AGE LIMIT REMINDER

Following a number of recent queries, please find a clarification of age rules, which are set by the FA

1)  To play affiliated football, you must be 6 years old on or before 31st August (FA Rule 4).

2)  Under 7s cannot play for points.  No results should be collected or published (FA Mini-Soccer Handbook - page 10). This includes end of season tournaments.

3)  Under 8s can play in leagues, but no knock-out games are permitted (FA Mini-Soccer Handbook). This includes end of season tournaments.

4)  To play in a game of more than 7v7, you must be 10 years old on or before 31st August (FA Rule 4). Under 10s can play in Under 11 football providing they are playing no more than 7v7.

5)  To play Under 18 football, you must be 15 years old on or before 31st August. (FA Rule 4)

6)  To play adult football this season, you must be 15 years old on or before 31st August. (FA Rule 4)