Castle Hill RSL Rockets Soccer Club :: Frequently Asked Questions

Duration of Matches

The duration of matches for each age division is shown below. All matches are to be of two (2) equal halves. The half time break is not to exceed 5 minutes. INJURY/STOPPAGE TIME is only to be played in the last match of the day on that field.

Age Group	per Half
Under 6's & 7's	15 minutes
Under 8's & 9's	20 minutes
Under 10 / 11 / 12's	25 minutes
Under 13's & 14's	30 minutes

Under 15's & 16's	35 minutes
Under 16 Girls	35 minutes

Under 17's	40 minutes
Over 35's / 45's & Over 30's Ladies	40 minutes

Under 18's	45 minutes
Under 21's / Seniors	45 minutes
All Age Ladies	45 minutes
Premier League	45 minutes

Ball Sizes

In all competition matches the following ball sizes shall be used:

Age Group	Ball Size
Under 6's / 7's / 8's / 9's	No. 3 ball : 22"-23"
Under 10's / 11's / 12's / 13's	No. 4 Ball : 25"-26"
All other grades	No. 5 Ball : 27"-28"

Small Sided Games
-   Download:           Optus Small Sided Football - Handbook
-   Official Website: http://www.smallsidedfootball.com.au/
-   Handbook:           http://www.smallsidedfootball.com.au/pdfs/2011/handbook.pdf
Laws of the Game
- GDSRA: http://gdsra.com.au/lawguide.htm (Granville District Football Referees Assoc.)
- FIFA: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/federation/lotg_en_55753.pdf
GDSFA General Purpose Tribunal
- Download: GPT - Rules Of Play