6 A Side Northern Gateway Sports Park Colchester
THE NORTHERN GATEWAY SPORTS PARK 6 A SIDE COLCHESTER LEAGUES – JUST TEN DAYS TO GO!
Not long now until we finally get to start the Thursday Night 6 a side Colchester league at the Northern Gateway Sports Park! All Team Captains please read the important league information below:
FIXTURES
You will be pleased to know that the fixtures for the season will be live on the website from Thursday 22 April. You may be wondering why you have had to wait so long for these to be released..... this is because we are still actively recruiting teams. The fixtures are computer generated, as this gives all teams an equal share of lates and earlies. If there is a fixture timing that causes you concern, please let me know asap and I will change as best I can. Please ensure your team members arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your allocated KO time. The Referees are instructed to KO on time as we have a tight schedule to adhere to. Please remember, if your team is late you will be reducing playing time for both you and your opponents. On arrival, the Match Night Manager will tell you what pitch you will be playing on.
FIXTURE FEES
All fixture fees are to be paid (via the online payment system) by no later than 1700 on day of fixture. If you fail to pay by the cut off time you will need to show evidence of payment to the Match Night Manager - Cash will not be accepted. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please let me know and I will provide you with the bank account details
DISCIPLINE
What sets us apart from our competitors is our Discipline policy. We will not tolerate poor disciplined teams in our Colchester 6 a side leagues and will not hesitate to remove a team for not adhering to good conduct. Although we all want to win and be competitive, please remember it is mid-week football. All our Referees are FA affiliated and qualified and will penalise players for poor conduct. Referees are human and do make mistakes, they can only give what they see!
COVID -19/BIBS
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, bibs will not be issued unless absolutely necessary. Therefore, please liaise with all your players so that you are all wearing the same colour tops. I will ask you what colour your team plays in prior to your first fixture. Please ensure you only mix with your players pre- and post-game. Once your game has finished you are to leave the pitch and venue immediately.
SHINPADS/FOOTWEAR
Shin pads are not compulsory, but it is advisable - All players play at their own risk. Please wear either astroturf trainers of football boots.
T & C’s
If you decide to pull your team out of the 6 a side Colchester league, you MUST play out a 2-week notice period (2 x games). This will allow us sufficient time to find a replacement team to fill your team's place in the league. If you cannot fulfill your weekly fixture, you MUST give us at least 7 days’ notice, otherwise you will be charged the full fixture fee of £32. We only charge you because we cannot cancel our fees to Leisure World. For more information please visit our Terms & Conditions
FINALLY
The Northern Gateway Sports Park will be Colchester’s best 6 a side venue. It is an outstanding pitch and you are the lucky players to get playing there first! I will be texting or calling all Team Captains this week, it is important that you reply to me confirming that you and your team are ready to play your first fixture, failure to reply will suggest to me that you no longer want to be part of the Colchester 6 a side leagues. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the league please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or telephone, or visit the Leisure Leagues FAQ's
Lastly, I would like to wish all teams the very best of luck and hope you enjoy your weekly football at the NG Sports park….. The Thursday night Colchester 6 a side leagues await your talents and skills!