WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY FOOTBALL
Rotorua Junior Football
Coach Handbook
FOOTBALL RULES & GUIDELINES
2014 SEASON
Useful Websites
www.waibopfootball.co.nz
www.nzfootball.co.nz
www.smallwhites.co.nz
PO Box 1230 Hamilton 3240
Finance and Football Competitions Manager:
Karyn Walters
P: 07 211 7692
M: 027 282 5786 E: karyn.w@waibop.co.nz
CLUB PERSONELL AND CONTACTS
For all Club information and contacts go to http://www.waibopfootball.co.nz/index.php?id=54 and follow
the instructions. All Clubs and Schools are required to have their contacts updated on the Goalnet system.
For more information contact Graeme Blake graeme.b@waibop.co.nz
For help or queries with online results contact Karyn Walters karyn.w@waibop.co.nz
For clarification on the Whole of Football Plan and Junior Framework contact Barry Gardiner
barry.g@waibop.co.nz
Football Rules & Guidelines For 2014 Season
Welcome to another season of Football. This information brochure has been prepared to help the games and
season run as smoothly as possible so that all involved, whether player, coach, official or spectator, has a
great time. So have fun, give it your best but remember the Fair Play Code of Conduct:
Give it heaps but don’t get ugly!
REFEREE:
Sadly every season there have been many instances of offensive behaviour from the sidelines (much of this
reported from junior games) where the referee has been verbally abused. This is almost always when a
coach or parent is acting as the referee and doing his or her best. They should not be harassed!
Please note that the following is Rotorua Junior Football Policy for the 2014 season:
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Each team from 9th – 12th is required to nominate a trained referee (Junior Referee course minimum) who
will be allocated to the home game. This referee has control of the whole game. If a trained referee is not
available for that team and the away team has a trained referee, they will officiate the whole game. If
both teams do not have a trained referee then the teams will share a half each.
Each team 13th – Under 15’s grades are required to nominate a CBR qualified referee (minimum
qualification) who will be allocated to home games as detailed above.
Only if the allocated referee is unable to attend can each team referee half a game each
Home team is the team listed first in the draw
There is to be no coaching while refereeing. The home team referee has sole responsibility for the game.
Unless the rules in this guideline state otherwise, FIFA rules apply to games.
Coaches, team management, spectators etc are reminded that a referee – whether qualified
or not – has the same rights and obligations as an appointed official and any abuse of any
referee will be dealt with severely. The absolute authority is vested in any referee of all
games and shall be protected from abuse by the FIFA Laws of the Game and NZ Football
Rules and Regulations.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
All coaches are responsible for ensuring their players have the correct equipment to play football. Each
player is required to have as a minimum, shin guards and football boots. Shin guards must be worn on the
inside of the socks with the socks pulled up to cover. This is a mandatory FIFA requirement and is
required for the player’s safety. Failure to have this equipment will result in a player being refused entry
onto the field.
Shirts shall be tucked into shorts. No peak caps shall be worn by outfield players in any grades.
Referees are instructed to check sprigs and shin guards before the start of a game. Referees can refuse entry
to the field for any player deemed to have dangerous equipment. The referee must provide an explanation to
the player and coach should any player be refused entry to the field.
FIELD EQUIPMENT:
The duty club will distribute the nets and flags at Puarenga Park and it is the responsibility of the first two
teams playing that day to set up the nets and corner flags.
Another duty club will distribute the nets and flags at Arawa Park and it is the responsibility of the first two
teams playing that day to set up the nets and corner flags at each field. The duty club will be separate to the
club setting up Puarenga Park and will be designated on the calendar.
It is the responsibility of the last 2 teams playing to remove the nets and corners flags and return them to the
equipment/storage shed.
The Duty club will be responsible for checking the fields and ensuring all equipment is locked away in the
equipment shed.
An equipment shed key is held by each club/school. In the event of club keys being lost, replacements are
obtainable from the Football Development Officer. (Note: a C1 key is used for gates and toilet block. A
numbered key is required for the equipment shed)
5th To 12th GRADES:
Grade
5/6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Field size
30m x 20m.
