Use your current competition handbook to complete this sheet. Standard U.S. 9v9 has eight field players and one goalkeeper. Build-out lines are not a national 9v9 requirement.
League / tournament: _________________________ Handbook / season: _________________________ Match date: _________________________
Confirm age eligibility, roster size and player check-in.
Check match length, ball size, field and goal dimensions.
Confirm offside rules and any local build-out-line or goalkeeper distribution restriction.
Read the heading policy and substitution/re-entry rules.
Check shin guards, footwear and permitted equipment.
Confirm weather, hydration and emergency procedures.
Explain one simple team shape and rotate learning opportunities.
Local rule notes:
Source guide: soccertrainingpro.com/u11-soccer-rules/ Prepared 22 September 2026. Check local rules before each competition.