faq

How do we sign up for a league? Teams can sign up online by completing the entry form on the 'join a league' page. Once a deposit has been paid, your team will be registered into the league. You can play for one season or stay longer, as many teams do. How much does it cost? There are no joining fees, affiliation fees or other hidden costs. You simply have to pay a deposit to join a league (usually £85), which you get back at the end of the league, provided you turn up to all your fixtures. Match fees vary between venues but the average cost is around £40 per week per team. How do we pay? Match fees are payable weekly in cash. If fees are paid late, no goals or points will be allocated to that team and teams risk being removed from the league. How long are the games? This depends on the venue, but most games are between 36 and 50 minutes. You will play one long match per week rather than a couple of short games as in some other leagues. This way, you won't be hanging around between games and you'll have a proper match each week. What do we need to bring to matches? We provide everything, from qualified refs to match balls. All you need is some appropriate footwear (astros or trainers, no studs - moulded studs can be worn on some 3G surfaces). How long are the leagues? Our leagues run in seasons of up to 14 weeks. You can join for just one season or longer. If you do decide to leave the league, we ask that you give at least 2 weeks notice and leave at the end of a season, to give us time to find a replacement team. How do we know when we will be playing? Fixtures will be posted on the website well in advance of the day of the match, so you can check them easily. Your weekly game will be at the same venue and on the same night each week. Why does a deposit have to be paid? Deposits are taken to ensure that once a team enters the league they fulfil every fixture. A no-show means a wasted journey and no football for the opposition, which is incredibly frustrating. If you don't turn up for a fixture, the match fee is deducted from the deposit and you lose the game 5-0. If you miss more than two games, you may lose your deposit and be removed from the league. This system is in place to reduce absences to an absolute minimum and ensure the league runs smoothly. What happens if the opposition doesn't turn up? Thankfully this happens very rarely. However if this does happen to you we will endeavour to arrange a friendly game with another team. You will also be awarded 3 points. If you don't get a game at all, you will be refunded your match fee at the end of the season. Do you run ladies leagues? At the moment we don't, but we are planning to set one up soon. Please join our mailing list to receive the latest information.

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