Taupo Fun Football Playing Format 2024 - 7th & 8th Grade 

"Fun Football" for 7th Grade is played 5v5, with no Goalkeepers. 

The Game Day structure for 7th Grade is two short 20 minute games against different opposition each week. 

8th Grade is one 40 minute game (two 20 min halves)

Fun Football Grade 7 & 8 - Key Points

Small-sided games with lots of touches are great for young players as they focus on fun and skill development.

The 5v5 format means more time on the ball, keeping kids involved.

Two shorter games against different teams keep them engaged (without to much focus on tactics, or big scorelines).

• 5v5 format
• 40 minutes maximum game time (Ideally 2x20mins)
• No goalkeepers
• No offside rule
• No corners
• Ball kicked/dribbled back into play (No throw-ins)
• No published match results or ladders
• Both coaches can be on field during the game (only one can referee)