Juniors Competition Rules (5th-9th Grade inclusive)

 Duration of matches:

  • 5-6 & 7 grade 15 minutes each way plus half time
  • 8 & 9 grade 20 minutes each way plus half time

Please note that in the event of a late start, the time available must be divided into equal halves with allowance for half time, so that the next game commences at the time scheduled on the fixtures. There is no injury time.
There is no limit on the number of subs – rolling or flying subs – players can come off and go on but always from the half way line.

A maximum of 10 players per team, only 7 to be on the field at any one time.

Balls – size 3 to be used for all junior grades.

Shin guards must be worn at all times.

Goal keeper: goal kicks may be kicked from the goalkeeper’s hands or from the ground.

Corner kicks: if on a marked small pitch – from the corner.

Referee: Both teams to supply a referee which can both be on the pitch other than in 9th grade where each team should do a half each.

The approved goals, corner flags etc must be in place on the pitch by the early grade at each ground and brought in by the late grade.

There is no “off-side” rule. However, coaches must discourage players from consistently standing in an off-side position – this is not in the spirit of the game.

Where there is a clash of colours bibs should be available.

Season Info

 Junior Grade is from 5 years to 9 years old
Grading is based on players age during the calendar year 1st January to 31 December
Girls may play one grade down if they wish to

 

Grade Year Born Age Ground Time
5th & 6th 2004/05 Turning 5 or 6 during the year Meadowlands Rsrve 8:30 - 9:30 am
7th 2003 Turning 7 during the year Meadowlands Rsrve 9:45 - 10:45 am
8th 2002 Turning 8 during the year Riverhills Park 8:30 - 9:30 am
9th 2001 Turning 9 during the year Riverhills Park 9:45 - 10:45 am
  •  Games are half hour training followed by half hour game
  • Games are small sided, with rolling subs
  • All players require boots and shin pads
  • Fencibles soccer shorts and socks are recommended (Royal Blue). No beach shorts etc!
  • Team shirts are provided in junior grades
  • Coaches will contact you roughly one week prior to the start of the season to confirm what team you are in
  • Enrolments will taken online during the month of February for the new season
  • The season is planned to commence in early April going through to around the end of August
  • There will be no soccer played on the first Saturday over the school holiday periods. These dates will be advised at the start of the season.

 

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