NSRL Rules of the game
FIFA Governance
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 209 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football, also known as soccer.
The overall governing rules of the game are defined by FIFA. At every level of play, there tend to be modifications to these laws. At each level of play, the rules that are modified or amended are written in detail. Otherwise, they typically refer to the FIFA Laws of the Game.
TBSC is a member of North Sound Rec League (NSRL) and US Club Soccer
For age groups U8 and above, TBSC will use the NSRL Rules of Competition linked below which reference both the US Club Soccer and the FIFA laws.
For the U6 and U7 age groups, TBSC will follow the U8 rules defined in the NSRL Rules of Competition with the exception of the Playing Times. U6 and U7 playing times will be 4 periods at 8 mins each.
FALL REGULAR SEASON: QUICK HIGHLIGHTS / STANDARDS CHART
| U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 & up | |
| Max Field Size (yards) | 25×35 | 25×35 | 25×35 | 50×70 | 50×70 | 55×80 | 55×80 | 75×115 |
| Number of Players | 4v4 | 4v4 | 5v5 | 7v7 | 7v7 | 9v9 | 9v9 | 11v11 |
| Max Roster Size | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Goalkeeper Used | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Playing Times (periods x mins)* | 4 x 8 | 4 x 8 | 4 x 10 | 2 x 25 | 2 x 25 | 2 x 30 | 2 x 30 | 2 x 35* |
| Break Times (mins) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Goal Size (feet) | 4 x 6 | 4 x 6 | 4 x 6 | 6 x 12 | 6 x 12 | 6.5 x 18.5 | 6.5 x 18.5 | 8 x 24 |
| Offside Rule | No | No | No | Yes** | Yes** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Penalty Kicks / Direct Kicks | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keeper Punting Allowed | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heading Allowed | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Slide Tackling Allowed | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Referee | Coaches | Coaches | Coaches | Provided – Center only | Provided – Center only | Provided – Center only | Provided | Provided |
| Build Out Lines | Yes = Half Line | Yes = Half Line | Yes = Half Line | Yes ^ | Yes ^ | No | No | No |
* Playing Times for Older Age Groups:
U15 – U16 = 2 x 40 mins
U17 – U19 = 2 x 45 mins
** Offside Rule for U9-U11 is Applied at the Build Out Line
^ Build out lines for U9-U11 will be equal distant between the top of the penalty area and the halfway line.