NEW IN 6U and 7U!

• No Throw-ins
  • Players will not throw the ball in from the sideline. A 'pass-in' will be performed instead. A simple kick from the sideline.
  • All players must be at least two yards from the place of the pass-in.
  • Training for throw-ins shall not begin until 8U
• No Headers
  • An IDK will be awarded to the opposing team for intentionally heading the ball
• No Goalkeepers
  • All players shall compete up field.  The goal will remain unprotected by a keeper.

NEW IN 8U!

• Optional Throw-ins
  • Players are permitted to take throw-ins from the sideline.
  • If the coach or player prefers, 'pass-in' may be performed instead. A simple kick from the sideline.
  • All players must be at least two yards from the place of the pass-in.
    
• No Headers
  • An IDK will be awarded to the opposing team for intentionally heading the ball
• No Goalkeepers
  • All players shall compete up field.  The goal will remain unprotected by a keeper.

NEW IN 10U!

• Goalkeeper - No punts, dropkicks or volleys
  • Distribute ball by rolling, throwing or kicking.
  • A deliberate punt, dropkick of volley will result in an IDK being awarded to the opposing team.
•  Buildout Line
  • A new line on the field. Halfway between the outer edge of the penalty area and the halfway line.
  • All opposing players must drop behind the line when the keeper has possession of the ball.
  • As soon as the ball is returned into play, opposing players can cross the buildout line and attempt to gain possession.
  • Keeper does not have to wait until all opposing players are behind the line before distributing. Keeper's discretion.
  • Opposing players do not have to drop behind the buildout line for free kicks. They must only drop behind the line when the keeper is in possession.
• Offside
  • The buildout line is now the boundary for defining a player in an offside position.
  • A player cannot be considered offside if they are in their own half of the field.
  • A player cannot be considered offside if they are in the opposing half and are between the halfway line and the buildout line.
  • A player can be offside if they are in their opponents half of the field and are between the buildout line and the goal line.
• Headers
  • No intentionally heading the ball.
  • Deliberately heading the ball will result in an IDK being awarded to the opposing team.

NEW IN 12U!

• Goalkeeper - Punts, dropkicks and volleys are permitted.
  • Distribute ball by punt, dropkick, volley, rolling, throwing or kicking.
  • This is a reversal of the no-punting rule introduced in 2017.
  • Punting, dropkicking or volleying is no longer an offense.
• Headers
  • No intentionally heading the ball.
  • Deliberately heading the ball will result in an IDK being awarded to the opposing team.