WELCOME TO JUNIOR SUMMER Leagues 23
Thank you for your patience whilst we have been getting organised. We had managed to secure 5 teams for the competition and we had done the draw in full. Sadly this morning the 5th team called and withdrew from the competition. We are pretty disappointed, however we have amended the fixtures and will be doing our best to make the under 8’s the best little competition it can be. We have also got enough players for our own team and will be trying to get more to hopefully get a 2nd team.
So we have now redrawn the fixtures and are starting the competition with 4 teams. We have left a kick off slot free and are hoping to find another couple of teams to join the league. If we can get a couple more teams then we will redraw the comp at that time to incorporate the teams into the league.
For now we will press forward and hopefully everyone can enjoy getting on the pitch on a Saturday morning. We look forward to welcoming you all on Saturday morning.
If you know of any other groups who may have Under 8s teams then please let them know about the competition and we can integrate them as soon as possible if they want to join. You probably know more parents of similar ages than we do, so any assistance would be great.
We just to outline a few things to make everything run as seamlessly as possible.
COACHES
Each team will be allowed 2 coaches to go onto the players walkway. Any other person who wishes to access the players walkway is classed as a spectator. Please email the names of the 2 coaches for the season through to dandenong@soccer5s.com so we can add them to the team sheet.
SPECTATORS AND SUPPORTERS
We would like to encourage spectators to watch games from outside the perimeter on the street- THIS IS OUR PREFERRED OPTION.
We understand there are times though that spectators request access to the players walkway. So for the summer 2023 season we have implemented a spectator fee of $4 per person for anyone wishing to enter the players walkway. This will also apply to other children who are attending with their parents.
This fee has been introduced as we seek to limit congestion, allow our staff to deal with emergencies easier, operate the leagues more easily and any reduce possible conflict arising through team rivalry. Watching games from outside the venue or on the terrace incurs no fee and all games will be viewable from the street. Spectators Passes will be available at the player check in desk at the entry to the players walk way.
Spectators fee (to access player walkway) = $4 per person
The side gate will be open to make it easier for parents to go out and to access the facilities for meeting back up with their children. The spectator fee is only to access the players walkway, spectators have full access to all the other facilities (including cafe, the terrace and the toilets).
Another added benefit to the majority of spectators watching from the street side is that it allows the coaches to coach and pass messages much easier during the game. All teams are allowed 2 coaches which is ample to deal with the team.
If too many spectators access the walkway we may decide to limit it to players and coaches only at times.
SPECTATORS CONDUCT
Spectators have a responsibility to encourage all young players who are participating regardless of whether they are viewing the game from the street, the deck or the players walkway. Abusing opposition players, other spectators and staff is completely unacceptable.
We expect all adults to set an example for the young players by showing respect to both sets of players at all times.
GUEST PASS PLAYERS
We understand at times teams need to bring extra players. Guest pass players are one off players who join your team on an occasion when you are short. All registered players pay for their own access to play after purchasing a Season Pass. any guest players are also charged to play in the games. Guest Pass players are charged at $20 per match. Spectators Passes will be available at the player check in desk at the entry to the players walk way, each Guest player will be given a wristband with the team name that they are playing for. The referee will check all players before the match starts.
Guest players appearances are recorded and will determine eligibility for Finals.
GUEST PASS - $20 PER PLAYER PER MATCH
PLAYER CONDUCT
All registered players (Season pass holders) have accepted the terms and conditions for play at Soccer5s. Misconduct by players will result in disciplinary actions. Respect for the referee should be shown at all times. Referees are required to make quick decisions based on their judgement and abuse will not be tolerated. NO REFEREES MEANS NO GAMES!
Please respect the rules of the competition. Slide tackles and barging into the fences are completely unacceptable.
When play goes into the corner, all players are expected to let the player leading into the corner turn and play the ball out. The referee will call “2 metres”, this is from the ball not the corner. A player must be able to turn, face the play and make a pass. The player not in control of the ball is expected to allow them to play out.
BAR & CAFE
Our cafe will be open during the summer leagues, we will be serving barista made coffee, drinks, snacks and breakfast food options.
We have plenty of seating available for pre, during or post match catch ups.
FORFEITING GAMES
Soccer5s is closed on a Friday. So if your team cannot make a match please notify us by 5pm on a Thursday by email - dandenong@soccer5s.com. This gives us an opportunity to react and find teams to ensure the team you are meant to be playing are aware and we can find them an opponent. Please let us know if you cant make a game as it is not fair on your opponent if you simply do not show up.
FIXTURES
CLICK BELOW FOR THE LINK TO YOUR COMPETITION AND FIXTURES FOR THE SEASON