Super 6 Soccer Competition Rules

Super 6 Soccer Competition Rules

General
All Fixtures will be played in compliance with the Regulations in force at the time and in accordance with
Super 6 Soccer competition rules, disciplinary rules, policies, code of conduct and directives and under the FIFA Laws of the Game where applicable.

Super 6 Soccer will appoint officials to matches.

Super 6 Soccer reserves the right to alter or add to the competition rules through the competition, should the need arise.

Section 1 - Competition

Competitions administrator
The Competitions administrator shall be empowered to deal with all modified competition matters pertaining to the relevant competition categories

Competitions Offered (playing categories)
a. Junior mixed spring competitions: under 7 (mini), under 8, under 9, under 10, under 11,
b. Junior girls spring competitions: under 7 (mini), under 8, under 9, under 10, under 11,
c. Junior boys spring competitions under 7 (mini), under 8, under 9, under 10, under 11,
d. Youth boys spring competitions: Under 12, Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16
e. Youth girls spring competitions: Under 12, Under 14, Under 16
f. Men’s Spring/summer competition: Under 18, All Age, O35, O45, O55
g. Women’s Spring/Summer competitions: Under 18, All Age, O35

Competition Format
a. The competition will follow a 12- team, 10-team, 8-team, 6-team or 4-team format, with 12-team or 6 -team- format being the preferred options. If there are insufficient teams to achieve at least a full 4- team competition, there will not be a competition in that age group unless 2 age groups or categories can be merged.

b. 8- team or higher category, the top 4 teams will progress to the first tier and the next 4 teams to the 2nd tier 7- team or less comp categories only the top 4 will play semi- finals with a preferred system of 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd with the winners to play in the grand finals on the final week of the season.

c. There will be no extra time during the regular season. During any finals match, if the scores are tied at the final whistle, golden goal extra time will take place. If no one scores within 5 minutes, another 5 minutes will be added on. If there is still no goal after the two halves of extra time, penalty shootouts will be conducted with 6 players on each team to take a penalty goal.

Competition Draw
a. The competition administrator will email and publish the draw/ fixtures on the Super 6 Soccer website.

b. The competition administrator will aim to publish the full draw and results/ladder by 3rd round of the comp.

c. The competition administrator will email and publish draws on a weekly basis until each comp category is finalised (subject to washouts)

d. The draw for the first 3 rounds will be sent or published a min of 3 days before each scheduled day of play or round.

e. The draw, once published, is final and only the competition’s administrator can make alterations.

f. The Competitions administrator may make changes to any published fixture at any time.

Competition Draw – Fixture Allocation Requests
a. Requests for fixture changes after a draw is published are not generally permitted.

b. Teams may request a change in date and/or time of a fixture after the draw is published. The request must be made in writing by the team organiser. The competition’s administrator may permit the change, at its discretion if the opposition team agrees and if there is a field and/or time available to move it to.

c. Fixture allocation requests must be received no later than fourteen (14) days before the relevant fixture.

d. If both teams cannot agree to the proposed change of fixture, then the match will go ahead at the time and place indicated in the published draw.

e. Normal forfeit rules apply if the team asking for the change of fixture still intends to forfeit.

f. Time change request are not generally permitted after the draw is published.

g. Semi-final and grand final published fixtures cannot be changed. Requests may be made before the final round for a specified time for semi-finals.

Cancellation of Fixtures
Weather conditions may impact fixtures. Due to the constricted time frame in which the spring/summer competition operates, if there are any cancelling of games, the following will apply:

Round games

a. Grass fields - If entire round is cancelled -games will be pushed forward (allowance is made for 2 weather cancellations for grass fields. If 3 or more rounds are cancelled, they will not be replayed. The round will be null and void.

b. Synthetic fields - If entire round is cancelled -games will not be rescheduled.

c. All Fields - If games are stopped or cancelled due to weather impacts the round will be cancelled unless more than 60% of the games are completed.

d. If this happens the remaining games may be rescheduled only if time and space permits and is solely at the discretion of the competition administration. If this is not possible some games may be revised to be double point games

Finals

e. Grass fields – If semi-finals are cancelled before they start– they will be pushed forward a week. If effected in second attempt the top 2 teams move straight to finals.

f. Grass Fields -If grand finals impacted by weather and cancelled the comp winners will be the team finishing first on the table. If semi- finals are stopped after they start, games not complete will be moved forward and played on grand final night. This will result in some teams playing twice if they progress to the grand final.

g. Synthetic fields - If semi-finals are cancelled. Semi-finals will be pushed forward and played on the same night as the grand finals. If grand finals are impacted by weather and cancelled the comp winners will be the team finishing first on the table. If semi- finals are stopped after they start, games not complete will be moved forward and played on grand final night. This may result in some teams playing twice if they progress to the grand final.

Competition Points

a. Points will be allocated as follows for all round games:
i. Win- Three (3) points
ii. Draw- One (1) Point
iii. Loss- Zero (0) points

Forfeits
a. Where a team forfeits a match in Super 6 Soccer competitions, the opposition shall be awarded a 3 – 0 win.

b. Where both teams forfeit a match, neither team shall be awarded any goals or competition points.

Forfeit with Notice
a. Team organiser or a representative of team (if team organiser is not available) to email Super 6 Soccer of intended forfeit and must include comp location team category and team name. This must be done 2 days before the scheduled game before 6pm

b. Team fines and additional forfeit point deductions apply if Super 6 Soccer is not notified of forfeit 2 days in advance by 6.00pm

c. The following fines & penalties apply for forfeit notifications:

i. 2 days before by 6.00pm (no fine, no point deduction)
ii. 1 day before by 6.00pm ($25 fine, no point deduction)
iii. 1 day before, after 6.00pm before 9.00am on day of play ($35 fine, no point deduction)
iv. On day of play after 9.00am and before midday ($50 fine-1 point deduction)
v. On day of play after midday and before 3.30pm ($70 fine - 2-point deduction)
vi. On day of play after 3.30pm and 1 hour before scheduled game ($90 fine and 2-point deduction)
vii. On day of play less than 1 hour before scheduled game ($100 fine and 3-point deduction)
viii. No notification - no show ($110 fine and 6-point deduction)
ix. If a team arrives to play with 3 or less players- this will be deemed a no show ($110 fine and 6-point deduction)

More than 1 forfeit
a. Teams that forfeit a second time regardless of notification will be fined an additional $25 and 1-point penalty in addition the fines and penalties above if competition administrator is not notified 2 days prior before 6pm

b. Teams that forfeit a 3rd time will be fined an additional $50 and a 3-point penalty on top of the fine and penalty above.

c. Teams that forfeit a 4th time will be automatically expelled from competition without refund.

Forfeit fine payments
a. Fines will be issued to team organisers and team organisers are responsible for paying the fine by Friday 5pm of the week of the forfeit. It is the responsibility of team organiser to be reimbursed by their team players or parents of team players. Failure to pay by Friday 5pm will result in another 3-point deduction. Failure to pay the following Friday 5pm the team will be expelled without refund from the competition.

Teams affected by forfeits
a. Forfeited games result in 3 points being credited or awarded to the non-forfeiting team.

b. If a team forfeits the team administrator will notify affected team by email and if time and field availability permits, try an arrange another game.

c. Forfeited games will not be rescheduled.

Forfeits during semi-finals and grand finals
a. If a team forfeits a semi-final, the same rules apply above except that the fines will be imposed and will be expected to pay.

b. If fines are not paid the players and the teams will be un-financial and not permitted to play in any of our comps again until the fine is paid.

Insufficient player numbers before the start of a match
a. If a team arrives to play with 3 or less players- this will be deemed a no show ($110 fine and 6-point deduction)

b. A forfeit can only be declared by the supervisor or competition manager (not the referee).

c. The game can still be played with the borrowing of other players and will be played as a friendly.

d. If a team has 4 or more players ready to play, the game is 'live' and will count. It cannot borrow or use any other registered or non-registered person to play- if they do, it’s declared a forfeit. The game is awarded as a 3-0 win to the other team.

e. A team with 6 or less players cannot obtain or use players from any other team to play or anybody else for that matter - if they do they forfeit the game. The game is awarded as a 3-0 win to the other team.

f. The team may however obtain other players (if they have less than 6 and more than 3 players) from other teams in the same playing category, only if they declare a forfeit before the start of the game.

g. A team with 6 players or more cannot borrow or use registered from other teams or non-registered players to play in their team to make up the numbers. If they do, they forfeit the game. The game is awarded as a 3-0 win to the other team.

