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. 

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.

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.