TAUPO JUNIOR DRAWS

9TH GRADE

There is no football on Kings Birthday, Matariki weekend, or the middle and last weekend of the school holidays. The last game for the season is August 30th, 2025.

Grade 9 Mini Football - Key Points

The Retreating Line rule is introduced, where players must retreat when a goal kick is taken. 

The offside rule is introduced, with offsides from the retreating line.

  • Retreating line rule for goal kicks
  • Partial offside rule (between retreating line and goal line)
  • Throw-ins introduced
  • Goal kicks and corner kicks introduced
  • Goalkeeper are introduced. No drop kicks allowed. 
  • Only indirect free kicks for fouls - see rules for details
  • No published match results or ladders