Long term notice of a forfeit and/or request for fixture change
a. Long term notice to reschedule a game is generally not accepted after the start of a competition.

b. A team may put in a request and the competition administrator may reschedule the game if:

I. The notice is received 14 days before the scheduled game.

II. More than half of the team cannot play.

III. There is time and field availability to reschedule the game and the other team agrees to the change.

IV. Normal forfeit rules apply if the game cannot be rescheduled and the team asking for the change confirms it cannot play the game.

c. Semi-finals and finals games cannot be rescheduled. Reasonable time change requests may be made and considered if the other team agrees. Two (2) weeks’ notice is required.

Protests (incorrect recorded result and suspected illegal players)
a. A team seeking to lodge a protest in relation to the outcome of a fixture must do so via their team organiser with an email sent to the competition administrator.

b. The protest regarding the fixture must be lodged (emailed to the comp administrator) by 5 pm the following day after the fixture result has been posted on the Super 6 Soccer website.

c. The protest must be in writing and outline the grounds of the protest and the remedy being requested. It must include the comp or playing category, the name of the team and the name of the opposing team, the date and time of the fixture or game, the posted incorrect result and what they believe is the correct result. It can also be a protest in relation to the opposing team playing an unregistered player or a player from another team.

d. If the protest relates to a result awarded in favour of your opposition due a match abandonment or disciplinary reason The protest must be in writing and outline the grounds of the protest, remedy being requested and details why. The officials, venue manager/ supervsior or Super 6 Soccer staff will not enter into any verbal discussions on the matter at the venue. A protest regarding an illegal player may be brought to the attention of the event manager. Will need photographic evidence.

e. The protest regarding the fixture must be lodged (emailed to the comp administrator) by 5 pm the following day after the fixture has been played.

Section 2 – Registration, Team Registrations and Player Eligibility

Player Eligibility
The following criteria define player eligibility:

a. Players must register via the Super 6 Soccer yoursportspace.com.au registration system.

b. Players previously expelled in previous Super 6 Soccer competitions are not eligible to play in any future Super 6 Soccer competitions.

c. Super 6 Soccer has discretion to accept or reject any player's registration in any of its competitions after considering the disciplinary record and/ or financial status of the respective player in Super 6 Soccer’s previous competitions or any other competition.

d. People of any gender may play in the junior mixed player categories. Only female players may play in the girls and women’s playing comp categories.

e. All players must meet the age criteria of the competition in which they are playing.

f. No junior player shall play in an age group more than two (2) years higher than they are qualified for, unless they have been granted dispensation by the competition’s administrator.

g. Junior mixed and junior girl players may play in a higher age group (or playing category or competition) than that in which they are registered if they meet the age requirements.

h. Players in over-age competitions or playing categories must be turning the relevant age in the current calendar year.

i. Players in over-age competitions can play down an age category e.g., players in the o45s can play in all age or over 35 competitions.

j. Players in over-age competitions can play up age groups if they meet age requirements e.g., a player. in an all-age team may play in an entered o 35s team if that player is turning 35 years or older in the current calendar year.

k. Players cannot play for more than one team in the same age group/division.

Team registrations
a. The competitions administrator shall publish a closing date for the entry of teams into its competitions.

b. Team entries to Super 6 Soccer competitions may be submitted via our yoursportspace.com.au registration portal.

c. All teams must enter via yoursportspace.com.au player registration system.

d. Teams require one person (a team organiser) to set up a team registration.

e. All team organisers and players or junior players (aged 5 -17 years) parent/guardians must set up a yoursportspace account.

f. A team organiser can be either a non-playing or playing organiser.

g. Any person wanting to co-organise a team and is not the original organiser must provide their name, phone number and email address via email to Super 6 Soccer administrator prior to the start of the competition.

h. All team junior team organisers (under 7-u18) now will be required to provide their (working with children) WWC number to Super 6 Soccer prior to the start of the competition. The Competitions Department will not schedule any matches for teams until they have complied with this directive.

i. Following the closing date for entries, the competition administrator shall arrange suitable competitions for each age group offered, provided there are enough entries.

j. Under 8 or higher -Each team must register a minimum of six (8) players and may register a maximum of ten
(10) players. (In some instances, more than 10 players will be permitted to register)

k. Under 7 (minis) - Each team must register a minimum of six (7) players and may register a maximum of nine (9) players.

l. If teams have more than the maximum- consideration should be given to forming and entering a second team

m. Mixed teams must register a minimum of 3 women per team.

n. If a team is given permission to only register 7 players, they must pay the additional fee for the 8th player.

o. Additional (new) players can be registered before the 5th round. Teams may register a new player after the 5th round and before the last round to replace a player withdrawn due to injury (the full fee must be paid).

Late Entry
a. The Competition Administrator may accept late entries if it leads to the elimination of a bye in a relevant competition or if it allows a team category with insufficient team numbers to go ahead.

Refund Policy
If a team withdraws after the draw is published and before the competition starts, the Competition Administrator shall issue a sanction equivalent to 25% of the relevant team fee. The remainder of the
team fee shall be refunded.

a. If a team or player withdraws after the competition has started, registration fees will not be refunded.

b. By submitting a registration on Super 6 Soccer’s yoursportspace registration system, the individual agrees to Super 6 Soccer’s Refund Policy.

c. Upon any deregistration request, no refunds will be issued; however, very exceptional cases may be reviewed by the Super 6 Soccer competition administrator.

Unregistered Players
a. All players taking the field must be registered to play in current competitions through the Super 6 Soccer yoursportspace registration system.

b. Any team found to have any unregistered players or registered players from other teams that take the field will be deemed to have forfeited the match and imposed a fine depending on if the player is an unregistered player or a player from another team (see table1.0 for fines).

c. Any team found with any suspended players taking the field will have forfeited the match.

d. A team with less than four players will be forfeited.

e. The unregistered players and the team will be sanctioned in accordance with Super 6 Soccer’s disciplinary process.

Ineligible Players
a. Any team that has played an ineligible player in a competition match will be deducted three (3) points, and their opponents will be awarded a forfeit. 1st offence -$100 team fine issued to team organiser.

b. Any team that has played an ineligible player in a final or semi-final will be disqualified, and
opponent will be awarded a forfeit. 1st offence -Forfeit the game - $50 team fine issued to team organiser.

c. Further larger fines apply for repeat offenders including expulsion from competition (see below infringement penalty table 1.0)

Section 3 Key Roles - Responsibilities

Referees

a. Super 6 Soccer will appoint Referees to all matches where possible.

b. Where Super 6 Soccer cannot provide a Referee to a match in the competition, the Super 6 Soccer Venue Manager will appoint a neutral person to referee the match.

c. Where neither a Super 6 Soccer Referee nor an appointed neutral referee is in attendance, the team organiser must agree on a person to referee the match.

d. The appointed Referee is charged with the duties, responsibilities and obligations within the rules applying for the conduct of the fixture.

e. The referees must liaise with venue managers to quickly address any arising issues such as potential forfeits, allocation of bibs, registration checks, injuries and player or spectator violence and abuse incidents if they occur.

