves |
Build Out Line Rules | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Heading The Ball | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Offside Rule | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Direct/Penalty kicks | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Punting/Drop Kick by Keeper | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Throw-In Do Overs | 3 | 3 | 1 | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Pass Back to Keeper | No Keeper | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |