Frequently Asked Questions
This information is applicable to anyone participating in the VIC Futsal Cup.
WHO CAN ENTER THE VIC FUTSAL CUP?
All players that participate in the VIC Futsal Cup will need to be FV Futsal affiliated and registered in the Football Australia PlayFootball system, more information can be obtained here
If your club is not an affiliated FV Futsal club and your players are not registered FV Futsal players, they will be able to register as social players for Vic Vipers Futsal Club. They will need to complete the form on the link below and select Vic Vipers Futsal Junior Player from the list, a $29 annual fee is required for any junior players that register and it is paid directly to FV. This will cover them until 31 December 2023.
CLICK HERE
Instructions on the Self-Registration process for players and coaches/team officials can be found here: https://www.
Any player that is not FV Futsal affiliated will not be able to participate in the competition.
WHAT'S THE ADDRESS FOR THE TOURNAMENT?
Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
DOES THE TOURNAMENT HAVE THE NECESSARY INSURANCE FOR PLAYERS IF INJURED?
All players need FV Futsal affiliated and registered in the Football Australia PlayFootball system to be covered under the FFA National Insurance Programme
The FA National Insurance Programme website is provided so that Players & Club Administrators may have immediate access to the policy benefits and procedures of the insurance programme. Football Australia and Gow-Gates remain committed to providing the football community with a first-class Sports Insurance Programme whilst maintaining the affordability of registration.
Click here for more information on the FFA National Insurance Programme
WHAT IS REQUIRED BY TEAM MANAGER OR REP TO DO BEFORE THE EVENT?
- ✓ Register the team online and provide all details required
- ✓ Accept the terms & conditions
- ✓ Register the coaches, team managers and players in the team portal ( a link will be emailed to you after the team is registered)
- ✓ Ensure all the players are FV Futsal registered in the Football Australia PlayFootball system
- ✓ Review the Cup COVID-19 policy on a regular basis on the website
- ✓ Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay updated
ARE TEAMS ALLOWED TO REGISTER OVERAGE PLAYERS?
Any age dispensation requests need to be submitted at least 7 days before the tournament once all players in the team are registered. Each application will be treated on a case-by-case basis and approval received via Cup Manager. Overage players cannot play until they have been officially approved in the Cup Manager portal. Tournament Management reserves the right to apply any conditions it deems reasonable.
All Girls are allowed to play in boys’ age groups one year younger than the age cut off without dispensation. The application will still need to be completed online however will be approved.
Team managers and coaches must ensure all players are the correct age for their age group and have the necessary documentation in case they are required to provide it to prove a player’s age.
Players are allowed to participate in more than one team, as long as they are not in the same age group and they meet the necessary age requirements. i.e. an U12 player can play in an U13 and U12 comp but not in two U12 teams regardless of Copa or Liga.
Girls teams are eligible to play in a younger boys’ age group at the discretion of Tournament Management. For example, an U14 girls team can play in an U13 boys’ age group, where a suitable girls competition is not available. If the next available age group in the boys’ competition is not offered, the team may be placed in an alternative category in order to provide the most appropriate level of competition to the teams involved.
WILL MY TEAM GET A REFUND IF WE NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COMPETITION?
Before the event
As a general rule, we don’t provide refunds for teams who withdraw from the competition unless a replacement team is confirmed. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact us as soon as possible so we can try to work out a solution.
During or after the event
Refunds will not be provided for matters concerning referee's decisions or any other similar matters. Refunds will not be provided to teams that are expelled from the competition due to a breach of the code of conduct.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE TOURNAMENT IS POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. WILL OUR TEAM GET A REFUND?
Under these circumstances, the tournament organisers reserve the right to either retain the registration fee for the revised dates or to refund the registration fee after deducting an administration fee for costs already incurred for the organisation of the tournament which could not be recovered from third parties.
Should this occur teams will be contacted directly.
***The tournament organisers are in no way responsible for injury or economic loss which may arise in the case of acts of terror, war, warlike events, civil war, revolution, pandemic, disease outbreaks or civil disturbances or because of the actions of the authorities, strikes, lockouts, blockades or similar events.**
DO TEAMS NEED TO CHECK-IN AT THE INFORMATION DESK?
All teams need to send a team official representative to check-in at the Information Desk located near the front desk at least 30 minutes prior to your first game. This will ensure all your team’s paperwork including team sheets is in order and for you to collect your pack with the official lanyards and other important info.
CAN WE BRING ALCOHOL OR A BBQ TO THE VENUE?
The event will be fully catered. Full canteen services will be operational near all the fields serving delicious hot food and drinks (hot and cold), as well as yummy treats for those with a sweet tooth. Please support the local caterers.
THIS IS AN NON-ALCOHOL EVENT. Anyone found to be consuming alcohol will be asked to leave the venue.
BBQs will also not be allowed in the venue as this adds an element of risk to the event
ARE THE REFEREES FULLY ACCREDITED?
All referees will be FV accredited for all official games.
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP?
You can contact us via email registrations@footballskool.com.au or our social media channels any time and we will respond to you within 24 hours.
For urgent enquiries you can contact us via phone 1300 436 682 during business hours Monday- Friday 9 am – 5 pm.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS PER TEAM ALLOWED?
5 players on the court including the goalkeeper plus a maximum of 5 players on the bench. The total squad cannot have more than 10 players registered.
Please note this is the maximum amount of players you will be able to register online.
WHAT IS CUP AND PLATE?
Following the round games, some divisions will be divided into Cup and Plate finals competitions.
The Cup competition will cater for the teams that finish in the top positions in their respective pools.
The Plate competitions will cater for the teams that finish in the lower positions of their respective pools.
This is a model that works well with other tournaments, whilst the pool games may not be as evenly matched, the Cup and plate play-offs provide meaningful games for teams of more similar standard.
Winners and Runners Up of Cup and Plate competitions will receive awards at the end of the competition.
CANCELLATION OF THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE*
In the event that the tournament can’t be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the tournament organisers (force majeure*) or due to events that are not attributable to wrongful intent or gross negligence or the tournament organisers, the tournament organisers cannot be held liable by the delegations for any damages, costs or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodation costs, costs for additional orders, financial losses etc. Under these circumstances, the tournament organisers reserve the right to either retain the entire registration fee for the revised dates or to reimburse the delegations after deducting costs already incurred for the organisation of the tournament and which could not be recovered from third parties.
**The tournament organisers are in no way responsible for injury or economic loss which may arise in the case of acts of terror, war, warlike events, civil war, revolution, pandemic, disease outbreaks or civil disturbances or because of the actions of the authorities, strikes, lockouts, blockades or similar events.*