WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TURF AND SAND SOCCER?
Field Soccer Sand ( Beach ) Soccer
Grass or synthetic grass surface Sand surface
varies in size based on available field varies in size 35 yards x 25 yards
Under 8’s / Under 10”s short field Under 8’s / Thru U 12’s short field
Under 8’s / Under 10’s play 4 v 4 short field Under 8’s / Under 10’s play 4 v 4 short field
8 -10 member teams 8 -10 member teams
Under 13 up play full field 4 v 4 with a goalie Under 13 up play full field 4 v 4 with goalie
8 -10 member teams 8 -10 member teams
U-12 No heading the ball over 12 heading allowed U-12 No heading the ball over 12 heading allowed
FIFA rules FIFA Sand ( Beach ) rules with TB adaptations
Normal Size 4 soccer ball youth Special soccer ball just for Sand youth & adult play
Size 5 soccer ball for 12 and older size 5 soccer ball
Grass or Synthetic Grass Surface Sand (Beach ) Soccer
110-120 yrds long x 80 yrds wide 30- 45 yrds x 25 yrds wide
Play is more methodical / Technical Play is quicker / many more shots on goal
Normal rules for resuming play Throw in or kick-ins to resume play 4-second rule
Two, 45 minute periods, 15 min. Half Play can be two 18 min halves / 4 min break
or three 12 minute periods w 2-minute break
Shin guards allowed Shin Guards not allowed
Soccer cleats Sand Socks or Bare feet
Recreational and competitive play Recreational and competitive play
leagues and tournaments leagues and tournaments
Fun • Exercise • Excitement Fun • Exercise • Excitement
Great way to meet new people make new Great way to meet new people and make new
friends friends
