Women's Shelter Cup: Sydney Soccer Tournament, Northern Beaches
· 3 min read · KIKOFF Football
A womens soccer tournament in Sydney with a cause behind it
If you are after a womens soccer tournament Sydney players can jump into for one day, the Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Cup is worth a look. It is a one-day, open mixed 5-a-side tournament run at KIKOFF Northern Beaches. Team entry is $495. Registration is open now. It sits outside the regular weeknight competitions, so you do not need to commit to a full season. You just need a team and a Sunday.
What the Women's Shelter Cup is
This is a one-day 5-a-side tournament northern beaches players and social teams can enter together, rather than a season-long league. The division is Open Mixed, so squads can be made up of men and women playing together. It runs on a Sunday at KIKOFF Northern Beaches, using the venue's usual futsal-style rules on line markings.
How KIKOFF runs it at Northern Beaches
The tournament is held at KIKOFF Northern Beaches on Bennet Street, Curl Curl. The venue has four floodlit synthetic 5-a-side pitches. There is no cage here — games are played to line markings with kick-ins, which keeps the pace up and the ball in play. It is the same setup used for the venue's weeknight competitions, so if you have played there before, the format will feel familiar.
Weeknight competitions at this venue, including the Ladies divisions, are run with our partner NBFA. The Women's Shelter Cup uses the same courts and rules base, giving it the same organised, no-fuss feel as the regular season.
The bookable thing: team entry and format
Entry to the Northern Beaches Women's Shelter Cup is by team, at $495 per team. Registration is currently open. The division is Open Mixed, so mixed squads are welcome to enter alongside all-female teams. As with any one-day tournament, get your team locked in early, since spots are limited to the number of pitches and time slots available on the day.
How the day works
- Enter as a team of players, not individually — get your squad sorted before you register.
- Bring shin pads and indoor or flat-soled shoes suited to synthetic turf, plus light and dark tops if you have them.
- Turn up in good time before your first game so you can check in and warm up.
- Games run across the four pitches through the day in the Open Mixed 5-a-side format.
- It is a one-day event, so there is no ongoing season commitment once the tournament wraps up.
If you want a refresher on how match rules work on the night, our league game rules guide covers the basics used across KIKOFF competitions.
FAQs
Who can enter the Women's Shelter Cup?
The tournament is Open Mixed, adult age band, so teams can be made up of men and women together. Entry is by team rather than as an individual, so pull your squad together before you register.
How much does it cost to enter?
Team entry is $495 per team for the one-day tournament. Registration is open now, so get in early to secure your spot.
Where is the tournament played?
It is held at KIKOFF Northern Beaches, Bennet Street, Curl Curl. The venue has four floodlit synthetic 5-a-side pitches and uses futsal-style rules on line markings, with no cage.
Do I need to register as a team or can I sign up alone?
This tournament is team registration only. If you do not have a full squad yet, start rallying mates, work colleagues or your regular Sunday crew — entry is per team, not per player.
Is this connected to the regular weeknight competitions at Northern Beaches?
It is a standalone one-day event rather than part of a season-long league. The weeknight competitions at this venue, including Ladies divisions, are run separately with our partner NBFA, using the same pitches and rules.
What should I bring on the day?
Bring shin pads, footwear suited to synthetic turf, and light and dark tops for team colours if possible. Check what's included in your entry fee if you are unsure what the venue provides.
Ready to get your team in? Head to Northern Beaches leagues to register your team for the Women's Shelter Cup, or browse the full adult leagues at Northern Beaches if you are also after a regular weeknight competition.
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