What format, ball size and schedule does the OPDL use at U13 to U17?

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Format: U14 to U17 play 11-a-side. U13 plays 9-a-side, on a purpose-built 9-a-side field or a full-size 11-a-side field in a box-to-box format. U13 goals are a minimum of 6 ft x 18 ft (1.83 m x 5.49 m) and a maximum of 7 ft x 21.5 ft (2.13 m x 6.55 m). Ball and laws: a size 5 ball, FIFA field and goal dimensions, and the IFAB Laws of the Game except where the OPDL rules, Game Day Regulations or Technical Manual say otherwise. Season: generally May to October, with scheduled breaks and a two-week mid-season rest break. Games in May, October and November are on artificial surfaces unless the OPDL approves otherwise; June 1 to October 1 games can be on grass. Weekend days: U13, U15 and U17 play on Saturdays, U14 and U16 on Sundays. Standard weekend kick-offs are 9:00, 11:15, 13:30, 15:45, 18:00 and 20:15, and weekday kick-offs are 19:00 and 21:00. Schedule size: U13 and U14 up to 6 ID weekends and up to 14 home or away games; U15 and U16 up to 4 ID weekends and up to 16 games; U17 up to 2 ID weekends or similar and up to 18 games. Hosting: the host Licence Holder records the match and shares the video within 72 hours. Source: OPDL Operational Rules, March 2026 (sections 8 to 14).