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Team Registration — 2026 Leagues & Social Comps

Ready to run your season at the Gold Coast’s home of small-sided football? Register your team now for our 2026 leagues and early-2026 social competitions. We play on premium 5-a-side courts (1–6) and a dedicated 7-a-side court (Court 7). Simple registration, fair scheduling, and a vibe that keeps everyone coming back.


Key dates & format

  • Registrations open: Nov–Dec 2025 (team names & player lists)

  • Season 1 kickoff: Monday, 1 Feb 2026

  • Nights: Mon / Wed / Fri (evening kick-offs, typically 6:00pm–9:30pm)

  • Format: 10-week run · 10-team comp · play everybody twice · one finals night

  • Breaks: No fixtures during QLD school holidays

  • Holiday closure: 22 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 (venue closed)

Courts: 5-a-side on Courts 1–6 · 7-a-side on Court 7 (limited places).
Social nights: relaxed, community-first fixtures for mixed abilities.


Divisions

  • Open Men / Open Women

  • Mixed Social (min. [X] women on court; rolling subs)

  • Masters (35+)

  • Youth (U18) — subject to interest

  • 7-a-side (Court 7) — limited spots

We’ll balance divisions based on numbers and adjust if needed to keep games competitive.


Team size & uniforms

  • Recommended squad:

    • 5-a-side: 7–10 players

    • 7-a-side: 9–12 players

  • Kit: Matching shirts (or team bibs available).

  • Safety: Shin pads required. Non-marking footwear only.

  • Balls & equipment: Provided by RULZ for league matches.


Fees & payments

  • Entry / season fee: [Insert team fee or deposit here]

    • Option A: Deposit on registration + balance by Round 2

    • Option B: Full season up-front at registration

  • Forfeits / reschedules: 48h notice for credit; <48h charged in full (wet-weather credits at RULZ discretion).

  • Invoices/receipts: Available on request.

(If you’re still finalising pricing, keep this section and add numbers later.)


How registration works

Option 1 — Register a team (captain)

  1. Choose a night/division below and submit the form.

  2. Add your roster (names/emails; you can edit later).

  3. Pay deposit / fee to secure your place.

  4. Confirmation email arrives with next steps.

  5. Fixtures released before Round 1 (aligned to school terms).

Option 2 — Join a team (free agent)

  • No team? Register as a free agent and we’ll place you with a captain looking for players.


What we need from you (form fields)

  • Team name (required)

  • Captain name · Email · Mobile (required)

  • Preferred night (Mon / Wed / Fri) and Division (Open / Mixed / Masters / Youth / 7-a-side)

  • Secondary night (if we need to move you)

  • Estimated squad size

  • Notes (e.g., “We’re mostly beginners”, “Keeper sorted”, sponsor details)

  • Agree to Terms & Privacy (checkbox; link to your pages)

  • Join newsletter (optional)

If you’re using Appointo/Cowlendar: make Team Name and Preferred Night required fields on the booking widget or pre-registration form.


Rules & spirit

  • Match duration & rules: Small-sided, fast and fair. Full rules (subs, slide-tackles, GK areas, cards) provided with fixtures.

  • Respect the RULZ: Zero tolerance for abuse. Play hard, respect refs/opponents, enjoy the night.

  • Insurance & safety: See our Insurance & Safety page; Flood/Evac Plan posted on site and online.


FAQs

How many play at once?
5-a-side: GK + 4 outfield; rolling subs.
7-a-side: GK + 6 outfield; rolling subs.

Do we need a ref?
League nights include officiation where applicable. Social nights can be light-officiated or self-officiated depending on division—details in your confirmation pack.

Can we request kick-off windows?
Add a note in your registration. We try to accommodate within 6:00–9:30pm.

Rain / wet weather?
We’ll notify captains by SMS/email and apply credits at RULZ discretion if matches are cancelled.

Parking & access?
On-site parking available. See your confirmation for the entry point and field map.


Call to action

Ready to lock it in?

  • Register your team — pick your night & division, submit your roster, pay the fee.

  • Join as a free agent — we’ll place you.

  • Ask a question — use our Contact Us page

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