UNDER 12
Welcome to the Botley Boys & Girls Under 12 Team page!
Under 12
A player is deemed to be Under 12 if they are aged 11 at midnight on 31st August of a playing season (typically School Year 7).
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Thanks for your interest in the Botley Boys & Girls Under 12 team!
We are committed to providing a fun and safe environment for players of all abilities to learn and develop their footballing skills! Find out all about our team by reading the information below.
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Botley Boys & Girls F.C. would like to thank the Sherko Zen-Aloush for his generous support!
U12 Team Information
Team Manager: Adam Smith
Coaches: Michael Weber, Paul Nixon
Training: Wednesday Evenings
Matches: Sundays
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Interested in joining the team?
The team is currently full but spaces may become available soon. If you are interested in joining, please contact us and we will add you to the waiting list. We look forward to hearing from you!
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U12 Football: How it works
Youth club football at U11/12 is all about being part of a team and understanding gameplay.​
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Format
9v9
Match Length
30 mins each way.
Children should not exceed the maximum playing time for their age in any one day. It is the responsibility of the junior club and/or the child’s parent or carer to ensure this.
Each league is allowed to determine its own playing time up to the maximum allowed. Half time should not be more than five minutes.
Player Game Time
80 mins/day, 120 mins/comp
Pitch Size
80 yd x 50 yd
Ball Size
4. The ball should be safe for children to play with and made of leather or another suitable material.
Goal Size
16 ft x 7 ft
Substitutions
Roll-off roll-on substitutions can be made at any time during the game with permission from the referee, including players who have already been substituted.
Competitions
Six weeks of trophy events, three times a season. (U12s as U13/14)
Playing Equipment
Children cannot play Development Football without shin pads. These should be covered entirely by knee-length socks.
Goalkeepers should wear a different coloured shirt to the rest of the team.
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Footwear should be appropriate for the playing surface – no metal studs on 3 and artificial grass pitches.
If the weather is poor, players should wear appropriate clothing, but hoodies are not allowed.