U-5 and U-6 teams play 3v3 (3 players versus 3 players) on two fields placed side-by-side; U-5 and U-6 teams have a maximum roster size of 10 players. AHFSH U-5/U-6 playing rules are available HERE; rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
U-7 and U-8 teams play 4v4 on a single field; U-7 and U-8 teams have a maximum roster size of 8 players. NOTE: because of the decreased roster size from U-6 (10 players) to U-7 (8 players) it is not possible to place all players from a U-6 team on the same team at U-7. AHFSH U-7/U-8 playing rules are available HERE; rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
U-9 and U-10 teams play 6v6 with a maximum roster size of 10 players. Beginning at U-9, the playing format includes the use of a goalkeeper. Rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
U-11 teams play 8v8 with a maximum roster size of 12 players. Rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
For the fall 2008 and spring 2009 seasons, U-12 competitive teams will play 11v11 with a maximum roster size of 18 players. Thereafter, U-12 competitive teams will play 8v8 with a maximum roster size of 12 players. Rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
U-13 and older competitive teams play 11v11 with a maximum roster size of 18 players. Rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.
U-11 and older recreational teams typically play 8v8 with a maximum roster size of 12 players. Rules of play for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.