Grade 13 Mini Football 2026 - Key Points

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

2026 U13 Y-League - single round robin

Under 13 Federation Development League - fixtures for August are being reviewed and will be updated next week.

U14 & U16 Youth Football - Key Points

Most playing rules now look like adult football - see playing rules document. 

U14s 2 x 35min halves

U16s 2 x 40min halves

• 11v11 format
• Full FIFA rules start to apply
• Detailed offside, foul, and misconduct rules
• Rolling substitutions are recommended
• Equal playing time is recommended
• No retreating line rule
• Offside is from half way
• Emphasis on player development over winning
• Results are recorded and a table is kept

U14 - Final format to be confirmed, based on weeks available

U16 Y-League – Triple round robin

Under 14 Federation Development League

Under 16 Federation Development League