2024/25 Summer Social Footy
REGOS OPEN!
Starting… October 7th 2024
Update: 2024-08-29
The 2024/25 Summer Season will be - 3 weeks grading + 10 weeks of competition + 2 weeks of finals (15 weeks of touch footy).
Please review dates below carefully. We had a bit of challenge this year with picking an end date for the competition, based on the timing of the Australia Day public holiday. So there will be a week off (the long weekend) at the end of the round games, followed by two weeks of finals (all teams play)!
DATES
Starts: Monday 7th October 2024
Ends: Monday 10th Febraury 2025 (Grand Finals night)
General BYES: 23rd Dec and 30th December 2024, 6th Jan and 27th Jan 2025
DIVISIONS
Mixed and Mens
FEES
Club competition fee - $110
TFA ($22) and TFWA ($20) affiliation fee - $42
Total - $152
NOTE: The $42 affiliation fee (which includes player insurance) is payable once per person per year at your first registration during the 1 July to 30 June year - after which, you will not pay these affiliation fees again when playing in another team or at any other affiliate club in Australia during this period
PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
No team deposit required at registration.
Any team that does not have 8 or more fully paid players registered by the end of grading (week 3) will be fixtured continual BYES until 8 or more players fully complete registration.
FAQs
How can I play?
If you’re looking to register a team in our upcoming season, visit the season page.
If you’re an individual and don’t have a team yet, click the below link and complete your details. We will contact you to find you a team.
If all else fails, contact admin@southerntouchfootball.com.au.
How do we pay fees?
The Team Captain will undertake team registration and then each player pays individually at the time of individual registration.
If you’re a Team Captain and you want to pay on behalf of you entire team in one payment, please email admin@southerntouchfootball.com.au.
How are teams graded?
Upon nominating we will ask you to pick the division that you are most suited to. For the first three (3) rounds of competition, we will check to make sure all teams are in the correct division and adjust accordingly.
Once we hit round 4 the divisions will be fixed for the remainder of the season.
Please note you will play for competition points from Round 1 (after grading).
What do my fees cover?
We are pretty open at Southern and want to ensure that our members know exactly where their money is going. We are not-for-profit so all the funds go back into the club.
AFFILIATION FEES
Touch Football Australia Affiliation Fees ($22)
Touch Football WA Affiliation Fees ($20)
Includes Insurance
Payable once per person per year at your first registration during the 1 July to 30 June year - after which, you will not pay these affiliation fees again when playing in another team or at any other affiliate club in Australia during this period.
TEAM FEE BREAKDOWN
Council Ground Hire
Lights Usage, Facility Use (clubroom, office) & Line Marking
Equipment costs (Balls, Cones, Pads etc)
Referees costs
End of Season Costs
Miscellaneous & Admin
What are the rules?
It might all seem like a lot but don’t panic, we are here to help. Our experienced referees will do their best (in the first couple of weeks of every season) to try and help you along with the rules. In the meantime, for all the rules and some handy videos, please head here:
https://touchfootball.com.au/volunteer/8th-edition-rules/
What do I do if injured while playing?
Should you injure yourself while participating at Southern it is important that records are kept and the correct process is followed to ensure any insurance claims are not jeopardised. Below is a step by step process for injury managements and reporting at Southern:
Injury/Accident Occurs - please report to the office for basic first aid (e.g. provision of ice).
Record the injury - It is imperative you record the time and date of the injury with the referee / office.
Post Injury - Should you wish to claim treatment under the provided insurance, ensure an injury report form is completed and signed by Southern representative.
All insurance information can be found through our insurance providers website: https://touchfootball.jltsport.com.au/