HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ON THE TEAM ROSTER?

• U4’s – U7’s - 7 players (field 4 & 3 substitutes)

• U8’s – U9’s - 11 players (field 7 & 4 substitutes) (Max 12 players)

• U10’s - U11s boys or girls - 13 players (field 9 & 4 substitutes) (Max 14 players)

• U12’s boys or girls and above – 16 players (field 11 & 5 substitutes) (Max 17 players)

• U21's boys - 16 players (field 11 & 5 substitutes) (Max 20 players) 

• Over 35 Women’s, All Age Women's, Over 35, Over 45 & All Age men’s – 20 players (Field 11 & 5 substitutes)

• Over 55 men’s – 22 players (Field 11 & 5 substitutes)

WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSION FOR THE 2026 SEASON?

• Under 4’s – Under 7’s - $285 per child - Shirt, shorts, socks, Ball & Water bottle.

• Under 8’s – Under 12’s - $385 per child - Game shirt, shorts, socks, Training shirt & Water bottle.

• Under 13’s – Under 18’s - $385 per child - Game shirt, shorts, socks & Water bottle.

• Under 15 - Under 16's Development - $950 per child - Game shirt, shorts, socks, Training shirt, Tracksuit, Polo, Backpack & Water bottle.

• Under 21's - $420 per adult - Game shirt, shorts, socks & Water bottle. 

• All Age & O3o Women’s only - $450 per adult - Shirt, shorts & socks & Water bottle. 

• All Age Men, Over 35, Over 45 & Over 55's Men only- $480 per adult - Shirt, shorts & socks.​

  • Registration fees also includes players insurance, referees fees, FA, FNSW, FC, ground hire, Ground maintenance and lighting,  coaching equipment (to be returned at the end of the season), coaching development & End of season medals & Trophies.​

COMPETITION INFORMATION

1. Season Starts Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April 2026.

2. Pre Season training starts for players under 8+ March 2026. Date TBC. Little Pirates (Under4-7's) start training 21st & 23rd April. 

3. Players’ age shall be determined from the age he or she turns between January 1st and December 31st (both dates inclusive) of the current year.

4. Competition Days:

   • Non-competitive: (U4 – U11’s) Saturday from 0800 – 1300. A complete time and draw will be provided for all age groups.

   • Competitive: (Girls only, Women’s & U12’s mixed & above) Sunday from 0830 – 1700. A complete time and draw will be provided for all age groups.

   • Competitive: (All Age Men’s, Over 35's, Over 45's & Over 55’s) Saturday from 1230 – 1700. A complete time and draw will be provided for all age groups.

5. Training Days: (Commencing April)

   1. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 1700 - 2100 for One hour only at Hammond Park, Ashfield

   2. Tuesday or Thursday between 1700 - 2100 for One hour only at Pratten Park, Ashfield.

      1. All teams are assigned their training allocation at the start of the season based on coaches request & availability.​

6. Correct uniform, soccer boots/ footwear and shin pads must be worn at all training sessions and games.

7. All Pirates Players requiring spectacles must wear sports glasses for training and game day.

8. Players, Player parents or guardians paying the registration cost, therefore agree to adhere to the APFC Code of Conduct 

9. Participants agree to indemnify APFC and its Officers against all claims, demands, actions and liabilities of any kind (other than due to willful negligence) including injuries, breakages, loss or theft, in the course of participating in the Soccer training or Competitions.

10. Children registering with APFC with a medical issue must provide a letter from his/her doctor regarding treatment of the condition.

11. Children remain the responsibility of the parents or guardians. APFC will take no responsibility for injury to children sustained through a lack of supervision from parents or guardians.

12. Once the Early bird deposit or the full registration fees have been paid there will be no refund.

13. De-registration must be completed online by the parent/carer only.

14. All fines including red cards and team fines must be paid by either player or team.