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Question Number: 23058

Law 7 - Match Duration 4/3/2010

RE: Rec Under 15

Zack of Carver, MA United States asks...

How long are the halves on a U-14 game?

Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

A referee always needs to check with the league rules, and each may choose differently. U14 matches are commonly 35 minute halves.



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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi
It is always set by the competition organisers in the competition rules. It is commonly 35 minutes.



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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Check the rules of the competition. One of the leagues in our area plays 40 minute halves; the rest play 35.



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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

In Georgia it's 35 minutes unless at a tournament where they will often shorten the halves to get more games in



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