Mini Rules
2021 Mini Rules Quick Guide
| 2021 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11/12 |
| Players on Field | 3 plus a goalie = 4 4 v 4 No referee | 3 plus a goalie = 4 4 v 4 | 6 plus a goalie = 7 7 v 7 | 6 plus a Goalie = 7 7 v 7 | 7 plus a goalie = 8 8 v 8 |
| Coach Allowed on Field | No (only on stoppage of play / whistles) | No | No | ||
| Duration of Game | Teams split in two. Two games with 12 minute halves Total game time 48 minutes | 25 minute halves | 30 minute halves | ||
| Goal Area Size | 3m on each side of goal posts & 3m deep into field | 10m on each side of goal posts & 10m deep into field | Penalty Area: 11m on each side of goal posts & 11m deep into field | ||
| Offside Called |
No |
No |
No
| Yes starts at the 1/3retreat line | |
| Attackers in Goal Area | Yes, but may not score from inside | Yes | Yes | ||
| Throw Ins | Yes - 2 attempts | Yes - 2 attempts | Yes - 1 attempt | ||
| Kick Back to GK | Keeper can use hands | Keeper cannot use hands | Keeper cannot use hands | ||
| GK 6 Seconds | Not applied | Not Applied | Yes | ||
| Free Kicks | Indirect only - opposition must stand 5m away | Indirect only - opposition must stand 8m away | Indirect and Direct | ||
| Penalty Kicks | No | No | Yes | ||
| Goal Kicks | Opposition must stand behind the retreat line Goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick | Opposition must stand behind the retreat line Goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick | Opposition must stand behand the retreat line Goal may be scored directly from a goal kick | ||
| Corner Kicks | Yes Opposition must stand 5m away Goal may not be scored directly from a corner kick | Yes - Goal may not be scored directly from a corner kick | Yes - Goal may be scored directly from a corner kick | ||
| Retreat Line | At half | At 1/3 (marked with cones) | At 1/3 | ||
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