Football Sizes

The home team must provide at least two footballs fit for play and the referee shall make a report to the Competition Secretary if the footballs are unsuitable.

            The size of football to be used shall be:

            Size 3 for players in the Under 7 and 8 age categories.

            Size 4 for players in the Under 9,10,11,12,13 and 14 age groups.

            Size 5 for all other age groups.

            Goal nets and corner flags must be used in all matches. 

All Pitches (where possible) will include the use of either (a) The FA’s respect Barriers / roped off area (Designated Spectators Area) (b) a line of cones or (c) a spray paint to mark the designated spectators area which should start one meter from the touchline . All Spectators to remain behind this line and are not permitted behind or near the goals during the game, however team managers/coaches and first aiders may be allowed by the touchline. A Flag post not less than1.5m (5 ft) high, with a non pointed top and flag is placed at each corner.

Any team failing to use (a) The FA’s Respect Barriers (Designated Spectator Area) (b) a Line of cones or (c) a spray paint to mark the designated Spectators area which should be one meter from the touchline without special permission (in writing) from the management committee will be fined up to £50

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