FAQ

A. No. Anyone can play for Sydney Uni Soccer Football Club.

Q. How many teams does SUSFC have?

A. There are over 20 teams in total. Two elite men’s and women’s teams in the Soccer NSW Super League. In 2007, there will be 10 lower grade men’s teams in ESFA and 8 lower grade women’s teams in NWSWS. There is also one men's Over 35s team playing in the CDFSA.

Q. What standard are the teams?

A. There are teams of almost all standards ranging from elite Super League teams, to social teams in eighth grade, and everything in between.

Q. When does the season start?

A. The season begins in March and runs through to August/September. If you want to join the Club, it is best to do so at the start of the season because there are very few spots available during the season.

Q. How do I join?

A. Before you can join the Club, you must be selected for a team at the trials. Once you are selected you will be asked to come to rego night to fill in your forms and pay your fees.

Q. When are the trials?

A. The trials for 2007 have now concluded. For the Super League squads for the 2008 season, they will begin in October/November 2007. For the lower grade teams, pre-season will begin in December/January with official trails in March.

Q. Where are the trials held?

A. The Super League trials will be held at venues in Sydney To be confirmed. The trials for the lower grade teams will probably be held either be held on campus (The Square or St. Johns Oval) or at Wentworth Park. Check the website for details as the dates approach.

Q. What are my chances of making a team?

A. The Club tries to accommodate as many people who want to play football as possible. However, there is no guarantee that everyone will be selected in a team. Every year, more people come to trials than we can accommodate. So to give yourself the best chance, come to as many trials as you possibly can.

Q. Where do the teams play?

A. Most men’s lower grade teams play most of their home matches on campus and their away games in the Eastern Suburbs. Most lower grade women’s teams play all their games in the Gladesville area. The men's Over 35s play in the inner west.

Q. Where do the teams train?

A. Most teams will train on campus or at Wentworth Park one or two evenings a week.

Q. How much does it cost to play?

A. The fees for 2007 are set out here.

Q. Are there any social comps that I can enter a team into?

A. SU Sport runs their own social Indoor Soccer competitions at lunchtimes on campus. Click here for more details. Note that these competitions are not run by the Soccer Club.

Q. Should I join SU Sport?

A. In order to play for the Club, you MUST be a member of SU Sport. However, joining SU Sport will not guarantee you a spot in the Club. You will still need to come trials to be selected in a team. Even if you do come to trials, there is no guarantee that you will be picked in a team. Unfortunately, we can only sign as many people as we can accommodate. So you should hold off joining SU Sport until you are selected in a team.

Q. Who do I contact if I have more questions?

A. Contact Terry Hogan, the Club Administrator on or at t.hogan@susport.usyd.edu.nospam.au (remove the 'nospam').