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summer 2023/24 SEASON GENERAL INFORMATION
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SUMMER SEASON 2023/24 October 6th & 8th 2023 - March 8th & 10th 2023 Juniors (7 - 17 yrs old) and Opens (min 15 yrs old) The peak futsal season is opposite to the Football (Soccer) season and is held in the summer months between October to March (with a short break over Christmas & New Years aligning roughly with the School holiday calendar). During this time we run local in-house competitions at the Hills District PCYC, Arana Hills for Juniors and Opens on Friday nights (Juniors) and Sundays (Juniors & Opens). Players are encouraged to form their own teams with their friends (8 players is an ideal number, 7 is the minimum) and then register their team into the respective age group competition. Team nominations open in late August and close when all available team spots are filled. Individual players who do not have a team to join can register their interest via the 'find me a team' link and we will do our best to find a suitable team for you. If you have your own team - NOMINATE A TEAM Please note, Team Nominations have DIFFERING AVAILABILITY
Our in-house summer competitions are broken up into the following categories: Competitions U7-8yrs, U9-10yrs, U11-12yrs, U13/14yrs, Youth (U15-U17) and Opens (minimum 15 years of age). Match days Friday night - U14 Sundays (in order) - U8 (early morning), U10 (mid-late morning & early afternoon), U12 (early & mid afternoon), Youth (mid-late afternoon & early evening), Opens (evening) Note: Players aged between 15 and 17 may nominate to play in the Youth OR Opens age groups Players play for a set team and compete against other teams in a structured competition. All competitions allow for all genders. All games are played at the Hills District PCYC on a set day of the week. Teams are awarded competition points with the top teams in each age group progressing to finals. The remaining teams will play friendly matches alongside finals. For the Summer 2023/24 season, the following competitions may be divided into Division 1 and Division 2 (depending on numbers):
Representative futsal Our representative teams compete in Football QLD's Representative Junior Competitions and in the FQ State Futsal Titles. Trial dates & times are advertised on this site and via our club Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages, roughly around June and onwards each year! For more information about representing Arana United you can view our 'Representative Futsal' tab or contact Patrick at the following: aranaunitedrepteams@gmail.com |
Full season in-house competitions (Oct - March)
Representative Juniors (Sept - Dec)
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WINTER 2023 SEASON general information
April 30th 2023 - August 20th 2023
OPEN (15+) ONLY
(17 weeks)
*Note: players who registered (and paid the $50 governing body fees) from the previous Summer season are automatically covered by FQ insurance for winter (match fees only are payable).
Games are played on Sunday afternoons / evenings at the Hills District PCYC
Forming A Team
Players are encouraged to form their own teams with their friends (8 players is an ideal number, 7 is the minimum) and then register their team into the respective age group competition. Team nominations open in late March and close when all available team spots are filled.
NOMINATE A TEAM
Don't Have A Team?
Individual players who do not have a team can register their interest via the 'find me a team' link and we will do our best to find a suitable team for you.
FEES & Dates
Juniors (17 yrs and under) - SUMMER ONLY |
Opens (15 yrs minimum) - SUMMER & WINTER |
$210 (Season fees) + $37.50 Football Queensland/Football Australia Junior Futsal registration (Summer 2023/24) Summer 2023/24 fees LOWER than 2021/22! |
$210 (Season fees) + $42.50 Football Queensland/Football Australia Senior Futsal registration (Summer 2023/24) Summer 2023/24 consistent with 2021/22 Fees |
17 week Summer season |
17 week Summer season |
All fees are paid up front - NO WEEKLY MATCH FEES! Match days: Friday night; Sunday morning + afternoon (dependent on age group - see Summer 2023/24 General info above) |
All fees are paid up front - NO WEEKLY MATCH FEES! Match day: Sundays - afternoon & evening |
Pre-Christmas (2023): 06 & 08 October - 08 & 10 December (10 rounds) Post-Christmas (2024): 26 & 28 January - 08 & 10 March 22 (7 rounds) |
Summer: Pre-Christmas (2023): 06 & 08 October - 08 & 10 December (10 rounds) Summer: Post-Christmas (2024): 26 & 28 January - 08 & 10 March 22 (7 rounds) Winter (2023): 30 April - 20 August 2023 (17 rounds) |
FQ Junior & Senior Futsal registration is for a 12 month window. This means (for those that play all year round) the FQ portion of your registration will be automatically covered for the following season you play within the 12 month window. (additional match fees only payable)
*Payment of all fees is made online via the Squadi registration system. Click here for registration instructions.
