Junior Football is played across the whole Association from Gerringong in the South up to Helensburgh in the North.
Competitions are organised in age groups and within those age groups divisions or groupings are formed.
U6 to U11’s are non-competitive competitions and play modified football which is called mini roos.
U12’s will play modified football (9 v 9) beginning with a series of grading matches before divisions are formed to play in a competition format.
U13’s – U18’s play in a competition format (11 v 11) within their age group and division based.
In all age groups, we also cater for girls only competitions.
Useful Links
Junior Club Strip Clash Matrix
Mini Roo – FNSW Game Leader Handbook 2023
Divisions and Grading – How is this done?
Player Movement Rule (U11 – U16)
Player Movement Dispensation Decisions
Team Officials – Match Day Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Borrowing
Who can be borrowed for competition matches?
Mixed – Competition/Mini Roos
No player is allowed to play up in any division more than two years above the lowest age group to which he/she is entitled to register. There is a specific criteria relating to the division a player is in.
Girls Competition
No player is allowed to play up in any division more than three years above the lowest age group to which she is entitled to register. There is a specific criteria relating to the division a player is in.
How many can be borrowed for Finals?
The borrowing rules for competition matches are the same BUT only to bring the squad up to 13 players.
Player Equipment
Can a player wear undershorts (“skins”)?
Yes, providing the skins comply with the FNSW playing policy. When choosing the colour they must be the same as the predominant colour of the shorts. Alternatively, in local competition they can be white or black but all players in the team must wear the same skin.
Can a player wear glasses while playing in a match?
This is covered under the IFAB Laws of the game under player safety. A player can wear sports goggles, sports glasses or sports sunglasses if in the opinion of the referee they pose no danger to the player or other players. Metal frame glasses are not permitted.
Can a player wear earrings, facial piercings whilst playing in a match?
No. This is covered by IFAB Laws of the Game under player safety and the FFA National Policy on the wearing of Jewellery.
Can a player wear facial earrings, piercings with tape covering them whilst playing in a match?
No. This is covered by IFAB Laws of the Game under player safety and the FFA National Policy on the wearing of Jewellery.
Can a player participate with a cast?
No. This is covered by FIFA Laws of the Game under player safety. A cast would be considered as dangerous and therefore a player cannot play with a cast.
Ball Sizes
What are the correct ball sizes in Junior Football?
Under 6 to Under 9: use a size 3 ball, Under 10 to Under 13: use a size 4 ball, Under 14 and over: use a size 5 ball.
Results
What competition points are awarded?
A win is 3 points, a draw is 1 point, a loss is 0 points, a bye is 0 points.
Which age groups have results posted?
Only IMB Bank competition age groups – Under 12 and over
When are results posted?
This will occur when the match sheet has been completed by all the officials.
What method is used when teams are tied on points?
Head to Head
What is the Mercy Rule?
In junior competition (U12 – U18), when a team has scored its ninth goal in the match then the game is finished in regards to scoring. In the remaining time, teams can continue to play if they wish.