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Non-trophy football – NO results posted by League, nor league tables kept (Exception for U-11s Sept-Nov 2016 short season)
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7-a-side teams
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Roll-on Roll-off
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25 mins each way
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Size 5 Ball, 320 grams in weight
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Shin pads compulsory
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No jewellery, earrings etc
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Panel of players for teams is 10-12 players
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League Divisions of 8-10 teams
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RETREAT LINE – 6 metres from end line, mark with flat YELLOW ‘cones’/disk.
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One opponent allowed remain within retreat line to introduce element of pressure
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Keeper kicks ball from ground or rolls it out after ball goes over end-line
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Keeper may not handle ball from back pass.
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Keeper may not kick ball out of hands
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Normal throw-ins and corner kicks apply
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Rope pitches off at 2 metres distance from pitch side.
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Coaches and substitutes from both teams on same side of pitch.
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All players to be given game time - half game as far as possible
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Dimensions: 60x35 metres, max 65x40 metres.
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Penalty spot is 8 metres from goal.
U-10s SPECIFIC Small Side Games (SSG) Guidelines
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Results from U-9s etc inform league in allocating teams to U-10 divisions
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Re-grading after Christmas based on survey and results reported
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When keeper is taking kick-out or rolling ball out. Ball is in play when keeper releases ball.
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Keeper may not kick ball out of hands, but can kick off ground as a pass (not long or high). Keeper may roll or throw ball out. Keeper not allowed handle ball from back pass.
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Throw-ins after ball goes out over side lines.
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Normal rules for corner kicks.
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Guidelines kept under review.
U-11s SPECIFIC Small Side Games (SSG) Guidelines
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League appoints ref as far as possible
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Promotion to u-12s divisions to be based on results and cup competitions that are expected to be held next year 2017.