NORTH KING COUNTRY JUNIOR DRAWS

Under 8 - Fun Football

Season starts Friday, 2 May

There is no football Matariki weekend. Games ARE played King's Birthday Weekend.

Season finishes Friday, 27 June

​​​​​​​Teams play two 20-minute matches each week against different opposition. 

Fun Football - 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
  • 40 minutes maximum game time (Ideally 2x20mins)
  • No goalkeepers
  • No offside rule
  • No corners
  • Ball kicked/dribbled back into play (No throw-ins)
  • No published match results or ladders
  • Only the team and referee can be on the pitch (not coaches) 
  • No spectators or officials behind the goal line