Structure
The game schedule/format for each category will be determined once all entries have been received and confirmed. The first round of games will begin at midday on day 1 and the last round of games will be completed by 3pm on day 3.
The U12 Boys and U13 Girls Only categories will offer a festival style event with teams playing a series of fixtures that will allow the players to showcase their skills in a friendly but challenging environment. Teams should expect to play a minimum of 6 games over the 3-day period.
The U14 Boys & U15 Girls Only categories will offer a tournament style event with results being recorded and points awarded to determine the winner of the Weir Rose Bowl.
Game Format & Rules
The playing format for all age groups and categories will be 9v9 with games being played on 70m x 50m fields. Full details HERE.
The Retreating Line rule will be in place for the u12 Boys & u13 Girls Only age group games. It does not apply to the u14 Boys & u15 Girls Only age groups.
Game Duration
- u12 Mixed & u13 Girls Only - 50 mins (2x 25 mins with 10min halftime period).
- u14 Mixed & u15 Girls Only - 60 mins (2x 30 mins with 10min halftime period).
Pitch Dimension 70m x 50m (approx).
Goal Size 5m x 2m (approx).
Ball Size
U12/U13 - Size 4 (match balls provided)
U14/U15 - Size 5 (match balls provided).
Substitutions Rolling substitutions, must be made with referees approval at stoppage in play.