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School Holiday Soccer Camp Northern Beaches: Spring Dates
KIKOFF's spring school holiday soccer camp runs at Curl Curl from 28 September to 9 October for ages U6 to U11. Book by the day or the week, with a sibling discount available.
6-a-side Football Rules: Pitch, Players and How It Differs From 5s
6-a-side football is played on an open pitch with kick-in restarts instead of cage rebounds, and KIKOFF runs it at Eastern Suburbs from September to December. Here's how the rules, pitch and squad size compare to caged 5s and futsal-rules games.
Over 45 Soccer Sydney: Monday 6-a-Side at Eastgardens
KIKOFF's Over 45 Monday division kicks off at Eastgardens on 28 September, giving older players an open 6-a-side pitch with more room to play. Sign up as a team or on your own, and see where the Northern Beaches masters options fit if a weeknight closer to home suits you better.
Join a Soccer Team as an Individual in Sydney
You do not need a full team to play social football in Sydney. This week both Canterbury and the Northern Beaches season kick off, and there are three real ways to get on a pitch solo.
5-a-Side Lakemba: Which Night Suits Your Team?
Canterbury's 5-a-side season kicks off in one week, with five different competition nights to choose from. Here's how each one plays out, so you can pick the right fit before registration closes.
Summer Soccer Northern Beaches: NBFA and KIKOFF at Curl Curl
Summer soccer on the Northern Beaches moves indoors to futsal rules from week of 7 September, run by NBFA at KIKOFF's Curl Curl venue. Find your night, your grade, and how to sign up as a team or individual.
How to Get a 5-a-Side Team Together in Sydney
Getting a full 5-a-side team together is easier than it looks once you know the real numbers and have a backup plan. This guide covers squad size, payment options, and what to do if you're short on players.
5-a-side vs 11-a-side: What Changes After Winter
Winter club football and weeknight 5-a-side are not competing for the same slot, they solve different problems. Here is exactly what changes between 11-a-side and 5-a-side, and where to play in Sydney once the whistle blows on the club season.
Summer Soccer Sydney 2026: Every Weeknight Game From September
Winter club football has wrapped up, and Sydney's summer soccer season kicks off from 7 September 2026 across three KIKOFF venues. Here is every weeknight competition, venue and fee in one place.
Outdoor 5-a-side and 7-a-side football centres in NSW: the complete guide
There are 21 dedicated outdoor synthetic small-sided football centres in NSW, and KIKOFF runs three of them. Here's every one we know of — formats, pitch counts, hire prices and who runs the leagues, region by region.
Pre-Season Soccer Training for Kids Sydney: Get Ready for April
KIKOFF's small-sided games and coaching sessions give kids more touches on the ball before winter club football starts in April. Parents can find junior leagues, camps and coaching across Canterbury and Northern Beaches right now.
Winter Training Pitch Hire Sydney: Floodlit Synthetic Grounds
Grass grounds get closed for the season, but KIKOFF's floodlit synthetic pitches stay open all winter. Book a recurring weeknight slot for your club team at Canterbury or Northern Beaches.
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