Frequently Asked Questions

A players age group is determined by their age on 31st December 2011. For example, if Luke was born on the 1st January 2000 his age on 31/12/11 will be 11. Luke is eligible to play in the Under 11 Boys team. He can also play in older age groups (only do so based on players ability)

To ensure your team gets the kit of your choice you must nominate your team and register at least 8 players. Once all fees are paid your team will be put in it’s relevant division and kits will be allocated. The team who registered first will get their choice of kit, then the 2nd registered team and so on.

Players can play in more than one age group or division if eligible. However, you must pay the additional player registration fee to do so.

All teams play 14 rounds. The top 4 teams will play off at the Finals Gala Day.

The top 4 teams in each division will qualify for the Finals Gala Day. The semi final matches will be 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd with the winner meeting in the final. The semi final losers will be knocked out.

Forfeited games result in 3 points being credited to the non-forfeiting team. If a team forfeits 3 times they may be expelled from the competition without refund.

6 A SIDE SUMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE reserves the right to expel or suspend players, teams or spectators involved in any sort of on or off field violence, including verbal abuse of officials- No refunds will be paid to teams expelled or who withdraw from the competition.

In Bad Weather it is the responsibility of EACH player AND team to check if games are still on or cancelled. Please check either our Facebook Page, Twitter Account or ring the Canterbury Council Wet Weather Hotline after 3pm on (02) 97187666 . All washed out rounds will be replayed at a later date and you will be notified via Email, Facebook and Twitter.

Each squad is to comprise at least 8 players and a maximum of 12. Teams to field 6 players (including a goalkeeper) for each game. Games will NOT be delayed for teams short of players. Teams will be permitted to commence play as long as 4 players are on the field at the start of play. You can bring on any late arriving players after kick off.

You can make unlimited substitutions. Subs must be made at the half way line and player coming on must wait until the substituted player is off the field.

Boots with moulded studs are recommended. Players with ‘screw ins’ or ‘metal studs’ will not be allowed to play.

Must be worn; this is not negotiable. Players will be asked to leave the field if they are found not to be wearing shin pads.

All kits will be provided. Please ensure that you have the correct gear for each match.

‘6 A-SIDE SFL’ will supply ALL balls – Balls will be collected and counted after each match to ensure ALL balls are accounted for. As all games in each division will be played at the same time we will be able to determine when balls go missing and the respective divisions will be required to replace any missing balls.

All Goals and Nets will be set up and taken down by ‘6 A SIDE SUMMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE’ staff. You just HAVE FUN - GET FIT - PLAY FOOTBALL!

• Each game will start at the scheduled time so BE ON TIME. A siren will go off to indicate the start and finish of each half.
• Each game is 40 minutes in duration with 20 minutes played in each half.
• There will be a 2 minute break at half time

• Each game will start at the scheduled time so BE ON TIME. A siren will go off to indicate the start and finish of each half.
• Each game is 30 minutes in duration with 15 minutes played in each half.
• There will be a 2 minute break at half time

Spectators, coaches or substitutes are not allowed to enter the field of play. A substitute or coach can attend to an injured player.

Teams must warm up on the field of play prior to kick off in their game.

We do not tolerate bad language or Violence in our competition. Teams, players or spectators who use excessive bad language or violence will be thrown out of the competition. Referees will report teams, players or spectators who use bad language or violence during games.

No Alcohol is permitted at Croydon Park while the competition is running.

‘6 A SIDE SUMMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE’ staff reserves the right to check registration at any time. If you feel another team is playing unregistered players please notify our staff.

Unregistered Players/ players used from other teams
Teams playing a disqualified, unregistered player or a player from another team may forfeit the game be fined $100. If it happens twice teams may be banned from the competition. If teams use players from another team and found guilty risk losing any points received for that game. 
You can register new players up until the end of November, so don’t risk it. Teams can only borrow players from other teams once they declare a forfeit so a friendly can be played. Please note players can register for more than 2 teams but must pay the additional registration fee.