Q. What does it cost?

A. Weekly match fees are between £25-28, discounts are available to those that pay a season upfront. For those that pay weekly a deposit of £100 is required which is refundable at the end of the season.

Q How do teams pay?

A. Cash on the night. Post a cheque. Credit/debit cards acceptable by phone. Pay the seasons fees in full with a 10 % discount or 50% upfront and 50% at the half way point of the season with a 5% discount.

Q. How long do the leagues run for?

A. Each team will play one another twice so an average league will run for 14 weeks.

At the end of the 14 week season, the next season will commence the following week or fortnight.

Most of our leagues run for 3 seasons annually, enabling players to enjoy 5-a-side all year round!

Q. How many teams are there in each league?

A. Most leagues will consist of 8 teams although this may vary.

Q. How long are the games?

A. Matches comprise of two 14 minute halves.

Q. Is there a limit on the number of players a team can register?

A. You may register as many players as you want throughout the season on the condition that the players do not play for another team in the same league.

Q. How many players can be used in one match?

A. 8 players can be used for 5-a-side and 9 players can be used for 6-a-side. In both cases 3 substitutes are allowed on a roll on / roll off basis.

Q. What happens if a team doesn't turn up?

A. The league co-ordinator will try to arrange a friendly free of charge and any match fees paid for the game will be refunded.

Q. Must all teams have a kit?

A. Not necessarily but we do request that teams endeavour to have matching colours, bibs will be provided in the event of a colour clash. We also refer all teams searching for a kit to our competitive kit shop where teams can purchase a kit from as little as £59 per team.

Q. Do the leagues have promotion and relegation?

A. Yes, 2 teams are promoted and relegated from a league, but if we find a team to have struggled throughout the season we will place them in a league that best suits their level of performance.

Q. Do Winners and Runners Up get medals and a Trophy?

A. At the end of the season the winners will receive a trophy and individual player medals and the runners up will each receive medals.

Q. We haven’t played 5-a-side before?

A. Most of the current teams playing in our leagues come from local companies, communities or groups of friends who just want to enjoy a competitive game of football and use the occasion as an excuse to get away from their partners for an evening of football, followed by a drink with the lads!

Our variety of leagues will ensure that you will be placed in a league that best meets your level.

Q. What time do matches kick off?

A. K.O. times usually range from 6pm to 9.30pm
If a team cannot make specific dates & times, they need to inform us 2 weeks before the fixtures list are sent out as once the fixtures list have been sent out games will not be rescheduled.

Q. Are the leagues affiliated?

A. Yes. All Azzurri leagues are affiliated to the local County Football Association.

Q. What type of footwear is allowed?

A. Standard trainers & astro-trainers are required.
Rubber moulded boots are permitted on some pitches - please refer to your league rules and regulations for more info.
Metal & plastic moulded boots are not allowed!

Q. Are shin pads compulsory?

A. Yes. Players who do not have shin pads will not be allowed to play.

Q. How will teams know when and where they will be playing?

A. League games will always be at the same venue and on the same night of the week. Full season fixture lists will be sent to the registered team managers before the start of the season via post and email. Our website will also have up to date info on all our leagues, fixtures, tables & rules. All league tables and results are updated within 24 hours.