11s Football
The 11s football league is the largest and most popular Intramural sport at Newcastle.
League and cup format
48 teams compete across 6 divisions in our Wednesday and Saturday leagues, playing each other twice as they battle it our to become league champions, gain promotion or avoid relegation for the coming season.
There is also Wednesday and Saturday cup competitions, where all divisions are entered into an open draw.
Teams are typically made up from courses, societies, halls of residence or groups of friends who love playing football. Any new players should contact the captains directly to find out about open training and trials via the contacts tab listed below.
All matches are assigned a Northumberland FA qualified referee with each team required to pay a £15 per week ref fee.
At the end of the season, the winning teams come away with a shiny crystal trophy, medals and a £100 voucher to help fund the team. They will also hold a place in Intramural history.
Where and when
The season runs from October to May. Fixtures are either played on a Wednesday from 14:00 onwards or all day Saturday depending on which league your team has entered.
All games are played at Cochrane Park or Longbenton Sports Ground on a mixture of 3G and grass pitches.
Looking to join a team?
Teams will run pre-seasons, open training sessions and trials in Freshers Week and early October. All new players looking for a team can contact the captains directly via the contacts tab listed below. It is still possible to join a team once the season has started, you should contact the captain to discuss if a team has space for additional players.
You can also use our new players hub to see if any teams are actively seeking out additional players: Intramural Football Players Hub
Registering a new team
Please ensure you have read all the information on league rules and the registration process listed below. Once you have completed that step, to register a new team please contact the Participation & Events Officer to discuss the options for your team.
Find out more
For more information on 11s football, contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
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2023 - 24 Season
Registration for the Intramural Wednesday and Saturday 11s football leagues will open in August 2023. All teams must have confirmation that there is a place for them in the league prior to purchasing the team entry fee.
Registration is available for those teams with confirmation:
- £100 per team per league
- Registration and payment can only be carried out online via the University's WebStore, payment links will be provided to team captains.
League fixtures will start Saturday 7th October and Wednesday 11th October.
All players must have a Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre SPORT membership
Contact
Tom Brearley; Intramural Sport Officer
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
Intramural 11-a-side football at Newcastle University is played on an extensive portfolio of outdoor sports grounds. These provide excellent venues for Intramural training and matches throughout the season. All venues provide teams with changing facilities, showers and toilets.
Etherstone Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7JX
3 x floodlit 3G pitches
2 x grass pitches
Benton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8AD
1 x floodlit 3G pitch
3 x grass pitches
As captain of an Intramural 11s football team, you should manage and coordinate the team responsibilities.
Registration
- Complete the relevant Sport and Fitness Centre and NFA registration forms.
- Pay the £100 league registration fee per league
Pre-season
- Attend the captain’s meeting - Date & Time TBC
- Submit your squad list to the Intramural Sport Officer (Tom Brearley) before Monday 16th October
- Ensure all your squad members are Sport and Fitness Centre Members
- non-members will be ineligible to play after Monday 23rd October
- Make sure all your squad members have a copy of the league rules
Weekly duties
- Check the weekly email for up-to-date information on venue, kick-off time, opposition, referee, any changes, and so on
- Ensure all players wear appropriate playing kit
- shin guards are compulsory
- removal of all jewellery and facial piercing before the start of the game
- Pay the referee the fee of £15 before the start of the fixture
- Inform the Intramural Sport Officer of results within 24 hours of the match ending, using the Playwaze app
- If any of your players are taken to hospital as a result of an incident in an Intramural fixture, you must inform the Intramural Sport Officer in person, by phone or email, before 21.00 on the day after the accident.
- If any of your players suffers injury or their condition deteriorates after leaving our sports grounds you should inform the Intramural Sport Officer and submit an accident report form.
- All fines (yellow and red cards) issued by the NFA must be paid within seven days of notification
- failure to this will result in an additional administration charge
Under no circumstances should you field a player who is NOT a:
- Newcastle University student or staff member
- Sport & Fitness Centre member
This offence will incur a £25 fine, a 3 point deduction, and possible expulsion from the league.
Contact
Tom Brearley; Intramural Sport Officer
0191 208 8548
- Code of Conduct (PDF: 427KB)
- Responsible Alcohol Policy (PDF: 415KB)
All players representing an Intramural sports team must:
- be Newcastle University students or staff members (past or present)
- have current Sport & Fitness Centre Membership
If you suspect an opposition team has fielded an illegal player (eg a player from Northumbria University) then:
- Get a full name of the suspected illegal player.
- Download and complete the Intramural Player Protest Form (PDF: 149KB)
- If present, ask the opposition captain to sign the protest form (they cannot refuse).
- Submit the completed protest form and photo to liam.isaac2@ncl.ac.uk
Once the Participation & Events Officer receives the completed form an investigation will take place.
The opposition captain cannot refuse to sign a player protest form.
If a team is guilty of playing an illegal player, sanctions will be as follows:
First offence
- Lose the game 5-0
- 3 point deduction
- £50 fine
Second offence
- Lose the game 5-0
- 6 point deduction
- £100 fine
Third offence
- Lose the game 5-0
- Expelled from the league
Contact
Tom Brearley; Intramural Sport Officer
0191 208 8548
All Intramural sports fixtures at outdoor grounds will have a designated first aider. Note: a first aider may be covering multiple games so you may need to check other pitches in order to locate them.
