NSW COMBINED HIGH SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION NORTH WESTERN METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL General Playing Rules - Each team consists of 11 players with 5 additional players on the interchange bench.
- Interchange is unlimited but must be made from half way at a stoppage in play with the permission of the referee.
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Shinguards must be worn by all players for the duration of the game. Any player not wearing shinguards will not be permitted to play. -
Any player who takes part in the first match (i.e. the higher grade game) is ineligible to play in any subsequent match on that day. - First and second grade matches should have official referees, nets and flags. If there is no referee the home school must referee, unless agreed otherwise.
- Coaches/managers should make sure that the playing surface is safe and that the field is marked appropriately before the commencement of the game.
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All the general rules of the game are to be adhered to. A copy of the Laws can be located HERE. Times for matches 1st Grade Opens: 25 minutes each way (Semi Finals and Grand Final = 30 minutes each way) 2nd-4th Open Grades: 25 minutes each way Under 15s: 25 minutes each way Under 14s: 25 minutes each way Under 13s: 25 minutes each way |
