About
Powerplay is a well-established football club based in Colchester, offering expertly organised 5-a-side football and 7-a-side netball leagues. With over 15 years of experience, Powerplay knows how to create the perfect league atmosphere for its players. Whether you're a seasoned team or just starting out, Powerplay has the right league for you.
Powerplay leagues run in mini-seasons, spanning approximately 8–13 weeks. During a season, teams play each opponent twice, ensuring a fair and competitive gameplay. Matches typically last around 40 minutes, providing plenty of time for intense sporting action.
The club offers various divisions tailored to different skill and experience levels. This ensures that each team is matched with opponents of similar abilities, making every game exciting and balanced. An event organiser is assigned to each league, providing guidance and support throughout the season.
Joining Powerplay comes at an affordable cost, with premier venues charging between 6-10 per player and standard venues ranging from 4-7 per player. There are no additional joining, affiliation, membership fees, or signup deposits required. Powerplay aims to make league participation accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Both football and netball leagues are available at Powerplay. Netball leagues are played in a 7-a-side format, and football leagues offer a mix of 5, 6, and 7-a-side options. Substitutions are unlimited, and football leagues allow for three extra squad members, enhancing team flexibility.
Seasons at Powerplay typically last between 1. 5 to 3 months. At the end of each season, division winners are awarded trophies, while the top two teams are promoted and the bottom two teams are relegated. The subsequent mini-season starts immediately after, keeping the excitement in the league constant.
Powerplay prioritises superb organisation, ensuring that each league runs smoothly and efficiently. The club provides highly qualified match officials, with netball games officiated by B or C qualified officials, and football matches supervised by FA qualified referees. Powerplay's operations hotline is available for any queries, and a coordinator is present at the venue during match nights to assist with any needs.
Powerplay solves common problems often encountered in 5-a-side leagues. Poor organisation is never an issue with Powerplay, as the club prides itself on its exceptional organisational skills. The quality and experience of match officials are also ensured, providing a professional and fair playing environment. Additionally, Powerplay offers Gamefinder, a platform that allows teams to recruit players quickly and easily for matches when short-staffed.
Thousands of happy players have already joined Powerplay, whether seeking serious competition, training sessions, or simply a fun post-work activity with friends. The club provides FA qualified officials, Mitre balls, amazing trophies, and takes care of all administrative aspects. The website is user-friendly, making it convenient to get started and join the Powerplay community.
