Club Football for Children Aged U8/9
Children U8/9 do not play in leagues. They can play in a maximum of three trophy events during the season. This allows them to learn about winning and losing in a fun environment. Trophies can be awarded to the winners and the results of the mini-event published.
Youth club football for U8/9s is all about having fun and playing with friends.
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A Guide to U8/9s Club Football
Format
5v5
Max minutes per game
40 (two halves of 20)
Maximum minutes per day/festival
60 total
Recommended Pitch Size
37m x 27m
Ball Size
3. The ball should be safe for children to play with and made of leather or another suitable material.
Recommended Goal Size
12 ft x 6 ft
Substitutions
Roll-off roll-on substitutions can be made at any time during the game with permission from the referee, including players who have already been substituted.
Competitions
Two weeks of trophy events, three times a season
Playing Equipment
Children cannot play Development Football without shin pads. These should be covered entirely by knee-length socks.
Goalkeepers should wear a different coloured shirt to the rest of the team.
Footwear should be appropriate for the playing surface – no metal studs on 3G and artificial grass pitches.
If the weather is poor then players should wear appropriate clothing, but hoodies are not allowed.
