ASHFIELD SUMMER 7’s SOCCER FAQ
What is Summer 7’s all about?
Ashfield is fortunate to have year-round access to our reserve and facilities, making it an ideal home for a summer league. We believe that everyone benefits from a social league, which is why we’ve introduced one without a focus on trophies or prize money. Our goal is to create a fun, social, inclusive, and enjoyable league, and we feel that removing the competition for prizes helps achieve this. It also helps us keep costs as low as possible.
What does the Team Fee cover? Are there hidden costs?
There are absolutely no costs outside of your team fee. This one-off fee covers all expenses we incur to organize this competition. We lease the grounds, clubrooms, and facilities from the Town of Bassendean. Covering all equipment, balls, and line marking individually would make the competition too expensive. We aim to keep costs low and hope you’ll participate in our fundraising initiatives. Engage with our food and drink offerings from the bar or canteen, and join us for any fundraising events such as raffles or quiz nights.
What times are games?
Game times vary depending on the number of teams in each comp.
Men’s: Wednesday
Mixed Adults: Wednesday
Kick-offs will likely be at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
How does the mixed comp work?
Our leagues are 7v7 games, formats allowing a maximum of 3 substitutes. We have no specific gender requirements. This is not the Champions League; it’s about everyone having fun. We encourage teams to monitor the evenness of games and adjust accordingly. If a team is losing significantly, they can add up to 2 extra players on the pitch.
If there is still a significant gap in quality, we’ll mix the teams up for that game, and we’ll take note to adjust future fixtures accordingly. Ashfield does not require you to register specific players for your team, allowing flexibility to play whoever is available each week. It’s not about winning, so let’s keep it simple.
Is there food & drink available?
Absolutely. Our fully licensed bar and clubrooms will be open for food and drink before the first kick-off. The kitchen will close 30 minutes after the last game finishes, but the bar has a late license every night.
Boots, shinpads?
You can decide whether to wear boots or shoes, as well as shin pads.
Are we covered by insurance?
Ashfield holds public liability insurance, but we encourage you to have your own insurance and/or private health cover, especially if you are self-employed. As a side note, we recommend this even when playing in a Football West tournament!