AZSC U7's follow FIFA Laws with the following modifications:
Team Size - (9-11)
Field Size - 30 x 50 yards
Game Size - 7 v 7 (Includes Goalie)
Length of game - Four 9 minute quarters with a running clock
Quarter Start Procedure - Alternating team kick-off each quarter
Away team kicks off to begin game
Length of half time/quarters – 3 minutes
Ball Size 3
Goal Size 6' x 9'
Players must play in both halves of each game
Players must wear assigned uniform
No jewelry or hats allowed during play
Shin guards must be worn (under socks) at all times
No toe cleats. (ex: baseball cleats)
Referees check equipment before game
Substitutions allowed between quarters and after a goal is scored by either team.
One Coach or Assistant coach from each team will be allowed on the field during weeks 1, 2, and 3 of each season. Starting week 4 of each season no Coach or Assistant Coach will be allowed on the field during match play.
No Coach, Assistant Coach, Parent, or fan is allowed behind the goals.
Parents/fans must stay 5 ft away from field during play
No offside penalties
No slide tackles
No penalty kicks
No direct free kicks
Indirect Free Kicks Any unsafe play, charging a goalie, etc
Possession of the ball by the goal keeper is defined by the keeper physically touching the ball with any part of the body other than the feet.