AYSO Area 2J

10U Division

Games are normally played 7 players Vs 7 players.
Team winning coin toss can choose side or to kickoff in the first half.
A team must have a minimum of 5 available players to count as a game. Else, you should still allow them to play as a scrimmage.
A size 4 ball is used for 10U games. Ball is normally provided by the home team. If not available, check with the away team.
No deliberate heading. Violation is IFK to opposing team. Also, warn the player to avoid playing with the head.
Games involve 2 x 25min halves with substitution at the quarters i.e. around 12.5th, halftime & 37.5th min. Note the game clock runs and hence a quick substitution/water break is desired.
At Area tournament, the duration maybe different.
Goal keeper can NOT punt or drop kick the ball. Rule is to restart with IFK in case of violation but use referee judgement.
A Build Out line, equidistant from halfway line and the penalty area line, will be used. If line does not exist, flat cones can be placed for identification.
If the Goal keeper has possession of the ball (her/his hands), opponents must retreat behind build out line. Violation can be penalized with IFK for defending team at BOL.
Following possession of the ball with hand, the Goal keeper can throw, roll or pass the ball to a team mate.
The 6 second goal keeper possession will start after opponents retreat behind build out line. We normally will not enforce this in small sided games anyway.
On Goal Kicks, opponents must retreat behind build out line.They can cross BOL once the ball is kicked and clearly moves.
An attacker is NOT in an offside position if they have not crossed the build out line.
Early on during the season, referees may have to guide both attacking and defending players in executing the rule changes.
Safe and fair slide tackles are allowed
GK can play on the goal on all quarters that they play

12U Division

Games are normally played 9 players Vs 9 players
A team must have a minimum of 6 available players to count as a game. Else, you may still officiate a scrimmage during the regular season.
A size 4 ball is used for 12U games
Team winning coin toss can choose side or to kickoff in the first half.
No deliberate heading. Violation is IFK to opposing team. Also, warn the player to avoid playing with the head.
Goal keeper can punt the ball.
Games involve 2 x 30min halves with substitution at the quarters i.e. around 15th, halftime & 45th min. Note the game clock runs and hence a quick substitution/water break is highly recommended.
Safe and fair slide tackles are allowed
GK can play on the goal on all quarters that they play
At the Area tournament, the duration maybe different.

14U Division

A size 5 ball is used.
Each team will play with 11 players on the field.
Minimum number of player for a game is 7. If short, play a scrimmage during the regular season.
Games involve 2 x 35min halves.
At the Area tournament, the duration may change. For the 2019 Area tournament, the 14UB games will feature 2 x 20min halves. 14UG games will be 2x30min halves at the Area tournament.
Team winning coin toss can choose side or to kickoff in the first half.
Safe and fair slide tackles are allowed
GK can play on the goal on all periods that they play
Starting Fall'23, we are following free substitutions as allowed by IFAB and AYSO. Note the game clock runs and hence a quick substitution should be done. Players still have minimum half-a-game player requirement and coaches can appoint a team supporter to track substitution. Where available and possible, the timekeeper/coach may share the form with the Referee at the end of the game.

16U & 19U

A size 5 ball is used.
Each team will play with 11 players on the field.
Minimum number of players for a game is 7. If short, play a scrimmage during the regular season.
Games involve 2 x 40min or 2 x 45min halves. Refer the specific AYSO league (Brad's, Area 2N/2B/2J 16U/19U) for additional details.
Team winning coin toss can choose side or to kickoff in the first half.
Free Substitutions. Refer the specific AYSO league (Brad's, Area 2N/2B/2J 16U/19U, Madison) for additional details.
Safe and fair slide tackles are allowed
GK can play on the goal on all periods that they play