Each game will be played in accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game, with modifications prescribed by USYS, EPYS, and/or Atlantic Premier League:
- The ball size is #4 for the U9-U12 age groups, and #5 for all other age groups. The home team will supply game balls.
- Matches will operate with unlimited substituions. Substitutions may be made at any stoppage of play with the approval of the Referee. If a player is removed from the game and no substitute enters the game for the player (team plays short), the original player may reenter the game. Entry or reentry shall be at a normal substitution point (with approval of the Referee) or at any point during the game if the Referee signals for the player’s reentry.
- Duration of Game:
(1) U9/U10 - two 25-minute halves with 5 minute half-time.
(2) U11/U12 - two 30-minute halves with 5 minute half-time.
(3) U13/U14 - two 35-minute halves with 5 minute half-time.
(4) U15/U16 - two 40-minute halves with 5 minute half-time.
(5) U17 - U19 – two 45-minute halves with 5 minute half-time.
- A game may begin with 7 players (4 players for 7v7 games and 6 players for 9v9 games) properly representing each team present.
Small-sided Modified Rules:
- U9 / U10 - 7v7 Rules
- U11 / U12 - 9v9 Rules