Information (2026)

Competition Format (2026)

U5, U6 & U7

  • Games are focused on fun, participation and skill development.
  • Scores and ladders are not recorded.
  • Games are officiated by coaches, managers or volunteers.

U9

  • Scores are recorded in Squadi and a competition ladder is maintained throughout the season.
  • Referees are appointed by KSA.
  • There is no finals series, with the team finishing on top of the ladder after the regular season recognised as the Minor Premier.

U11 and Above

  • Scores and ladders are recorded in Squadi.
  • Referees are appointed by KSA.
  • Finals qualification and formats are determined by KSA each season and communicated prior to the finals series.

 

Competition Types

Mixed Competitions

Mixed competitions are open to both male and female players.

Current mixed competitions include:

  • U5
  • U6
  • U7
  • U9
  • U11
  • U13
  • U15
  • U18

Girls Competitions

Girls-only competitions currently include:

  • U7 Girls
  • U9 Girls
  • U12/14 Girls
  • U16 Girls

Female players may also participate in mixed competitions in accordance with Football West eligibility requirements.

 

Player Age Eligibility

A player's football age is determined by the year they turn that age during the calendar year.

For example:

  • Born in 2013 = U13 eligible
  • Born in 2016 = U10 football age (eligible for U11)
  • Born in 2020 = U6 eligible

 

Playing Up

Players may be approved to play in an older age group where it is considered appropriate.

Playing up should:

  • be agreed between the parent/guardian, player (where appropriate), coach and club;
  • be in the best interests of the player's development;
  • only occur where the receiving team requires additional players; and
  • not reduce playing opportunities for players registered in the receiving team.

Player movement is managed in accordance with the KSA Player Movement Matrix.

 

Game Time

Community football is centred around participation and development.

Coaches are encouraged to provide all registered players with fair and meaningful game time throughout the season.

All players must:

  • be fully registered through Squadi;
  • appear on the electronic team sheet; and
  • be eligible under Football West and KSA competition rules.

Players who are not registered are not permitted to participate due to insurance requirements.

 

Mandatory Equipment

All players must wear:

  • Football boots (or suitable sports shoes)
  • Club playing shirt
  • Shorts
  • Socks
  • Shin pads (mandatory)

Players not wearing shin pads will not be permitted to participate until compliant.

Match Officials

Referees are appointed by KSA where applicable.

Players, coaches, managers and spectators are expected to:

  • respect match officials;
  • accept decisions made during play;
  • support the development of junior referees; and
  • uphold Football West's Codes of Conduct.

Abuse of referees or volunteers will not be tolerated.

Raising Concerns

If an issue arises on game day:

  1. Raise the matter with your Club Committee where possible.
  2. If required, it may be escalated to a KSA Committee representative.
  3. Formal complaints should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable following the incident.

The KSA Behaviour & Discipline process will then be followed where applicable.

 

Volunteers

Football in Karratha is run almost entirely by volunteers.

We encourage parents and supporters to become involved through:

  • Coaching
  • Team Management
  • Committee roles
  • Ground setup and pack up
  • Canteen and club events

Without volunteers, community football simply wouldn't be possible.