
Congratulations Season 4 WINNERS!



Competition Format
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Age Groups - Players should be in their correct skill level 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 4 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 FULL ball should cross the goal line. 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. A player will be sent off for overly aggressive language and actions. The referee has the final say.
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Wet Weather - The competition will go ahead 'rain or shine'. In the event of a thunderstorm matches will be cancelled you will be notified by text message or you can check our Instagram Page.
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Player Registration. - All players must be registered before the start of each Season. Any player who is not registered will be allowed to play in the game. BUT that team will be registered with a LOSS. The game will go ahead but as a friendly. If teams need to register players during the season, please contact ESAL management.
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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 1 2025 Competition Dates: Saturday 8th February till Saturday 5th April
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Times:
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All Matches are between 2pm & 4:30pm on Saturday Afternoons.
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COST: $1000 per Team
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Venue:​ 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 - 5 to 8 years old
Competition Info​
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All teams will be assessed on their skill level at the start of each term and then put in an approbate league
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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.






