7 vs 7
50 mins per game.
Half time should not be more than five minutes
Children should not exceed the maximum playing time for their age in any one day. It is the responsibility of the junior club and/or the child’s parent or carer to ensure this.
60 mins per day / 90 mins competitions (festivals)
Substitutions: Roll-off roll-on substitutions can be made at any time during the game with permission from the referee, including players who have already been substituted.
Retreat Line: The team without the ball moves back to the half way line when goal kicks are taken.
A match may not START if either team consists of fewer than five players. The minimum number of players in a team required for a match to CONTINUE is also five.
A kick off from the centre mark starts the game or restarts it after a goal is scored. It can be taken in any direction. Opponents must be 5 yards away in their own half of the field. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off
In the event of a kit colour clash, the Away Team should change kits.
Ball Size: 3
Goal Size: 12ft x 6ft
Min Pitch Size: 50 yds x 30 yrds
Max Pitch Size: 60 yds x 40 yrds
Children cannot play Development Football without shin pads. These should be covered entirely by knee-length socks.
Goalkeepers should wear a different coloured shirt to the rest of the team.
Footwear should be appropriate for the playing surface.
If the weather is poor then players should wear appropriate clothing, but hoodies are not allowed.
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