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This area of the website is design to provide managers and volunteers with documents, information, policies and general guidance about every aspect of running a team and following best practice. Most of the topics are self-explanatory and correct at the time of publishing in 2023-24.
The basic information for each age group at a glance
| U7 – U8 | U9 – U10 | U11 – U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 – U16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 5 v 5 | 7 v 7 | 9 v 9 | 11 v 11 | 11 v 11 | 11 v 11 |
| Ball size | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Match duration (mins each way) | 15 to 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 40 |
| Max playing time (mins in one day) | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Minimum players per team | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |