3 Pitch Dimension Table

4 Multiple Pitch Layouts

5 Full Size Preferred Pitch Dimensions

6 Full Size Pitch Minimum Dimensions

7 Under 10 and Under 11 (11-a-side) Pitch Dimensions

8 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Preferred Pitch Dimensions

9 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Minimum Pitch Dimensions

10 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Minimum Pitch Dimensions Alternative Layout

11 League Preferred Pitch Dimensions

12 Wheelchair Pitch Dimensions

13 Further Help and Information

Page 2 Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Summer 2012 Club Tiers 1 & 2 Where multiple pitches are to be laid out in close proximity there is a requirement for a Preferred Recreational Club Tiers 3 & 4 Age Group or (Super League, space of three metres between the outside lines of the run-off areas. This is for both safety / School (Community) Minimum Championship) and to accommodate spectators. Under 12 to Adult Preferred 100m x 68m 100m x 68m 100m x 68m There is no requirement for additional space between in-goal areas other than to (see page 5) Plus 8 metre Plus 8 metre Plus 8 metre accommodate spectators and it is therefore discretionary. IN-GOALS IN-GOALS IN-GOALS Plus 3 metre run-offs Plus 3 metre run-offs Plus 3 metre run-offs

Under 12 to Adult Minimum 92m x 55m 92m x 55m N/A Sp 3 Metre Safety and Spectators Sp (11-a-side) Plus 6 metre Plus 6 metre ect ect (see page 6) IN-GOALS IN-GOALS ato ato Plus 2 metre run-offs Plus 2 metre run-offs r r Ar Ar Car Park ea Full Size Full Size ea Under 10 & Under 11 Preferred 80m x 50m 80m x 50m N/A (Di (Di (11-a-side) Plus 2 metre run-offs Plus 2 metre run-offs scr scr (see page 7) all round all round eti eti on on ary 3 Metre Safety and Spectators ary Under 7, Under 8 Preferred 60m x 40m 60m x 40m N/A & Under 9 Plus 2 metre run-offs Plus 2 metre run-offs 3 3 3 3 (see page 8) all round all round Me Me tre tre tre tre Under 7, Under 8 Minimum 50m x 30m 50m x 30m N/A Saf Saf Saf Saf & Under 9 Plus 2 metre run-offs Plus 2 metre run-offs ety Junior ety Junior ety Junior ety (see pages 9 & 10) all round all round School an an an an d d d d Sp Sp Sp Sp League Preferred 70m x 50m 70m x 50m N/A ect ect ect ect (see page 11) Plus 5-10 metre Plus 5-10 metre IN-GOAL IN-GOAL Spectator Area(discretionary) Plus 2 metre run-offs Plus 2 metre run-offs

Wheelchair Rugby Preferred 40 x 20 m 40 x 20 m 40 x 20 m League (min 38m x 18m, (min 38m x 18m, (min 38m x 18m, (see page 12) max 45 x 22m) max 45 x 22m) max 45 x 22m) Plus 2.5 metre Plus 2.5 metre Plus 2.5 metre IN-GOAL (min 2m IN-GOAL (min 2m IN-GOAL (min 2m IN-GOAL) IN-GOAL) IN-GOAL) Plus 2 metre Plus 2 metre Plus 2 metre unobstructed Safety unobstructed Safety unobstructed Safety ZONE around playing ZONE around playing ZONE around playing area area area

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68 Metres 55 Metres Acceptable for Recreational, School or Community Club (Tier 4) Under 12 (13-a-side) to Requirement for Super League (Tier 1), Championship (Tier 2) and Conference League (Tier 3) Adult or Under 11 (13-a-side) to Under 16. May be accepted for Tier 3 Under 18 to Adult Under 18 to Adult. Preferable for all Club levels Under 18 to Adult. in exceptional circumstances.

Page 5 Page 6 Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Summer 2012 Summer 2012 10 2 Metre Run Offs 2 Metre Run Offs

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2 2 Metre Metre Run Run Offs 80 Offs Halfway Line 60 Halfway Line Metres Metres 40

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Touchline Touchline 2 Metres 2 Metres Between Playing Between Playing Area & Goalposts Area & Goalposts

50 Metres 40 Metres

Suitable for Schools and Clubs. Suitable for Schools and Clubs.

Page 7 Page 8 Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Summer 2012 Summer 2012 50 Metres

2 Metre Run Offs Touchline

10 2 Metre Run Offs

2 Halfway 20 30 Metre Pitch 1 Metres Run Line Offs 30

40 Touchline 50 2 Metres Metre 2 Metre Run Offs Run Halfway Line Offs Touchline

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2 30 30 Metre Pitch 2 Halfway Metres Run Line Offs 20

10 Touchline 2 Metres 2 Metres Touchline Between Playing Between Playing Area & Goalposts Area & Goalposts

30 Metres 50 Metres Suitable for Schools and Clubs. Suitable for Schools and Clubs.

Page 9 Page 10 Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Summer 2012 Summer 2012 2 Metre Unobstructed Touchdown 5-10 Metres Safety Zone

Zone > In Goal 2.5 Metres Score Line < 5 Metres 4 Metres

4 Metre Line

8 Metre Line

4 4 10 Metre Line Metres Metres Interchange Box

2 3 70 Halfway Line Halfway Line run -o Metres 40 Unobstructed Unobstructed

Metres e e tr tr Safety Zone Safety Zone Safety Interchange Box Interchange

10 Metre Line 2 Me 2 Me

2 Metre Run Offs 8 Metre Line

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Touchdown 5-10 Metres 2 Metre Unobstructed Zone Safety Zone

20 Metres Suitable for League only. 50 Metres Post height 4 to 5 m, post width apart: 3m, crossbar height above floor: 2m. Surface must be hard, level and consistent to ensure good, safe running for wheelchairs. The centre, 4 and 8 metre lines must be clearly marked using (1) adhesive tape (on floor), Suitable for Touch Rugby League only. (2) paint (on concrete) or (3) plastic cones or domes (placed 1m outside touch lines).

Page 11 Page 12 Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Rugby League Pitch Dimensions Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Contact: RFL Facilities Manager Carol Doran [email protected]

Visit: The RFL Facilities Trust www.rflfacilitiestrust.co.uk

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