^{Margam Village Sports F.C.}

Football Association of Wales ( F.A.W.)

 Rules for Mini-Football (Abbreviated)

Playing equipment

Children must wear footwear suitable to the playing surface, ie football boots (togs) on grass, trainers on astro-turf.

All children must wear suitable shinguards.

All jewellery must be removed.

Please note :

These rules regarding playing equipment apply to all training sessions as well as matches.

Team & Pitch Sizes 

These team & pitch sizes must be adhered to in order to satisfy FAW/league public liability insurance purposes.

The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft.

It is highly recommended that under 7's utilize a smaller pop-up goal as there are no goal keepers.

Penalty Area Sizes 

The goal area can be marked by cones on the touchline and a small number of marker discs on the playing area. The goal area extends a set distance from the goal line and is set out in the table below.

Are taken at the edge of the penalty area at Under 8, 9, 10 and 11 – the opposition should be at least 5 yards away.

From Under 8 upwards the ball must be kicked out of the penalty area before another player touches it.

Under 8’s and 9’s  a goal kick may be taken from their hands from within the goal area.

There are no restrictions regarding the number of players allowed in the goal area during open play.

Players can pass the ball to their own goalkeeper and the goalkeeper may handle the ball.

The pass back to the keeper rule does not apply.

The off-side rule does not apply.

For full list of rules follow the link below and download the mini-football attachment.

http://www.faw.org.uk/handbook

 info@margamvillagesports.co.uk