Venue Managers
The Super 6 Soccer Administrator will appointment at least one Venue Manager to each Super 6 Soccer location/ venue as well as one Field Controller to every full field at the venue.

a. The Venue Manager is responsible for coordinating the set up and take down of all fields at the venue. This includes storage of all equipment and clean up of fields if required. The referees must assist the venue manager in pack down after they are finished their shift.

b. The Venue Manager shall set up a table in a prominent position. Will be identifiable by green shirt -titled Manager. The venue manager shall be required to ensure teams sign in and submit team sheets with relevant player numbers and check suspected unregistered players.

c. The Venue manager in consultation with team organisers may or may not move seriously injured players. If an injured player cannot be moved the game (and any following games will be cancelled) if games cannot be moved to another available field

d. The Venue Manager shall be the contact point for matchday arrangements and inquiries by team managers. This includes issues of player eligibility. The venue managers are responsible for attending to injured players (including administering first aid if required) and calling ambulance if required and may substitute as a referee if required. This includes a course of action for the game and following games on same field if injured player cannot be moved.

e. The Venue Manager is to be notified by the Referee of players who receive yellow cards, red cards, written

report on any major incidents (details of send offs), spectator incidents, suspected unregistered players, best players & goal scorers (including which team they are from). This is to be done after a Referees “Shift”.

f. The Venue Manager shall organise a referee if a competition administrator appointed Referee has not attended the match.

g. The Venue Manager is responsible for ensuring playing vests/bibs are given to a referee if teams are of the same colour. The bib allocation is based on a coin toss.

h. Venue Managers have the discretion to cite any player, team official or spectator for breaches of the “Codes of Conduct”. These may include instances of violent and/or abusive behavior before, during or after a match. The venue manager has the power to abandon a match if required.

i. Venue Managers are responsible for ensuring the referees are officiating the correct matches, are running on time and quickly respond to any potential no show forfeits. Where possible they are to quickly organise a friendly game for the team that does not have opposition with a team that has just played at that venue.

j. Venue managers are responsible for monitoring weather impacts including lightning and deciding to stop play or not based on our weather impact policies.

k. The venue managers may be approached to clarify rules if a referee is applying incorrect rules. They will not take any verbal complaints about any refereeing decisions. Any complaints need to be submitted in writing to the competition administrator by 5.00pm the following day after the day of the issue.

Duties of Team Organisers/Managers
Team organisers/managers have an essential role in ensuring matches run to time and procedures for game day are followed:

Team managers shall perform the following duties on match days:

a. Introduce themselves to the Referee and assist the Referee as requested.

b. Undertake player registration verification action as follows as directed by the comp administrator before the comp begins:

I. Get all players to sign in and verify their playing shirt number.
II. Complete the electronic match cards before the match and verify the score after the match using www.yoursportspace.com.au.
III. Conduct an ID check with the opposition manager before the match.

c. Ensure all players are wearing the correct attire (same colour; shirts, socks and shorts) and shin pads.

d. Ensure players sent from the field (red carded) leave the vicinity of the playing field.

e. Ensure alcohol is not present in the vicinity of the playing field.

f. Responsible for the conduct of the players on the field and in the technical area.

g. Responsible for the conduct of invited spectators.

Playing and non-playing team organisers

a. Are responsible for the conduct of all players in their team.

b. Referees are not to be abused at any point.

c. Unacceptable conduct includes but is not limited to;

i. the use of foul/abusive/offensive language,
i. fighting,
ii. violent behaviour,
iii. serious foul play,
iv. threatening behaviour,
v. playing under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol,
vi. entering the pitch when not involved in the game and;
vii. being abusive to officials, supervisors or event managers

A team’s spectators must not abuse other players, team organisers, referees, Super 6 Soccer event managers or supervisors.

All players, team officials and spectators are bound by Super 6 Soccer & FA Codes of Conduct when participating. in all Super 6 Soccer competitions. Serious indiscretions could lead to comp and football suspensions, expulsion and/or criminal prosecution.

Section 4: Disciplinary, Playing Rules, Infringement Rulings

Yellow cards, blue cards (sin bin 3 min) & red cards (standdown entire game)

During game
a. Players will receive yellow and red cards as per regular FIFA rules (including dangerous or reckless tackling, foul and abusive language, professional fouls, persistent fouls or any violence directed at any other player or official.

b. Super 6 Soccer has an additional blue card available to referees.

c. If a yellow/ blue card combination is issued during a game, for any cautionable offence, it will constitute a three (3) minute sin bin where the player must leave the field immediately until the sin bin is over. The players’ team cannot replace the sin-binned player.

d. Referees may use the yellow/ blue card combination, if they deem the yellow to be a bit more serious than a standard yellow but not as serios as a red for the infringement.

e. They can also use the yellow/ blue card combination when a player becomes abusive or does not agree with the decision of the yellow card.

f. A yellow/blue card combination is issued to diffuse a situation without sending the player off with a red- it’s like a second chance- i.e. to cool off!

g. Players receiving a blue card must leave the field for 3 mins. They cannot be replaced.

h. Blue cards cannot be issued if a player is already on or has received a yellow card for previous infringement.

Order of cards
I. 1st card - Yellow/ Blue card for first offence (3 min off), 2nd card – Yellow card for second offence- player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.
II. 1st card - Yellow card for first offence, 2nd card- yellow card for second offence - Player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.
III. 1st card- Red card- Player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.

i. If a player refuses to leave a game, if stood down or sent off for 2 yellow cards or a red card, the game will be abandoned, and the team will forfeit the game.

j. If the stood down red carded player continues to be abuse or aggressive towards officials or opposition the referee in consultation with event manager may abandon the game. If this happens the game will be forfeited to the opposition.

k. If a player receives a red card- Super 6 disciplinary committee will notify player and his team organiser via email of suspension length depending on the report and the nature of the incident. (All red card recipients will have a 1-week min suspension). Fine is $30

l. If a team accumulates 4 or more yellow cards in one game- they will be penalised 1 point

m. If a team accumulates 3 red cards in one game the game will be abandoned and awarded as a 3-0 to the other team.

During the comp (card accumulation and penalties)
a. If a player accumulates 4 yellow cards during the competition, they miss the next scheduled match (that is going ahead) after the 4th yellow card. Does not include bye rounds and includes semis and finals. Fine is $20 (5th Yellow card and subsequent yellow cards the player will be fined $20 for each yellow card)

b. If a player accumulates 2 red cards the Super 6 disciplinary committee will notify team organiser and player of suspension length after the second red card is received. Fine is additional $10 to the red card fine of $30.

c. Teams accumulating more than 10 yellow cards, (any red cards will count as 2 yellow cards) - will be deducted 2 points. and entry into future Super 6 competitions may not be permitted. Fine $100

Misconduct Penalties
In cases of stood down and suspended players, Super 6 Soccer “Disciplinary & Judiciary Regulations” take jurisdiction, and appropriate penalties according to those regulations shall apply.

Player Disqualification for Misconduct
Any player disqualified (expelled) from the competition for any reason will forfeit all registration fees. (No refund)

Team Disqualification for Misconduct
All players of any team disqualified from the competition will be deregistered from the competition and forfeit all registration fees.

Implications for Serious Misconduct
All players, team officials and spectators are bound by the Super 6 Soccer & FA Codes of Conduct, Competition Rules, Disciplinary & Judiciary Regulations, and Super 6 Soccer’s terms and conditions when participating in Super 6 Soccer competitions. Serious indiscretions could impact a player or team officials’ eligibility to register for future

Super 6 Soccer and district and state association winter football competitions. Serious indiscretions could also lead to criminal prosecution.

Playing Rules

All rules and regulations of the Laws of the Game will apply unless otherwise directed below:

Match Sheets
Electronic Match Sheets or team/player sign ins as directed by comp administrator.

Ready to play
a. A team consists of 6 nominated players, one of which must be the goalkeeper. (Junior u8- adult categories). Minis or under 7 teams must consist of a minimum of 5 players on field- no goal keepers)

b. A team must have a minimum of 4 nominated players to start a match, 1 of which must be the goalkeeper. (u7 a min of 3 players)

c. Teams should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled kick off time.

d. A team that cannot field the minimum number of nominated players at kick off will incur a 3-goal penalty. (Forfeit of 3 points and incur a $110 team fine).

e. Teams cannot borrow other registered players or use unregistered players if short (unless a forfeit is declared may use other same category registered players for a friendly if possible)

f. Games will be cut short for late starts.

g. If the team cannot field the minimum number of players once the grace period of 5 minutes has elapsed, then the game is forfeited to the opposition. (Forfeit of 3 points and incur a $110 team fine). $110 forfeit fine applies)

h. Mixed teams must have a min of 2 females on the field, playing. Females cannot play as goal keepers.

i. Mixed teams that do not have 2 females starting must play with 1 female but will have to drop a male i.e. 4 males and 1 female on field. (5 on field altogether)

j. If no females turn up to play that’s a forfeit (a friendly may be played) The team without the females in the friendly can only play the equivalent number of males as the opposing team.

k. The minimum number of players on a mixed team for game to go ahead is 1 female and 3 men.

