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