Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Applications now open

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After the huge success the 2014 inaugural Westfield FFA Cup experienced, team applications for all senior member clubs of the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1, PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2, Men’s State League 1 and Men’s State League 2 as well as Association teams are now open.
Entry will be compulsory for 1st Grade of the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1, PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2, Men’s State League 1 and Men’s State League 2.
For Association Clubs, only one (1) team per Club will be permitted entry in the competition.
All Clubs are encouraged to participate in the Westfield FFA Cup which for the first time in 2015, will include participating Clubs across all states and territories with up to 600 Clubs nationally expected to compete in the Preliminary Rounds for a place in the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Final Rounds.
Football NSW Head of Competitions Manager Troy McColl is eagerly anticipating a projected rise in applications after a memorable 2014 Westfield FFA Cup.
"It’s safe to say that the Westfield FFA Cup kicked off with a bang this year.
"It has been a great year for all member federations as well as Hyundai A-League clubs involved.
"Having heard and seen so many unique stories coming out of this exciting cup competition, one thing is for sure; 2015 will be bigger and better."
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Match Dates
The following table outlines the match dates for the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Preliminary Rounds.
Round              Number of Clubs          Dates
Round 2            TBC                              TBC  (if required)
Round 3            112                               Saturday 14/Sunday 15 March, 2015
Round 4            80                                 Wednesday 1 April 2015
Round 5            40                                 Wednesday 15 April, 2015
Round 6            20                                 Wednesday 29 April, 2015
Round 7            10                                 Wednesday 13 May, 2015
As shown, Football NSW Clubs will enter the 2015 Preliminary Rounds at Round 2 or 3 (pending total entrant numbers). In that regard, in 2015 the Preliminary Rounds will operate within a consistent national structure whereby Club entry into the competition will be staggered in each state/ territory with the winning Clubs from Round 7 in each region gaining direct entry into the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Final Rounds.

Registration Fees
The registration fee to participate in the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Preliminary Rounds is as follows:
• $300 (excluding GST) per Association, Men’s State League 1 and Men’s State League 2 teams;
• $750 (excluding GST) per team for PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 1 and PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 2 teams.
An additional registration fee will be payable for those Clubs that qualify for the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Final Rounds as was the case in 2014.

Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Final Rounds
Football NSW has been allocated five (5) slots into the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Final Rounds. Accordingly, the five (5) winning Clubs from Round 7 of the Preliminary Rounds will be provided entry into the Final Rounds. Further information regarding the Final Round Match Schedule and Draw Process will be provided to Clubs in early 2015.

Registrations
If your Club is successful and accepted to participate into the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Preliminary Rounds, you will be required to register your players on MyFootballClub (including uploading of a photo) prior to commencement of the competition.
Registration guidelines to assist Clubs will be circulated in the New Year. 

General Information
Football NSW will cover all referee fees for the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Preliminary Rounds.
Should you have any further question please direct them via email to staceys@footballnsw.com.au

Online Entry Form – Register your team here

Football NSW are utilising the online entry form for the Westfield FFA Cup 2015 Preliminary Rounds.
There are three (3) sections to the online entry form and all teams are required to submit an entry form even if you are a mandatory entrant:
1. Club Administration (Mandatory for all teams please note: Affiliated Associations if you’re a FNSW State League Club please select FNSW)
2. Venue Details (is only Mandatory for Association Club teams)
3. Playing Kit (Mandatory for all Teams)
Online Entry Form – Register your team here

Entries Close: Friday 30th January, 2015