GIRLS GRADES - CONFIRMED
GIRLS TOURNAMENT - PITCH LAYOUT
COACHES/TEAM BRIEFING
TOURNAMENT RULES
The Tournament will largely follow the same rules as the Whole of Football Plan, which the majority of the children would have played throughout the whole season. The main difference is within the U12s who will play 5-a-side on the quarter pitch fields.
Additional rules for the tournament:
To allow all grade level teams to enjoy the day, any games reaching a 7-goal lead will freeze the
score and play the remainder of the game with mixed teams.
If teams require bibs for this purpose, a set can be borrowed from the Caravan.
A horn will signal the start of each game only.
The referee is responsible for the timings of the games and to allow teams to have a quick drink at half time.
Additional rules for the tournament:
To allow all grade level teams to enjoy the day, any games reaching a 7-goal lead will freeze the
score and play the remainder of the game with mixed teams.
If teams require bibs for this purpose, a set can be borrowed from the Caravan.
A horn will signal the start of each game only.
The referee is responsible for the timings of the games and to allow teams to have a quick drink at half time.
Value |
Fun Football U7s and U8s |
Fun Football U9s and U10s |
Mini Football U12s |
Number of Players (on the pitch at once) |
5 v 5 |
7 v 7 |
5 v 5 |
Goal Keepers |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Game Length |
2x 9min halves / 1min half time |
2x 11min halves / 1min half time |
2x 11min halves / 1min half time |
Approx Pitch Dimensions |
30m x 20m |
45m x 30m |
45m x 30m |
Ball Size |
Size 3 Ball |
Size 4 Ball |
Size 4 Ball |
Retreating Line |
Opposition Players must be behind halfway when it goes out beyond the goal line. |
Yes |
Yes |
Penalty Area |
No |
8m x 16m |
8m x 16m |
Offside |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Referee |
No Both Team Leaders "Facilitate" from the sideline |
Yes Home Team - 1st Half Away Team - 2nd Half |
Yes Home Team - 1st Half Away Team - 2nd Half |
Throw Ins |
Kick Ins |
Yes |
Yes |
Corners |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
