AYS follows BAYS' recommended field sizes.  For complete information, see the BAYS website. 

Surface: Flat, level surface with grass cut to no more than 2.5 inches high.
Goals: Posts and cross bars should be five inches wide, and the net should be secured to the posts and cross bar.
Markings: White lines delineating regulation field, including restraint lines for spectators.  Spectators and players should be on opposite sides of the field. 

Equipment: Regulation corner flags and posts.

Format	Age Groups	Recommended Time	Ideal Field Size	Ideal Goal Size
4 v 4	u6 (kindergarten)	30 min. practice & 30 min. scrimmage	20 yds x 30 yds	6 ft cone goal
4 v 4	u7 (grade 1)	30 min. practice & 30 min. scrimmage	25 yds x 40 yds	6 ft pop up net
7 v 7	u10 (grades 2, 3, 4)	Two 25 minute halves	40 yds x 60 yds	12 ft x 6 ft
9 v 9	u12 (grades 5, 6)	Two 30 minute halves	50 yds x 70 yds	18 ft x 6 ft
11 v 11	u14 (grades 7, 8)	Two 35 minute halves	100-130 yds x 50-100 yds	24 ft x 8 ft