The U14 teams may be Co-ed or divided by gender, dependent on the number of players registered in this age division.  We register the players as Co-Ed, but may create single gender (boys or girls) teams if we are able to and provide a balanced playing experience for the players and teams.  NRSA does allow school teams in the U14 Age Group, but it is not required that your child play on their school team.   In this Age Group, School teams are more likely to not be co-ed.

U14 teams practice twice a week.  Both will be Team practices with practice times and days determined by the coach.  These practices usually last between 45 minutes to an hour and will combine skills and team coordination.

U14 teams compete against teams from other soccer associations.  Most of them are located within Hamilton County, including:  Redoubt, Middle Valley, East Ridge, and Signal Mountain.  This requires that the teams play half of their games at the North River Soccer Association and half of their games, "away".  Please be prepared to travel in this age group.  Teams will typically play one game on Saturday, although we will schedule a couple of Saturdays with double headers.  (See our Make Up Game Info Tab for more details).

U14 games are conducted in an 11 vs 11 format.  Each team will compete with a goalie and referees on the field.  Coaches will remain on the side-lines.  All standard rules of the game will be taught, including off-sides.

U14 players will use a Size 5 soccer ball.