Mini Soccer

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Mini Soccer

The principles and rules of Mini-Soccer are similar to those in Association Football, except that the pitches are smaller and there are fewer players on each team.

Depending on the age group, the number of players and size of pitch can vary from four a-side for the youngest, to seven a-side for the under 10s. The goal size for all age groups is 12ft by 6ft (3.6m by 1.8m).

Benefits of Mini Soccer

More touches of the ball to increase participation and enjoyment

Fewer players on the pitch meaning simpler decisions and better understanding.

Smaller piches meaning greater concentration and interest among participants

More individual success leads to more children playing. In the long term, this leads to sustained participation levels beyong this age group

Click on the links at the right hand side to get more information about each age group.

All the mini soccer teams play in the Mitchell League which is the official York junior football league.

Rules relating to eligible ages for each age group are shown below, more detailed information can be found on the Mitchell League web site (www.mitchellsoccer.co.uk).


	Mitchell League Under 7's Under 8's Under 9's Under 10's

Under 7’s	Under 7 at midnight on 31 August of the current season
Under 8’s	Under 8 at midnight on 31 August of the current season or 7 years old on the day of the match.
Under 9’s	Under 9 at midnight on 31 August of the current season or 7 years old on the day of the match.
Under 10’s	Under 10 at midnight on 31 August of the current season or 8 years old on the day of the match.


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