U12 competitions are run as either half field or full field on Saturday mornings.
U12 level is a development program. Teams are either mixed gender - Shield, Pennant and District level - or Girls (Shield and Pennant). Skills in Shield are typically more advanced, whereas District is ideal for new players.
U12 game (half field) - District
- is a 14-week Home and Away competition, plus finals
- is played on a half field
- has 11 on-field players per side
- goalkeepers are permitted but not required
- has no penalty corners
- consists of two 30-minute halves with a 5-minute break between halves
- is scheduled between 8:30am and 12:00pm, Saturday morning.
U12 game (full field) - Shield, Pennant
- is a 14-week Home and Away competition, plus finals
- is played on a full field
- has 11 on-field players per side, and includes a dedicated goalie
- has penalty corners
- consists of two 30-minute halves with a 5-minute break between halves
- is scheduled between 8:30am and 12:00pm, Saturday morning.