Merley FC U7 Spitfires
U8 Pool Red
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About Dorset Mini-Soccer League
Dorset Mini-Soccer League
The Dorset Mini-Soccer League is an amateur football league for children under the age of 10. It is affiliated with the Dorset Football Association (FA).
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History
The Dorset Mini-Soccer League was founded in 1995. It has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams participating.
Format
The Dorset Mini-Soccer League is divided into age groups: Under 7, Under 8, Under 9, and Under 10. Each age group has a number of divisions, depending on the number of teams entered.
Games are played on a weekly basis on Sundays. They are played either 5-a-side or 7-a-side, depending on the age group.
RulesThe rules of the Dorset Mini-Soccer League are based on the rules of the Football Association. However, there are some modifications to the rules to make the game more suitable for young children. For example, there is no offside rule in mini-soccer.
How to Join
To join the Dorset Mini-Soccer League, you can contact the league secretary. The contact information is available on the league's website.
Sources
Last updated: Wednesday, 07 October 2026
Teams that play in Dorset Mini-Soccer League
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