Registrations for the 2024 Kanga Cup WILL OPEN SOON!

Please see below guides on how to register a team/as a player. If you have any questions, please email info@kangacup.com.


Team registrations OPEN 2nd April 2024 at 12pm!

Player registrations OpEN 15 April 2024!

Before you register, make sure you have the How to Register guide handy!!

I’m ready to register!

Are you a non affiliated Club (not affiliated to a member federation), a composite team/academy or a school?

Please fill out this application form for approval to register in the Kanga Cup.


i want to know a bit more about the tournament first…

That’s okay! Click below to find out more information about the largest youth football tournament in the Southern Hemisphere!


2024 Information Guide
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Who can participate?

Team eligibility – entry is available to affiliated clubs/associations of an FA member (state federation) or another FIFA National Football Federation. School groups are also permitted to enter (conditions apply). Australian teams must be sanctioned by their association and Member Federation, and all international teams must be sanctioned by their National Football Federation. All academies, composite teams or non-affiliated clubs are required to submit an application to participate in the Kanga Cup.

Player eligibility – all players registered to a team in the competition must be nationally registered players for 2024.

Age Groups

U9 Born on or after 1/1/15
U10 Born on or after 1/1/14
U11 Born on or after 1/1/13
U12 Born on or after 1/1/12
U13 Born on or after 1/1/11
U14 Born on or after 1/1/10
U15 Born on or after 1/1/09
U16 Born on or after 1/1/08
U17 Born on or after 1/1/07
U18 Born on or after 1/1/06

Entry Costs

  U9 U10-13 U14-18
REGISTRATION FEE ($AUD) $1200 inc. GST $1400 inc. GST $1600 inc. GST
DEPOSIT (DUE WITH NOMINATION) $250 $250 $250
DEPOSIT DUE DATE Time of Nomination Time of Nomination Time of Nomination
FULL BALANCE DUE DATE May 13 May 13 May 13

*Please note that in 2024 all registration fees will incur a processing fee on top of the registration fee

The date of registration is taken from the day we receive the online team nomination and non-refundable deposit of $250 (AUD). The remaining registration fee must be paid by the stated deadlines in order to compete in the tournament.

Withdrawals and Refunds

If a team withdraws from the competition, refunds may be given under the following conditions:

  • Team withdrawing from the competition on or before May 08 will receive a refund of entry fees paid excluding deposit.
  • Teams who withdraw from the competition on or after May 09 will forfeit 100% of entry fees paid, including deposit.

Divisions and Playing Levels

Three divisions are offered in most age groups:

  • Cup Competition – Premier League teams, division one teams, district representative teams and academies.
  • Plate Competition – Newly promoted division one teams and division two teams.
  • Shield Competition – Developing teams from lower placed divisions.

Due to the history of the number of entries in certain age groups, not all levels of competitions will be offered to every age group.

Teams are to nominate an appropriate level of competition within your age group.

Teams are required to provide records of their 2023 results and/or standings from their association competitions on registration.

The Kanga Cup Organising Committee (KCOC) reserves the right to place teams into divisions that may not be their nominated division.

Match Formats

U9

Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines

Players   7v7
Field Size   Length 40m X Width 30m
Playing Time 2×20 minutes (5 mins halftime)

 

U10-11

Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines 

Players 9v9
Field Size Length 60m X Width 40m
Playing Time 2×25 minutes (5 mins halftime)

U12-13

Small Sided Games played in alignment with FIFA laws and FA guidelines 

Players 9v9
Field Size Length 60m X Width 40m
Playing Time 2×30 minutes (5 mins halftime)

U14-18

Players   11v11
Field Size   Length 90-120m x Width 45-90m
Playing Time 2×35 minutes (5 mins halftime)

 

AWD

Players   7v7
Field Size   Length 60m X Width 40m
Playing Time 2×20 minutes (5 mins halftime)

Maximum Squad Size

U9 12 players + 3 team officials
U10-U13, AWD 14 players + 3 team officials
U14-U18 16 players + 3 team officials
*Any team wishing to register more than the above may do so but will be charged an additional amount per extra registration to cover the cost of increased items required in the team kit bag.

Sanctioning and Insurance

Australian teams – all Australian teams require a letter of sanction from their Member Federation. Letters of sanction must state that the participants are covered by the Member Federation’s insurance. We strongly encourage participants to also take out personal sports injury/private health insurance.

International teams – Entry is only available to affiliated clubs of a member of an international football association affiliated with FIFA or schools. Teams must include a letter of sanction from their national football association. International teams must also have proof of travel insurance to cover personal accident or injury.

Accreditation and Proof of Age

All officials will receive tournament identification in the form of accreditation passes and players will need to register on Dribl and carry an ID using the Kanga Cup ID template. These passes will provide access to all matches, special events and special deals (e.g. discounts).

All players in the tournament will be required to carry photo ID. If your team does not have Club/Association-issued ID cards, we have templates available HERE.

 

Accommodation

Performance Travel are the official travel provider for the Kanga Cup. Contact Performance Travel for an obligation-free quote today and save time and money when you book through Jack and his team.

Book through Performance Travel for:

  • Airline travel
  • Team bus travel
  • Accommodation
  • Group bookings for teams
  • Family bookings for individuals
  • Car and bus hire

Visit here for a quote today.

Referees

The KCOC aims to appoint one registered referee to each match. There is no guarantee that assistant referees would be provided. Teams must be prepared to provide an assistant referee where required.

Extra Time and Finals

Extra time will only be played in finals/playoffs matches, if the scores between the two teams are tied at the end of normal time. Then a two-minute break followed by two periods of 5 -10 mins (age dependent).

If there is still no result, a penalty shootout will then ensue.

Prizes

There are many prizes up for grabs at the Kanga Cup. For teams reaching the final, each player will receive a medal, and each winning team will receive a Kanga Cup trophy. There are also trophies for Fair Play and individual awards.


I still have some questions…who can I talk to?

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