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2009 Rules by Division

 

MNSL U6 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 3
  • 5 v 5, no goalie
  • Six – 6 minute periods
  • Throw-ins, repeat 1x with instruction, if necessary
  • Coaches referee
  • Coaches direct substitutions
  • All players should rotate through all positions during the game
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum

 

MNSL U8 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 3
  • 6 v 6 with goalie
  • Four – 10 minute periods
  • Throw-ins, repeat 1x with instruction, if necessary
  • Coaches referee
  • Coaches direct substitutions
  • Indirect kicks – yes
  • No direct kicks
  • No penalty shots
  • No off sides
  • All players should rotate through all positions during the game
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum

 

MNSL U10 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 4
  • 8 v 8 including goalie
  • Four – 12 minute periods
  • Throw-ins, repeat 1x with instruction, if necessary.  If still incorrect, other team gains possession
  • Indirect kicks – yes
  • No direct kicks
  • No penalty shots
  • Off sides not enforced in September (refs provide instruction)
  • Off sides enforced in October
  • All players should rotate through all positions during the game
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum
  • Yellow/Red cards are not used however refs will instruct players

 

MNSL U12 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 4
  • 11 v 11 including goalie
  • Two – 25 minute periods
  • Indirect kicks – yes
  • Direct kicks - yes
  • Penalty shots - yes
  • Off sides – called throughout the season
  • Yellow/Red cards enforced
  • All players should rotate through all positions during the game
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum

 

MNSL U14 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 5
  • 11 v 11 with goalie
  • Two – 30 minute periods
  • Indirect kicks – yes
  • Direct kicks - yes
  • Penalty shots – yes
  • Off sides – called throughout the season
  • Yellow/Red cards enforced
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum

 

MNSL U16, U19 DIVISION

 

  • Ball size 5
  • 11 v 11
  • Two – 40 minute periods (U16)
  • Two – 45 minute periods (U19)
  • Indirect kicks – yes
  • Direct kicks - yes
  • Penalty shots - yes
  • Off sides – called throughout the season
  • Yellow/Red cards enforced
  • Players MUST play half the game minimum
 



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