At Armada Youth Soccer Association, we are deeply committed to the advancement of young soccer players through Recreational Soccer. Our club offers an inclusive environment for kids aged 4 to 18, prioritizing their development within a team framework. Our dedication extends to providing enjoyable experiences for players, families, and coaches, while ensuring each player receives superior technical and tactical training.
Key Features:
All games and practices are held at:
ORCHARD BEND PARK
5605 PETTUS RD
ANTIOCH TN 37013
Registration includes a player uniform. You must provide your own shin guards and cleats.
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
Saturday, June 22 • 9am-12pm | In-person registration at Orchard Bend Park |
Sunday, June 23 • 9am-12pm | In-person registration at Orchard Bend Park |
Saturday, August 17 • 10am-12pm | Coaches Training Session |
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
August 31, 2024 | Rec Game 1 |
September 7, 2024 | Rec Game 2 |
September 14, 2024 | Rec Game 3 |
September 21, 2024 | Rec Game 4 |
September 28, 2024 | Rec Game 5 |
October 12, 2024 | Rec Game 6 |
October 19, 2024 | Rec Game 7 |
November 2, 2024 | Rec Game 8 |
November 9, 2024 | Rain Makeup Day |
November 16, 2024 | Rain Makeup Day |
| BIRTH YEAR | BOYS | GIRLS |
|---|---|---|
2020 | U5 | U5 |
2019 | U6 | U6 |
2018 | U7 | U7 |
2017 | U8 | U8 |
2016 | U9 | U9 |
2015 | U10 | U10 |
2014 | U11 | U11 |
2013 | U12 | U12 |
2012 | U13 | U13 |
2011 | U14 | U14 |
2010 | U15 | U15 |
2009 | U16 | U16 |
2008 | U17 | U17 |
2007 | U18 | U18 |
These groups are based on the previous number of participants. They are subject to change.
| Rules | U4C | U5 B/G | U6 B/G | U7 B/G | U8 B/G | U10 B/G | U12 B/G | U14 B/G | U16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Size (LxW) | 60x120 | 80x140 | 115x135 | 120x210 | ||||||
| # of players (incl GK) | 4v4 | 5v5 | 7v7 | 7v7 or 9v9 (depends on roster size) | ||||||
| Goalkeeper (GK) | no | yes (must throw out) | yes (punt or throw out) | |||||||
| Playing time (min) | 4 quarters x 10 minutes each | 2 halves x 25 minutes each | 2 halves x 30 minutes each | |||||||
| Ball Size | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| Goal Size | 4x6 | 6x12 | 7x18 | |||||||
| Offside | no | yes | ||||||||
| Build Out Lines | no | yes | no | |||||||
| Head Balls | no | yes | ||||||||
| Throw-in | pass-in | throw-in | ||||||||
| Referee | coach or parent | official referee | ||||||||
| Corner kick | yes | |||||||||
| Goal Area | none | yes | ||||||||
| Goal Kick | yes (2-3 years from the goal line) | yes | ||||||||
| Penalty area/kick | none | yes | ||||||||
| Substitutions | at any stoppage and unlimited | modified FIFA | ||||||||
| Free kicks | all direct | modified FIFA | ||||||||
| Playing time | all players should play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time | |||||||||
| Slide tackling | no | |||||||||
| Scoring | no official score keeping | |||||||||
Field sizes subject to change due to limitations in space and layout.
Fouls, corner kicks, goal kicks, pass-in and kick-offs are all direct for U8 and younger. U10+ will play by FIFA regulations.
U16 Coaches: Please work with the other coach when it comes to playing 9v9 or 7v7 – it depends on the number of players.
