About JFA UNIQLO SOCCER KIDS

The JFA UNIQLO SOCCER KIDS is a football festival for kids age 6 and under. This aims that kids enjoy playing 8-on-8 football with little emphasis on winning or losing. The JFA has hosted kids’ soccer festivals as a part of the JFA Kids Program since 2003 and carried out “JFA UNIQLO SOCCER KIDS” at about 14 locations throughout the country with the support by UNIQLO CO., LTD.

It is very important for kids to experience playing football matches, but on top of that, we prepare other attractions as well for their individual skills improvement, providing a place where even kids with no past match experience can enjoy football. Please take a look at the article below for details.

There is no participation fee. All participants receive a “T-shirt” from UNIQLO CO., LTD.

JFA UNIQLO SOCCER KIDS

Title:
JFA UNIQLO SOCCER KIDS

Organisers:
Japan Football Association / Regional Football Association in the host prefecture

Managing Organisation:
Regional Football Association in the host prefecture

Special Supporting Company:
UNIQLO CO., LTD.

Sponsor:
Benesse Corporation

Target participants:
Preschool age children 6 years old or younger

Basic Rules

• Match: Each 8-a-side team play two or three matches (No winner or loser is announced)
• Match length: 10 minutes (No first / second half) / 5 minute-half (total of 10 minutes), etc.
• Pitch Size: 30m touchline x 18m goal line
• Goal Size: 1m high x 2m wide
• Ball: Size 3 low weight ball (changed since 2011)
• Uniform: One short-sleeved uniform (top only) provided by UNIQLO on the event day. Please keep the provided top on throughout the event.
• Referee: Handled by the organiser
• Shoes: Any pair for kids to feel comfortable to exercise. No cleats are allowed