WHAT IS SUMMER FOOTBALL?
Summer Football is one of Football Queensland’s (FQ) flexible off-season
participation formats and is a fun and social football format played on smaller fields.
Team sizes are 6 v 6 players with unlimited interchange during the match; each match consists of
two equal periods, with a brief half-time interval for teams to change ends. A maximum of 10
players can register for any one team.
WHY PLAY?
Reflecting Football Queensland’s “Anytime, anywhere” emphasis on creating opportunities for all,
Summer Football is perfect for anyone wanting to keep active over the summer, past players who
don’t have time to commit to a full winter season or individuals who just want to have some fun
with friends and is also a great opportunity for new participants to begin playing football in a fun and
social setting.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Register you interest via the club website and once registrations are open, you will be notified by
email. If you already know your team, please ensure that your whole team is registered as soon as
possible, and payments are made. We ask you to contact all other members of your team and ask
them to register online as soon as possible. It is important that each team member is aware of the
team name that has been selected and that it is included when registering – otherwise, they may be
placed in another team by mistake. Individuals will be placed into an appropriate team. Registration
details can be found on the club website (www.wgfc.com.au).
WHAT HAPPENS ON GAME DAYS?
All team members will be asked to sign in on their team sheet before each game. It is the
responsibility of each team to ensure that there is enough players each week. If you are short,
please contact the Social Summer 6’s coordinator as soon as possible so a replacement player can be
located (if possible).
All teams must be ready to play at least 10 minutes before the scheduled kick off.
What happens if my team forfeits?
If for some reason your team cannot make a game, the Social Summer 6s Organisers need to be
advised as soon as possible to ensure that all involved can be notified. You should contact the
Organisers by email junior.committee@wgfc.com.au at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled game
time. We ask you to be considerate to other teams, as no one enjoys arriving to the field and finding
out that their game has been cancelled due to the other team not showing up.
What about uniforms?
Team playing strips must be of the same dominant colour. Where team colours are similar, the
second team named will be required to wear bibs (these will be supplied by Social Summer 6s
officials). Goalkeepers shall wear any colour provided it does not clash with either team or referee.
How do I keep up to date with fixtures, results, and tables?
Due to this being our first season, all matches, updated results and leader boards will be available on
the website. Draws will be emailed out and notifications made if any changes have been made.
Are players insured?
The tournament has been sanctioned by Football Queensland. A benefit of that sanction is that
participants, referees, and volunteers are insured. It is for this reason that it is essential that
all players are registered online with Football Queensland through PlayFootball.
Is there food or drinks available?
Yes, there will a small selection of drinks and snacks available for players and spectators.
What if the weather is bad?
Please visit the club’s website www.wgfc.com.au and check the field status on the top section of the
home page to see if fields are open or closed.
If the field status is “Closed” then games have been cancelled. Information will be posted on the
website and an email sent out.
In the event of extreme weather conditions, Social Summer 6s Organisers reserve the right to
postpone, delay or abandon any fixture – see following links.
https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FQ-Heat-Policy-2021.pdf
https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FQ-Lightning- Policy-2021.pdf
RESPECTING THE RULES
• Westside Grovely Football Club is a licensed club. Under the liquor licensing laws, it is illegal
to bring any alcohol onto the premises. Any person found bringing alcohol to the premises
will be suspended from participating in the program, with no refund given on fees.
• Under State Government Laws, smoking is prohibited in any area within a sports and
recreation facility. Anyone caught smoking will be asked to leave the premises without
exception.
• All participants and spectators are expected to demonstrate respect consistent with
https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/member-protection/xi-standards-respect
• Referees: All the referees are our children and club members. Please remember that
mistakes happen and once the referee has made the call that is final. Please treat them with
your utmost respect.
BASIC RULES OF PLAY (AS PER FQ SUMMER COMPETITION)
1. The Field of Play
a. Field of play is per FQ’s sizing of 50m long x 40m wide and markings will be
completed to indicate this.
2. Goals
a. Goals are to be of size used for Junior Football.
3. Match Ball
a. The ball size used for this competition is a Size 5 (standard size for ages 13 and over)
4. The Number of Players
a. The match consists of two teams, with each team consisting of 6 players on the field,
one of whom is the goalkeeper.
b. There must be no more than 10 players per team, with unlimited interchanges
during a match. A player interchange may be made at any time, whether the ball is
in play or not, provided the referee has been informed. The interchange of a
goalkeeper may only occur during a stoppage in play.
5. Player equipment / Uniform
a. Players in a team must wear the same colour shirts, or as close to as possible. In the
event of a team clash, bibs will be worn by one team.
b. No jewellery or the like may be worn.
c. The wearing of shin guards is compulsory.
d. Moulded football boots must be worn.
