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New Lambton FC is hosting a social level Summer SUPER 7’s competition for 2026.
Summer SUPER 7’s is an action-packed, modified game of football where participants are encouraged to think on their feet and have fun with their mates.
With years of experience and decades of successful seasons, our Summer SUPER 7’s Competition is the perfect choice for players looking to stay active and engaged in the off-season. Running from February to early April, this competition offers a fantastic opportunity for players to continue developing their skills, build team spirit, and enjoy the excitement of the game. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, our 7-a-side competition provides a fun, inclusive, and expertly organised soccer experience for everyone. Join us and be part of our proud tradition!
WHERE: New Lambton FC – Novocastrian Park 24 Orchardtown Rd New Lambton
WHO: Female and mixed teams from U11 through U17 (depending on registration numbers)
WHEN: Monday afternoons from Monday 2 February to Monday 30 March
Approximate Game Times (pending registration numbers and interest)
~ 5:00pm MONDAY: UNDER 11’S (10 and 11 year olds)
~ 5:00pm MONDAY: UNDER 13’S (12 and 13 year olds)
~ 5:50pm MONDAY: UNDER 15’S (14 and 15 year olds)
~ 5:50pm MONDAY: UNDER 17’S (16 and 17 year olds)
COST: $125 per player, plus any relevant NNSWF registration fee
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Everything is covered in the individual registration fee including referees, field usage, NNSW insurance and an exclusive NLFC SUPER 7’s medal (medal available to the first 250 registrations).
NO OTHER fees, such as team registrations, games fees, etc
What is the difference between a REGISTERED and an UNREGISTERED player?
~ A REGISTERED player is considered to be any player that has registered to play winter football in the 2025 registration period in NNSWF only.
~ An UNREGISTERED player is considered to be any player that has not registered to play football in the 2025 registration period in NNSWF.
THE RULES
MATCH SCHEDULE AND KICK OFF TIMES: Match scheduling will be flexible and rests with the Competition Administrator.
MATCH POINTS: Match points will be allocated as follows. 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a loss. Any forfeited game will be counted as a 3 – 0 win against the forfeiting side.
KICK OFF TIMES: All matches will commence at the scheduled kick-off time. Each team must be on the field with a minimum five players ready for kick-off at their designated time. Game shall commence immediately at the scheduled kick off time.
FORFEITS: If a team 10 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time cannot field a minimum of five players, a forfeit will be enforced. If a team cannot start a game on time, but has the minimum number present within the first 10 minutes, a one goal penalty against them will stand, and the game shall continue. No refunds will be given for any forfeited games.
MATCH BALLS: Match balls will be supplied for the competition. U11 will use a size 4 ball and U13 upwards a Size 5.
FOOTWEAR: Must be either football boots with moulded studs or trainers (including indoor football shoes). NO screw-in or metal studs will be allowed. Players with these kinds of footwear will not be permitted to play, until their footwear is compliant.
SHIN PADS: The wearing of shin pads is compulsory. Players without shin pads are not permitted to play. No exceptions.
PLAYING FIELD: The size of the pitch will vary depending on age group, up to approximately 45m (long) x 32m (wide).
MATCHES: All matches will be 2 x 20 minute halves with a 3 minute half-time break.
PLAYERS: Only six players plus a goalkeeper on the field at any one time. A team may play a match with a total of four players plus goalkeeper, any less is a forfeit. Age group eligibility is determined by Year of Birth, and the age they turn in the year they are playing.
MIXED TEAM / COMPETITION: In a mixed competition team, there are no restrictions to the numbers of male or female players who can be on the field at any one time, as long as there is no more than 7 players on the field at any one time (i.e. teams can be a mix of males and females, or all males or all females).
FEMALE TEAM / COMPETITION: In a female competition game, no males may participate.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Teams must obtain the referees permission to enact an interchange. The oncoming player cannot enter the field of play until the outgoing player has completely left the field of play. All interchanges must be made at halfway point on the same side of the field.
TEAM KITS: All field players in a team must wear the same coloured shirt. Bibs will be available both for the goalkeeper if they don’t have a different shirt colour and for the team if both kits clash. Shirts do not need to be numbered.
EXPULSION: If a team forfeits three times inexplicably, the Competition Administrator reserves the right to expel them from the competition.
GOALS AND GOAL AREA: The Goals to be used in the competition are 2m high x 3m wide.
