Club Football for Children Aged U7
For U7s, football is about enjoying themselves, making friends, and getting plenty of time on the ball. There are no league tables or points to worry about, just opportunities to play and have fun.
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A Guide to U7s Club Football
Format
3v3
Match Length
6-10 minutes
Children should not exceed the maximum playing time for their age in any one day. For U7s the maximum playing time is 60 minutes. It is the responsibility of the football club and/or the child’s parent or carer to ensure this.
Each league is allowed to determine its match length between the recommended 6-10 minutes.
Recommended Pitch Size
15m x 10m
Ball Size
3
Recommended Goal Size
4ft x 2.5ft
Substitutions
None, everyone plays.
Competitions
Non-competitive
Playing Equipment
Children cannot play Development Football without shin pads. These should be covered entirely by knee-length socks.
Footwear should be appropriate for the playing surface – no metal studs on 3G and artificial grass pitches.
If the weather is poor then players should wear appropriate clothing, but hoodies are not allowed.
