Football

Age Requirements

Age determined at 31 December 2025
Minimum age 30 years (Women), 35 years (Men)

Age Groups and Divisions

11 Aside – 2x Divisions Men: 35+, 40+, 45+ 50+,55+ (Social and Competitive)
1x Division 60+, 65+, 60+
11 Aside – Women: 2x Divisons 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+ (Social and Competitive)
1x Division 50+, 55+

Minimum Squad Size Requirements

Minimum: 13
Maximum: 20

Number of Participant Requirements

Minimum number of teams required to conduct competition: 4 teams

Additional Information

• All efforts will be made to not have Football and Walking Football times clashing.
• Teams must bring at least one non-playing official with them
• Sport fee includes referee cost for participants
• Individual Entries will be accommodated if possible

Age Exemptions

• All players have the ability to play down in age. For example, A 46 year old can play in 40+ or 45+ categories.

Out field Players

• A maximum of two Players who are within two years of reaching an older age category may be eligible to compete in that category, provided they receive an Age Exemption.
• Age Exemption requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. All applications for Age Exemption must be submitted via email to amg2025@capitalfootball.com.au prior to the competition, and should include a brief summary of the circumstances, along with the player’s date of birth and playing history.
• Once approved by the Football Convenor,  you need to register the player and select *please place me into a team. Then email amg2025@capitalfootball.com.au and amg.admin@unisport.com.au so they player can be added to your team.

Goalkeepers

• Goalkeepers are granted an age exemption and can be 5 years below the minimum age requirement, except in the youngest male and female categories where they must be the minimum age to qualify (30+ female, 35+ male).
• Goalkeepers cannot during any match participate as an outfield player if under age.

Referees

If you are a referee and are interested in officiating at the 20^th AMG, please contact the Convenors at amg2025@capitalfootball.com.au

Rules

The football competition will be conducted under FIFA Laws of the Games, with minor rule changes as specified.

TBC

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Football Specific Enquiries
Fran Sankey
0414 984 935
amg2025@capitalfootball.com.au

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