MGSL Rules of the Game Summary
The following pages contain a basic outline of youth soccer rules. It is
meant to be a resource for Mt. Gilead coaches, but is not intended to be an official
discourse on the sport.
The Ball
The official size ball for each age group is as follows:
Ages 5-7 Size 3
Ages 8-10 Size 4
Ages 11+ Size 5
Team Groupings
Ages 5-7 Small FieldAges 8-10 Middle Field
Ages 11-14 Large FieldNumber of Players
Participation
Each player should play a minimum of half a match if he meets practice requirements to the coach's satisfaction. It is recommended that the goalkeeper be given equal time in a game as both keeper and field player, unless otherwise agreed upon between the coach, player, and parent.