Playing uniforms, boots, and shin pads
a. Mini, junior and youth teams (u7-u16) get a full quality uniform (shirt shorts and socks) to play in and keep.

b. Mini, junior and youth team uniforms are included in the registration fee and must be worn in this competition.

c. Mini, junior and youth players must be registered and paid by mid Aug to get their uniforms by the first round.

d. Mini, junior and youth players that register after mid Aug- end Aug will get their uniform on 2nd round.

e. Junior playing uniforms from previous years cannot be used.

f. Adult teams are responsible for their own playing uniforms and t-shirts, work shirts and singlets are not permitted. (Must be football shirts with numbers and must correspond with registered players shirt number allocation)

g. Adult teams may purchase uniforms for an extra fee. Must register using the individual payment method and select registration product that has uniform in the description and must be purchased 4 weeks before start of each comp. If adult teams miss the cut-off date, they can purchase the uniforms directly from our shop at the club shop rate.

h. All adult teams are to have matching shirts shorts and socks. The colour black is no longer permitted. T shirts, singlets and work fluorescent shirts are not permitted.

i. Numbers are now required on the shirts of all adult teams. Teams must have matching shirts, shorts and socks.

j. Shin pads must be worn by all players (must be the length of shin- cardboard not accepted as shin pads) Boots with molded soles/studs only to be worn on the pitch. No screw in studs or blades are to be worn. Players will be asked to leave the field if they are found not to be wearing shin pads. It is recommended that goal keepers wear keeper gloves.

k. The goalkeeper must wear a distinguishing shirt from the other players and must also have a number.

l. No jewelry is to be worn.

m. Bibs will be provided by Super 6 Soccer event manager when colours of opposing teams similar.

Match Balls

a. Super 6 Soccer supplied size four (4.5) mid bounce ball is to be used in all under 15 -18 and adult matches (including women and mixed categories).

b. Super 6 Soccer supplied size four (4) ball is to be used u9-14 categories.

c. Teams are not to use Super 6 match balls for their warm up

d. Super 6 Soccer supplied size three (3) ball is to be used u7 u8 u9 categories.

e. Teams cannot use any other ball for their games.

f. Only one ball will be supplied per field.

g. Balls must be retrieved during game time; substitutes and goalkeepers are responsible for retrieving balls.

h. Balls must be returned to referee at the end of each game.

Goals

a. Goals are erected, positioned and either pegged or sandbagged on each field by Super 6 Soccer staff. Team organisers are to ensure none of the players hang or swing on the goals.

b. Teams playing the last games on a field are responsible for bringing one goal each (still fully intact or assembled with net still on the goal) back to storage area as soon as the game is complete, as directed by event manager or referees.

c. 4 metal pegs (grass fields) or 1-2 sandbags (synthetic fields) that must also be brought back to storage area provided. Super 6 staff will disassemble goals and store in shed. Failure of teams to bring back a goal will result in a 3-point deduction. This is a condition of entry.

d. This is a condition of entry into all our competitions.

e. Teams that fail to bring goals back to the storage area will be penalised 3 competition points. Second and further infringements will incur a fine of $25 for the team charged to the team organiser.

f. Any used bibs are to be given to referee or brought back to storage area.

Substitutes/non-playing organisers
a. Unlimited substitutes can take place provided replacement does not enter play until player being replaced has left field. This must be done by both players at the halfway line at the same spot.

b. Substitutes and non-playing organiser or coaches must stand at least 1 meter away from the sideline and remain a min of 10 meters from the center of the field. Substitutes/ team organisers or coaches are not permitted to wander down past the 10-metre mark or stand behind the goals or along the goal lines near the goals on either end.

Entering the playing Field
a. Spectators, coaches/ team organiser or substitutes are not allowed to enter the field of play under any other circumstances other than described below. We take this very seriously and will throw teams out if this happens!

b. A substitute can come onto field to replace another player and must only come on from the center. The player leaving the field is to exit at the same spot.

c. A substitute or coach or team organiser can attend to an injured player- when given permission by a referee.

d. Under 7s games – one team organiser or coach is allowed on field to help with team organisation and must keep away from ball. The idea is to assist with kick ins, goal kicks and corners and get defences back to allow a team to play out.

Warm-up areas grass locations/venues
a. Centenary Park -Teams may warm up in free areas, but only well away (at least 30 meters) from any games in progress.
b. Ashfield Park – southern end behind the goals

Warm-up synthetic locations/venues
a. Heffron Park – No warmup permitted on enclosed Synthetic field. Natural grass areas can be used for warm- up.
b. Kareela Oval – Warmup permitted on Synthetic field 2 (southwest end) 30 meters away from any games in progress.
c. Cooke Park – no warmup on any part of the synthetic surface or main field. Warmups to take place on grass field.
d. West Epping Oval – Warm up permitted on areas at least 30 meters away from any games in progress.

Section 5: Situation Definition Ruling on Infringement

Table 1.0

Super 6 Soccer Disciplinary and Penalty Rules

Super 6 Soccer Penalty and Disciplinary Rules

By submitting a registration on Super 6 Soccer’s yoursportspace registration system, the individual agrees to Super 6 Soccer’s Penalty and Disciplinary Rules.

Any teams that are served suspensions must ensure they are served, and any fines imposed on players or teams must be paid immediately. Super 6 Soccer will debit team organiser and player credit cards if fines are not paid within 24 hours of being issued.

Playing and non-playing team organisers
a. Are responsible for the conduct of all players in their team.

b. Referees are not to be abused at any point.

c. Unacceptable conduct includes but is not limited to;

1.  the use of foul/abusive/offensive language,
2. fighting,
3. violent behaviour,
4. serious foul play,
5. threatening behaviour,
6. playing under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol,
7. entering the pitch when not involved in the game and;
8. being abusive to officials, supervisors or event managers

A team’s spectators must not abuse other players, team organisers, referees, Super 6 Soccer event managers or supervisors.

All players, team officials and spectators are bound by Super 6 Soccer & FA Codes of Conduct when participating. in all Super 6 Soccer competitions. Serious indiscretions could lead to comp and football suspensions, expulsion and/or criminal prosecution.

Standards of behaviour
All players, team organizers, and spectators participating in the competitions conducted by Super 6 Soccer competitions are required to comply with Super 6 Soccer’s Code of Conduct and Zero Tolerance Policy in relation to any act of violence whether before, during or after a match.

a. A player, participant, team organiser/ coach and spectators shall always act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which,
b. is unsportsmanlike,
c. Brings or may bring the game into disrepute or may damage the reputation and/or the goodwill of the game,
d. Is violent.
e. Is improper, threatening, abusive, insulting, or discriminatory, whether by words or behaviour, towards any other player or participant, by reason of that other player or participant’s ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, disability, or any other reason,
f. knowingly or willfully engages in the “ring in” of a player or players into any match, is disrespectful or abusive of any match official or of their decisions.

Yellow cards -Code Offence Description (not exhaustive) – Fine is $20 for 4th and each subsequent yellow card.

Y1 - The player is guilty of unsporting conduct.
Y2 - The player shows dissent by action or word.
Y3 - The player persistently infringes the Laws of the Game Y4 - The player delays the restart of play.
Y5 - The player fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free - kick or throw in.
Y6 - The player re-enters the field of play without the Referee’s permission
Y7- The player deliberately leaves the field of play without the Referee’s permission. Y8 -The player repeatedly and persistently questions referees’ decisions
Y9 -The player/ team organizer leaves the technical area by more than 10 meters.

Blue Card (3-minute sin bin) player cannot be replaced.

B1 (with Y or R code)- More serious than yellow, possibly a red but given a second chance.

Red card offences -Code Description (not exhaustive) Fine is $30 for first red card. Subsequent red cards incur a
$40 fine.