NB: Please DO NOT register on Squadi until the club confirms your place in the competitions/teams - Squadi registrations opening soon!
*Payment of all fees is made online via the Squadi registration system. Click here for registration instructions.
NB: Please DO NOT register on Squadi until the club confirms your place in the competitions/teams - Squadi registrations opening soon!
Fixtures
Once competitions are finalised, Fixtures are posted to the Gameday website at this link. Select the relevant season (year) and competition.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Teams must have matching shirts with numbers on the backs. Long socks, shorts (without pockets), shin pads, non-marking shoes are required.
Matching shorts and socks across teams are preferred.
Our Social Competition Rules also include this information.
Please see the below tab for our exclusive Veto player packages!
Matching shorts and socks across teams are preferred.
Our Social Competition Rules also include this information.
Please see the below tab for our exclusive Veto player packages!
veto TEAM UNIFORM PACKAGES
Special Uniform Deal for Arana United FC Social players: Winter & Summer!!
Teams must have matching uniforms (shirt, shorts & socks). As of Summer 2021/22 and onwards, numbers on the back of shirts is required.
We now have a partnership with Veto Sports who offer our Social comp players two special Futsal packages all year round!
Package 1, Shirts - $31.90
Shirt with number & surname (number max 2 digits)
Package 2, Full Kit - $40.00
Shirt with number, shorts & socks (number max 2 digits)
This is a great deal for all new and existing teams and players to ensure your team not only looks great on the pitch, but also have the required shirt numbers for the coming season and beyond!
Choose your colours, mix and match to find the right combo for your team.
The is the most affordable and convenient way to order your team uniforms.
Your team manager can enquire, order and find more information at https://bit.ly/AUFCSocialTeamDeals
If you require further assistance, you may also contact Josh at the following:
josh@vetosports.com
You can order right now!
Teams must have matching uniforms (shirt, shorts & socks). As of Summer 2021/22 and onwards, numbers on the back of shirts is required.
We now have a partnership with Veto Sports who offer our Social comp players two special Futsal packages all year round!
Package 1, Shirts - $31.90
Shirt with number & surname (number max 2 digits)
Package 2, Full Kit - $40.00
Shirt with number, shorts & socks (number max 2 digits)
This is a great deal for all new and existing teams and players to ensure your team not only looks great on the pitch, but also have the required shirt numbers for the coming season and beyond!
Choose your colours, mix and match to find the right combo for your team.
- Shirt designs can be found here - https://www.vetosports.com/product-category/football-collection/jerseys/?fbclid=IwAR2Hmb6ZfDqYmXMLAjmIcMJ49rSGnt7WIh1ca1v6y7mKFGtSJVX3wCSNDbk
- Sizing chart can be found here - https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AAhHPXCjBtRtMLs&cid=76C50A5ADD5D10B7&id=76C50A5ADD5D10B7%21114&parId=root&o=OneUp
The is the most affordable and convenient way to order your team uniforms.
Your team manager can enquire, order and find more information at https://bit.ly/AUFCSocialTeamDeals
If you require further assistance, you may also contact Josh at the following:
josh@vetosports.com
You can order right now!
Arana united's stance on jewellery, ReLIGIOUS ITEMS and player safety
Arana United Futsal Club runs our Social competitions under the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game
Referring to Law 4 of the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game, it mentions that players must not use or wear anything that is considered to be dangerous. This includes, but is not limited to jewellery, watches and any religious item deemed to cause a safety concern by the Referees.
Attached further below is the relevant Law regarding player safety.
Our governing body, Football Queensland, has also taken the same stance on jewellery, mentioning that "Law 4 is explicit in its intent and Football Queensland reaffirms that no items of jewellery of any kind are permitted to be worn while participating in affiliated matches and must be removed prior to participation in a match."
"We ask that club officials, team managers and coaches assist referees by ensuring every participant is meeting the requirements of Law 4 prior to entering the field of play."
This means that if you wish to play at Arana United, all jewellery and items that are dangerous must be removed prior to the beginning of the match, including but not limited to earrings, piercings, rings, watches etc.