In the event that there is no first aider available due to them treating another player for e.g. teams should inform the grounds staff of any injury or illness who will provide first aid treatment.
If an injury or illness occurs during training or friendly match in which a first aider is not provided teams should inform our grounds staff who will provide first aid treatment.
If a member of your team leaves our outdoor sports grounds and their injury or illness deteriorates resulting in attendance at a hospital, urgent care centre or doctors then we require the captain to submit the Intramural Accident Report form – this should be emailed to the Sports Development Officer or handed in at the University Sport and Fitness Centre
Following any report of an illness or injury, you will be contacted by a member of Sports Services to see if any further assistance or support can be provided during any phase of recovery.
For head and concussion injuries. A SCAT test is available from the University Physio in order to determine a timescale for your return to playing sport. Costs for this will be paid for by Sports Services.
Accident Report Form
Download the Intramural Accident Report for submission.
Contact
Tom Brearley; Intramural Sport Officer
0191 208 8548
Wednesday League
| Year | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Division 4 | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Garnett A | Inter Minan | Deportivo La Costainia | Pro Evo Panthers | Athletico Jizzmen |
| 2006-07 | Real Ma-Dividend | Z-Lions | Chelski | Chciken Kiev | Barca Law Na |
| 2007-08 | Real Ma-Dividend | Henderson Hall A | Mathletico | Ecosoc Berlin | Dyslexic Untied |
| 2008-09 | Garnett A | The Hurricanes | Ecosoccer | Inter City | Castle Leazes |
| 2009-10 | Garnett A | Henderson Hall A | The Pink Panthers | Ar U Shaving A Laugh | The Hurricanes |
| 2010-11 | Newcastle Medics 1s | Crayola | Ar U Shaving A Laugh | Roman Villa FC | Newcastle Medics 1 |
| 2011-12 | Barca Law Na | Newcastle Medics 2 | Roman Villa FC | N/A | Barca Law Na |
| 2012-13 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Ecosoccer | Jesmondino | Bayern Toonich | Henderson Hall |
| 2013-14 | Newcastle Medics 1s | Boca Seniors | Politic Thistle | Sons of Pitches | Boca Seniors |
| 2014-15 | Boca Seniors | Aftermath | KFC | Boca Tooniors | Boca Seniors |
| 2015-16 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Barca Law Na | Oxbow Lakers | N/A | Dyslexic Untied |
| 2016-17 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Thundercats | Pique Blinders | N/A | Aftermath |
| 2017-18 | Dyslexic Untied | Barca Law Na | Jesmond Tutu FC | N/A | Dyslexic Utd |
| 2018-19 | Dyslexic Untied | EcoSoccer | Qin Dynasty | N/A | Politic Thistle |
| 2019-20 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Politic Thistle | Castle Leazes | N/A | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Qin Dynasty | Agrics FC | N/A | N/A |
| 2021-22 | Mathletico Madrid | Newcastle Medics 1s | Beer FC | N/A | Thundercats |
| 2022-23 | Sporting Business | Beer FC | Dyslexic Untied | N/A | Sporting Business |
Saturday League
| Year | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Dyslexic Untied | Inter Minan | Shiedlfield Wednesday | Dyslexic Untied |
| 2006-07 | Henderson Hall A | Newcastle Medics | Real Ma-Dividend | Dyslexic Untied |
| 2007-08 | Barca Law Na | Real Ma-Dividend | Newcastle Medics 2s | Dyslexic Untied |
| 2008-09 | Newcastle Medics FC | Henderson Hall A FC | Chem Eng | Barca La Na |
| 2009-10 | Newcastle Uni 3s | Newcastle Medics 2s | Tony & The Yeboah's | Newcastle Medics FC |
| 2010-11 | Newcastle Medics 1s | NUSSC FC | Norfolk N Chance | Barca Law Na |
| 2011-12 | Newcastle Medics 1s | Axe Wielding Baboons | SS Ladzio | Newcastle Medics 2s |
| 2012-13 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Chem Eng | Bath A Loner | Barca Law Na |
| 2013-14 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Boca Seniors | Acc Soc | Newcastle Medics 2s |
| 2014-15 | Newcastle Medics 1s | FC Civille | SS Ladzio | Boca Seniors |
| 2015-16 | Newcastle Uni Reserves | Panthers FC | ChemSoc | Boca Seniors |
| 2016-17 | Dyslexic Untied | Castle Leazes | ManSoc | FC Civille |
| 2017-18 | Newcastle Medics 2s | FC Civille | Axe Wielding Baboons | Boca Seniors |
| 2018-19 | Newcastle Medics 2s | Barca-Law-Na | Combined Honours | Newcastle Medics 2s |
| 2019-20 | Panthers FC | Castle Leazes | Bayern Med | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Newcastle Uni 3s | Newcastle Medics 1s | Tekkerslovakia | N/A |
| 2021-22 | Newcastle Medics 1s | Treble Pogba & Koke | ACS Tigers | Newcastle Medics 1s |
| 2022-23 | Newcastle Uni 3s | Chem Eng | Interstella |