Playing in a League - FAQs

Are you interested in playing in the Select Soccer Leagues?

Q. If we win the league of cup what do we get?

A. The overall winners of our leagues can walk off with the league cup and other prizes. Also, every member of teams which are winners or runners up of any of our divisions will receive quality individual trophies or medals.

Q. I'm not that sure how the standard of my team will compare with the teams in the league, how do I know that I'm going to get a decent game every week and not end up getting thrashed every week, or even us thrashing other teams?
A. Pre-season grading games will help you find your niche and, with up to 10 divisions in our leagues, and regular promotion and relegation from each division after every 14 week season, your team will soon rise (or maybe fall) to the level that suits them best.

Q. I don't think we are a great team so does that mean that we'll miss out on the end of season celebration?
A. Of course not, everyone is welcome at the end of season presentations, the ambience alone is enough to cheer up those teams commiserating and motivate them for the new season. A great opportunity to do a post-mortem on the season and enjoy a few beers together.

Q. How do I go about joining one of the leagues at Select Leisure?
A. It couldn't be easier, just give us a call, email us or drop by the centre. You can let us know what league you fancy or let us suggest one for you.

Q. How many teams in each division?
A. Generally there are 8 teams in each division. However, in the early grading leagues this may differ slightly.

Q. How long does each season last?
A. Each team will play each other twice resulting in a 14-week season. However, in the early grading leagues this may differ slightly.

Q. How long are the games?
A. Each game is generally 50 minutes long (25 minutes each way). There may be regional variations.

Q. How many players can be used in one game?
A. 8 players may be used in any one game, 5 on the pitch at any one time and 3 rolling substitutes.

Q. Can we use more than 8 players during the season?
A. Yes, you may register a maximum of 15 players.

Q. What times do the matches start?
A. The kick-off times for the leagues vary but both early and late evening kick offs are available as well as weekends.

Q. Will there be promotion and relegation?
A. Yes, 2 teams are promoted and relegated. However, if a team has won/lost a division by a large margin Select Leisure reserve the right to regrade the team.

Q. Can we choose the night and kick-off times that we play?
A. You can choose the night of the week that you play but you cannot choose the times. All teams must play as per the scheduled instructions.

Q. Do you award trophies?
A. Yes, we aware individual trophies to the winners and runners up of each division. These will be presented at the Presentation Evening.

Q. Are the leagues affiliated to the FA?
A. Yes, Select Leisure are affiliated to the Liverpool FA and therefore if you were cautioned this could affect your 11-a-side football.

Q. What type of footwear can be worn?
A. The required footwear is astro turf trainers. Please note that no blades or studs will be allowed.

Q. What happens if our opposition doesn't turn up?
A. The Centre Manager will arrange a friendly game for you.

Q. What if a team drops out of our league?
A. When a team drops out of the league the Centre Manager will try to replace them, if this cannot be done a friendly game will be arranged at the same time.

Q. Do we require matching shirts?
A. Yes

Q. Are shin pads compulsory?
A. Yes

Q. Do you supply the match ball?
A. Yes, we supply all necessary equipment.

Q. Do you supply the referee?
A. Yes, a qualified affiliated referee will be supplied for all games.

Q. Is there a membership fee & how much are the games?
A. Each team must pay a membership/registration of £15 per season.