30m x 20m
30m x 20m.
50m x 40m.
50m x 40m.
70m x 50m.
70m x 50m
Goal size
2m x 1m
2m x 1m
2m x 1m
4m x 2m
4m x 2m
5m x 2m
5m x 2m
Goal Keeper
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. of players
4v4
5v5
5v5
7v7
7v7
9v9
9v9
Junior
Framework
Junior
Framework
Junior
Framework
25
25
30
30
Ball size
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Offside
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Throw-ins
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Corner Kicks
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Retreat to halfway
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Score required
No
No
No
Online
Online
Online
Online
Playing time per game
13th To Under 15 GRADES:
Grade
13th
14/15th
11 v 11
11 v 11
Playing time per half
35
40
Ball size
4
5
Offside
Yes
Yes
No. of players
CLUB COLOURS
Eastlake:
maroon & white shirt, black shorts and socks
John Paul College
red & black shirt, black shorts
Kaharoa:
dark blue & yellow shirt
Mamaku:
royal blue & black shirt, black shorts.
Ngongotaha
orange shirt, black shorts
Otonga:
white shirt, blue shorts, blue socks
Rotorua City Juniors:
royal blue & white striped shirt, white shorts
Rotorua United:
white shirt & shorts, white socks
St Marys:
maroon & blue shirt
Valley:
black & white shirt & shorts
Westbrook:
gold shirt, black shorts, black socks
TEAM CARDS / SCORECARDS:
Scorecards are only required for ‘internal Club use only’ as results will only be submitted online.
Please see Online results section
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Promote player development, participation and fun
• Discourage players from guarding the goal constantly and promote maximum involvement
• Ensure the correct numbers of players are on the field
• Most fouls and misconduct are not deliberate or serious at this level. Give advantage to the
attacking team allowing the
game to flow with minimal stoppages.
• Ensure there are no positions at this age, children should be involved in all aspects of the game
• Ensure parents adhere to player development and participation rather than winning through creating
a positive playing
environment
• Talk to players in the first instance players before opting to blow the whistle
• Praise and encourage both teams in an enthusiastic and approachable manner
• Remember the children are learning the game, be flexible and patient
ONLINE RESULTS
1. Go onto the WaiBOP Football website www.waibop.co.nz
2. Click on the online results button in the bottom right hand corner.
3. Enter in your club’s username and password for online results.
4.
Enter in the date range for when the matches are being played (eg this Saturday and Sunday) and click on
‘Enter Quick Results’.
5. The matches your club’s teams are playing in that date range will be displayed. Enter the scores and results
from the matches and click on ‘save quick results’
AGE APPROPRIATE:
For players to qualify to play within an age group the player must be the same age as the appropriate grade
on or before December 31 of that year i.e. 8th grade players must be 8 or less on or before December 31 of
the competition year. For the 2014 competition this means players born 2006 or later will be eligible for the
8th grade.
Female footballers qualify automatically to play one year less than their actual age.
All applications for dispensation must be received by the Football Competitions Manager prior to the player
taking part in a match below their age appropriate grade. Waikato Bay of Plenty Football decisions are final.
All dispensations to be lodged on the appropriate form to the Football Competitions Manager and approved
by the Waikato Bay of Plenty Football.
Dispensated players must be pointed out to the opposition coach and identified before play starts.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the forfeiture of the match.
TEAM ARRIVAL:
Any team not ready to start within 10 minutes of the official kick off time will default the game, unless
previously agreed with the opposition coach or manager. Games kicking off late must be completed
within the allocated time. The next game has the right to request the immediate end to game if over the
allocated starting time for next game. Failure to end the game may result in a Waikato Bay of Plenty
Football disciplinary hearing.
SUBSTITUTION:
For all grades, the referee must be notified before any player enters the field. No substitution may be made
until play has been stopped and must take place at the halfway line. Rolling substitutes are permitted and a
player may return to field after being substituted.
For 11 aside games, teams in the junior league shall be capped at 16 players. If there is a differential of more
than three (3) players between teams at a match, then there is a limit of three (3) substitutes per team, as per
FIFA rules.
