Merino Cup Team Nominations 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Boys U12, U14, U16 - Saturday 28th February
Boys U10, U11, U13, U15 - Sunday 1st March
Girls U10, U12, U14, U16 - Saturday 7th March

All held at Cookbundoon Sporting Complex.

Due to field availability, we will have a cap on nominations for specific age groups. Please note we will have a wait list on each age group as we gauge interest in the competition. Invoices to be issued early January to the teams within the allocated spots for payment by 5th February.

As at 16/12/2025 - 9:00pm
GIRLS:
Under 10 Girls: 12/12 spots - 0 Waitlisted
Under 12 Girls: 20/20 spots - 1 Waitlisted
Under 14 Girls: 16/16 spots - 6 Waitlisted
Under 16 Girls: 12/12 spots - 1 Waitlisted

BOYS:
Under 10 Boys: 20/20 spots - 4 Waitlisted
Under 11 Boys: 20/20 spots - 3 Waitlisted
Under 12 Boys: 24/24 spots - 3 Waitlisted
Under 13 Boys: 20/20 spots - 1 Waitlisted
Under 14 Boys: 16/16 spots - 1 Waitlisted
Under 15 Boys: 4/4 spots - 0 Waitlisted
Under 16 Boys: 13/16 spots - 3 spots available

Matches will be 2 x 14 minute halves, with a short 1-2 minute half time break to have a drink and switch sides. As there will be only roughly a 5 minute break between time slots. The clock starts regardless if teams are ready, as referees will have multiple games to cover throughout the day. Please ensure teams are ready to go at the correct field and allocated time.

All finals will be 2 x 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break. If tied after normal time, all age groups will play 2 x 5 minute golden goal extra time halves. If still tied, there will be a penalty shoot-out.

In the event of warmer temperatures, games may be shortened and played in quarters, with a longer break introduced. The STFA will follow the FNSW SMA Extreme Heat Policy to determine the best course of action if the temperatures are high.

In the event of wet weather, please understand a call can only be made closer to the weekend of the event. We will attempt to push through in the event of light rain and scattered showers. Torrential rain causing puddles and unsafe fields in the lead up or throughout will result in the cancelling of the tournament.

Draw will look to be issued at the latest by 20th February. Please do not chase us for a draw prior to this. First games from 8:30am, and Grand final can be as late as 5:30pm depending on the layout of the day. Please plan accordingly.

If you have anyone that is interested in assisting referee at the tournament, please get in touch with Jason at the below email. Paid cash on the day.

Any questions relating to Merino Cup 2026, please email Jason at stfamerinocup@gmail.com.

Nominating Club Name:*

Contact Person for Nominations:*

First NameLast Name

Best Available Email (For Tournament Information):*

example@example.com

Best Available Contact (For Tournament Information):*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Best Email (For Invoice Distribution):*

example@example.com

What is the predominant colour of your shirts?*

Do you have an alternate strip in case of a clash?*

YesNo

What colour is the alternate strip?*

Please provide the number of teams you are nominating in each age group. Please put 0 in for any age group where you aren't nominating a team.

	Number of Teams Nominating	Name of Teams if multiple e.g. STFA Maroon, STFA White	Contact Name for Team	Contact Number for Team
Under 10 Girls
Under 12 Girls
Under 14 Girls
Under 16 Girls
Under 10 Boys
Under 11 Boys
Under 12 Boys
Under 13 Boys
Under 14 Boys
Under 16 Boys

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Entry fee for 2026 will be $200 for the first team, and $150 for any additional team.

For example, if you are entering 5 teams (2 x U10 girls, 2 x U16 girls, 1 x U14 boys), the cost would be $800 ($200 [1 team] + $600 [$150 x 4 additional teams]).

Please note that payment must be made prior to 5th February 2026 in order for your team/s to be accepted. If a club's nomination is not paid before the 5th February 2026, they will not be included in the provisional draw, and subsequent entry after this date will be charged a late fee.

There will be no refunds for teams withdrawing after the 5th February 2026 cut-off date. If your team is on the wait list and is accepted into a position after the cut-off, you won't be charged any extra fees.

Payment details will be on the invoice. Please do not pay unless we have issued an invoice to you the contact listed in the nomination form.