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A recreational soccer league serving the youth of Southwest Michigan.

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Game Format

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Length of Games and Size of Ball

The length of games and the ball size shall be as follows:

Age Length of Game Over Time Periods Ball Size Time Between Periods
U3/U4 1st 20 Minutes Practice
2nd 20 Minutes Game
None Size 3 5 Minutes
U5/U6 1st 20 Minutes Practice
2nd 20 Minutes Game
None Size 3 5 Minutes
U7/U8 4 – 10 Minute Quarters None Size 3 5 Minutes
U9/U10 2 – 25 Minute Halves 2 – 10 Minute Halves Size 4 10 Minutes
U11/U12 2 – 30 Minute Halves 2 – 10 Minute Halves Size 4 10 Minutes
U13/U14 2 – 35 Minute Halves 2 – 10 Minute Halves Size 5 15 Minutes

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  • Welcome to the 2025 Spring Season!
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VP@swmrec.com

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SWM Rec
PO Box 112
Stevensville, MIĀ  49127

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Soccer Complex

Lakeshore Youth Soccer Complex
6343 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127

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