MERCY RULE: Any scoreline larger then 10 goals in favour of one team will be counted as a 10 goal victory ie. If the score is 17 – 2, it will be recorded as 12 – 2, etc.
Green Card
Offences that may result in the referee using the Green card can include, but not limited to the following:
- Yelling or calling out to dispute any referee’s decisions.
- Intimidating behaviour of any sort.
- Demonstrative behaviour of any sort.
- Unsportsmanlike behaviour of any sort.
These could be directed to the referee, opposition coaches, players or spectators.
The referees will use their discretion when deciding to use a green card. They have been instructed and encouraged to use them if they feel even slightly uncomfortable or pressured in any way by any coach, supporter or player. There will be NO warnings given first and NO conversation once the decision has been made. The referee will simply hold the card up and point to the goal being awarded. Play will resume as usual after a goal has been scored. Duty Officers will also be able to inform referees if a green card needs to be used.
A SECOND green card shown to the same team will result in the match being forfeited by the offending team. The referee will show the card and leave the pitch without any discussion. Once the first green card has been shown, any arguing or questioning of this decision will warrant an immediate second green card.
The competition organiser will only accept the referee’s account of events 100% and won’t be entering into any discussions with anyone else.
Respect for Referees
Anybody who verbally or physically abuses a referee can be BANNED from the competition. In addition we reserve the right to expel the player’s entire team from the competition.
Laws of the Game
- GOALKEEPERS: The goalkeeper can pick the ball up anywhere inside the goal area. (S)he is allowed to leave the goal area, but can’t handle the ball once outside. Distribution may be made only by throwing / rolling or playing from the ground (kicks directly out of the hands or “drop kicks” are not permitted. Once the ball is placed on the ground, other players are permitted to play it. A goalkeeper change may only be made during a stoppage in play, and the referee must be notified accordingly.
- GOAL KICKS: Goal kicks must be taken from inside the goal area, by any player. The ball must be kicked from the ground, not thrown (the ball may be thrown if the goalkeeper picks the ball up in play).
- BACK PASSES: The regular back pass rule applies – i.e. the goalkeeper may not pick the ball up.
- CORNERS: These will be marked and taken in the usual manner
- KICK-INS: When the ball goes over the sideline play restarts with a kick-in (i.e. no throw-ins). A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.
- TACKLING: Players MUST remain on their feet to make a tackle. Slide tackles or those made on one knee will be penalised with a free kick.
- FREE KICKS: All Free kicks are DIRECT. Opposing players must be a minimum of 5m away from the ball. Any kick-off will also be indirect, meaning the ball must be touched twice before a goal is scored.
- PENALTIES: Penalties are awarded as normal for any fouls inside the goal area and will be taken from the middle of the top of the goal area (6m from the goal).
- OFFSIDE: There will be NO offside rule.
- NORMAL SOCCER RULES: In any other circumstance normal soccer rules as per FIFA apply.
- FOUL PLAY: Any player sent off for “violent conduct” will be banned from the rest of the competition. Players sent off for “abusive, insulting or offensive language” or “serious foul play” cannot be replaced for the remainder of the match and receive an automatic one-match suspension to be served during their team’s next scheduled match. The Competition Administrator reserves the right to extend periods of suspension as it deems appropriate in each circumstance.
Team Registrations
- The team’s manager must provide an email address and phone number, as all communication will be conducted in this way. Emergency communication can also be made via telephone contact numbers provided on the registration form.
- EVERY PLAYER MUST be registered as an INDIVIDUAL player.
- Teams may acquire fill-in players at any time.
- A team must have a minimum of seven and a maximum of twelve players registered. If an individual cannot get into a team themselves, the Competition Administrator will attempt to assign them to a team in need of players.
- In completing the registration form, team managers agree to uphold and abide by the terms and conditions, NF / NLFC Code of Conduct and Rules of the competition as per above.
- All Registration fees must be paid prior to the first game of the season.
Administration
- If games are cancelled due to weather conditions an email and text message will be sent to Team Managers. If one round of games is cancelled, the season will be extended by a week. If two rounds are cancelled, the season will be shortened. NO REFUNDS will be given.
- We are guided by the NF / NNSWF Hot Weather Policy.
- NO ALCOHOL is to be brought to the ground.
- The competition is organised by Northern NSW Football in conjunction with New Lambton Football Club.
- Results and points tables will updated by each Monday of the competition which will be available on our website.
- All further enquiries should be directed to David THOMAS via email (summerfootball@newlambtonfcjuniors.org.au) or phone on 0429 994 343.