League And Age Groups
League 1 age 5-6 years - (Under 7 yrs as on 1st Nov 2012)
League 2 age 7-8 years - (Under 9 yrs as on 1st Nov 2012)
League 3 age 9-10 years - (Under 11 yrs as on 1st Nov 2012)
League 4 age 11 – 12 years – (Under 13 as on 1st Nov 2012 - Two 13 year old's will be allowed per team)
League Info
JFC, in its 2nd year is amongst the first professionally run Football League for children in the city of Mumbai by some very experienced sports event Promoters/Organisers.
Teams in Various Leagues
League 1 - Teams
Hawks – Panthers – Cheetahs – Lions – Kangaroos – Bears – Falcons – Wolves
League 2 - Teams
Warriors – Stallions – Devils – Stars – Magic – Dragons – Dazzlers– Tigers
League 3 - Teams
Raiders – Rockets – Hurricanes – Blades – Dolphins – Wizards – Tornados – Flames
League 4 - Teams
Wildcats – Giants – Raiders – Titans – Young Guns – Jets – Bulldogs – Blazers
Format
Each league will have 8 teams and will play each other in a round robin format.
Team composition
League 1 and League 2 will have a squad of 8 players and 3 substitutes.
League 3 and League 4 will have a squad of 7 players and 4 substitutes.
Teams are not allowed to borrow players from other teams. Team managers will be responsible for players showing up for the match on time.
Team Kit
JFC will distribute Kits to all players / Teams.
Goal Size
For league 1 & 2 the goal size will be 6ft. (Height) x 10 ft. (Length).
For league 3 & 4 the goal size will be 6 ½ ft. (Height) x 12ft (Length).
Rules of Play
JFC will follow FIFA rules with the following exceptions
- 1. Pitch Size
For League 1 and 2 the pitch will be 40ft x 30ft.
For League 3 and 4 the pitch will be 50ft x 30ft. - 2. Duration of Matches and Ball Size
League 1 - 30 mins (15 mins each half) 5 mins half time Ball Size 4
League 2 – 30 mins (15 mins each half) 5 mins half time Ball Size 5
League 3 - 40 mins (20 mins each half) 5 mins half time Ball Size 5
League 4 - 40 mins (20 mins each half) 5 mins half time Ball Size 5 - 3. Rolling Substitution
A team can make as many substitution as they want; the player who is substituted is allowed to get back on the pitch if the coach wishes. JFC encourages teams making substitution with the aim that all team members get equal playing time.
- 4. Exception to Penalty Rule
In League 1 a hand ball in the Box will not be a Penalty.
- 5. Exception to Offside Rules
In League 1 and 2 there will be no offside rules, however in League 3, 4 and 5 it will be strictly followed.
JFC Schedule
JFC (Junior Football Championship), after a very successful first year we will be starting its 2012-13 edition on 24th November, 2012. The orientation for the League is on 17th November 2012.
JFC is the premier soccer "Little League Tournament" for children from 5 to 12 years of age in Mumbai. The bases of the league were formed after researching some of the top little leagues from around the World. Children are part of teams and the teams play each other over the course of a few months on fixed Saturdays. Aside from the child's own game which is fun in itself - we have created an environment for a "day out for the family" with over 4 matches going on simultaneously and parents out in strength to support and even coach their children.
JFC Dates
17th Nov (Orientation) | 24th Nov | 1st Dec | 8th Dec | 5th Jan | 12th Jan | 19th Jan | 2nd Feb | 9th Feb | 16th Feb | 2nd Mar
Please call Sheela on +91 93229 70681 for registrations.
Coaches on the Pitch
For League1 & 2 Coaches will be allowed on the pitch. However they are strictly not allowed to touch the ball and they are not permitted to enter the box near the goal. Coaches for League 3, 4 and 5 have to remain on the bench with their Team Substitute.
Points Table and Final Standings
Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. Team with the maximum points at the end of the League will win the Championship.
Goal difference will not come into play in this tournament. This rule has been specifically been introduced, so that when a team is in a winning position, then the team coach will be encouraged to give more chances to players on the bench and not just play their best players to win with a bigger goal margin.
If teams are tied on the same point at the end of the league, then we will use the following procedure to determine the winners.
a. The respective two teams head-to-head record
b. The highest number of wins over all teams
c. The highest number of draws over all teams
d. If the teams still cannot be separated, then there will be a penalty shoot-out on the final day