1. Definitions
1.1 League Organiser means , an individual operating as a sole trader under the name Let’s Play Football.
1.2 Captain means the person who registers the Team and accepts these terms.
1.3 Team means the team the Captain registers.
1.4 Player means anyone who takes part under the Team’s name, including every rostered player, substitute, casual fill-in (“ringer”) and guest.
1.5 League means the Let’s Play Football social competition played at Nield Park, Rodd Point NSW 2046, including all games, warm-ups and activities at or around the venue.
1.6 Released Parties means the League Organiser (personally and in every capacity), their helpers, volunteers, referees, contractors, agents and sponsors, and the owner and manager of the venue.
2. How these terms apply
2.1 The Captain accepts these terms personally and for the Team by registering, ticking the acceptance box or paying the Registration Fee.
2.2 Players do not sign anything. Every Player is taken to accept these terms by taking part in the League after being told about them, as with other recreational activities where participants accept the venue’s terms by playing.
2.3 The League Organiser will make these terms available on the League website and at the venue. They may also be given to Players directly by the Captain under clause 5.
2.4 Anyone who does not accept these terms must not play.
3. Eligibility
3.1 The League is open to males aged 18 or over.
3.2 The Captain must make sure every Player is eligible and fit to play.
3.3 The League Organiser may refuse entry to, or remove, any person who does not meet these requirements.
4. Registration and payment
4.1 The Registration Fee for the season is $.
4.2 A place is secured only when payment is received in full.
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4.4 If a game is cancelled or moved because of weather, ground conditions or safety, the League Organiser may reschedule it.
4.5 Registrations are not transferable without the League Organiser’s written consent.
5. Captain’s responsibilities
5.1 The Captain is solely responsible for managing the Team’s roster, including every Player, substitute and casual fill-in.
5.2 Before any person plays under the Team’s name, the Captain must: (a) tell them that football carries a risk of serious injury and that everyone plays entirely at their own risk; (b) give them these terms or the Player Notice below (for example, by sending it to the team chat) or tell them where to read the full terms; (c) make sure they are eligible and fit to play; and (d) make sure they understand that by playing they accept these terms.
5.3 The Captain must do this for every substitute and ringer, every week they play.
5.4 The Captain is responsible for the conduct of every Player in the Team.
5.5 The Captain should keep a record that Players were told (for example, saved messages) and give it to the League Organiser on request.
5.6 The League Organiser has no duty to contact Players individually. That duty rests with the Captain. The League Organiser may also remind Players at the venue.
6. Risk warning and assumption of risk
WARNING: Football is a dangerous recreational activity. Taking part involves a significant risk of personal injury, including serious or permanent injury, disability or death.
6.1 Risks include collisions and contact, falls, sprains, fractures, head and spinal injuries, uneven or wet ground, weather, equipment, and the conduct or negligence of other players and officials.
6.2 The Captain and every Player acknowledge that these risks are inherent and obvious, and voluntarily accept them.
6.3 Everyone plays entirely at their own risk.
6.4 Each Player is responsible for their own fitness and health, and for deciding whether they are able to play.
7. Release and exclusion of liability
7.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, including the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), the Captain (for themselves and the Team) and each Player release the Released Parties from all liability for death, personal injury, illness, and loss of or damage to property. This applies whether the liability arises in negligence, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty or otherwise, and arises out of or in connection with the League.
7.2 To the extent the law allows, the League Organiser excludes liability for any breach of a warranty that recreational services will be provided with due care and skill.
7.3 Nothing in these terms excludes liability caused by a Released Party’s reckless conduct, fraud or wilful misconduct, or any liability or right that cannot lawfully be excluded, including under the Australian Consumer Law.
8. Indemnity
8.1 The Captain agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the League Organiser (personally and in every capacity) and the other Released Parties from and against any claim, action, suit, proceeding, demand, loss, damage, liability, cost or expense. This includes legal fees on a full indemnity basis, and medical, hospital and ambulance expenses, arising from or in connection with any claim brought by or on behalf of any Player or guest fielded under the Team’s name. That includes claims by their family, dependants, estate or insurer.
8.2 The indemnity applies whether the claim concerns injury, illness, death, loss or damage, and whether it is based on negligence or any other cause.
8.3 The indemnity does not apply to the extent the loss was caused by a Released Party’s reckless conduct, fraud or wilful misconduct, or to the extent the law does not permit it.
8.4 This is a personal obligation of the Captain. It continues after the season ends.
8.5 The Captain may make their own arrangements with Players to share this risk. Doing so does not reduce the Captain’s obligations under this clause.
9. Medical treatment and insurance
9.1 Players are responsible for their own medical treatment and costs, including ambulance and hospital fees.
9.2 The League Organiser does not provide personal accident, health or ambulance cover for Players. Players are encouraged to hold their own.
9.3 In an emergency, the Captain and each Player consent to first aid and emergency medical treatment and agree to pay for it.
10. Conduct and discipline
10.1 Players must follow the League rules and the referee’s decisions, which are final, and any reasonable direction from the League Organiser.
10.2 Players must not play under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
10.3 Violence, abuse, harassment, discrimination and dangerous play are not tolerated.
10.4 The League Organiser may warn, suspend or remove any Player or Team, or cancel a registration without refund, for breach of these terms or serious misconduct.
11. Venue and property
11.1 Games are played in a public park, subject to the venue owner’s conditions, ground conditions and weather.
11.2 Players bring their belongings at their own risk. The Released Parties are not responsible for loss, theft or damage.
12. Photos and video
The Captain and each Player consent to photos and video taken at games being used to promote the League. Anyone who doesn’t want to be photographed must tell the League Organiser in writing at .
13. Privacy
The League Organiser will keep personal information secure, use it only to run the League and deal with injuries or incidents, share it only where reasonably necessary (for example with emergency services or insurers), and not sell it. The Captain confirms they have each Player’s consent to provide their details. To ask for information to be corrected or deleted, contact .
14. Changes and cancellation by the League Organiser
14.1 The League Organiser may change fixtures, times, formats or the venue for operational, safety or weather reasons.
14.2 The League Organiser is not liable for failure or delay caused by events outside their reasonable control, such as severe weather, venue closure, public health orders or emergencies.
15. General
15.1 Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales. Each party submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the NSW courts.
15.2 Severability. If any part is invalid or unenforceable, it is read down or removed and the rest continues.
15.3 Entire agreement. These terms are the whole agreement about the Team’s participation.
15.4 Updates. The League Organiser may update these terms by notice to the Captain. Updates apply to later registrations and seasons.
15.5 Electronic acceptance. These terms may be accepted electronically. The record of acceptance (date, time and account details) is evidence of agreement.
15.6 Contact. The League Organiser can be contacted at .
Player Notice (the Captain sends this to the team chat)
Read before you play – Let’s Play Football. Football is a contact sport and you can be seriously injured. Everyone plays at their own risk. By playing in this league you accept the Let’s Play Football Team Registration Terms, including the release of liability. You must be male, 18 or over, and fit to play. You are responsible for your own medical costs. If you don’t accept these terms, don’t play.