Junior Summer Football

Junior Summer Football – Tournament Reschedule:

We thank you for your patience and understanding in waiting for further updates regarding the 2021 Summer Football tournament.

As a result of implications with COVID and further information that is required in relation to the resumption of community sport, we wish to advise that we are rescheduling the tournament to commence in January 2022.

To minimize the impact on preparations for the winter football season, the competition will run for an 8 week period.

We have also confirmed that the 2021 Active Kids Voucher is able to be utilised for the competition.

Teams and players who have registered prior to this announcement will be contacted to request an update on their participation moving forward.

Please be advised that the proposed adjustments are subject to change and will align with advice from Government, NSW Health and Football NSW.

In the event that there is no way possible to proceed we will provide a refund, however this may not include any amount claimed under the Active Kids Voucher as this is provided by the NSW Government.

TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULE

Tournament adjustments have been highlighted in Blue Text.

Following what has been a challenging year, FSC are looking forward to the upcoming 2021 Summer Football tournament!

The 2021 tournament will continue with: 

• The option to choose the level of football for U8 – U18’s – Advanced, Intermediate or Beginner/Social 
• No limit to the number of Representative Players per team 
• Teams containing 3 or more Representative players will automatically qualify for the Advanced level group and may also be placed in an age group above their registered playing age (this includes teams in the U11 age group, you may be moved to the U12 age group at an alternate venue) 
• Girls only U12/14 combined age group @ Darcy Wentworth Oval
  
• Girls only U8/9 and U10/11 combined age group @ (*)Woonona High School AND Terry Reserve, Albion Park (pending number of team nominations received) 
• U17/18’s (combined age group) mixed competition (pending number of team nominations received)
  

NB:  (*) Alternate location (Elizabeth Park, Bellambi) may be implemented for this venue pending school policy at the time of the tournament

NEW to this year’s competition: 

• NEW LOCATIONS:
  • Woonona High School AND Terry Reserve, Albion Park (Saturday morning juniors)
    
  • Darcy Wentworth Oval (Friday afternoon) – replaces Thomas Dalton Park
• Team Nomination process has changed – all processed through PlayFootball

Summer Football Competition Levels:

NB:  Venue capacity and limited team numbers at each location may not provide an opportunity to offer the above football levels in each group.  Where possible teams will be grouped according to their nominated playing level.

2021 has been a challenging year and we are looking forward to being able to back out on the field to play our beautiful game.  So, start organising your team now OR register as an individual to be placed in a team.

Once again FSC will be incorporating Girls Only groupings for U12/14, U10/11 & U8/9. (Girls only groupings are subject to the number of teams nominated – in the event of nominations not reaching a suitable number – nominated teams will be given the option to join the mixed groupings). Teams wishing to compete in the Girls Only U12/14 tournament must be aware that the age range is for players 12 through to 14, it is recommended that your team consists of a mixture of girls across these ages. 

For further enquiries contact summerfootball@footballsouthcoast.com 

Team Structure: 

• 4 A-Side for U6 and U7 – min 5 players per team, max 7 players per team

• 7 A-Side for U8 to U18 – min 8 players per team, max 10 players per team

(no exceptions – requests for additional players above the maximum, will not be approved) 

PLEASE NOTE: Team numbers will be limited at each venue – once a venue has reached capacity, teams may be offered an alternate venue or placed on a waiting list. 

Age Group Allocations:

Teams will be placed into age groups based on the age of the oldest player in the team as at 31 December 2021. eg. one player in your team is turning or has turned 7 during 2021 – your team will be placed in the U7 grouping. (the consideration of age group allocation for teams with more than 3 rep players will still apply)

If you would like your team to play in an age group above their registered 2021 age group, please note this on the Team Nomination Form next to your team name eg. United FC (U8).

Youngest players eligible to participate must turn 5 by 31 December 2021.

Venue information: 

Darcy Wentworth Oval – will be operating on Friday night only (and will replace Thomas Dalton Park venue): 

• U14 – U18 first games to kick off from approx 4:00pm 
• U12/14 Girls only tournament will be held here and is subject to the number of team nominations received 
• Tournament to commence – Round 1 Friday 14 January
  
• Final Round – Friday 4 March
  

Woonona High School will be operating on Saturday morning only: 

• U6 – U11 first games to kick off from approx 8:30am
• U6 – U11 teams and Girls only teams
  
• U8/9 and U10/11 Girls only tournament will be offered here and is subject to the number of team nominations received 
• Tournament to commence – Round 1 Saturday 15 January
• Final Round – Saturday 5 March
  

