What are the national playing formats for Under 8 and 9?

• Players: 7-a-side including a goalkeeper, maximum of four substitutes.
• Field: minimum 40m x 30m, best practice 45m x 35m, maximum 50m x 40m.
• Goals: 3m wide x 2m high.
• Ball: size 3.
• Duration: 20 minute halves, with a minimum 5 minute half-time break.
• Penalty area: 5m deep x 12m wide.

Up to 4 pitches fit on a full-size football pitch. Pop-up portable goals are preferred but poles or markers are also suitable, and portable goals must be anchored securely to the ground.

Source: Coles MiniRoos National Playing Formats and Rules, https://www.miniroos.com.au/club-resources