Grade 12 Mini Football 2026 - Key Points​​​​​​​

9v9 Format with Goalkeepers (Eight outfield players plus a goalkeeper)

2 x 30 min halves

Size 4 ball

• Full offside rule from half way
• Retreating line for goalkicks to 1/3 
• Throw-ins for sidelines
• Corner kicks and goal kicks 
• Goal Keeper cannot drop kick from hands
• Free Kicks - Direct and indirect 
• Penalty kicks - Yes 8m
• No published match results or ladders
• Refereeing - Each team referees one half unless mutually agreed prior to the match. This should be agreed as part of the prematch introductions.