What format and team size applies at each age from Under 6 to Under 11?

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Under 6 to Under 11 play Primary Rugby League, a modified game under the Safe Play Code with a size 3 ball, no scrums and no ball stealing. Team sizes are flexible so every child gets a game. Age group Players a side Pitch Format Under 6 4 (3 to 5) 25m x 12-15m Tag Under 7 4 (3 to 5) 25m x 12-15m Tag Under 8 5 (3 to 6) 25m x 15-18m Tag Under 9 6 (3 to 7) 35m x 20m Tackle recommended Under 10 Up to 9 (minimum 4) 50m x 30m Tackle recommended Under 11 Up to 11 (minimum 6) 50-60m x 40m Tackle recommended How the game develops: Under 6 to Under 8: each team always gets a full set of six plays, even after an error or a try, so children can practise without fear of failing. Under 9 and Under 10: a team hands over the ball after its second error in a set of six. Kicking (grubber at Under 9; grubber, chip or cross-field at Under 10) is allowed on the last tackle only. Under 11: a team hands over after one error, there is one marker at the play-the-ball, and kicking out of hand is allowed. Fly-kicking and secondary kicks are not allowed at Under 9 to Under 11. Coaches may be on the pitch at younger ages to guide players.

Age group	Players a side	Pitch	Format
Under 6	4 (3 to 5)	25m x 12-15m	Tag
Under 7	4 (3 to 5)	25m x 12-15m	Tag
Under 8	5 (3 to 6)	25m x 15-18m	Tag
Under 9	6 (3 to 7)	35m x 20m	Tackle recommended
Under 10	Up to 9 (minimum 4)	50m x 30m	Tackle recommended
Under 11	Up to 11 (minimum 6)	50-60m x 40m	Tackle recommended