Merino Cup Team Nominations 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Girls - Saturday 8th March
Boys - Sunday 9th March

All held at Cookbundoon Sporting Complex.

Due to field availability, we will have a cap on nominations for specific age groups. Spots only guaranteed once payment has been made. The STFA will endeavour to have this page updated for number of nominations available as payments are made to ensure no confusion.

Please note we have added a wait list to each age group as we gauge interest in the competition. We will revisit the format early December and see if we can expand any age groups. Email will be sent to all nominated once decided and invoices will be issued afterwards.

GIRLS:
Under 10 Girls: 8/12 spots - 4 spots left
Under 12 Girls: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (3 waiting)
Under 14 Girls: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (3 waiting)
Under 16 Girls: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (3 waiting)

BOYS:
Under 10 Boys: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (2 waiting)
Under 11 Boys: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (5 waiting)
Under 12 Boys: 12/12 FULL - Wait list (3 waiting)
Under 13 Boys: 8/8 FULL - Wait list (10 waiting)
Under 14 Boys: 8/8 FULL - Wait list (4 waiting)
Under 16 Boys: 8/8 FULL -

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 will result in the cancelling of the tournament.

Any questions relating to Merino Cup 2025, please email Jason at stfagca@gmail.com.

Nominating Club Name:*

Contact Person for Nominations:*

First NameLast Name

Best Available Email:*

example@example.com

Best Available Contact:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

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 2025 will be $150 for the first team, and $100 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 $550 ($150 [1 team] + $400 [$100 x 4 additional teams]).

Please note that payment must be made prior to 1st February 2025 in order for your team/s to be accepted. If a club's nomination is not paid before the 14th February 2025, 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 1st February 2025 cut-off date.

Payment can be made into the below account:

Southern Tablelands Football Association
BSB: 062-545
Account Number: 1047 1291

Please leave your club name in the reference.