2018 information
Youth Girls rules for Under 12, Under 15 & Under 18 | ||||
RULE | UNDER 12 | UNDER 15 | UNDER 18 | |
1. Playing Field | 110 metre x 80metre | 110 metre x 80metre | Full Length- (Player/s 15-16) | |
(min.) | Increased by agreement. | Increased by agreement. | Full Length x 90 metre width (player/s 12 -14) | |
For any Ground with a fence the Boundary line should not less than three 3 metres from the fence. | ||||
2. Ball Size | Size 3 Synthetic Ball | Size 4 Leather ball | Size 4 Leather Ball | |
3. The Team | 9 Min 12 Max, with any number of reserves. | 9 Min 15 Max, with any number of reserves. | 12 Min 16 Max, with any number of reserves. | |
All Players should play at least 3 quarters of the match where possible. | All Players should play at least 3 quarters of the match where possible. | All Players should play at least 3 quarters of the match where possible. | ||
9 yr old must have parent consent form | ||||
4.Scoring | All players may score | |||
5. Playing Time | 4 x 10 Minute Quarters (4/5/4) min intervals. | 4 x 15 Minute Quarters (4/7/4) min intervals. | 4 x 15 Minute Quarters (4/7/4) min intervals. | |
6. Starting and restarting play | Only centre line Players attend centre bounces (20m clearance/centre square from all other Players). | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | |
The Umpire is to enforce a similar 20m area for field ball ups. | ||||
No Full possession permitted | ||||
Players contesting the ball up may not grab the ball and play on; and | ||||
a Player must knock, palm or punch the ball to A teammate or open ground, and may not play | ||||
the ball again until it has been touched by another Player or hit the ground. | ||||
7. Out of Bounds | From a kick – a free kick is awarded to the closest opponent. A Player cannot kick for goal from this free kick. If in doubt – ball up 5metres in from boundary. Off hands or body – ball up 5metres in from the boundary. No full possession permitted. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | |
8. Gaining Possession | A player’s prime objective should be to gain possession of the ball (eyes on the ball). Restrained side (shoulder to shoulder) contact is permitted when Players are contesting a loose ball, provided that the ball is within 5 metres. “Running with” the Player rather than “running at” the Player must be the intention. | As per the laws of Australian Football. | As per the laws of Australian Football. | |
9. Tackling | Front on contact or contact from behind is strictly prohibited. | |||
The ball is possessed by controlling it, catching it, grabbing it, or laying 2 hands on it when it is on the ground. Once the ball is possessed, other Players may apply a wrap tackle (refer to tackling rule). | ||||
10. Smothering | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | |||
11. Barging | No barging, fending off or chopping past opponents is permitted. A free kick shall be awarded to the nearest opponent. | No barging through opponents is permitted. Fending off with open hand to the body (provided it is not above the shoulders or in the back) is permitted. | No barging through opponents is permitted. Fending off with open hand to the body (provided it is not above the shoulders or in the back) is permitted. | |
12. Shepherding | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | |||
13. Marking | A mark is awarded irrespective of the distance the ball has travelled to any Player who catches it or shows control. | A mark is awarded when a Player catches the ball directly from another Player’s kick that has travelled at least 10 metres. | ||
14. Distance Run and Bouncing the Ball | A Player running with the ball must bounce it within 15 metres, only 2 bounces are permitted. Players cannot dispose of the ball to themselves intentionally. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | ||
15. Kicking off the Ground | Not permitted unless accidental. | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | ||
16. Distance Penalty | 25m penalty can be applied at the Umpire’s discretion if they feel a player has been hindered in any way | 25m penalty can be applied at the Umpire’s discretion if they feel a player has been hindered in any way | As per the Laws of Australian Football. | |
(after a mark & free kick) |