Grades 7 & 8 is a combination of both grade levels. Teams are gender based and players are placed on skill level. Programs are for Westborough residents only with a few exceptions.
Grades 7/8 Rules & Guidelines
Field Size
100 yards X 60 yards (L x W)
All home games are played at Upper Haskell or Hadley Fields.
Ball Size
Size 5
Players
11 v 11 (including the goal keeper)
At the start of the game, there must be a minimum of eight players. Seven to continue play.
Uniforms
Westborough Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) provides specific uniform guidelines tailored to each program level to ensure consistency and team spirit across the league.
For detailed information on uniform requirements and ordering, please visit the WYSA Uniforms page.
Equipment
Standard issued uniform through Westborough Youth Soccer. Uniforms
Shoes, shinguards (covered by the socks) are mandatory at all practice and game activities.
Soft-cleated soccer shoes are required.
Coaches
Coaches are volunteers and are parents of players. Please consider volunteering with the WYSA program by signing-up as a volunteer during registration or after registration in your account under Volunteer Opportunities. For more information, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Volunteers
WYSA relies on the dedication of parent and community volunteers to help run its programs smoothly—from coaching and team management to field setup and event coordination. Volunteering is a great way to support youth development and stay involved in the soccer community.
For details on volunteer opportunities and how to get involved, please visit the WYSA Volunteers page.
Duration of Game: 2-35-minute periods. Halftime break of 5 - 10 minutes.
Offside Rule
Yes
Penalty Kick Distance
12 yards
Season
Consisting of 10 home or away games played on Saturdays (Girls typically play on Saturday mornings and Boys on Saturday afternoons). Schedules are subject to change due to new COVID policies.
Fall season (September - November); Spring (April - June).
Practices start approximately two - three weeks prior to the season.
Schedule
Schedule will be released a couple weeks prior to the start of the season. Practice schedule will be determined by coaches. Teams typically practice one to two days a week.
Team Formation / Registration
Coaches assess the development of players at the end of each season. Teams are formed and placed in the appropriate competitive level with Bays.
Fees: $150 per season (Fall or Spring)
There are NO refunds with the exception of documented medical or move from Westborough.
Contact Information
Girls Program Officer
[email protected]
Boys Program Officer
[email protected]