R1 - Serious foul play R2 - Violent conduct
R3 - Spitting at an opponent or any other person.
R4 - Denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal- scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
R5 - denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
R6 - using offensive, intimidating, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures. R7 - receiving a second caution in the same match.
R8- A player or team organiser enters a field without an invitation to get involved in an altercation.

YA – 4 or more yellow cards by one team in a match – Team fine $20 -1-point team penalty
YC – 10 yellow cards (red card counts as 2 yellow cards)- Team fine $100 – 2-point team penalty.

Disciplinary, Playing Rules, Infringement Rulings, Penalties, and fines.

Yellow cards, blue cards (TD- temporary dismissal - 3 min) & red cards (standdown entire game)

During game

a. Players will receive yellow and red cards as per regular FIFA rules (including dangerous or reckless tackling, foul and abusive language, professional fouls, persistent fouls or any violence directed at any other player or official (see code descriptions above)

b. Super 6 Soccer has an additional blue card available to referees.

c. If a yellow/ blue card combination is issued during a game, for any cautionable offence, it will constitute a three (3) minute sin bin where the player must leave the field immediately until the sin bin is over. The players’ team cannot replace the sin-binned player.

d. Referees may use the yellow/ blue card combination, if they deem the yellow to be a bit more serious than a standard yellow but not as serios as a red for the infringement.

e. They can also use the yellow/ blue card combination when a player becomes abusive or does not agree with the decision of the yellow card.

f. A yellow/blue card combination is issued to diffuse a situation without sending the player off with a red- it’s like a second chance- i.e., to cool off!

g. Players receiving a blue card must leave the field for 3 mins. (Temporary dismissal) They cannot be replaced.

h. Blue cards cannot be issued if a player is already on or has received a yellow card for previous infringement.

Order of cards
I. 1st card - yellow/blue card for first offence (3 min off), 2nd card – Yellow card for second offence- player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.
II. 1st card - yellow card for first offence, 2nd card- yellow card for second offence - Player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.
III. 1st card- red card- Player must stand down and leave the field for the rest of the game – player must give their name to the referee.

i. If a player refuses to leave a game, if stood down or sent off for 2 yellow cards or a red card, the game will be abandoned, (or if the player refuses to give their name) the team will forfeit the game.

j. If the stood down red carded player continues to be abuse or aggressive towards officials or opposition the referee in consultation with event manager may abandon the game. If this happens the game will be forfeited to the opposition.

k. If a player receives a red card- Super 6 disciplinary committee will notify player and his team organiser via email of suspension length depending on the report and the nature of the incident. (All red card recipients will have a 1-week min suspension). Fine is $30

l. If a team accumulates 4 or more yellow cards in one game- they will be penalised 1 point.

During the comp (card accumulation and penalties)

a. If a player accumulates 4 yellow cards during the competition, they miss the next scheduled match (that is going ahead) after the 4th yellow card. Does not include bye rounds and includes semis and finals. Fine is $20 (5th Yellow card and subsequent yellow cards the player will be fined $20 for each yellow card)

b. If a player accumulates 2 red cards the Super 6 disciplinary committee will notify team organiser and player of suspension length after the second red card is received. Fine is $40 for second and subsequent red cards.

c. Teams accumulating more than 10 yellow cards, (any red cards will count as 2 yellow cards) - will be deducted 2 points. and entry into future Super 6 competitions may not be permitted. Fine $100

Misconduct Penalties
In cases of stood down and suspended players, Super 6 Soccer “Disciplinary & Penalty Rules” take jurisdiction, and appropriate penalties according to those rules shall apply.

Player Disqualification for Misconduct
Any player disqualified (expelled) from the competition for any reason will forfeit all registration fees. (No refund)

Team Disqualification for Misconduct
All players of any team disqualified from the competition will be deregistered from the competition and forfeit all registration fees.

Implications for Serious Misconduct
All players, team officials and spectators are bound by the Super 6 Soccer, Competition Rules Disciplinary & Penalty Rules, Code of Conduct and Super 6 Soccer’s terms and conditions when participating in Super 6 Soccer competitions. Serious indiscretions could impact a player or team officials’ eligibility to register for future Super 6 Soccer and district and state association winter football competitions. Serious indiscretions could also lead to criminal prosecution.
Super 6 Soccer comp administrators’ decision about the penalty for serious misconduct is final. Super 6 Soccer competition administrator can expel a team on the spot.

Entering the playing Field
a. Spectators, coaches/ team organiser or substitutes are not allowed to enter the field of play under any other circumstances other than described in competition rules. We take this very seriously and will throw teams out if this happens!

Unregistered Players
a. All players taking the field must be registered to play in current competitions through the Super 6 Soccer yoursportspace registration system.

b. Any team found to have any unregistered players or registered players from other teams that take the field will be deemed to have forfeited the match and imposed a fine depending on if the player is an unregistered player or a player from another team (see table1.0 for fines).

c. Any team found with any suspended players taking the field will have forfeited the match.

d. A team with less than four players will be forfeited.

e. The unregistered players and the team will be sanctioned in accordance with Super 6 Soccer’s disciplinary process.

Ineligible Players

a. Any team that has played an ineligible player in a competition match will be deducted three (3) points, and their opponents will be awarded a forfeit. 1st offence -$100 team fine issued to team organiser.

b. Any team that has played an ineligible player in a final or semi-final will be disqualified, and
opponent will be awarded a forfeit. 1st offence -Forfeit the game - $50 team fine issued to team organiser.

c. Further larger fines apply for repeat offenders including expulsion from competition (see below infringement penalty table 1.0)

Definition Ruling on Infringement

Table 1.0

Super 6 Soccer Refund Policy

Super 6 Soccer Refund Policy -Version 1.0 as at 14/6/2023

By submitting a registration on Super 6 Soccer’s yoursportspace registration system, the individual agrees to Super 6 Soccer’s Refund Policy below. 

Voluntary player withdrawal

If a player registers, then voluntarily withdraws from competition (deregistration request) the following applies:

Player withdrawal -14 days before first round (or competition start)

a) Refund will be given if the team has a minimum of 8 players after player withdrawal and refund of that player

b) Refund will be given if a new player is registered to achieve the min 8 players in the team.

c) Refunds given will incur a 5% processing fee and 5% insurance deduction fee

d) Active Kids vouchers used will not be refunded

e) The refund will be processed within 30 days - and returned on the credit card used to register 

Player withdrawal 0-13 days before first round (or competition start)  

a) Refund will be given if the team has a minimum of 8 players after player withdrawal and refund of that player

b) A refund will be given if a new player is registered to achieve the min 8 players in a team

c) A 20% sanction deduction off the registration fee

d) A 5% processing and 5% insurance deduction fee off the registration fee

e) Active Kids vouchers used are not refunded

f) The refund is made within 45 days – on the credit card

Player withdrawal after the first round is played (or after the competition has started) 

a) No refunds will be provided for voluntary withdrawal for any reason.

Player withdrawal (due to injury) after the first round is played (or after the competition has started) 

a) If a player has sustained an injury after the competition has started and cannot continue- registration will not be refunded.

b) The injury must have been reported to site manager/supervisor and witnessed by the referee and authorised by our event manager.

c) Upon any deregistration request, no refunds will be issued; however, in very exceptional cases the deregistration request may be reviewed by the Super 6 Soccer competition administrator and must have occurred in and reported at our competition.

Player withdrawal after the first round is played (or after the competition has started) submits refund demand via their financial institution. 

a) Super 6 Soccer will take legal action to recover the refund, including legal costs incurred in the action.

b) By registering to play in all Super 6 Soccer competitions all players agree to our terms and conditions, competition rules and policies including our refund A player’s participation in one or more Super 6 Soccer games is a service contract offered and accepted.

Voluntary team withdrawal

Super 6 Soccer competition rules are that for a competition category to go ahead a min of 4 teams are required.