These items put your safety at risk, as well as others' safety too.
The safety of everyone is of paramount importance and cannot be ignored.
Please view our Social Competition Rules prior to submitting interest to play in our competitions.
"Law 4 - The Players' Equipment" from the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game is shown below:
Referring to Law 4 of the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game, it mentions that players must not use or wear anything that is considered to be dangerous. This includes, but is not limited to jewellery, watches and any religious item deemed to cause a safety concern by the Referees.
Attached further below is the relevant Law regarding player safety.
Our governing body, Football Queensland, has also taken the same stance on jewellery, mentioning that "Law 4 is explicit in its intent and Football Queensland reaffirms that no items of jewellery of any kind are permitted to be worn while participating in affiliated matches and must be removed prior to participation in a match."
"We ask that club officials, team managers and coaches assist referees by ensuring every participant is meeting the requirements of Law 4 prior to entering the field of play."
This means that if you wish to play at Arana United, all jewellery and items that are dangerous must be removed prior to the beginning of the match, including but not limited to earrings, piercings, rings, watches etc.
These items put your safety at risk, as well as others' safety too.
The safety of everyone is of paramount importance and cannot be ignored.
Please view our Social Competition Rules prior to submitting interest to play in our competitions.
"Law 4 - The Players' Equipment" from the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game is shown below:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY PLAYERS in each TEAM?
8 players is an ideal number for a team, with a minimum of 7 and maximum of 10. This will give you 3 substitute players if everyone turns up (five players take the pitch). However players are often away for one reason or another so this will ensure you will always have enough players. Team nominations with less than 7 players can request registered players to help meet the minimum team size requirement; If they cannot gain a 7th player the team nomination will (most likely) not be accepted*
*This will be assessed on a case by case basis
*This will be assessed on a case by case basis
ARE GAMES ALL PLAYEd AT THE SAME VENUE?
Yes. All games are played at the same venue each week. All local (in-house) competitions are held at the Hills District PCYC, 135A Olearia Street West, Everton Hills (Arana Hills, North Brisbane, Qld).
What are the age groups?
Summer 2022/23:
7-8 yrs: Sunday mornings (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
9-10 yrs: Sunday morning / early afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
11-12 yrs: Sunday early - mid afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
13-14 yrs: Friday afternoons / evenings (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
Youth (15-17 yrs): Sunday mid - late afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
Open (min 15 yrs old): Sunday late afternoon / evening (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
For ALL competitions, there is no minimum or maximum required amount of male and female (or any other gender) players, any number of all genders is acceptable!
Winter 2023:
Open (15+): Sunday afternoons / evenings (17 week Winter season - April - August 2023).
No minimum or maximum amount of male, female or any other gender required, any number of all genders is acceptable!
7-8 yrs: Sunday mornings (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
9-10 yrs: Sunday morning / early afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
11-12 yrs: Sunday early - mid afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
13-14 yrs: Friday afternoons / evenings (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
Youth (15-17 yrs): Sunday mid - late afternoon (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
Open (min 15 yrs old): Sunday late afternoon / evening (17 week season - October 2023 to March 2024)
For ALL competitions, there is no minimum or maximum required amount of male and female (or any other gender) players, any number of all genders is acceptable!
Winter 2023:
Open (15+): Sunday afternoons / evenings (17 week Winter season - April - August 2023).
No minimum or maximum amount of male, female or any other gender required, any number of all genders is acceptable!
can we borrow players if we are short?
All players must be fully registered for insurance purposes. Any team caught using a non-registered 'ring-in' player will have game points deducted. All player names are entered into the computer to confirm registration status. You CAN borrow another registered player from another team. You must have at least 3 of your own players before you can borrow others. You can only borrow enough players to make up a team of 5 (you cannot borrow additional substitutes). The only time you CANNOT borrow players is for finals matches.
Is there team training?
No. It is up to teams to arrange their own training, but only if they want to - there is no requirement. Most teams are happy to just come and play their weekly game. We do not provide training for in-house club teams as we don't have the resources or court space. If you want to organise your own training you will need to source out a venue as the PCYC is generally full with other sports on other days. We do run training for our representative teams who play in the Gold Coast International and other Representative leagues/tournaments but this is only for the players who have been selected into these teams following trials.
