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Eastern Suburbs offers a range of teams at the senior level. Currently our key women’s teams are in the top leagues – NRFL & Women’s Champs, however we are able to enter teams at all AFF levels.
If you would like to get involved in our Senior Women’s teams, please register online and contact our Women’s Chair, James Page – 021 241 9563 or email
NEW TO EASTERN SUBURBS?
If you are new to the Club, please contact James Page (above) so that we can find a team for you to play in. You can register online, but please do not make a payment until we have organised a team for you.
If you did not play for Eastern Suburbs last season, once you have registered, you will need to be transferred in to our club. Please fill out the following form (CLICK HERE), and then get in touch with our administration team. Once you have been transferred, you will be eligible to take the field.
If you have any questions, please contact our ESAFC Office (09) 578 1375.
SPECIAL RATE FOR 18 – 29 YEAR OLDS
We have a significantly reduced rate for our 18-29 year olds. The $150 fee represents an almost 50% discount and must be paid before April 1st. To obtain this, please register as a “Young Senior”. If you pay after April 1st, the Full Senior Fee will be charged.
WHO
Women aged over 17 on January 1st
Eastern Suburbs has numerous senior teams, with most of our female players participating in top leagues, such as NRFL or AFF Women’s Champs. If you would like to be involved with one of these teams, or perhaps start a social team, please get in touch!
WHERE & WHEN
Games are played at our home grounds, or away at grounds across Auckland and Manukau regions. Our home games are played at one of 4 pitches; Madills Farm, Ngahue Reserve, Glover Park, or Crossfields Reserve.
Kick off times vary, but are generally on Sundays at either 11am or 1pm.
HOW
Games are played in line with FIFA and AFF regulations/laws
Referees may officiate, depending on their availability. If there is not an official referee or a club-based referee available, it is customary for the participating teams to referee half a game each
There is a maximum of three substitutes, with some lower leagues allowing rolling substitutions
Some games may allow more than 3 substitutes at this level, depending on agreement of both teams
TEAMS
Eastern Suburbs AFC typically has at least one team competing in each AFF league
Squads usually consist of at least 15 players, and we allow teams to contain a maximum of 18 (some grades allow rolling subs of up to 5 players)
SEASON
The Senior AFF season commences in Early April, with the season typically compete by the end of August
Season end can change depending on the number of matches in each league, as well as the number of postponed games throughout the season due to poor playing conditions
COACHING & TRAINING SESSIONS
Teams request a time and area for training prior to the start of the season. Once this is allocated and confirmed, a training guide will be sent to the team contact to disseminate to the team.
UNIFORMS
Eastern Suburbs AFC’s club colours are White
Teams are supplied with the following equipment for use during the season;
This will be handed out at the start of the season to the team contact, who will return upon completion of the season. Any missing gear will be replaced out of the team’s bond.
Each individual player must obtain the following (available from our ESAFC Merchandise page or shop);
CLUB FACILITIES
The Club has changing rooms and showers for use, as well as a fully catered bar at Madills Farm. Members are encouraged to use the facilities to help the club to maintain the services that we provide.
Eastern Suburbs AFC is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. The membership subscription fees are to cover charges imposed on us by Auckland Football Federation and New Zealand Football, as well as the operating costs of the club.
Senior subscription fees for Winter Players are charged on a per player basis. Fees are $265 if paid before March 1st, or $285 after that date. All fees must be paid prior to the season starting, as the club must pay Senior Team Fees to AFF at that time.
Your understanding and cooperation is gratefully appreciated. The club has a firm policy of No Pay, No Play.
The ESAFC Board, at their discretion, will consider individual cases of hardship with respect to fee charges. This consideration will remain confidential and be decided on a case-by-case basis.
REFUNDS
Refunds attract a 25% deduction to cover service and other non-refundable fees incurred to Eastern Suburbs. No refunds after May 1st.
PLAYER FINES (YELLOW & RED CARDS)
Auckland Football charges monetary fines for Yellow cards, Red cards and late game cards throughout the season. Please note that your subscription fee does not cover fines.
The fine must be paid by the player or team responsible. Any player or team receiving a fine will be invoiced by the club for the fine. The Club will not pay fines.
Failure to pay fines will result in the player or team missing games.
Currently, Yellow Cards are $25 and Red Cards are $75. This is subject to change as designated by AFF.
For more information, CLICK HERE
ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online registrations will be available from January 8th. If there are any problems, please contact the ESAFC Office on (09) 578 1375
Please complete all information as fully and accurately as possible. Please note that all personal information may be used collectively to support the club in obtaining grants and sponsorship agreements. All data is guarded under the data protection act and will not be made available.
Seniors who wish to play in a specific team should note this in the appropriate box during on their online enrolment form. Please include the name of the team, team organiser, and/or division that you wish to play in.
CANCELLATIONS
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