Playing Rules for Arlington Premier Academy League (PAL)



Age Div, Ball Size, Roster Size, # of Players (Including GK)

  • U7 - Ball Size: 3, Roster Size: 8, 4v4 – 3 to start, 3 to continue, no GK
  • U8 - Ball Size: 3, Roster Size: 8, 4v4 – 3 to start, 3 to continue, no GK
  • U9 - Ball Size: 4, Roster Size: 14, 7v7 – 5 to start, 5 to continue
  • U10 - Ball Size: 4, Roster Size: 16, 9v9 – 7 to start, 7 to continue

Game Day Roster

All rosters are now printed by ASA and can be found in the referee area near the field. Coach/Manager must have a signed Academy Player Form for each player who participates in games and practices and Academy Player forms must be available to present at each game if requested by Referee or League Official.

Playing rules

  • 7U/8U - 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
  • 9/10U - 2 halves of 25 minutes each
  • Substitutions for either team at any stoppage of play
  • 7U/8U - No offsides
  • 7U/8U - Restarts after a period will begin where the ball was located prior to the end of the period. If the period ended during a dynamic play there will be a drop ball.
  • 7U/8U - All Free Kicks are indirect with the opponent being at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if the ball is touched by another player prior to crossing the goal line.
  • 7U/8U - All Corner Kicks will be taken from the corner arc and are indirect with the opponent being at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if the ball is touched by another player prior to crossing the goal line.
  • 7U/8U - Goal kicks are taken on designated field markings or anywhere within 3 yards from the goal. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away.
  • 9U/10U – Offsides will be enforced
  • 9U/10U – All Free Kicks will be taken with the opponent being at least 8 yards away.
  • 9U/10U – Goalkeeper can punt or drop kick the ball within their goal area.
  • 9U/10U – Goal kicks are taken opponents must be at least 8 yards away.
  • Slide tackling is allowed except when endangering the safety of the players.

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