Teams will forfeit all their registration fees (or receive any refunds) if they decide to withdraw withdraw from the competition if they are not happy with being in part of a 4 team category

Team withdrawal -14 days or more before first round (or competition start) 

a) Refunds given will incur a 10% sanction deduction off the registration fee

b) Refunds given will incur a 5% processing fee and 5% insurance deduction fee

c) Active Kids vouchers used will not be refunded

d) The refund will be processed within 30 days - and returned on the credit card used to register 

e) If uniforms have been collected by team and they withdraw- they will be asked to return the uniforms

Team withdrawal 0-13 days before first round (or competition start) 

a) A 20% sanction deduction off the registration fee

b) Refunds given will incur a 5% processing fee and 5% insurance deduction fee

c) Active Kids vouchers used will not be refunded

d) The refund will be processed within 45 days - and returned on the credit card used to register 

e) If uniforms have been collected by team and they withdraw- they will be asked to return the uniforms

Team withdrawal after the first round is played (or after the competition has started) 

a) The team ore player registration fees will not be refunded

Team or player withdrawal after the first round is played (or after the competition has started) submits refund demand via their financial institution. 

a) Super 6 Soccer will take legal action to recover the refund, including legal costs incurred in the action.

b) By registering to play in all Super 6 Soccer competitions all players agree to our terms and conditions, competition rules and policies including our refund policy. A team or player’s participation in one or more Super 6 Soccer games is a service offered and accepted.

c) Upon any team deregistration request, no refunds will be issued; however, very exceptional cases may be reviewed by the Super 6 Soccer competition administrator.

Player registrations are non-transferable

a) All player registrations are not transferable

b) If a player can no longer play for any reason their registration fee cannot be transferred to a new or another player

c) New players must register and pay via our YSS portal and pay the fee listed at the time

d) Pro rata or reduced registration fees will not be granted for players registering late into the competition.

Comp categories/cancellation

a) Competition playing categories will only go ahead once a min of 4 teams are registered to participate or play. The playing competition categories can include a combination of gender and age categories to achieve a min of 4 teams.

b) If we do not have enough teams to combine into a min of 4 teams in a playing category, we will notify teams and provide a full refund. Super 6 Soccer will provide regular updates to teams in category if there are less than 4 teams registered.

c) Super 6 Soccer will notify teams that are in a category with less than 4 teams if competition category is not proceeding at minimum of 7 days before start of competition.

d) Super 6 Soccer will update registered teams about number of teams in each category about 7 days prior to start of competition.

e) Full refunds made within 20 days - on credit card

d) Active Kids vouchers cannot be refunded but, in this instance, can be transferred to another organisation if the child registered for some other sport. Details to be supplied and once received, the transfer will be made within 20 days

e) All junior and youth uniforms to be returned to Super 6 Soccer by arrangement.

d) Adult purchased uniforms cannot be returned for a refund and Super 6 Soccer will not be liable for any third- party expenses like uniform purchases.

Expelled players and teams

a) If Super 6 Soccer expels players or teams, or team spectators team organisers involved in any sort of on or off field physical violence or serious misconduct, such as a very malicious/dangerous tackle, or due to punching, grappling, throwing, striking, kicking, slapping, elbowing, headbutting, pushing, spitting, strangling, physically assaulting or forgetting involved in a fight with another player or players, officials , referees, event managers or with another person at our competition, and are expelled, their registration fee will not be refunded.

b) If Super 6 Soccer expels players or teams, or team spectators team organisers involved in any sort of verbal abuse (including harassing, labelling, insulting, scolding, rebuking, or excessive yelling towards an individual and violent threats of harm and intimidation or threats of assault or harassment of Super 6 Soccer staff and are expelled, their registration fee will not be refunded. Forms of abuse include and are not limited to - racial, homophobic and gender abuse.

c) If a player is expelled from the Super 6 Soccer The expelled player (s) or team will not be partially or fully refunded any of their registration fee.

d) If expelled players submit a refund demand via their financial institution, Super 6 Soccer will take legal action to recover the refund, including legal costs incurred in the action.

e) Teams that are expelled for continuous infringement of playing unregistered players will not be refunded any of their registration fees. 

Refunds will not be given for weather impacts that result in games being cancelled or not played.

a) Super 6 Soccer will not provide any refunds (partial or fully) if games are stopped or cancelled, due to weather impacts and cancelled rounds or games. Refer to competition rules regarding cancelled games.

Refunds will not be given for game abandonment 

 a) Super 6 Soccer will not provide any refunds (partial or fully) if games are stopped or cancelled, because of a game being abandoned by Super 6 staff. Refer to competition rules regarding abandoned games.

Refunds will not be given for games not played due to Bye rounds.

Super 6 Soccer Privacy Policy

Super 6 Soccer Privacy Policy

Super 6 Soccer Privacy Policy (Version 1.0 as at 14/6/2023)

SUPER 6 SOCCER PRIVACY POLICY

Promotional Activity - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions

The Company & Brands

Super 6 Soccer Pty Ltd (Super6) (ACN 137 395 281) directly owns and manages the Super 6 Soccer brand of 6 a side soccer competitions at various locations in Australia.

Promotions:

From time to time Super 6 may send you information promoting its 6 a side soccer competitions. Collection of Personal Information:

As part of these Promotions or of the Registration to Play process Super 6 Soccer may collect your personal information. We only collect personal information in a fair and lawful manner.

Supplying personal information is a required part of the Registration to Play process. If you do not want to supply that information, Super 6 Soccer may exclude your entry from participation in the Super 6 Soccer 6 a side and 5 a side soccer competition it manages. If this occurs Super 6 Soccer will not retain any information about you that may have been supplied.

Use of Information by Super 6 Soccer:

If you Register to Play with Super 6 Soccer, unless otherwise advised, you also agree to allow Super 6 Soccer to use your information for any future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes for any Super 6 Soccer brand or product. If Super 6 Soccer collected your personal information in relation to any one of its brands, you may receive material for the promotion of any other brand in the Super 6 Soccer portfolio.

In this respect we may send you special offers, newsletters, information about competitions or new venues, or even seek your opinion about our products. You are not compelled to respond to any contact we may make with you. Should you request us to do so, Super 6 Soccer will archive your information and you will not hear from us again.

Non-Disclosure of Personal Information:

Super 6 Soccer will not release any of your personal information to any third party, unless required by law, without first obtaining your permission.

Your personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winners’ names

published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. Access to Personal Information:

You can gain access to the information Super 6 Soccer holds about you at any time by contacting us. We endeavour to keep the information you supply us accurate and up to date. If you feel the information, we hold about you is incorrect please contact us and we will amend your details immediately.

Removal from List:

Please contact Super 6 Soccer if you do not wish your information to be used for promotional and marketing purposes.

If at any time you believe we have not adhered to these principles, please let us know and we will make every effort to review and correct any problems. If you have any queries regarding your privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Change to Terms:

All products, items and services presented on this website, including any promotions or information gathered by Super 6 Soccer, are subject to the terms and conditions current when placed on the site. Super 6 Soccer reserves the right, permissible by law, to add, delete or otherwise change these terms and conditions without notice. It is your responsibility to read and understand these terms and conditions each time you enter this site.

Contact details:

Super 6 Soccer

Email: Contact us via a web email form. Click here Email to be redirected to form.

Super 6 Soccer Child Protection Policy

Super 6 Soccer Child Protection Policy

WORKING WITH CHILDREN POLICY (WWCP)

This WWCP is to assist Super 6 Soccer directors, staff, volunteers, and participants to ensure that their conduct meets child safety standards.

1. Introduction

Super 6 Soccer offers small side soccer competitions to junior and adult teams. Competitions for children are held annually from September to December on one night per week across various locations. As an alternative to traditional football club competitions held in winter Super 6 Soccer’s children’s competitions are social and held at one venue. Super 6 Soccer does not run sponsored training sessions.Children’s teams are generally coordinated by parents or carers.

