Information Guidelines
Club/ Team Eligibility
Entry is open to Clubs, Academies and School groups.
Player Eligibility: All players must be registered into the tournament platform.
The Pre Season Cup offers 3 separate events:
1) Elite Pre Season Cup, 24-25th January 2026
Elite Youth Boys Pre Season Cup: Suitable for elite & high level boys teams (U13-U18) capped at 12 teams. 2-day event
Elite Youth Girls Pre Season Cup: Suitable for elite & high level girls teams (U14-U18) capped at 12 teams. 2-day event.
2) Community Pre Season Cup, 14-15th February 2026
Community Youth Boys : Suitable for ambitious community clubs (U13-U18) capped at 12 teams per category. 2-day event
Community Youth Girls : Suitable for ambitious Community clubs (U14-U18) capped at 12 teams per category. 2-day event.
3) Mini Roos Junior Pre Season Cup, 1st March 2026
Junior Mixed Pre Season Cup: Suitable for ambitious teams (U10-U12) capped at 12 teams per category. 1-day event.
Junior Girls Pre Season Cup: Suitable for ambitious teams (U10-U13) capped at 12 teams per category. 1 day event.
The Pre Season Cup Organising Committee (PSCOC) reserves the right to place teams into divisions that may not be their preferred nomination.
Match Formats
U10-U12-(13G)
Played in line with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
– 9v9
– Field Size: L60 x W40
– Playing time: 20mins
– Goal size: 5×2
– No half time
– Max number of players 12
– 3 Team Officials
U13-U18
Played in line with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
– 11v11
– Field Size: Full Field
– Playing time: 30mins
– Goal size: Full Size
– No half time
– Max number of players 16
– 3 Team Officials
Competition Structure
Teams will be placed in 2 pools of 6 where they will play all the teams in their pool once, and proceed to the final. All teams will play 6 games.
Extra Time
No Extra time
Games needing a result will go straight to a penalty shootout.
Proof of age: All participating players will require official identification
*All registration fees will incur an online processing fee ontop of the registration fee
Mini Roos Youth 1 Mar 26
U10-U12 (13G): 12 players + 1 Official
Team Entry Fee:
$499
Elite Youth: 14-15 Jan 26
Community Youth: 14-15 Feb 2026
U13-U18: 16 players + 3 Officials
Team Entry Fee:
$1600
Insurance
All participating players will have to have their own medical insurance.
Accreditation Process
All players participating in the event will be registered and accredited including media and officials.
Players will be required to wear their wristbands for the duration of the event. Any missing wristband will have to be replaced at cost.
