The largest International Youth Football Tournament in the Southern Hemisphere!
Competitions
If you’re looking for information about pools, fixtures or divisions for the 2023 Kanga Cup, then you’re in the right place!
Relevant information will be uploaded as soon as it is available so keep an eye out below!
Age Groups
| U9 | Born on or after 1/1/13 |
| U10 | Born on or after 1/1/12 |
| U11 | Born on or after 1/1/11 |
| U12 | Born on or after 1/1/10 |
| U13 | Born on or after 1/1/09 |
| U14 | Born on or after 1/1/08 |
| U15 (boys only) | Born on or after 1/1/07 |
| U16 | Born on or after 1/1/06 |
| U18 | Born on or after 1/1/04 |
Divisions and Playing Levels
Three divisions are offered in most age groups:
- Cup Competition – Premier League teams, division one teams, district representative teams and academies.
- Plate Competition – Newly promoted division one teams and division two teams.
- Shield Competition – Developing teams from lower placed divisions.
Due to the history of the number of entries in certain age groups, not all levels of competitions will be offered to every age group.
Teams are to nominate an appropriate level of competition within your age group.
Teams are required to provide records of their 2022 results and/or standings from their association competitions on registration.
The Kanga Cup Organising Committee (KCOC) reserves the right to place teams into divisions that may not be their nominated division.
Match Formats
U9
Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
| Players | 7v7 |
| Field Size | Length 40m X Width 30m |
| Playing Time | 2×20 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
U10-11
Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
| Players | 9v9 |
| Field Size | Length 60m X Width 40m |
| Playing Time | 2×25 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
U12
Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
| Players | 9v9 |
| Field Size | Length 60m X Width 40m |
| Playing Time | 2×30 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
U13
| Players | 11v11 |
| Field Size | Length 90-120m X Width 45-90m |
| Playing Time | 2×30 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
U14-18
| Players | 11v11 |
| Field Size | Length 90-120m x Width 45-90m |
| Playing Time | 2×35 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
AWD
| Players | 7v7 |
| Field Size | Length 60m X Width 40m |
| Playing Time | 2×20 minutes (5 mins halftime) |
Playing Squads
| U9 | 12 players + 3 team officials |
| U10 – U12, AWD | 14 players + 3 team officials |
| U13 – U18 | 16 players + 3 team officials |
Maximum Squad Size
| U9 | 12 players + 3 team officials |
| U10-U12, AWD | 14 players + 3 team officials |
| U13-U18 | 16 players + 3 team officials |
*Any team wishing to register more than the above may do so, but will be charged an additional amount per extra registration to cover the cost of increased items required in the team kit bag.
Accreditation and Proof of Age
All registered players and officials will receive tournament identification in the form of wristbands and accreditation passes (officials only). These passes will provide access to all matches, special events and special deals (e.g. discounts).
All players in the tournament will be required to carry photo ID. If your team does not have Club/Association-issued ID cards, we have templates available here:
Extra Time and Finals
Extra time will only be played in finals/playoffs matches, if the scores between the two teams are tied at the end of normal time. Then a two minute break followed by two periods of 5 -10 mins (age dependent).
If there is still no result, a penalty shoot out will then ensue.