Super 6 Soccer is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children participants and encouraging appropriate behaviour from all stakeholders.
Super 6 Soccer aims to promote a safe environment for all children to participate and to assist all staff, officials, team members (including team administrators/players) and volunteers to promote appropriate behaviour, recognise child abuse and follow the appropriate notification procedures when reporting alleged abuse.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to:

• work towards a culture of child safety.
• ensure that all Super 6 Soccer participants are aware of their responsibilities in identifying instances of child abuse.
• establish procedures for preventing child abuse and detecting child abuse.
• provide guidance where a person suspects any child abuse within Super 6 Soccer competitions.
• provide a clear statement to Super 6 Soccer supervisors, officials, referees, team administrators, parents, spectators, players, volunteers, employees, and contractors that child abuse will not be tolerated.
• provide assurance that any and all suspected instances of child abuse will be investigated.
• ensure Super 6 Soccer’s obligations under the relevant NSW legislation are met.
• identify which roles in Super 6 Soccer are child related and need a working with children check ( WWCC) and
• ensure that all Super 6 Soccer staff (including all Super 6 Soccer supervisors, event managers, officials, and referees) have a valid WWCC (excluding referees under the age of 18).

3. Scope

This WWCP applies to all Super 6 Soccer paid and volunteer staff, contractors, players, team organisers, parents, carers, and spectators.

4. Legislation

There are three Acts that legislate sporting organisations in NSW must have a WWCP:

Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
• Help protect children from child abuse, and support their safety, welfare and well-being.
• Not permit certain persons to engage in child-related work.
• Require persons engaged in child related work to have working with children check clearance.

Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulations 2013
• Defines how sporting organisations must follow this legislation.
• Defines the roles that require a working with children check clearance.

Child Protection (Working with Children) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2013
• Provides amendments to the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

5. Child-related work

Super 6 Soccer offers weekly small sided social soccer competitions for children’s football teams from September to December in various locations. Super 6 Soccer supervisors and referees ensure games are properly officiated. Super 6 Soccer engages volunteers and paid employees to operate canteens and BBQs from time to time at selected venues. Contractors/groundsmen are engaged form time to time to mark lines for playing fields.
Super 6 Soccer ensures all paid operational staff and volunteers for playing fields (including Super 6 Soccer supervisors, officials/referees and canteen operators) have a valid WWC number.

The following are exempt from the requirement to have a WWCC:
• ground staff who mark lines for playing fields or set up or pull-down goals when no children are present,
• referees/canteen staff under the age of 18
• volunteer parents or carer coordinators responsible for managing their children’s football team
• guest presenters or speakers attending end of season presentation functions.

6. Nominated contact people

Super 6 Soccer Pty LTD - Employer ID: REG0019985

Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs)
• Leo Cirillo – CEO
• Bridget Grant- Company Lawyer

Super 6 Soccer MPIOs are registered contacts with the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG). They are responsible for ensuring that this policy is followed; including ensuring new staff undertake a WWCC, maintaining WWCC

records for existing staff, taking appropriate action where WWCCs expire, or staff have a WWC check clearance declined.

7. Record Keeping

Super 6 Soccer maintains WWCC records for all its paid and volunteer staff who are required to hold a WWCC number on its secure server. The Super 6 Soccer MPIOs are responsible for maintaining these records.

8. Barred workers

If the OCG contacts a nominated person from Super 6 Soccer to notify them that an individual has had their WWC status barred or has been placed on an interim bar, Super 6 Soccer will take the following steps:

• An MPIO will notify the individual within 24 hours that their WWC clearance is barred.
• If barred, the individual’s role with Super 6 Soccer will be terminated, effective immediately.
• If placed on an interim bar, the individual will be suspended from their role immediately until further information is received from the OCG; and
• If cleared, the individual may return to their role with Super 6 Soccer.

If a person refuses to get a WWCC

If a person refuses to provide a WWC number, they may not work with children at Super 6 Soccer.

9. Behaviour reported as misconduct

If any misconduct towards children is reported, Super 6 Soccer will take the following steps (while respecting the confidentiality of the informant/alleged victim where necessary):

• Notify the alleged perpetrator of the misconduct.
• Investigate the alleged misconduct and speak to any witnesses.
• Ascertain whether the issue can be resolved privately between parties (once informed of an issue many people are able to alter their behaviour accordingly).
• Have an objective person speak with the individual about their alleged behaviour.
• Monitor the alleged perpetrator.
• Bring the Super 6 Soccer Code of Conduct to the attention of the individual in question.
• Brainstorm a way similar issue will not occur in the future.
• If appropriate, an independent person will be appointed to speak with the children of the team and their adult coordinator(s) about what is considered inappropriate behaviour and who to tell if something concerns them (their parent, their coach, a friend, a friend’s parent).
• If appropriate, mentor the individual to improve their behaviour.
• Arrange for a mediation between aggrieved parties with a representative from Super 6 Soccer.
• If appropriate seek an apology from the perpetrator to the victim.
• Issue a written warning to the alleged perpetrator about their behaviour.
• If the perpetrator holds a role with Super 6 Soccer, suspend or dismiss the individual.
• Keep a record of the allegation, investigation and outcome.
• An MPIO will report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the FaCS helpline (ph:132 111).

10. Communication

• This WWCP is provided to all Super 6 Soccer staff and volunteers.
• This WWCP is available on the Super 6 Soccer website (in the “About Us” section).
• Contact details for Super 6 Soccer MPIOs are made available on the Super 6 Soccer website (in the “About Us” section).

Authorised

Leo Cirillo
Managing Director
Dated: 14 June 2023

Review

Two years from dated above.

Super 6 Soccer Players and supporters code of conduct updated 28 feb 2024

Players and Supporters Code of Conduct

Objective and Applicable Requirements
This Code of Conduct is to assist Super 6 Soccer directors, staff and volunteers in ensuring that their conduct meets ethical and professional standards and assists in ensuring that Super 6 Soccer meets its commitments to its customers.

1 Players
■ Play by the rules.
■ Always be fair, no matter what the outcome.
■ Know and obey the laws of the game.
■ Work for the good of the team.
■ Be aware of, and adhere to Super 6 Soccer’s terms and conditions, rules, regulations and policies.
■ Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace.
■ Be generous when your team wins.
■ Be graceful when your team loses.
■ Believe in the honesty of your opponents
■ Refrain from any harassment of others.
■ Never encourage, condone or participate in any activities that may intentionally injure players/spectators/officials, or damage facilities.
■ You should show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
■ Develop and encourage an appreciation of the game of soccer.
■ Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official or the competition manager during a break or after the game.
■ Control your temper, verbal abuse, sledging, intimidation or threats made of other players, coaches or spectators or officials and, deliberately distracting or provoking or harassing an opponent or any sort of violence are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in this competition.
■ Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will you.
■ Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
■ Treat all participants in the game as you like to be treated. Do not bully, sledge or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
■ Cooperate with your coach, teammates, opponents and officials. Without them there would be no competition.
■ Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
■ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
■ Loud constant arguing and swearing within your own team with other teams and with officials is not accepted or tolerated in this competition. Teams will be suspended if they continue to behave in this manner.
■ Constant questioning of every decision made by official will not be tolerated. If you are concerned with the referees conduct, please inform roaming official or competition manager.
■ Players or team who are violent during a game will be expelled from the competition and the incident will be reported to police.
■ Do not deliberately kick, push, hold or shove other players on or off the ball. This behaviour is not acceptable in this competition.

■ Do not tackle other players from behind - this is is dangerous behaviour an is unacceptable in this competition.
■ Players are expected not to be intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs. If Official believe players are intoxicated or have taken drugs based on behaviour will be asked to leave the venue
■ Players are not permitted to smoke vape take drugs or consumer alcohol at any of our venues.
■ Participants/ players are bound by Super 6 Soccer’s Good Sports policy that outlines Super 6 Soccer’s requirements around alcohol tobacco and drugs at all our venues.

2 Coaches
■ Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun.
■ Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
■ Be reasonable in your demands on players' time, energy and enthusiasm.
■ Operate within the rules and spirit of football and teach your players to do the same.
■ Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
■ Avoid overplaying the talented players; all players need and deserve equal time and encouragement.
■ Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
■ Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with football and Super 6 Soccer. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage your players to do the same.
■ Show concern and caution toward sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
■ Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
■ Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player's skill development.
■ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
■ Team organisers/ coaches are expected not to be intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs. If Officials believe players are intoxicated or have taken drugs based on behaviour will be asked to leave the venue
■ Team organisers/ coaches are not permitted to smoke vape take drugs or consumer alcohol at any of our venues.
■ Team organisers/ coaches are bound by Super 6 Soccer’s good sports policy that outlines Super 6 Soccer’s requirements around alcohol tobacco and drugs at all our venues.

