What are the national playing formats for Under 10 and 11?
Rule- Australia
- Football Australia
- Coles MiniRoos
- MiniRoos Club Football
- Ages 5-11
- Under 6 to Under 11
- 2026
- Referees
- Players: 9-a-side including a goalkeeper, maximum of five substitutes.
- Field: minimum 60m x 40m, best practice 65m x 45m, maximum 70m x 50m.
- Goals: 5m wide x 2m high.
- Ball: size 4.
- Duration: 25 minute halves, with a minimum 5 minute half-time break.
- Penalty area: 10m deep x 20m wide.
Up to 2 pitches fit on a full-size football pitch, or 1 pitch can be set up penalty box to penalty box. Cones, markers or painted lines are all suitable. Portable goals must be anchored securely to the ground (sandbags or pegs are recommended).
Source: Coles MiniRoos National Playing Formats and Rules, https://www.miniroos.com.au/club-resources
Added 24 Oct 2026