2026 Suburbs Summer Shield
8 weeks of Friday night football at Madills Farm
16th October to 11th December (NO PLAY Labour Weekend – Friday 23 October)
Mixed & Girls Only leagues
Grades & Formats
8-team leagues incorporating 7 weeks of round-robin games and finals day on Friday 11 December
| Grade | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade Girls | 4:10pm to 4:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/6 of full-size field |
| 6th Grade Mixed | 4:10pm to 4:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/6 of full-size field |
| 7th Grade Girls | 4:10pm to 4:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/6 of full-size field |
| 7th Grade Mixed | 4:10pm to 4:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/6 of full-size field |
| 8th Grade Mixed | 4:10pm to 4:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/6 of full-size field |
| 9th Grade Girls | 4:55pm to 5:35pm (ONE SPACE REMAINING) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| 9th Grade Mixed | 4:55pm to 5:35pm | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| 10th Grade Mixed | 4:55pm to 5:35pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| 11th Grade Girls | 5:40pm to 6:20pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| 11th Grade Mixed | 5:40pm to 6:20pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| 12th Grade Mixed | 5:40pm to 6:20pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 5v5, 2x 19-minute halves 1/4 of full-size field |
| Under 14 Girls | 6:25pm to 7:05pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 7v7, 2x 19-minute halves 1/2 of full-size field |
| Under 14 Mixed | 6:25pm to 7:05pm (ONE SPACE REMAINING) | 7v7, 2x 19-minute halves 1/2 of full-size field |
| Open Senior | 7:10pm to 7:50pm (WAITING LIST ONLY) | 7v7, 2x 19-minute halves 1/2 of full-size field |
| Open Women’s | 7:10pm to 7:50pm | 7v7, 2x 19-minute halves 1/2 of full-size field |
Cost
One entry fee charged per team, and will be added to the team coach/manager’s clubhub account on team registration.
Entry fee must be paid prior to commencement of games.
- $345 for 5-aside team (Grades 5 to 12)
- $445 for a 7-aside team (Grades 13 to Senior)
Prizes
The winning team in each competition will get their name on the “Suburbs Summer Shield” for their grade, and a grand prize of $200 voucher for Moretons St Heliers!
Player of The Day prizes for the clubrooms Cafe & Bar will also be given to each team on entry.
Enter Now!
Full team entries accepted only, no individual player entries will be accepted.
Entries accepted on a first come first served basis.
Entries close Friday 25 September, or as soon as a league is full
To enter your team, please have your team manager fill out the below form and send to dani@esafc.org.nz
The Rules
Referees will be provided for all games pending availability of referees. Please note that referees are learning and in some cases new to the role, so please be patient and respectful at all times. Training and support will be given to referees thanks to NRF.
FIELD MAPS: Click here
RULES & REGULATIONS: Click here
Keen to Referee? We want you!
We are looking for referees aged 10 and up to oversee the games. Referees will receive an Intro to Refereeing session prior to the first game, ongoing support and development, and $10 per game.
If you/your child are interested, please fill out the EOI FORM and return to dani@esafc.org.nz
