Wanderers Fives, located in Rooty Hill, is the newest 5-A-side football facility in Australia. With nine state-of-the-art all-weather pitches, it welcomes footballers of all levels and ages in Sydney's West. Whether you are looking for competitive or social football, Wanderers Fives offers a range of competition divisions, tournaments, and Cup-style events.
Matches at Wanderers Fives have specific durations depending on the competition. Standard adult competitions consist of 2 x 18-minute halves, with finals including five minutes of golden goal before proceeding to penalties. Standard junior competitions have 2 x 16-minute halves, with finals including three minutes of golden goal before penalties.
Teams at Wanderers Fives can consist of a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 12. However, the recommended number of players for the best playing experience is 8, taking into consideration the rest each player may need.
The person registering the team does not have to pay the full fee. Wanderers Fives has a system in place to share game fees among all players. Additional players can be manually added by emailing the Wanderers Fives staff.
Registration with Football NSW is not required to participate at Wanderers Fives. All players who create a profile and join a team receive Personal Accident Cover equivalent to the National and State Sporting Bodies.
Players can choose to wear outdoor football boots, futsal/turf shoes, or running shoes on the pitches. For all competitions, teams are required to provide their own playing kit. A minimum requirement is for teams to have the same shirt colour, while playing numbers are not essential. In Cup tournaments supported by the Cheng Family, full playing kits are provided to teams that complete registration prior to the uniform deadline.
Late entries do not receive kits.
Wanderers Fives also offers equipment for purchase at their reception, including playing socks, shin pads, and playing shorts.
To register a team, interested individuals can visit the Fives Registration Portal and follow the steps provided. This includes creating a team, selecting the competition and division, deciding the number of players in the team, and completing the registration process.
For individuals who want to join an existing team, they can select the “Join a team” option on the portal. They can then create a profile or log in through an existing email address and search for their desired team to join.
At Wanderers Fives, the focus is on providing a top-notch football experience for players of all skill levels in a convenient location. Come and join the fun at Wanderers Fives and be a part of the thriving football community in Western Sydney.
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