OVERIEW - This is an ACHIEVE competition, meaning it is a competitive opportunity to support pupils to reach their athletic potential. With winning sides going through to represent Erewash at the DSSA Mini Soccer County Finals, with potential to go to regionals. 

The competition will feature a group stage followed by knockout finals. (subject on how many teams enter)

Players should wear shin pads and suitable footwear. The Playing surface will be on the 4G astro.

Games will be 7-min halves (subject to starting on time) with rolling subs throughout the games, which will refereed by Derby College Leaders

Rules of Association Football apply apart from the following variations:  

- no offside  

- rolling substitutes during a stoppage of play.  

- All players should receive equal playing time where possible  

- goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area 

 - all free-kicks are DIRECT 

 - all opposing players must be AT LEAST 5 yards from the ball at the taking of freekicks, corner kicks and kick-offs. 

 NUMBER OF STUDENTS - Each school can bring a maximum of 10 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any time. Rolling substitutes are allowed. 

TIME - 10-14:00