Sunderland RCA Juniors
Youth section based in Sunderland, competing in the Russell Foster Youth League. Known for developing local talent.
What your child plays at Sunderland RCA Juniors
Sunderland RCA Juniors runs teams across 10 age groups. Here's the format, ball and pitch size at each stage under FA youth rules — tap an age group for the full detail.
| Age group | Format | Ball | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7 · 5–6 years old | 5v5 | Size 3 | 37×27 yards |
| U8 · 6–7 years old | 5v5 | Size 3 | 37×27 yards |
| U9 · 7–8 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U10 · 8–9 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U11 · 9–10 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U12 · 10–11 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U13 · 11–12 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
| U14 · 12–13 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
| U15 · 13–14 years old | 11v11 | Size 5 | 100×60 yards |
| U16 · 14–15 years old | 11v11 | Size 5 | 100×60 yards |
Not sure which group your child is in? Use our age-group calculator.
Club history
Sunderland Ryhope Community Association Football Club is an English association football club, based in Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, currently playing in the Northern League Division Two.
About Sunderland RCA Juniors
Sunderland RCA Juniors is based in Tyne & Wear, North East. It caters for U7-U16. Sunderland RCA Juniors holds FA Accreditation, the FA's quality mark for grassroots clubs meeting safeguarding, coaching, and player-welfare standards.
Do you know Sunderland RCA Juniors's website? Help us improve this page.
Leagues serving North East
More grounds in North East
Other clubs in Tyne & Wear
Planning an away day to a Sunderland RCA Juniors fixture?
Find parking tips, facilities info, and reviews from other parents at the ground you're visiting.
Browse the grounds directoryLast updated