U10s Upwards information

Whilst the age rules allow players 2 years below the nominal age, our policy is that in U12s, players are held until they are at the right age – i.e. 11 in U12s, 12 in U13s etc. This is done specifically because of the physical changes that players go through at these ages. Our overwhelming experience is that at U12/13/14, the “growth spurt” that boys go through puts younger players and their team mates at a distinct disadvantage causing a number of problems. This policy is common throughout the Association.

Team sizes are set by the Association and are as follows:

What are the key season dates?

U10 & 11

The U10 & U11 season usually starts in mid October and goes till mid December. It normally restarts in early February once school goes back and goes till mid March. The Association sets the dates once all teams from all clubs are finalised.

U12

The U12 season usually starts in mid October and goes till mid December. It usually restarts in mid January and goes till end of February. The Association sets the dates once all teams from all clubs are finalised.

U13 to U17

The season usually starts in mid October and goes till mid December. It usually restarts in mid January and goes till end of February. Finals are played over 4 weeks in March. The Association sets the dates once all teams from all clubs are finalised.