Competition Format
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Age Groups - Players MUST be in their year group to play in each of the competitions - Unless authorised by ESAL .
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Field Dimensions - The Field will be 40M x 25M approx.
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Goal Size - 3m x 2m
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Number of Players
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​Each Team can have up to 6 players on the field at one time - 1 Goalkeeper and 5 outfield players.
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Each Team must have a minimum of 5 players on the pitch to start the game. If either team only have 3 players or less, they forfeit the match 3-0.
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In the event of a forfeit, a friendly match can be played.
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Playing Time - All matches are 2 x 18 minute halves - with a 4 minute break in between.
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Start of Game - If a Team is not on the field by the allocated kick off time - The game is forfeited to the team who is present - a 3-0 victory is given to the team who is present. A friendly match can be played once the other team has arrived.
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Handball - If the goalkeeper handles the ball outside the box a direct free kick will be given.
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Free Kicks - All free kicks are direct. All opponents must be at least 3m from the ball. If a free kick is given for a 'pass back to goalkeeper' - a free kick will be given one step outside the penalty area.
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What to wear - All players should be in their Team Kit. If kits clash, players will be given a Coloured BIB to wear on top of their clothes for the duration of the match. Players must wear appropriate footwear and Shin guards. NO Jewellery is allowed.
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The Referee - All matches will have a referee - following FIFA guidelines
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Ball out of Play- to comply with the FIFA law. The ball should re-enter play via a goal throw, corner kicks or throw-ins. Opposing players should be a minimum of 3m from the ball for a corner.
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Substitutions - Unlimited rolling substitutions are allowed. The referee does not need to be notified.
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Penalties - Penalties are taken 8 yards from the goal line All players except the goal keeper and the taker must be outside the box. Players can't take the penalty until the referee blows the whistle.
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Scoring - To comply with the FIFA law. The Offside law does not apply
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Points - Teams will be awarded 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss.
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Fouls & Misconduct - To comply with FIFA law. The referee has the final say.
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Wet Weather - The competition will go ahead 'rain or shine'. If Centennial Parklands have closed the grounds, you will be notified by text message, receive a WhattsApp message or you can check our Facebook Page.
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Play-Offs
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The last 2 weeks of the competition - After the League Rounds - will be dedicated to the Play-Offs. The penultimate week will be Semi-Finals, followed by the Grand Finals the following week. Plus, 3 & 4 play offs. The other Teams in the league will play FRIENDLY games. The timings for the days will be published closer to the time.
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In the event of draw, the match will go to penalties - with each team taking 3 penalties. If the score is still a draw after 3 penalties, it will go to sudden death until there's a winner.
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Season 4 Competition Dates: Saturday 19th October till Saturday 14th December
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Times:
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All Matches are between 2pm & 5pm on Saturday Afternoons.
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COST: $950 per Team
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Venue:
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Season 3 - Moore Park Synthetic - Lang Road, Moore Park
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Season 4 - Gunyama Synthetic Field - Zetland
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How to Register​
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To register your interest, please contact info@academyleague.com.au
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We will then send you a Team Nomination Form to fill out the names of the 6-10 players.
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There are competitions for each age group - U6 & U7
Competition Info
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Players in under 6's must be born in and after January 2018 to play in the under 6’s.
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This is then applied to each each age group - Players can play UP an age group, but NOT down.
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If you have a really strong junior team you may elect to play them up an age category.
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It is required that all teams have a coach/manager/parent to do player substitutions.
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We can offer coaching or training for these comps - at an additional cost.
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We do not accept single registrations.
