GAME FORMATS
Indiana Youth Soccer Game Format
| NISL Exceptions | ||||
| AGE GROUP | U9/10 | U11/12 | U13/14 | U15 & UP |
| Format | 6v6 (5 Plus a Goalkeeper) | 8v8 (7 Plus a Goalkeeper) | 11v11 (10 Plus a Goalkeeper) | |
| Goalkeeper | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Goalkeeper Distribution | Throwing, Rolling, & RESTRICTED Punting. CLICK to see details. Effective 3-4-2008 |
Throwing, Rolling, and Punting |
Throwing, Rolling, and Punting |
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| Game Duration | 2 x 25 Minutes | 2 x 30 Minutes | 2 x 35 Minutes | 2 x 40 Minutes |
| Substitutions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Ball Size | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Goal Size in Feet | Recommended 6' x 12' 6' x 18' Maximum |
Recommended 6' x 18' 7' x 21' Maximum |
8' x 24' | |
| Recommended Field Size in Yards |
Recommended 45L x 35W Minimum 55L x 45 W Maximum |
Recommended 75L x 55W Minimum 80L x 60 W Maximum |
Recommended 110L x 65W Minimum 120L x 80 W Maximum |
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| Center Circle in Yards | 5 yard radius | 8 yard radius | 10 yard radius | |
| Corner Arc in Feet | 3' | 3' | 3' | |
| Goal Box | 4 yd L x 14 yd W | 4 yd L x 14 yd W | 6 yd L x 20 yd W | |
| Penalty Box in Yards |
9 x 22 yards | 14 x 34 yards | 18 x 44 yards | |
| Penalty Mark | 8 yards out from center of goal line' |
10 yards out from center of goal line |
12 yards out from center of goal line |
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| Scores/Standings | Yes/No | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | |
| Throw-in | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Offside | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Referee | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Assistant Referees | Optional 2 or Club |
Yes 2 or Club |
Yes 2 or Club |
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