Has the ball size changed for different age groups?
Yes, the use of size 3 balls across primary school groups has increased, up to and including Year 6, which aligns with 7v7 being extended to this age group. It is hoped this will make it easier for schools. A size 4 ball will be used at Year 7 and Year 8, where 9v9 is the maximum format. A size 5 ball will be introduced for 11v11 at Year 9.
|
Age group |
Max permitted format |
Ball size |
|---|---|---|
|
Under 7 (Year 2) |
3v3 |
Size 3 |
|
Under 8 (Year 3) |
5v5 |
Size 3 |
|
Under 9 (Year 4) |
5v5 |
Size 3 |
|
Under 10 (Year 5) |
7v7 |
Size 3 |
|
Under 11 (Year 6) |
7v7 |
Size 3 |
|
Under 12 (Year 7) |
9v9 |
Size 4 |
|
Under 13 (Year 8) |
9v9 |
Size 4 |
|
Under 14 (Year 9) |
11v11 |
Size 5 |
|
Under 15 (Year 10) |
11v11 |
Size 5 |
|
Under 16 (Year 11) |
11v11 |
Size 5 |
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