Rotorua Fun Football Playing Format 2026 - 8th Grade 

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​​​​​​​Start times: 9am, 10.15am & 11:30am​​​​​​​

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

"Fun Football" for 8th Grade is played 5v5 with goalkeepers. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Fun Football 8th 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 (4 players plus a goalkeeper)
• 2 x 20min games
• Size 3 ball
• 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
• Coaching - encourage players positively. Let the players PLAY