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Skill Acquisition Program
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About the League
The Skill Acquisition Program provides a clear, professionally delivered development opportunity for young footballers in NSW which underpins the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s and Women’s competitions.
Registration & Eligibility
2024 SAP licensees will only be permitted to register Players from the Football NSW State Titles Boundaries within which the licensee’s home ground is located (See table below).
Football NSW may provide exemptions for Players to participate out of area should they believe there is genuine merit in the application. The exemptions will remain valid for the duration of the Player’s participation in SAP unless their circumstances supporting the exemption change or they seek to change Clubs.
Breaches of the eligibility criteria will result in a fine to the licensee and possible expulsion from the competition.
The State Title Boundaries and Clubs within them are:
| Region | Clubs | Associations |
|---|---|---|
| Metro North | Gladesville Ryde Magic | North West Sydney Football |
| Manly United FC | Manly-Warringah FA | |
| Manly Warringah FA | Manly-Warringah FA | |
| NWS Spirit FC | North West Sydney Football | |
| Metro South | Bankstown City FC | Bankstown District AFA |
| Bankstown United FC | Bankstown District AFA | |
| Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC | Southern Districts SFA | |
| Canterbury Bankstown FC | Bankstown District AFA | |
| Macarthur FA | Macarthur FA | |
| Macarthur Rams FC | Macarthur FA | |
| Marconi Stallions FC | Southern Districts SFA | |
| Mounties Wanderers FC | Southern Districts SFA | |
| Southern Districts SFA | Southern Districts SFA | |
| Sydney United 58 FC | Southern Districts SFA | |
| Metro West | Blacktown & Districts SFA | Blacktown Districts SFA |
| Blacktown City FC | Blacktown Districts SFA | |
| Blacktown Spartans FC | Blacktown Districts SFA | |
| Granville Rage | Granville Districts SFA | |
| Hawkesbury City FC | Nepean District SFA | |
| Hills United FC | Hills Football | |
| Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC | Blacktown Districts SFA | |
| Nepean FA | Nepean District SFA | |
| Parramatta FC | Granville Districts SFA | |
| Rydalmere Lions FC | Granville Districts SFA | |
| Metro East | APIA Leichhardt FC | Canterbury Districts SFA |
| Eastern Suburbs FA | Eastern Surburbs FA | |
| Fraser Park FC | Canterbury Districts SFA | |
| Hakoah Sydney City East FC | Eastern Surburbs FA | |
| Rockdale Ilinden FC | Football St George | |
| St George City FA | Football St George | |
| St George FC | Football St George | |
| Sydney Olympic FC | Canterbury Districts SFA | |
| Sydney University SFC | Canterbury Districts SFA | |
| Metro Far North | Central Coast Mariners FC | Central Coast Football |
| Northern Tigers FC | Northern Suburbs FA | |
| Metro Far South | Football South Coast | Football South Coast |
| Sutherland Sharks FC | Sutherland Shire Football Association | |
| Sutherland Shire Football Association | Sutherland Shire Football Association | |
| Wollongong Wolves FC | Football South Coast | |
| Country Riverina | NIL | Griffith & District AFA, South West Slopes FA, Football Albury Wodonga, Wagga Wagga & District FA |
| Country Southern | Southern Branch Inc. | Eurobodalla FA, Far South Coast FA, Shoalhaven District FA, Southern Tablelands FA |
| Country Western | Western NSW FC | Dubbo & District FA, Lachlan AFA, Orange & District FA, Western Plains FA, Lithgow FA, Bathurst FA |
Players Per Team
Permissible players per team are identified in the following table:
| Age Group | Field Players | Substitutes | Licensee Squad Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| U9 | 7 | 3 | 20 (16 boys + 4 girls) |
| U10 | 9 | 3 | 24 (20 boys + 4 girls) |
| U11 | 9 | 3 | 24 (20 boys + 4 girls) |
| U12 | 9 | 3 | 24 (20 boys + 4 girls) |
Match Format
Matches will be scheduled over four (4) time slots, as follows:
| Match Slot | Half Field A | Half Field B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U9 match 1 | U10 match 1 |
| 2 | U9 match 2 | U10 match 2 |
| 3 | U11 match 1 | U12 match 1 |
| 4 | U11 match 2 | U12 match 2 |
League Table and Points
Consistent with the MiniRoos guidelines, League tables will not be kept during the game phase of the 2024 SAP. Similarly, points will not be attributed to the result of any Match in the SAP game phase.
Joining a Skill Acquisition Program
Participating Clubs select their players for their teams. This is usually through player trials. For more information please contact the Clubs within your region directly. Contacts for each club can be found at the following link:
Competing Teams
SAP GALA Day
P: 02 8814 4400
E: reception@footballnsw.com.au
Head Office
Valentine Sports Park
235 - 257 Meurants Lane
Glenwood NSW 2768
Postal Address
PO Box 6146
Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153
Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
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