12U Overview: 

• 9 v 9 on game day, 30 minute halves with a 5 minute ½ time.

• Absences: A minimum of 7 players can play for a team during a game. The opposing team can choose to “lend” a player to the other team to make the numbers even.

• Substitutions: Between periods, at halftime and for injuries

•  Players must stay on the field if they are NOT subbing out of the game….parents can hand players their water bottles if needed

• Playing time: Minimum of two periods per game and no player should play four periods until everyone has played three. 

• Goal Keeper: must play at least one quarter on the field. 

• No coaches are on the field. Stay in the purple “technical area” when coaching during the game.