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The game is for Junior Football (boys and girls mixed football is allowed) and Junior Girls Football (Girls only football). The object is to keep the game flowing as much as possible, and make sure the players enjoy themselves.
Age Limits - U10s - Over 8 but Under 10 as at Midnight August 31st.
1. Team size shall be 7v7.
2. The playing area shall be maximum size 60 metres x 40 metres, minimum size 50 metres x 40 metres. The Playing area shall be marked with a regulation line marking compound.
3. The Penalty area shall be designated by a marked out rectangle, size 16.5 metres (18 yards) wide by 9.2 metres (10 yards) deep from the goal line.
4. The penalty spot shall be in the centre of the penalty are 7.3 metres (8 yards) from the goal line.
5. The goal size for all age groups is 12 ft X 6 ft (3.6m x 1.8m). The Samba Junior Multigoal, Harrods and Coca-Cola Big Red Bag goals are suitable. Goals shall be secured in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
6. Goal nets and corner flags are compulsory.
7. The ball shall be a size 4.
8. A maximum of 3 substitutes may be used at any time with the permission of the Referee. Players may re-enter the game with permission of Referee and all substitutes shall have a period of play.
9. Players shall wear shin guards, which shall be entirely covered by stockings.
10. A Referee shall be allocated to every match. Each Team shall provide an Assistant Referees to run the line. All Referees shall have a Red and Yellow card plus a note book. It is the responsibility of the home Team to ensure this.
11. Duration of matches shall be 25 minutes each way
with no one playing more than 60 minutes per day.
12. The kick off is taken in the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.
13. There is no off-side
14. All Free kicks are direct
15. Throw ins shall be taken in the normal way. A foul throw awarded to the opponent.
16. The opposition shall be at least 4.5 metres (5 yards) away when a corner, free kick, centre kick and goal kicks are awarded.
17. Goalkeepers can handle the ball in the penalty area and there are no restrictions on the number of steps they may take when holding the ball. They may return the ball into play by either drop kicking it or throwing it out of the penalty area.
18. Goal kicks and Defensive free kicks within the penalty area may be kicked from anywhere within the penalty area.
19. Back Pass The back pass rule does apply. In the event that the goalkeeper picks the ball up from a pass by his own Team mate. A direct free kick shall be taken from the edge of the penalty area parallel with where the ball was picked up.
20. Club officials who Referee a match shall refrain from coaching.
21. Players shall shake hands at the end of each match.
22. Common sense shall prevail at all times.
23. The Team officials shall be held responsible for the behaviour of players, supporters and any other persons involved with the fixture. Any dispute or complaint shall be forwarded to the League Secretary as per Rule 15.
Except where otherwise provided above, the Laws of Association football shall apply
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