Recreational Soccer League - Divisions
DUSC Divisions are defined in accordance with FIFA standards and format recommendations.
The U.S. Soccer Federation has made these recommendations for formats for the best practices for youth development:
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To promote the implementation of small-sided games as the vehicle for match play for players under the age of 12 throughout the United States.
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To promote and encourage an appropriate developmental environment for players that is based on both age and ability characteristics.
| Division |
Age |
Game Form |
Field Size |
Game length |
Ball Size |
Restart Rules |
| 1 |
12 |
11x11 w/goalkeeper |
80x50 yards
|
2x35min
|
5
|
(per Fifa) |
| 2 |
11 |
9x9 w/goalkeeper |
80x50 yards |
2x35min
|
4
|
(per Fifa) |
| 3 |
10 |
8x8 w/goalkeeper |
70x50 yards |
2x30min
|
4
|
(per Fifa) |
| 4 |
9 |
7x7 w/goalkeeper |
60x40 yards |
2x25min
|
4
|
(per Fifa) |
| 5 |
8 |
5x5 w/goalkeeper |
45x30 yards |
2x20min
|
3
|
Throw-ins, goal-kicks, corner-kicks |
| 6 |
7 |
4x4 no goalkeeper |
40x30 yards |
4x10min
|
3
|
Kick-ins, goal-kicks, corner-kicks |
| 7 |
6 |
3v3 no goalkeeper |
30x20 yards |
4x10min
|
2 or 3
|
Kick-ins, goal-kicks, corner-kicks |
| 8 |
5 |
3v3 no goalkeeper |
20x15 yards |
4x8min
|
2 or 3
|
Informal (parents/coaches “barricade” the field) |
| 9 |
4 |
3v3 no goalkeeper |
20x15 yards |
N/A
|
2 or 3
|
coach serves ball to player in the biggest space |
For the older divisions DUSC offers both coed and all-girls teams who will play larger-sided games.
