Brickfield Rangers Football Club

1. A Mini Player can only play a maximum of 60 minutes sanctioned match time in one 24 hour period.

For under 7 and under 8 players this must be broken down into a maximum of either 15 minute individual periods of play or games.

2. Any number of substitutes may be used at any time (Rolling substitutes). Players may re-enter the game and all substitutes must have a period of play. As far as possible there should be equal playing time for each player.

3. The kick off is taken in the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.

4. Although Law 15 applies and the throw in should be taken in the normal way, game leaders can show flexibility. 

5. Law 17 applies to comer kicks except the opposition should be at least three yards away.

6. Law 12 applies to free kicks although they are all indirect and the opposition should be at least three yards away.

7. Goalkeepers: Can handle the ball in their penalty area and there are no restrictions on the number of steps they may take holding the ball. The Goalkeeper can leave the penalty area but cannot handle the ball outside the penalty area.

When handling the ball in the penalty area:

• Under 7's, 8's and 9's can either throw or kick the ball out of their hands .

• While Under 10's and II's can throw the ball out of their hands or kick the ball on the ground but can then be challenged by opponents.

8. Goal-kicks:

• Are taken anywhere on the edge of the penalty area - the opposition should be at least 5 yards away. The ball must be kicked out of the penalty area before another player touches it.

• Under 8's and 9's may be taken from their hands from within the goal area.

15. There are no restrictions regarding the number of players allowed in the goal area during open play.

16. Players can pass the ball to their own goalkeeper, for the goalkeeper to handle the ball  i.e No Pass Back Rule.