Summer FAQ

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How many players on field?

It’s 5v5, including a goalkeeper

How many allowed in squad?

As many as you need – we recommend at least 8 players to cover absences, etc.

How many fields on the field?

There are 8 fields – each 30m x 20m and individually netted off

How long are the games?

The games are 20 minutes each way

What do we wear?

Football kit! Numbered shirts, shorts, socks and shoes – we recommend normal moulded football boots.

Are kits provided?

They’re not, but if you’re playing in a team from an ESFA club, you could wear your club kit!

In the All Age – Mixed competition, what are the rules around women on the field?

There must be at least 2 women on the field at all times.

Are there sidelines or can you play the ball off the nets?

There are sidelines, and when the ball goes out, it is kicked back in.

Can we have a ring-in if we’re short?

All players must be registered, or they will not be insured in case of accident or injury.

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What time slots on the nights?

Seniors will kick off at 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15 – we will likely only use the latest times if we are pretty full

How long does the season run for?

The season Tuesday 2nd October / Thursday 4th October and runs for 12 weeks.

Are the competitions graded?

If we get enough team nominations to run multiple divisions, we’ll grade the teams.

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How do the fees work?

There’s a $100 fee to enter a team – this is waived if your team is affiliated to an ESFA club!

Each player must register in MyFootballClub:

·        $135.00 per player ($146.10 if not registered in Winter 2018)

How do I enter a team?

Enter a team using our online registration form here: Enter a team

How do I register as a player?

Players can register online​ or give your FFA registration form to your team manager.

See our Player Self Registration Guide for more information!

What if I don’t have a team?

Email us at summerfootball@esfa.com.au and we can try to match you up with a team looking for players!

What if our team doesn’t have enough players?

Email us at summerfootball@esfa.com.au and we can try to match you up with players looking for a team!

MyFootballClub is telling me I can’t have two active subscriptions – is there a problem?

Some people who were registered in winter 2018 get this error – MFC checks to see you’re not registering twice for the same season. If you’re not already registered with us for summer football, you are fine to continue!

I’ve registered my team, but when I try to register in MyFootballClub I can’t find my team. What do I do?

When you register in MyFootballClub, you’ll register under the club name ‘ESFA Summer Football’ – we will match up the player registration records to the team lists.

When do registrations close?

We’ll close entry for teams at the end of September.

We’ll accept player registrations after that point, so if you need to top up your team, you can!

Can players who haven’t played in winter sign up?

Absolutely! They’ll pay a slightly higher fee to cover insurance but we would love to see lots of new players!