Event description

 

Primary Girls Football

 

Date:  21 March 2024    Time: 9.30 – 12.00

Venue: TCS astro (if dry enough we will use the back field)

Age Groups: Year 3/4 Girls Only            

Teams: min. team of 5 / max. squad of 10

Event Intent:

To support individual development in sport

Qualification:

This is an open event; schools are encouraged to enter following intra school competition.

 

Schools are initially invited to enter 2 teams, additional teams may be welcomed should space allow after the entry deadline date.

 

Deadline for Entry: Please enter online at www.northoxfordshiressp.co.uk/events by 22 February 2024.

 

Rules:

❖        Teams should consist of 5 players with a maximum of 10 players in the squad.

❖        Matches will be 5 a side, including a Goalkeeper, and played in general conformity with the rules as issued by the Football Association. In particular, please note the following:

❖        Every player should wear shin guards and studded boots are allowed if on the back field. On the astro; trainers or astro trainers may be worn

❖        Rolling substitutions are allowed at any point during the match with the referee’s discretion.

❖        All players should receive an equal amount of game time. A good practice recommendation is at least 50%.

❖        Goal kicks should be taken from anywhere inside the penalty area.

❖        At a goal kick, opponents must retreat to their own half until the ball is in play. The defending team does not have to wait for the opposition to retreat and has the option to restart the game before, should they choose to. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area.

❖        Goalkeepers are allowed to kick the ball from their hands

❖        Goalkeepers should not take longer than 6 seconds to release the ball

❖        The back pass rule applies

❖        Opposing players should be at least 5 yards away from the ball at free kicks, goal kicks and corner kicks.

❖        Overhead throw ins or underarm roll ins are allowed

 

❖        Reframed If a team has a clear 3 goal lead, then the opposing team is permitted to introduce an additional player – should the lead increase to 5 goals, then a second player is permitted. Players should be removed if/when the goal difference is reduced.

 

❖        Additional Information:

❖        Please provide bibs of an alternative colour to your kit, to be worn should a clash of colours occur.

❖        Please provide your own ‘practice’ ball.

❖        Games will be played on grass, studded boots are allowed.

❖        Every player must wear shin guards.

❖        Games will be refereed by young sports leaders.

❖        School staff are responsible for the behavior, welfare and safety of their own children and should offer appropriate first aid provision.

❖        Photographs may be taken at this event for publicity purposes by North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership; they may appear on our website, social media pages or as media releases to local press. Please notify the Event Organiser of any students who are not permitted to have photographs taken.

 

❖        Spectators are unable to attend this event

 

Progression:

There is no progression for this event.

 

Further Information:

Please contact [email protected]