LFC
324 Washington Ave
PO Box 915
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Phone: 616.581.0475

First Time Soccer Players

Some helpful information for first time players and coaches to make your soccer experience extraordinary!

Equipment Needed:

Soccer ball, shin guards, soccer socks covering shin guards, black shorts, water bottle, shoes, (tennis or soccer cleats preferred), desire to have fun.

Divisions:

For the 2022-23 season divisions are as follows:

U5 division is made up of players born in 2018, must be age 4 by July 31, 2022

U6 division is made up of players born in 2017

U8 division is made up of players born in 2016 and 2015

U10 division is made up of players born in 2014 and 2013

U12 division is made up of players born in 2012 and 2011

U13 division is made up of players born in 2010

U15 division is made up of players born in 2009 and 2008

Soccer ball size: 

  • U5: Size 3 
  • U6: Size 3
  • U8: Size 3
  • U10: Size 4
  • U12: Size 4

For further information, click here for a link to Dick’s Sporting Goods soccer selection.

Team size:

  • U5: play 3v3 no goalies
  • U6: play 3v3 no goalies
  • U8: play 4v4 no goalies
  • U10: play 7v7 including goalies
  • U12: play 9v9 including goalies

Game length:

U5, U6, U8 play 12 minute quarters

U10 play 25 minute halves with 5 minute halftime break

U12 play 30 minute halves with 10 minute halftime break