SSFA Registration and Match Fees to Remain Unchanged for 2027
Sutherland Shire Football Association (SSFA) is pleased to confirm that the SSFA portion of registration and match fees will remain unchanged for the 2027 season, reinforcing our commitment to keeping community football affordable and accessible for players and families across the Shire.
With cost-of-living pressures continuing to impact households, we recognise the importance of managing participation costs and ensuring that financial pressures do not become a barrier to enjoying our game.
For the 2027 season, SSFA will maintain its portion of player registration fees and match fees at 2026 levels, providing greater financial certainty for our clubs, players and families as they prepare for another season of football.
We also welcome the recent announcement from Football NSW confirming that its 2027 Community Registration Fees will remain largely consistent with 2026. Football NSW has frozen its registration fees for junior and youth community players, with only modest increases applying to senior players.
Football NSW has indicated that improvements to its insurance program have helped ease cost pressures, allowing fees to remain relatively stable despite ongoing inflation.
Football Australia has also introduced a simplified national fee structure for 2027, consolidating its previous National Registration Fee and PlayFootball service fee into a single National Football Development Contribution.
At SSFA, we understand that football is more than just a game. For thousands of families across the Sutherland Shire, it is an important part of community life, providing opportunities for physical activity, friendships, personal development and a sense of belonging.
We also recognise that the costs associated with organised sport can add up, particularly for families with multiple children participating. By maintaining our fees, we aim to help ease these pressures and ensure football remains an affordable option for as many people as possible.
As one of Australia's largest community football associations, we remain committed to balancing affordability with our responsibility to deliver quality competitions, facilities, development opportunities and support services for our 26 member clubs.
Our commitment to affordability also forms part of our broader focus on strengthening football across the Shire, with continued investment in participation initiatives, player development programs and opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game.
SSFA looks forward to welcoming returning and new players to the field for the 2027 season.
