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FAQ

Sharing of players if teams are short is encouraged in the non-competition format (U6-U11) with no limits

In U12 and upwards a team may only borrow 2 players from another team per match. If they borrow any more than 2 players, they can still play the match, but the match will be forfeited to the other team.

In competition matches U12 and upwards, the maximum number of times you can borrow a player is 3, after 3 times the player must duel registered to play with the team. Any team that borrows the player for the four time will be disciplined by way of not being awarded any goals or points for that match. The opposing team will be awarded 3 points regardless of whether they won the match or not. The goals that the opposing team scored during the match will stand.

Borrowed players must be identified to the admin team prior to the match.

For a player to be eligible for borrowing in the Semi Finals and Finals, they must have been borrowed during the first 10 weeks of matches, specifically in main rounds 1-7 or pool rounds 1-3.  there is no reset for the max borrow a player 3 times rule for the second round of 3 as this is the same comp just a split league.

One-off fee for Summer Football, the registration fee includes all referees fees, management of the season, field hire, lighting, staff. You will not have to pay any further money throughout the season. Prices will vary for age groups and are listed below.

  • Under 6 and under 7 age group: $110 ($9.20 per week)
  • Under 8 to under 17 inclusive: $130 ($10.83 per week)
  • Senior 19+ to include all senior football: $175 ($14.60 per week) NB: The eligibility age to play in all age competition is 16 years of age so the system will automatically register you at the lower rate which is above if your age is under 18.

Registering for more than one team: Please see costs below.

  • If you choose to play in an additional adult team you will need to do an additional registration. This additional adult registration team cost for an individual player is $115
  • If you choose to play in an additional junior team U8-U16 you will need to do an additional registration. This additional junior registration cost for an individual player is $90
  • If you choose to play in an additional U6-U7 you will need to do an additional registration. This additional U6 or U7 registration cost for an individual player is $70

No, we will not be playing through the September/October school holidays.

Summer football may be cancelled or postponed due to impacting weather conditions,  any changes will be posted on the our (1) Facebook page.  In hot weather we will be following the FNSW Extreme heat policy FNSW-Extreme-Heat-Policy-2023-Updated-9Mar23.pdf (footballnsw.com.au).

Once you have registered as a player into your team, you will then need to simply chat with your team and get ready for the season. The draw for all competitions and non competitions (U6 to U11) will go live the week before we are scheduled to start.

Yes!  You can use the Active Kids Voucher (AKV) towards your Summer Football Registration, but please be aware of the following conditions;

  1.  AKV will be applied to your fees only to the maximum value of the voucher.  If there is a residual amount (i.e. if your fees are less than $100), we do not take the whole of the voucher.  The NSW state govt. retains the residual amount.
  2. If your fees are more than the $100 voucher amount, you must pay the difference at the time of registration.
  3. If there is a problem with your voucher, we can’t help you resolve that.  You’ll need to speak with Services NSW to resolve.
  4. If you change your mind and decide to de-register, you will forfeit the value of the voucher.  AKV’s are non-refundable, in some circumstances, we may consider transferring part of the value to another sport depending on when you de-register and why.  Please refer to our Refund & De-Registration policy as this is a condition of registration.

COMPETITION DATES:

We will operate Monday to Friday using both the Synthetic fields at Jamison Park the season will commence on Monday 8 Sep 25 concluding on Friday the 12 Dec 25. We will not be operating during the September October school holidays.

  • School Holidays 29 Sep to 10 Oct No Games

Finals will be played week commencing Monday 9 Dec 23. Please note that all other teams will play during this week even if they do not make the final.

Please note that all non-competition games U6 to U11 inclusive will still play in this final week as normal.

You can play in the following age groups at Nepean Summer Football

  • Non Comp Mixed 6 7 8 9 10 11
  • Boys 12 13 14 15 16
  • Girls 8/9  10/11  12 13 14 16
  • Men  All Age (16-99) O35 (35-99)
  • Women All Age (16-99) O30 (30-99)
  • Senior Mixed   All Age Mixed (16-99) Walking O45 (45-99) (medical exemption can be requested)

Before registering please be aware that we cannot delay the kick off times to meet specific team requests. If you cannot attend these kick off times you will have to forfeit your evenings match.

Every effort will be given to ensure that we maintain these above times. They may be subject to change on the night for conditions out of our control.

All kick off times are subject to change once the season has started due to weather influences. Any change will be communicated via Facebook. If the above times change slightly prior to the season starting this will be communicated to the affected teams directly.