When do team nominations open and close?
Team nominations are now open. If you have any questions please email us, message us on Facebook or give us a call!
Contact details can be found at the bottom of the home page on the website or in the Contact Us section.
Contact details can be found at the bottom of the home page on the website or in the Contact Us section.
Can we pay match fees on a weekly basis?
No. Each player pays their season registration fees up front and these include the match fees for the entire season (along with player insurance from Football Queensland and Football Australia).
See Squadi registration info at How to Register (Squadi).
See Squadi registration info at How to Register (Squadi).
Where do we get uniforms from?
Special Uniform Deal for Arana United FC Social players !!
*See 'Uniform Requirements' in the Summer Season General Information above.
Teams must have matching uniforms (shirt, shorts and socks). As of Summer 2021/22, numbers on the back of the shirts are required.
We now have a partnership with Veto Sports who are offering two special Futsal packages all year round!
Package 1, Shirts - $31.90
Shirt w/ number & surname (number max 2 digits)
Package 2, Full Kit - $40.00
Shirt with number, shorts & socks (number max 2 digits)
This is a great deal for all new and existing teams and players to ensure your team not only looks great on the pitch, but also has the required shirt numbers for the coming season and beyond!
Choose your colours, mix and match to find the right combo for your team.
Shirt designs can be found on the following link - https://www.vetosports.com/product-category/football-collection/jerseys/?fbclid=IwAR2Hmb6ZfDqYmXMLAjmIcMJ49rSGnt7WIh1ca1v6y7mKFGtSJVX3wCSNDbk
Sizing chart can be found on the following link - https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AAhHPXCjBtRtMLs&cid=76C50A5ADD5D10B7&id=76C50A5ADD5D10B7%21114&parId=root&o=OneUp
The is the most affordable and convenient way to order your team uniforms.
Your team manager can enquire, order and find more info at https://bit.ly/AUFCSocialTeamDeals
If you require further assistance, you may also contact Josh on the following:
josh@vetosports.com
You can order right now!
does our team need a coach?
No. You just need a team manager to ensure players are marked off at the Club Official Bench before matches commence. Players will learn by playing the game - there is no need to have a coach yelling instructions at them. Just let them play! Parents - sit back and enjoy watching the game. It's ok to clap and cheer, it's not ok to yell at the players and abuse referees.
HOW OLD DO PLAYERS HAVE TO BE FOR EACH AGE GROUP?
Junior age groups go up in increments i.e 7/8 yrs, 9/10 yrs, 11/12 yrs, 13/14 yrs, Youth (15/16/17 yrs) and Open Mixed (15 yrs minimum).
We often get the question: 'We have a team of 12 yr olds and one 13 yr old. Can the 13 yr old play in U12s with his friends?'
The general answer is 'no'. Players generally cannot play down an age group.
However exemptions may be given in certain cases. i.e an older female player may be allowed to play with a younger team of mainly boys, or a beginner level player may be allowed to play in a younger team with his friends. If the older player is superior in physical size and skill level then they will have to join a team in their own age group.
We also get asked the question, 'We have a team of half 8 yr olds and half 9 yr olds. What age group do they play in?'
They should play in the u10 yrs age group as the 9 yr olds can't play in the lower age group with the 7 and 8 yr olds without an exemption.
You are best to try to form teams that align with our age groups.
Please contact us via email if you'd like to request an exemption (for example, in the case above where the team is a mixture of 8 and 9 year olds).
Contact details can be found here
We often get the question: 'We have a team of 12 yr olds and one 13 yr old. Can the 13 yr old play in U12s with his friends?'
The general answer is 'no'. Players generally cannot play down an age group.
However exemptions may be given in certain cases. i.e an older female player may be allowed to play with a younger team of mainly boys, or a beginner level player may be allowed to play in a younger team with his friends. If the older player is superior in physical size and skill level then they will have to join a team in their own age group.
We also get asked the question, 'We have a team of half 8 yr olds and half 9 yr olds. What age group do they play in?'
They should play in the u10 yrs age group as the 9 yr olds can't play in the lower age group with the 7 and 8 yr olds without an exemption.
You are best to try to form teams that align with our age groups.
Please contact us via email if you'd like to request an exemption (for example, in the case above where the team is a mixture of 8 and 9 year olds).
Contact details can be found here