Player Information - U7-U12
Mini Soccer
The U6-U12 age groups play in a variety of small sided Mini games (3 a side up to 8 a side) depending on their age. U6 - U10 do not have official game results or standings in order to put more emphasis on fun and learning. The U11 and U12 age groups are considered part of the small sided grouping. They do not report scores.
U7+ groups travel and play games against teams from West Kelowna, Kelowna, Mission, Rutland and Lake Country.
For the 2021 season we are anticipating all game play for the U7-U10 to be played in West Kelowna and against other WYSA teams. It is likely that the U11/12 teams will play in 4 team cohorts comprised of teams from the various other clubs (Kelowna, Mission, Rutland & Lake Country). With COVID-19 the season will be run a bit different than regular years but we are cautiously optimistic the season will go ahead.
2021 Mini Rules Quick Guide
| 2021 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11/12 |
| Players on Field | 3 plus a goalie = 4 4 v 4 | 6 plus a goalie = 7 7 v 7 | 6 plus a Goalie = 7 7 v 7 | 7 plus a goalie = 8 8 v 8 | |
| Coach Allowed on Field | No (Only on stoppage of play / whistles) | No | No | ||
| Duration of Game | Teams split in two. Two games with 12 minute halves Total game time 48 minutes | 25 minute halves | 30 minute halves | ||
| Goal Area Size | 3m on each side of goal posts & 3m deep into field | 10m on each side of goal posts & 10m deep into field | Penalty Area: 11m on each side of goal posts & 11m deep into field | ||
| Offside Called | No | No | No | Yes starts at the 1/3retreat line | |
| Attackers in Goal Area | Yes, but goal cannot be scored from inside | Yes | Yes | ||
| Throw Ins | Yes 2 attempts | Yes 2 attempts | Yes 1 attempt | ||
| Kick Back to GK | Keeper can use hands | Keeper cannot use hands | Keeper cannot use hands | ||
| GK 6 Seconds | Not applied | Not Applied | Yes | ||
| Free Kicks | Indirect only - opposition must stand 5m away | Indirect only - opposition must stand 8m away | Indirect and Direct | ||
| Penalty Kicks | No | No | Yes | ||
| Goal Kicks | Opposition must stand 5m away Goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick | Opposition must stand 8m away Goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick | Opposition must stand 9m away Goal may be scored directly from a goal kick | ||
| Corner Kicks | Yes Opposition must stand 5m away Goal may not be scored directly from a corner kick | Yes - Goal may not be scored directly from a corner kick | Yes - Goal may be scored directly from a corner kick | ||
| Retreat Line | At half | At 1/3 marked by cones | At 1/3 | ||
