TAUPO JUNIOR DRAWS

OPEN GRADE

There is no football on Kings Birthday or the middle and last weekend of the school holidays. The last game for the season is August 29th, 2026.

Open Grade Football - Key Points 2026

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9v9 Format with Goalkeepers (Eight outfield players plus a goalkeeper)

2 x 30 min halves

Size 4 ball

  • Full offside rule from half way
  • Retreating line for goalkicks to 1/3 
  • Throw-ins for sidelines
  • Corner kicks and goal kicks 
  • Goal Keeper cannot drop kick from hands
  • Free Kicks - Direct and indirect 
  • Penalty kicks - Yes 8m
  • No published match results or ladders