UNDER 9

Welcome to the Botley Boys & Girls Under 9 Team page!

2023/24 U9 Team Sponsor

MOBILE VMS

Website: https://www.mobilevms.co.uk/

Intelligent Transport Systems.

Botley Boys & Girls F.C. would like to thank Mobile VMS for their generous support!

Under 9 Team

What is Under 9? A player is deemed to be Under 9 if they are aged 8 at midnight on 31st August of a playing season (typically School Year 4).

TEAM COACHES: STEVE VICKERY & LAURA PEACOCK

Thanks for your interest in the Botley Boys & Girls Under 9 team!

We are committed to providing a fun and safe environment for players of all abilities to learn and develop their footballing skills!

The team is currently full for the 2023/24 season but spaces may become available for the 2024/25 season. Please contact us if you are interested in joining. We would love to hear from you!

Match & Training Info

The football season runs from September to May. Matches and training sessions are typically scheduled during school term time. Players are expected to make every effort to be available for all matches and training sessions during the season. Pre-season training sessions may be scheduled during the summer holidays. Please contact us if you would like more information.

Matches: SATURDAY MORNINGS

Home Match Venue: FOGWELL ROAD

Training: MONDAY EVENINGS

Training Venue: FOGWELL ROAD or BROOKE'S SPORT

Match Format

The standard Laws of the Game apply to all football at all ages, but special provisions apply for youth football. These provisions change as as the players progress through the age groups. Here is a summary of the key provisions for Under 9 football:

Goal Size: 6 x 12 ft

Number of players: 7-a-side

Match Length: 50 minutes (25mins each way)

Offside: NO

Pitch Size: 40 x 60 yd

Ball Size: 3

Subs: Unlimited

Red/Yellow Cards: NO