Terry Reserve (Albion Park) – will be operating on Saturday morning only:

• U6 – U11 first games to kick off from approx 8:30am 
• U6 – U11 teams and Girls only teams
• U8/9 and U10/11 Girls only tournament will be offered here and is subject to the number of team nominations received 
• Tournament to commence – Round 1 Saturday 15 January
• Final Round – Saturday 5 March

Ian McLennan Park will be operating week nights: 

• U6 – U13 first games to kick off from approx 4:30pm 
• Mixed teams will play in combined age groups at this venue ie. U6/7, U8/9, U10/11, U12/13 
  • Wednesday – U6/7 & U8/9
  • Thursday – U10/11
  • Friday – U12/13 
• Tournament to commence – Round 1 Wednesday 12 January
  
• Final Round – Friday 4 March
  

PLEASE NOTE: Team numbers will be limited at each venue – once a venue has reached capacity, teams may be offered an alternate venue or placed on a waiting list. 

Cost (inclusions): 

• U6 – U7: $80 per player (8 weeks) 
  • Playing Kit included 
  • Registration fee 
  • Games will be led by parent game leaders as per FFA Guidelines (as per winter comp)
    
• U8 – U18: $80 per player (8 weeks) 
  • Playing Kit included 
  • Registration fee 
  • Referee match fees 

Registration Process: 

NOMINATE A TEAM

Via PlayFootball where Team Manager/Organiser (must be an adult) completes their personal online registration on behalf of the team.

Use the Step by Step Guide for further details: FSC Summer Football Team Manager Registration & Team Nomination Guide V2 (AF). (It is important that you read the Step by Step Guide as the process has changed) 

Update for Nominating A Team – System parameters in Playfootball only allow you to register ONE team under your name.  If you are the Team Manager/Organiser for more than one team, you will need to ask your team coach or another parent to complete the online team registration form for any additional teams.

NOTE:

1. Team Managers are required to provide a Working With Children Check number at the time of registration. 
2. Once you have completed the Team Nomination, ask your players to complete their individual player registration in PlayFootball.
3. Teams with 70% of players registered and paid in full via PlayFootball will secure a place for their team in the competition.
   

PLAYER REGISTRATION

1. Players who have been nominated as a player in a Summer Football team – register and pay via PlayFootball   
2. Use the Step by Step Guide for further details: FSC Summer Football Returning Participant Guide (AF)
3. Payment for players is required at time of registration  
4. Active Kids Vouchers are accepted as payment and can be entered in PlayFootball at the time of registration

INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A TEAM

1. Players who DO NOT have a Summer Football team to play in – DO NOT register in PlayFootball UNTIL you have been allocated to a team
2. Use the following link to complete an Expression of Interest: Find Me A Team Link
3. FSC will endeavour to place individual players into teams as soon as a vacancy is available.  Finding a place in a team may take some time, please be patient.
   

COACH REGISTRATION

Via PlayFootball 

Use the Step by Step Guide for further details: FSC Summer Football Coach Registration Guide1

NOTE: Coaches are required to provide a Working With Children Check number at the time of registration 

OFFICIAL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Team nominations and individual player registrations received after this date, will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified should places become available. Players and teams accepted into the competition after this date, may not receive playing kits prior to the first game.

Communication & Important Information About the Tournament:

Team App will be the official communication tool for FSC Summer Football.  If you are already using Team App, you can request access to join the FSC Summer Football group by clicking on ‘Find your Team/Club’ and then search for “FSC Summer Football”. Then request access to the venue your team is playing at.

Draw:

Will be available in the FSC Match Centre

Further information regarding draws will be made available post registration window. 

• Select the 2021 – 2022 competition year 
• Select the age and venue 
• Click Full Fixture 
• To see the whole draw for your team click on your team – there is an option to view all from the “last 5 games” 
• Any changes to the draw should be published by Thursday 5pm – please check weekly. 
• Some teams may have 2 games in a round – this is so that we avoid a Bye where possible (It’s not a mistake)
  

Resources:

Tournament Rules

Playing Kit: 

Playing Kit Sizing Guide – The sizing guide chart is a suggested guide for playing kit sizes.  

Playing Kit sizing (jersey, shorts & socks) will be requested when players individually register to the tournament via PlayFootball.  

PLEASE NOTE:  PLAYING KITS ARE ORDERED AND SUPPLIED AS A KIT  i.e. jersey, shorts and socks together (they are not supplied as separate items). 

Playing kits will not be ordered until all nominated team members have completed registration and payment via PlayFootball.

Playing kit collection will be close to competition commencement via the Team Manager/Organiser, who will be contacted by FSC.