Northern NSW Football is delighted to launch the inaugural Northern NSW Regional Super League in 2025. The league will consist of men's and women's competitions.
NNSWF consulted regional clubs to identify potential challenges before considering feedback for the men's and women's leagues. NNSWF will continue to work alongside its member zones and clubs to ensure well-established pilot men's and women's senior Regional Super League competitions in northern NSW for 2025.
2025 Format
Initial Team Structure
- Hybrid tournament style format (Group Phase and Finals Festival)
- One women's and one men's league
- Capped at eight foundation teams
- Two pools of four teams (geographical spread)
- Separate men's and women's competitions entries
Flexible Matchdays
- Three matchdays with flexible dates
- Matchday One: Completed by 31 May 2025
- Matchday Two: Completed by 30 June 2025
- Matchday Three: Completed by 31 July 2025
Finals Festival
- Weekend Finals Festival to be held in October 2025
2025 League Structure
Pool A Matches
Matchday One:
- May
Matchday Two:
- June
Matchday Three:
- July
Pool B Matches
Matchday One:
- May
Matchday Two:
- June
Matchday Three:
- July
Finals Festival Weekend
- Semi-Finals and Play-offs – TBC October (Saturday)
- Finals and Play-offs – TBC October (Sunday)
Regulation and Value Adds
Prize Money
- $5000 (men's and women's)
Live Broadcasting
- Match of the Round (men's and women's)
- Grand Finals (men's and women's)
Minimal Competition Fees ($500 per team)
- No additional player registration
- NNSWF to cover referee fees
- Minimal administration contribution for clubs
- Minimal promotion contribution for clubs
- Minimal disciplinary contribution for clubs
Squad Flexibility
- Players registered within the club
- Player age eglibility: 15+
Innovative Format
- All games must have a winner
- If the games are level at the end of regulation time, both teams will be awarded one competition point. To determine the result of the match, kicks from the penalty mark will take place with the winner recieving one additional comeptition point.
Flexible Matchdays
- Hosted at club venues to assist with revenue
- Will require communication with member zones to confirm appropriate match dates
Minimum Criteria
General Information
- Club name, division, zone
- Application contact (name, mobile and email)
Separate application for men’s and women’s teams
Support from member zone
Support from players
Compliance with legislation and NNSWF Policies / Procedures
- NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) legislation
- Duty Officers (home and away games)
- Match Official Support Officers
- Zero Tolerance Policy enforced
Facility Requirements
- Appropriate change rooms
- Canteen with hot/cold food options
Head Coach Qualifications
- Minimum ‘C’ Diploma
- Proof of registration to complete the ‘C’ Diploma on a later date
First Aid and Support
- Home team must supply a first aid officer
Priority for Club Changer accredited clubs
Complete your club's expression of interest HERE.