Rec Footy
Rec Footy is also known as Recreational Football. This sport is a non-contact version of an Australian Rules Football game. Recreational football was developed by the Australian Football league to increase women’s participation in sports as well as to create a game where everyone can play. It is the most accessible version and any gender, shape and size can play the game.
A Rec Footy match is composed of two teams, each with eight members. The field is smaller and the game is shorter than the Australian Rules Football game. Three female players are allowed per team - this is to encourage participation of female players in this kind of sport.
As in Australian Football, a free kick is given for sheparding, blocking, spoiling or smothering. However, kicking off the ground is not allowed.
In order to identify positions and teams of the players, they wear netball like bibs. The players are also restricted to move only within zones.
Similar Sports
- Australian Football — a fast-paced football code from Australia, played between two teams of eighteen players on a large oval field. Six points are scored by kicking the ball between two tall goalposts, or one point for passing the ball either side of these.
- Nine-a-side Footy — a mini version of Australian Rules Football, with 3 players each designated as forwards, centers and backs.
- Metro Footy — a modified version of Australian football played on a rectangular field, predominantly in the USA.
- AFLX — a new version of Australian Football played on a rectangular field with seven players on each team, created to showcase some of the most thrilling elements of the sport to attract new fans.
Related Pages
- About football (general)
- Football Decoder — what is called football around the world?
- Complete list of sports
- The Encyclopedia of Sports — a list of every sport from around the world.
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