3 Spectators
■ Do not enter the field of play unless permission is given to attend an injured player. (If a team’s spectators enter the field of play to get involved in any abuse or violence with players or officials will result in the team being banned from the competition on the spot.
■ Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same. Never question referees decision or shout out remarks or derogatory comments or question any of the decisions made by the refs
■ Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
■ Super 6 Soccer condemns the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other spectators, coaches, officials or players. Spectator violence will result in police being called and offenders being prosecuted and teams banned on the spot.

■ Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would be no game.
■ Do not use violence, harassment or abuse in any form (that is, do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches, officials or other spectators).
■ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
■ Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.
■ Focus on your child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
■ Never ridicule or yell at your child and other children for making a mistake or losing a competition.
■ Show appreciation for good performance and skilful plays by all players (including opposing players).
■ Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with or in the vicinity of persons under the age of 18 years, as your words and actions are an example.
■ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
■ Be a positive role model.
■ Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of, this code of behaviour.
■ Spectators are expected not to be intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs. If Officials believe players are intoxicated or have taken drugs based on behaviour will be asked to leave the venue
■ Spectators are not permitted to smoke vape take drugs or consumer alcohol at any of our venues.
■ Spectators are bound by Super 6 Soccer’s good sports policy that outlines Super 6 Soccer’s requirements around alcohol tobacco and drugs at all our venues.

4 Review of policy
■ This Players and Supporters Code of Conduct will be reviewed annually to ensure it meets the needs of Super 6 Soccer stakeholders. Last review 28/2/2024

Super 6 Soccer Good Sports Policy

Super 6 Soccer Good Sports Policy

Super 6 Soccer’s Alcohol Practice and applicable requirements
1. Super 6 Soccer is committed to promoting water as the drink of choice, as consumption of healthy food and drink can contribute to good health and well-being and also supports good performance on the Football/ Soccer field.

Why is this important?

Drinking water helps you stay hydrated. Staying hydrated helps you maintain concentration and co-ordination during sport.

How do we do this?

Tap water is freely available at all our venues.

2. Super 6 Soccer is committed to only having alcohol free functions and events, included not having functions and events at licenced venues. Super 6 Soccer is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive club environment for its players, officials, members and families will thrive and help build strong and healthy communities. Continuing to hold alcohol-free functions and events will assist Super 6 Soccer to build strong and healthy communities.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer commits to only having alcohol free functions and events, included not having functions and events at licenced venues.

3. Super 6 Soccer will avoid providing awards (e.g. at end of season presentations) and fundraising prizes that have an emphasis on alcohol as a reward.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer is committed to show members that we care about maintaining a healthy club environment. Providing alcohol as awards or prizes is contrary to our Good Sports Policy designed to encourage responsible alcohol consumption.

Super 6 Soccer will lead by example.
1. Intoxicated people are not permitted to enter/stay at any of Super 6 Soccer’s venue/locations, and they are supported to get home safely. For the purposes of this policy, a person is defined as being in a state of intoxication if their speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is noticeably affected and there are reasonable grounds for believing that this is the result of the consumption of alcohol.

Why is this important?

A person who is intoxicated can be more difficult to manage and is more likely to become aggressive or violent or be injured. Also, having intoxicated people at our venues can damage Super 6 Soccer’s reputation and deter new members and visitors, especially families. It’s important to identify intoxicated people and to help them get home safely.

How do we do this?

Any player, coach and spectator participating in our competitions will be made aware (by acceptance of Super 6 Soccer terms and conditions, playing rules and code of conduct) of our requirement that intoxicated people will not be allowed at any of our venues.

2. Alcohol brands and products will not be advertised by Super 6 Soccer and will not be placed on any junior apparel.

Why is this important?

Creating an alcohol-free environment for juniors provides an opportunity to support and influence the healthy behaviours of junior members. Young people’s attitudes and behaviours are learned and influenced by what they see and hear. Super 6 Soccer aims to help influence young people’s attitudes to alcohol, even before they try alcohol, by:
a. Encouraging role models such as members, supporters and visitors to demonstrate sensible drinking behaviour.
b. Making sure alcohol is not the focus of any events or celebrations.
c. Supporting people who choose not to drink.
d. Provide positive role models that show how young people can celebrate without alcohol.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer policy is not to have any alcohol sponsorship.

Super 6 Soccer Processes
Whilst engaging in Super 6 Soccer activities, registered participants/members, coaches/managers, participant spectator’s, volunteers, all Super 6 Soccer staff/officials and visitors: - Will accept responsibility for their own behaviour and take a responsible approach and use good judgment when alcohol is available - Will encourage and assist others to use good judgment when alcohol is available. - Will not compete, coach or officiate if affected by alcohol - Will not provide, encourage or allow people aged under 18 years to consume alcohol - Will not participate, pressure anyone or encourage excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol (including drinking competitions) - Will not provide alcohol only as an award to a player or official for any reason - Will not post images on social media of themselves or others drinking alcohol irresponsibly at club-related activities.

Why is this important?

Super 6 Soccer’s Code of Conduct outlines the rules, responsibilities and expectations of players, coaches and officials and spectators involved in our competitions; all of which promote an environment at Super 6 Soccer that is family friendly and promotes good sportsmanship.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer’s code of conduct makes the standard of behaviour at Super 6 Soccer clear to everyone.

Promotion & perception

1. Our club will ensure this policy is easily accessible and will promote it via our website, newsletters, social media, announcements during events and functions.

Why is this important?

It is important to educate members, volunteers and visitors about our policy and the benefits of having such a policy.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer will ensure this policy is easily accessible and be promoted on our website, newsletters, social media, announcements during events and functions.

2. Super 6 Soccer will ensure that all our officials are aware of the importance of endorsing our Good Sports policy and promoting it to members.

Why is this important?

It's important to have our event managers and officials endorse and commit to Super 6 Soccers Good Sports policy.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer will review your its Good Sports policy and email it to your event managers, supervisors, and all officials to sign and endorse.

Tobacco/Vapes

1. Super 6 Soccer requires the following areas of Super 6 Soccer’s [its facilities/ venues/sporting grounds/ playing fields] to be smoke/vape free: - All indoor areas - All outdoor playing/training areas - All spectator areas (standing and seated, covered and uncovered) - All canteen, catering, eating and drinking areas and all change rooms and toilets.

Why is this important?

Tobacco legislation means it is illegal to allow smoking in enclosed public spaces such as community sporting clubs. Each state and territory also have specific legislation that makes it illegal to smoke in some outdoor areas. A smoke free sporting organisation provides an opportunity to support and influence the healthy behaviours of junior members. Even sporting organisations that do not have junior teams can have an impact on young people through their interactions with younger family members.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer have a briefing with staff and officials before each new competition and each of its locations and agree about which areas, if any, smoking is limited to. Super 6 Soccer will brief officials and event managers to manage people if participants coaches and spectators participate in smoking or vaping. Super 6 Soccer will put up signage so that your policy is clear for any visitors to your club in partnership with councils.

2. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and any other tobacco products are not and will not be sold, including from vending machines, at any time at or by Super 6 Soccer.

3. Many young people hold parents, teammates and coaches in high esteem and smoking around them sends the message that smoking is okay. We expect that coaches, players, officials and volunteers will refrain from smoking while involved in an official capacity for Super 6 Soccer, on and off the field. To foster Super 6 Soccer’s’ reputation as a healthy environment, no images of club volunteers, members, officials, coaches and players smoking at club- related activities will be placed on social media.

Why is this important?

Many young people hold parents, teammates and coaches in high esteem and smoking around them sends the message that smoking is okay. Super 6 Soccer expects that coaches, players, officials and volunteers will refrain from smoking while involved in an official capacity for Super 6 Soccer, on and off the field.

How do we do this?

Super 6 Soccer will ensure that everyone at our events and competitions are made aware of the benefits of a smoke-free environment, and the importance of setting a good example.

Contact details:

Super 6 Soccer
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