JUNIORS SUMMER LEAGUES 24
IMPORTANT UPDATE
We have had a great intake of teams for the Junior Summer Leagues this season. Please can you read the following information, so you are aware of all communications, key dates and timelines over the next couple of weeks.
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. There is 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.
Watching games from street side the venue is free and all games will be viewable from the street with the same view as you would have from the players walkway.
This fee is aimed at limiting congestion, this allows our staff to deal with emergencies easier, operate the leagues more easily and any reduce possible conflict arising through team rivalry. 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
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.
BAR & CAFE
Our cafe will be open during the summer leagues, we will be serving barista made coffee, drinks, snacks and new breakfast food options (Croques, Toasties, Pocket Wraps & Ciabatta’s).
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
Key Dates over the 1st 2 Weeks
3pm Friday 4th October - You will receive your 1st fixture game time for the following day by text message
Saturday 5th October - 1st game (non competition round / friendly)
3pm Friday 11th October - You will receive your fixture list for the competition season by text message
Saturday 12th October - 1st competition game
Please understand we cannot finalise these fixtures until we have finalised registrations, which is why we cannot release a schedule until the day before. We understand everybody is keen to know what time their game is however, please refrain from calling or messaging as this slows the process down. You will receive a text message with a link to the fixtures as soon they are finalised.