The Kenya Primary and Junior Schools Sports Association (KPJSSA) under the Ministry of Education has released new regulations for all regional, county and sub-county secretaries to guide the organization of school sports competitions. The revised guidelines cover equipment standards, team composition, foreign player participation and match duration for various sports.
1. Equipment Specifications
- Volleyball Net Height
- Under-15 and Under-12: 2.24 meters
- Netball Post Height
- Under-15 and Under-12: 3.05 meters
- Handball Ball Sizes
- Under-12: Size 4
- Under-15: Size 5
2. Composite Team Formation (Primary Level)
- For wins:
- 75% of the team should come from the winning team
- 25% from other teams
- If the match is decided by penalties or sports kicks:
- 50% of the team from the winning side
- 25% from the runners-up
- 25% from other teams
3. Rules on Foreign Players
- Handball, Netball and Volleyball
- Maximum of 3 foreign players can be registered
- Only 2 can play at any given time
- Soccer
- Up to 5 foreign players allowed
- Only 3 can be fielded at a time
- Basketball 3×3
- Only 2 foreign players allowed
- Only 1 can play at a time
4. Duration of Play per Sport and Age Category
- Soccer
- Primary Boys & Girls: 2 halves of 30 minutes each, 10 minutes break
- Junior Boys & Girls: 2 halves of 35 minutes each, 10 minutes break
- Handball
- Primary Boys & Girls: 2 halves of 20 minutes, 15 minutes break
- Junior Boys & Girls: 2 halves of 25 minutes, 15 minutes break
- Netball
- All categories (Primary & Junior, boys and girls):
- 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
- 5 minutes break between 1st and 2nd, and 3rd and 4th quarters* 5 minutes break between 1st and 2nd, and 3rd and 4th quarters
- All categories (Primary & Junior, boys and girls):
These regulations are to ensure uniformity in school sports and fairness, inclusivity and developmental alignment across all regions.
Mamai Etiang’
KPJSSA Secretary General
