Rotorua Fun Football Playing Format 2026 - 9th Grade ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Each week, teams play two 20 min games against different opposition.. 

"Fun Football" for 9th Grade is played 5v5 with goalkeepers. 

Fun Football 9th Grade - Key Points

Small-sided games with lots of touches are great for young players as they focus on fun and skill development.

The 5v5 format means more time on the ball, keeping kids involved.

Two shorter games against different teams keep them engaged (without to much focus on tactics, or big scorelines).

• 5v5 format (Four players plus a goalkeeper)
• 40 minutes maximum game time (Ideally 2x20mins)
• No offside rule
• Corners - yes
• Free kicks awarded for fouls - indirect only
• Retreat to half way for goal kicks
• Ball kicked back into play (No throw-ins)
• No published match results or ladders
• Only the team and referee can be on the pitch (not coaches)