FAQ Areas- Anything not covered? please email.

1. Competition-Divisions, Registrations, times, etc

2. Uniforms

3. Payment

4. Rules & Policies

5. Game Rules

1. Competition

Which Division should I play in?

The choice is up to your team. Division 1 suits teams that have played together before and have a reasonable standard of outdoor/indoor experience. Division 2 suits social or work teams. Mixed teams are generally social or work teams.

What are the requirements for Mixed teams?

The mixed team must have 2 female players in the outfield.

So you can have;

a) GoalKeeper + 2 Male (maximum), 2 Female.

b) GoalKeeper + 1 Male , 3 Female.

c) GoalKeeper + 4 Female.

How old do I need to be to play?

You will need to be at least 16yo to play in the seniors competitions.

Is there an over 35s competition?

No, our teams are graded by division.

What does the team fee cover?

The team fee covers all match fees and player acciddent insurance for a team of up to 12 players per competition (eg Sept to Dec, Feb to May, Jun to Aug). There are NO week to week or any other administrative charges or fines.

How do I register my team?

Please see our page on registration Upcoming Season

Can I enter as an individual?

We would like to give everyone a chance to play Futsal but we only accept entries from teams. If you would like us to find you a team please email your information through, including nights you are available and preferred division (junior entries please state your age). We can't guarantee you a place in a team but there are usually some teams that need extra players. You will have to come to an arrangement with your team regarding your share of payment.

What times do we play? Can we request times?

Once you have chosen your night & division all your games will be on that weeknight. Game times are from 6pm to 10pm finish and assigned evenly. If you can't make early games (600/635pm) please let us know and we will accomodate that. Alternatively if you would like most of your games at 600/635pm kickoffs or late 830 to 930 kickoffs we can accomodate that as well (subject to other team's requests in your division).

How many competitions do you run in a year?

There are three competitions in any calendar year. The Futsal season traditionally kicks off in September Australia wide. Our competitions run from September to December, February to May, June to August.

Do we need to provide a ball or have a teammate referee?

No, just make sure you arrive ontime for your scheduled game. All our games have professional referees and match balls are supplied.

Which indoor soccer type do you play?

We play the official Futsal rules with a few bye laws such as no time outs. So it's NOT rebound indoor and keepers can throw the ball over halfway and you can kick to score a goal from anywhere on the field.

2. Uniforms

Do we need uniforms?

All players must have numbered matching shirts at the minimum. Teams like to play against organised teams (teams with the exact colour uniforms.) Nobody wants to pay money to play against teams in four different shades of blue, or T-shirts with logos on them and non-matching shorts/socks. The ability to see an opponent or teammate peripherally based on solid colors helps the game (you need to see colours for effective passes and marking.) You should not have to look exactly at a teammate to find out what team they are on.

Do I need to wear shinpads and long socks?

Yes they are needed for every game. Your socks need to cover your shin pads. We have spare shinpads you can borrow.

3. Payment

When is payment due?

The team fee is due by 20th August 2010 if you put down a deposit of $200. Any entries after this date must have full payment made.

What does the team fee cover?

It covers all match fees, player accident insurance and administration for one team for one competition. There are no other charges or individual player registration fees. If your team plays again in 2011 (Autumn & Winter) you pay the team fee with an approx $290 discount for each competition

Do we pay extra to add new players?

No. You can have up to a total 12 players per season. Just email the new player's details through before they play though.

Why do I need to put down a deposit and pay in full before the season even starts?

Every season there are a number of teams that enter a team and then withdraw their entry for various reasons. Aside from the rescheduling involved it also meant that teams that were ready to play have missed out on a place. There have also been teams that simply don't pay. Due to these reasons have introduced this payment policy.

Does my registration from another centre or from outdoor cover me at North Sydney Futsal?

No we have a separate insurance policy from FootballNSW and other outdoor clubs.

4. General Rules & Policies

How do I appeal a referees decision?

The referees decision on all game rules, including fouls is final. If you wish to complain you are entitled to do so via email only(admin@northsydneyfutsal.com) stating your complaint. If you continue to argue with the referee or swear it is most certain you will be given either a yellow or red card in which case it is unlikely any appeal will be looked into.

How do I appeal a player suspension?

Appeals against the length of suspension can be made via email to the administrator. All red cards have a set time frame for nearly all common offences which is available here on our Red Card Policy. If your offence was due to violent behaviour it is unlikely any appeal will be looked into.

5. Game rules

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