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NAIDOC Cup – Player Expression of Interest

The NAIDOC Cup is an initiative of Football NSW (FNSW) and Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) that sees representative First Nations football teams from each Member Federation (FNSW & NNSWF) compete in matches over 2.5 days and also involves opportunities for players, coaches, and referees to connect with culture.

The tournament is for eligible players turning 13, 14, 15 or 16 by 31st December 2025.

The 2025 NAIDOC Cup will be held at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen, NSW from October 8th to October 10th.

Players must attend the player trials to be eligible for selection. If you are unavailable to attend the trials, communication with FNSW must occur before the trial date to decide if players are eligible for selection.

Trial dates – NAIDOC Cup

When: Monday 21st July 2025
Location: Valentine Sports Park
Time: 6:00pm -7:30pm

Players must attend the trial to be considered for a place in the squad.

Cost to participate: $100

To be eligible for the FNSW NAIDOC Cup team you must:

– Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

– Be born in 2009/2010/2011/2012

– Be a registered football player within the national PlayFootball registration system to a FNSW affiliated club

– Provide official Club contact

Trials will be conducted by NAIDOC Cup and TSP coaches. Players must complete this form to register for the trials. Players will not be considered for selection without completing this form. Players must attend the trial to be considered for a place in the squad. If this is an obstacle, please contact Ellie Kerr elliek@footballnsw.com.au

FNSW and NNSWF will both select U14 & U16 female and male squads consisting of up to 16 players in each. Upon completion of the trial process, FNSW will contact players who have secured a place in one of the squads and communicate the next steps.

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Full Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Main contact mobile number*

Contact Email*

Gender*

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?*

To be considered as an eligible player/coach for NAIDOC Cup, please upload one of the following:

A letter of “Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent” provided by an Aboriginal Community organisation. This must be stamped with the organisation’s common seal of certification.
A letter from an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or Aboriginal Medical Service that recognises you as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This must contain the organisation’s letterhead.
A Statutory Declaration. This is a legal binding document demonstrating your child’s identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. The Statutory Declaration must be accompanied by any of the following:
- Proof that you are an Abstudy recipient;

- A letter from an Indigenous person employed in an Indigenous identified position. For instance, an Aboriginal School Liaison Officer or Aboriginal Community Worker. This must contain the organisation’s letterhead;
- A letter from a school that recognises you/your child as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student; or
- A statutory declaration from a community Elder.

Letter/Statutory Declaration Upload*

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Suburb and postcode*

FA number*

Current Club name*

Age group and competition currently registered in*

Preferred Shirt Size*

Preferred Short Size*

Highest level of football played/detail your playing history*

Positions played*

Preferred position*

How did you hear about the NAIDOC Cup*

Association

Club

Social Media

Word of Mouth

Other

Other referral method

Club Official/Contact

Club Contact Name*

First Last

Club Contact Email*

Club Contact Phone Number*

Club Position*