Competition Format
Iowa Games Youth Soccer offers divisions in: Recreational Division, Open Division, Competitive Division. Round robin play. Duration of preliminary games will be 6 minute quarters for Under 6, 8 minute quarters for Under 8, 20 minute halves for Under 9-Under 10, 25 minute halves for Under 11-Under 14, 30 minute halves for Under 16 and 35-minute halves for Under 19. Semi-final, consolation and championship games will be the same length as preliminary games. NOTE: Not all divisions/subdivisions will playoff for medals. Some medals will be awarded based on the results of bracket play.
Click here for Iowa Games Youth Soccer Important Information
(*U9-U14 competitive teams may not enter the 'Open' division, Open division is for recreational players only! No IPSL - competitive - players may guest play on a recreational team. No IPSL multiple rostered players may play on a recreational team either even though they are on the regular season roster)
Referee Requirements & Other Information
Each team is REQUIRED to provide qualifed center referees; one (1) for under 6 - under 8 or two (2) for under 9 - under 19 teams to officiate or assist as needed in at least three (3) games in their respective age division or older (i.e. U12 teams must submit someone at least 14 years of age, U19 teams must submit someone at least 21 years of age). Officials must be 2 years older than the age group of the team they are affiliated.
Rules
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NO pets allowed at any soccer venue!
Player I.D.
Must present current player pass - valid only if picture attached and pass signed,
OR photo copy of birth certificate with photo attached,
OR driver's license/permit,
OR passport/INS port of entry stamp
Age Determining Date
August 1, 2011
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T-shirt Pick-up
Site TBD. Coaches will receive a printout that indicates T-shirt sizes for each player at pick-up. T-shirt exchanges (while supply lasts) can be made starting Sunday.
Awards
Click here to nominate an athlete for the Iowa Games Athlete of the Year Award!
Click here to nominate a coach for the Iowa Games Caring Coach Award!

This is a qualifying sport for the 2013 State Games of America in
Hershey-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Click here for more information on the
2013 State Games of America.
Schedules will be posted HERE at least 7 days prior to tournament! No schedules will be mailed!