6. Duration of the Match
a. FQ’s recommended match duration for this competition is two 20-minute halves
with a 5 minute half time break.
7. Start and Restart of Play
a. A kick-off is a way of starting play, the start of the second half of the match, and
after a goal has been scored.
b. A goal may be scored directly against the opponents from the kick-off.
c. Players must be in their own half of field of play and opponents at least 5m back.
Ball must be stationery at the centre mark of hallway line.
8. Ball out of play
a. The ball is considered out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch
line, whether on the ground or in the air, or when the referee stops play.
9. Method of Scoring
a. A goal is scored when the whole ball passes over the goal line between the posts.
b. Goals can be scored directly off free kicks, penalty kicks and corner kicks.
c. The highest number of goals scored wins, or if no goals are scored, the match is
drawn.
10. Offside
a. There is no offside in Summer Football.
11. Fouls and Misconduct
a. Fouls and misconduct are infringement of the FIFA laws of the game. Fouls are
penalised with a direct free kick or penalty kick. Misconduct is given a caution,
timeout or sending off.
b. A yellow card is used for a caution. A player is sent off if another caution is received
in the same match. A red card indicates a player being sent off for the remainder of
the game.
12. Free Kick
a. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits an offence. All free
kicks may result in a goal being scored directly.
b. The free kick is taken from the place where the infringement occurred or from the
position of the ball when the infringement occurred.
c. The ball must be stationery and all opponents must be at least 5m away until ball is
in play.
13. Penalty Kick
a. A penalty kick is given against a team that commits an offence inside its own penalty
area (no less than 5m from the centre point of the goal post for Summer Football). A
goal may be scored directly.
b. The kick is taken from the penalty mark at the top of circle and must be stationery.
The defending goalkeeper must remain on their goal line until the ball is in play. All
other players must be outside the field of play and penalty area.
c. The player taking the kick must kick the ball forward and may not take more than 2
steps before kicking the ball.
14. Throw-In
a. Method of restarting play and is given to the opponents of the player who last
touched the ball when is crossed the touchline, on the ground or in the air.
b. Goal cannot be directly scored.
c. Taken from the point where it left the field of play. All opponents must be 2m from
the point.
d. The player at the moment of delivering the ball, must have part of each foot on the
touchline or the ground outside. It must be held with both hands and thrown from
behind the players head. The thrower may not touch the ball again until it has been
touched by another player.
15. Goal Kick
a. A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball passes over the goal line
when a goal has not been scored.
b. It is taken by the goalkeeper from any point inside the goal area. All opponents must
be in the field of play and outside the penalty area until ball is in play.
c. A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick but only against the opposing team.
16. Corner Kick
a. Method of restarting play and is given to the attacking team when the ball passes
over the goal line when it has last touched a defending player and goal not scored.
b. Opponents must be at least 5m from the corner arc until ball in play.
17. Points Table
a. Points are awarded as follows:
i. Win 3 points
ii. Draw 1 point
iii. Loss 0 points
iv. Forfeit 3 points (3-0 win to opposing team).
18. Finals
a. Finals will be sorted by the Summer Social 6s Coordinators and advised accordingly.
b. Make up games in the event weather issues / events may be suggested if teams are
able to participate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To participate in the Westside Grovely Football Club Social Summer 6s tournament,
the following terms and Conditions apply to your registration:
1. All Players, Spectators, Officials and Team Administrators must abide by the
FFA & Football Queensland Summer 6s Competition rules and Codes of
Conduct.
2. Registration fees must be paid in full before players will be allowed to play in
the competition.
3. All Players must be registered with WGFC and playfootball.com.au for
insurance purposes (no fees required for Play Football if you have played
normal season in 2022).
4. Players registering in the competition take responsibility for their personal
fitness and physical suitability to participate in 6 v 6 football.
5. As per FQ regulations, the wearing of shin guards and moulded football boots
must be worn. A player must not wear anything (including jewellery) that could
be harmful to another player.
6. Players in a team must wear the same colour shirts. In the event of a colour
clash, one team must wear a bib as supplied by WGFC.
7. Westside Grovely FC reserves the right to make reasonable changes to
scheduled matches to allow for such things as weather conditions and lack of
officials. In such cases reasonable efforts will be made to re-schedule
matches at a time suitable to both teams.
8. In the event of extreme weather conditions, WGFC Social Summer 6s reserve
the right to postpone, delay or abandon any fixture:
https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FQ-Heat-Policy-
2021.pdf
https://footballqueensland.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FQ-Lightning-
Policy-2022.pdf
9. Refunds will not be provided should a player no longer wish to participate.
10. Refunds will not be provided if a player is expelled from the competition for
whatever reason.
11. By proceeding with your registration, you are agreeing to and understand
these terms and conditions.