INJURIES
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Grade 10 and under – play will be stopped immediately for any injury or suspected injury.
Grade 11 and above – injuries should still be treated quickly, though a few seconds delay to complete
a phase of play should be considered acceptable in most circumstances.
Head injuries: In the event of a head injury the player must obtain a medical certificate, and if
concussion has occurred there will be a mandatory 21 days stand down from playing or training
regardless of whether it has been diagnosed as “slight” or otherwise. Therefore, before a player can
return to playing, they must first obtain a clearance (medical certificate) to be lodged with the club
Secretary.
TRANSFER OF PLAYERS:
Players must only play for the club they are registered with at the start of the season.
The new club must register any player on Goalnet before they can play for their new club, using the transfer
function in Goalnet.
COMPLAINTS:
All judicial-misconduct issues, unless resolved first between the two teams must be in writing, from both
teams to the secretaries of the two affected clubs with 5 working days seeking resolution. If, no resolution is
forthcoming, both club secretaries of the two affected clubs, are to forward the complaints to the Football
Competitions Manager who will discuss the issue with Waikato Bay of Plenty Football for a binding
outcome.
BORROWING OF PLAYERS
Players may be borrowed from another team, within the same club, with the following proviso’s:
 That the borrowing team is genuinely short
 Up to two (2) players may be borrowed for 11-sided games. One player may be borrowed for
small-sided games. Numbers borrowed greater than these constitute a defaulting of the game.
Shortened side friendly matches can then take place if both teams consent.
 That the consent has been given by the opposing teams coach or deputy. There will be no redress
on a decision made prior to kickoff.
 That the players being borrowed are from a lower grade or division.
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations can only be made by the Football Competitions Manager. For competitive games, coaches and
clubs do not have the right to cancel games except for health and safety concerns. Cancellations will also be
posted on the Rotorua Juniors page (tab in left hand menu) at www.waibop.co.nz from 07:30am onwards on
Saturday mornings.
If games are cancelled keep with the draw. Due to the tight schedule catch up games may not be played.
ARAWA PARK FIELDS
Teams playing at Arawa Park will have to enter the course by the designated entrance only. The entrance is
from Marguerita Street, see website if unsure. Please do not walk across the course at any other point. No
cars are allowed onto the fields, please park in the designated area. We will keep the use of these fields only
by respecting the racecourse and its environs. Please dispose of all rubbish in bins provided and keep the area
clean. A team will be duty team (refer to Arawa Park Duty Roster on the Rotorua Juniors page of the
Waikato Bay of Plenty Football website) and will distribute the nets and flags at Arawa Park and it is the
responsibility of the first two teams playing that day to set up the nets and corner flags at each field. The nets
and flags will be stored in a locked room of the toilet block at Arawa Park. The last team on each field must
return the nets and flags to the storage rooms. An RDC C1 key will open the toilet block. A numbered key
will open the storage room. There is a combination padlock on the gate (ask your delegate for the number).
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
As we enter the football season, please be aware that there is a potential for children to injure themselves by
misuse of or by playing on football equipment such as goal frames.
As a Health & Safety operating procedure at grounds used for RJF games, the following requirements will be
strongly enforced.
 No one is to climb on, pull on, or play on or around any goals, equipment, crowd barriers or fence
lines.
 If a parent or caregiver feels that any piece of equipment may pose a danger, or it has been left or is
stored in a manner that it may cause injury if misused or be of danger to children, please move it and
store it to a safe position and immediately inform a club or the Football Competitions Manager.
Junior players should always be adequately supervised and ultimately this is the responsibility of
parent/caregiver. Stay with your children and help provide adequate supervision if there is any doubt
in your mind.
 All geothermal areas are completely out of bounds to children. If a football ball enters these
areas then adult help should be sought for retrieval immediately. Children do not try to retrieve on
your own.
As responsible adults we should be aware and alert to dangers to other people’s children, supervised or not,
and be immediately responsive to preventing a possible accident.
Let’s all have a safe and happy football season.