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 2 separate events:
1) Community Pre Season Cup, 13-14th February 2027
Community Youth Boys : Suitable for ambitious community clubs (U13-U16) capped at 16 teams per category. 2-day event
Community Youth Girls : Suitable for ambitious Community clubs (U14-U16) capped at 16 teams per category. 2-day event.
2) Mini Roos Junior Pre Season Cup, 20th & 21st March 2027 Sydney Academy of Sports
Junior Mixed Pre Season Cup: Suitable for ambitious teams (U8-U12) capped at 16 teams per category. 1-day event.
Junior Girls Pre Season Cup: Suitable for ambitious teams (U8-U12) capped at 16 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
U8-U12
Played in line with FIFA laws and FA guidelines
7v7 & 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-U16
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
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 20th & 21st Mar 27
U8-U12: 12 players + 1 Official
Team Entry Fee:
$799
Community Youth: 13-14 Feb 2027
U13-U16: 16 players + 3 Officials
Team Entry Fee:
$1700
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.
