Extract from FSC Competition Rules
P2. MODIFIED FOOTBALL FORMATS & RULES
a) MiniRoos will be modified and conducted for children in U6 to U11 age groups in accordance with the policies of FNSW and FA.
b) The current MiniRoos Football Handbook provided by the FA will be used as the basis for all games in particular; MiniRoos Formats; Laws of Small Sides Football with the following alterations or clarifications:
(i) Offside: U6 to U9
There is no offside in these age groups, but deliberately placing of players in an offside position is contrary to the spirit of the game and is to be discouraged.
(ii) Offside U10 – U11:
The offside law (Law 11) will be introduced in this age group as a basis for game. The application of the Law will be for deliberate or blatant offside at the discretion of the referee.
F4 PERIOD OF PLAY
U6 – U8 play 20 minutes each half, 5 minutes for half-time
U9 – U11 play 25 minutes each half, 5 minutes for half-time