| Grade / Age: |
Seventh / Eighth 12 - 13 years old |
| Gender: |
Coed Teams |
| Players on Field: |
11 per team (10 field and 1 keeper) |
| Minimum # on Field: |
9 per team (to prevent forfeit) |
| Total Players per Team: |
14-16 |
| Referees: |
2 |
| Ball size: |
5 |
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| Substitutions: |
Team with possession on a throw-in may substitute with permission of the Referee(s).
Both teams may substitute prior to the throw-in if the team in possession is substituting.
Both teams may substitute at goal kicks and kick-offs with permission of the Referee(s). |
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| Duration of Game: | 2 - 30 minute halves |
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5 minutes at half time |
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65 minutes total time |
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| Laws: |
FIFA Laws of the Game, except - |
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NO slide tackling
Referee explains laws/rules to players as a teaching aid
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| Special Rules: |
Teams must play with a minimum number of girls. This changes from season to season depending on how many girls are on each team. |
| Injuries: |
If a coach enters the field to check an injured player, the player must leave the field. Coaches should try to re-enter the player, if possible, to maximize playing time for each player. Both teams substitute at stoppage of play, with permission of the Referee. |