JUNIOR LEAGUE GAME MODELS
FOR SEASON 2017 & CHANGES FROM 2016
The attached outlines key changes in the below listed age groups as well as identifying the current rules in the other age groups.
Under 6 Model 2017
» Field Size – 40m x 20m (reduced from 68m x 30m).
» Team Numbers – 6 per team (reduced from 8).
» Game Duration – 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).
» Tackles per Set – 6 (increased from 4).
» Number of Passes – 1 (Reduced from 2, to avoid handover).
» Chance Rule – Addition of “running into touch”.
» Tap re-start to non-scoring team at 5 metre line after a try is scored.
Under 7 Model 2017
» Field Size – 40m x 20m (reduced from 68m x 30m).
» Team Numbers – 6 per team (reduced from 8).
» Game Duration – 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).
» Tackles per Set – 6 (increased from 4).
» Number of Passes – 1 (Reduced from 2, to avoid handover).
» Tap re-start to non-scoring team at 5 metre line after a try is scored.
Under 8 Model 2017
» First Receiver Vest introduced (FR) – First Receiver may run with the ball.
» Game Duration – 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).
» Tackles per Set – 6 (increased from 4).
Note 9, 10, 11, 12 Years – no changes in 2017
Under 9s will see changes in 2018 ONLY.
