Recreational Program Rules

All Athletes Need

All Athletes Need

** Athletes at all levels must wear soccer cleats and shin guards for all practices and matches, and need to bring a ball to practice. **

6U

Pre-K & Kindergarten

6U
  • Size 3 Ball
  • Saturdays only
  • 30 minute training (practice)
  • 30 minute scrimmage (may be divided into two 15 minute halves)
  • 4v4
  • No Goalkeepers
  • Throw-Ins, Goal Kicks, Corner Kicks
  • No Slide-tackling or Heading
  • No Direct Kicks or Penalty Kicks (all fouls are Indirect)
  • Goal size: 6 feet wide x 4 feet high
  • Field size: 90 feet long x 60 feet wide

8U

1st & 2nd Grade

8U
  • Size 3 Ball
  • One training session (practice) per week
  • One match weekly on Saturday (unless rescheduled)
  • 5 minute pregame warm-up
  • 20 minute halves
  • 5 minute halftime
  • 6v6 (five and a goalkeeper)
  • No Punting
  • No Slide-tackling or Heading
  • No Direct Kicks or Penalty Kicks (all fouls are Indirect)
  • Build Out Line enforced
  • Offsides enforced past the Build Out Line when flagrant
  • Goal Size: 12 feet wide x 6 feet high
  • Field Size: 120 feet long x 90 feet wide

10U

3rd & 4th Grade

10U
  • Size 4 Ball
  • One training session (practice) per week
  • One match weekly on Saturday (unless rescheduled)
  • 5 minute pregame warm-up
  • 25 minute halves
  • 5 minute halftime
  • 7v7 (six and a goalkeeper)
  • No Punting
  • No Slide-tackling or Heading
  • Direct Kicks & Penalty Kicks may be awarded
  • Build Out Line enforced
  • Offsides enforced past the Build Out Line
  • Goal Size: 18 feet wide x 6 feet high
  • Field Size: 180 feet long x 120 feet wide

12U

5th & 6th Grade

12U
  • Size 4 Ball
  • One training session (practice) per week
  • One match weekly on Saturday with some travel (unless rescheduled)
  • 30 minute halves
  • 5 minute halftime
  • 9v9 (eight and a goalkeeper)
  • Punting allowed
  • No Heading
  • No Build Out Line
  • Offsides fully enforced
  • Goal Size: 21 feet wide x 7 feet high
  • Home Field Size: 240 feet long x 150 feet wide

14U

7th & 8th Grade

14U
  • Size 5 Ball
  • One training session (practice) per week
  • One match weekly on Saturday with some travel (unless rescheduled)
  • 35 minute halves
  • 5 minute halftime
  • 11v11 (ten and a goalkeeper)
  • Punting & Heading allowed
  • Goal Size: 24 feet wide x 8 feet high
  • Home Field Size: 330 feet long x 210 feet wide

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Woodstock United Soccer Association
P.O. Box 1731
Woodstock, Illinois 60098

Email: info@woodstockunitedsoccer.org