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Co-Rec Games Rules Summary

NISL - Rules of Play

This document contains the rules provided by the governing league (Northern Illinois Soccer Associations - NISL). http://www.northernillinoissoccerleague.com/

Summary by Age Level (NISL 2011)

Level Age Playing Numbers Playing Time Field Size Goal Size Penalty Area Player Distance Ball Size
Level 1 U7 & U8 5 vs 5 2 x 25-minute halves 30-40 yards long x 25-35 yards wide 4.5 feet high x 9 feet wide 6 yards 4 yards 3
Level 2 U9 & U10 7 vs 7 2 x 30-minute halves 50-60 yards long x 35-45 yards wide 6.5 feet high x 12 feet wide 10 yards 6 yards 3
Level 3 U11 9 vs 9 2 x 30-minute halves 70-80 yards long x 45-55 yards wide 6.5 feet high x 18 feet wide (7 feet x 21 feet is acceptable) 14 yards 8 yards 4
Level 3 U12 9 vs 9 2 x 35-minute halves 70-80 yards long x 45-55 yards wide 6.5 feet high x 18 feet wide (7 feet x 21 feet is acceptable) 14 yards 8 yards 4
Level 4 U13 (U12 Classic Division) 11 vs 11 2 x 35-minute halves 100-120 yards long x 60-70 yards wide 8 feet high x 24 feet wide 18 yards 10 yards 5
Level 4 U14, U15, & U16 11 vs 11 2 x 40-minute halves 100-120 yards long x 60-70 yards wide 8 feet high x 24 feet wide 18 yards 10 yards 5
Level 4 U17, U18, & U19 11 vs 11 2 x 45-minute halves 100-120 yards long x 60-70 yards wide 8 feet high x 24 feet wide 18 yards 10 yards 5