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You can find a full copy of the rules here 

We will only be accepting the following team numbers into each age group. Once your age group is full there will be no further teams added.
Team nominations open on the 28 July 25 at 9am, this season in response to the increased interest, we will be modifying our approach to prioritise team nominations during the first 24 hours of team nominations, the change we will be offering returning teams a priority window of 24 hours.

Both returning and new teams can submit their nominations but returning team submission within the first 24 hours will be accepted first, followed by a first-come, first-served basis for new team nominations.

 Individual players do not register until we advise you to do so.

Once your team representative has registered your team, our administration team will then confirm with you that your team has been successful and your player registration link will be emailed to Team Rep to share with team members. If players from a nominated team fail to register by the 31st of August, we reserve the right to withdraw your team from the competition and replace your team with a team we have on our waiting list.

Once your team is nominated and confirmed, your team representative will be sent a link to register in Play Football.  You must use the link to register for the Summer Football Season.

If you’re a player without a team and you’re willing to fill a vacancy in a team CLICK HERE this will add the player’s name to a directory for teams to access if they are looking for players.  No promises, but we’ll try our best to find you a team to play in for our 2024 Summer Football season. If you fill in this link this does not guarantee that you will have a team to play in.

All teams leaders and/or contacts must register. Coaches, Managers and Team Reps must register on Play Football, there is no charge to register as a team leader or coach.

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That’s OK.  Summer Football is about having fun.  Just enter a team with your mates and give it a go!

If you are a player that has never played before and don’t have a team to play with, but you would like to give summer football a go, you will need to fill in our expression of interest application by CLICKING HERE. We will have teams that are looking for players and we will try our best to match you with a team who has vacancies.  No promises, but we’ll try!

We totally understand that sometimes teams cannot play. If this occurs please notify our Summer Football team and we will advise your opposition. A forfeit will be registered against your team and the points awarded to the opposing team. In non-competition age groups between under 6 – under 11 no points are awarded anyway. It’s best to send us a private message on Facebook and advise our team.

Yes

Our youngest age group is the U6 age group.  Players must be at least turning 5 in the current year to play in this age group.

Our Oldest age groups are O30’s Women and O35’s Men fand Over 45 Mixed

YES  –  Mixed Gender competitions are offered in age groups up to and including U11’s in the Juniors, this is a mixed competition, team can consist of all female or male or a combination of both, there is no requirement to have a mixed gender team

Under 12 and above will be male and female teams unless special permission is requested and approved by the Summer Football management team.

In the senior ranks, we offer All Age Mixed competitions

  • Each team is required to purchase their own shirt and they must be the same colour.
  • All shirts need to be numbered in age groups U12 & above. Kids playing in non competition matches do not have to have numbers but if you decide to include them that is perfectly ok.
  • If shirts clash we have a supply of bibs which one team will have to wear.
  • In some cases teams are transitioning from their winter competition and may choose to wear their club winter uniform. This is perfectly acceptable as it meets our guidelines.
  • If in the case that players have not purchased shirts that team will be supplied bibs for that match until they’ve organised their shirts.

All players must wear closed and appropriate footwear as per the laws of the game. All players must wear shin pads for the players protection.

We will not be moving the Summer Football kick off schedule to accommodate a representative player or team. We would need this as unfair for the other participants and the referees. You will unfortunately have to forfeit your match.

The program focuses on passing rather than speed/running; flexible with its formats and accessible to the community and prospective players, at Nepean we are running the program for individuals aged 45 and over on Friday evenings

WHAT IS WALKING FOOTBALL

  • It is low-impact, team-based exercise, utilising the defined ‘Walking Football Rules and Formats’ specifically non-contact with the players ‘always having one foot on the ground’.
  • Matches are played with modified formats (5v5/6v6) on smaller pitches with shortened game times
  • Walking Football aims to provide participants physical & mental health benefits, social contentedness and promotion of the benefits of ongoing physical activity.

HOW WALKING FOOTBALL IS PLAYED

  • Running is not allowed. A participant always has to have one foot on the ground.
  • It is a non-contact version of the game.
  • The ball cannot be kicked above head height.
  • There is no heading of the ball.
  • There are no ‘referees’ as such and the competitive angle is kept to a minimum.
  • The focus is on fun and making friends.

If you are injured at Summer football you need to let one of our friendly team know so your injury can be reported, also on our Nepean FA website you can find information about injury and insurance https://nepeanfootball.com.au/insurance/