Women’s Football
Whether you’re a seasoned player, you’ve been out of the game for a while or you’ve never played before, we’d love you to get involved.
5-a-side Football
Term 1 - Drop in Sessions (starting 12th Oct)
Our indoor 5 a side sessions begin on Thursday 12th October at 16:00-19:00 and will up until the end of Term 1. These sessions are a great opportunity to play casually, test your skills and make new friends. You don't need to be part of a team to take part, just head down and games can be arranged on the day.
- Thursdays 16:00 - 17:00 , 17:00 - 18:00 & 18:00 - 19:00
- Term time only
- Booking essential via NCL Sport app or website (12 spaces per time slot)
- Sessions are bookable up to 14 days in advance
- Starts 12th October
Term 2 - 5 a side League
Last year we ran our first ever Womens 5 a side league and it was a great success. As such, this year we hope to do the same. During Term 1 we hope for each of you to make an effort to team up and form some teams ready for the commencement of the Term 2 league. The League will bring about some much more competitive game time and allow for you to put to the test what you have learnt in Term 1. The League will finish with a Play-Off final night - with the winning team coming away with a shiny trophy and their place in Intramural history.
Where and When
25th January
All games are played indoors at Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre, Sports Hall 2
Every Thursday in term 2,
Games kick off at (TBC)
League Format
Up to 6 teams will compete in a weekly league playing each other once to determine the standings for the finals night played on the last week of term.
Fixtures are 40 minutes long (2 x 20 mins) and are refereed by a qualified FA referee
At the end of each term the winning team will receive a winners trophy and place in the Intramural hall of fame
To Enter:
See 'registering a team' link below
11-a-side Football
*Brand New - starting Friday 13th October
Womens 11 a-side Football is a brand new addition to our Intramural Sport Offer. This session is open to all abilities and completely FREE to attend. No need to book on just head down to Longbenton Sports Ground and enjoy a coached session on our outdoor 3G pitch.
You don't need to be part of a team to take part, just head down and games can be arranged on the day.
- Fridays 18:00-21:00 at Longbenton Sports Ground
- Term time only
- Starts 20th October
Term 2 - 11s League
During your sessions in Term 1 we hope that, similar to 5 a side, you will make new friends and be able to form some teams that will compete in the league during Term 2.
Where and When
26th January
All games are played outdoors at Longbenton Sports Ground
Every Friday in term 2
Games kick off at (TBC)
League Format
Up to 4 teams will compete in a weekly league playing each other once to determine the standings for the finals night played on the last week of term.
Fixtures are 80 minutes long (2 x 40mins) and are refereed by a qualified FA referee
At the end of each term the winning team will receive a winners trophy and place in the Intramural hall of fame
To Enter:
See 'registering a team' link below
Find out more
For more information on women’s football, contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
IM 5 a-side League
coming soon...
IM 7 a-side League
Coming soon...
5 a-side Rules
- Games are 50 minutes. 2 x 25min halfs
- Three points will be awarded for a win and one point for a draw.
- A £5 referee’s fee is required from both teams prior to the start of the game.
- No jewellery may be worn on the pitch.
- Any injuries resulting in bleeding must be dealt with immediately. No bleeding players are allowed on the pitch.
- The referee has the authority to sin bin players for up to 5 minutes or send players off for misconduct or continuous infringement of the rules if necessary.
- If a team fails to turn up, the match is awarded as a 10-0 walkover to the opposing team. The team failing to show up will also have 3 point deducted from their league table points.
- If a team fails to turn up to play on two occasions, they will be immediately withdrawn from the league, with no refund given.
- Any team failing to show up for a fixture is responsible for paying the full referee’s fee of £10
- The ball can not go above head height.
- Sliding tackles are not permitted. Infringements of this rule results in a free-kick. The referee has the authority to sin bin players for dangerous sliding tackles.
- The goalkeeper cannot pick up a back pass from their teammates, unless the ball has been played through another teammate. Infringements of this rule results in a penalty.
- When a goal is scored, play is restarted from the keeper.
- The keeper can throw or kick (ground or hands) the ball out at all times (in play or dead ball situation)
- Players (attackers and defenders) are allowed in the box and goals can be scored in the box. Goalkeepers are also allowed to come out of the box and play the ball.
- All free kicks are direct and defending players must be 2 metres from free kicks.
- Players taking a penalty, having addressed the ball, may only take one step before striking the ball.
- If a player kicks the ball over the dividing partition (but below “head-height”) play is restarted with a kick in from the side by the other team.
- Substitutes are roll on, roll off.
- All matches must be played on the date and time as stated on the original fixture list.
- Maximum of 9 players attending on a matchday (no more than 4 subs on the bench)
Term 2 2023-24
Registration for the Intramural 5 & 7-a-side league is now open
Registration operates on a first come first served basis with space available for 6 teams
- No team entry fees
- All players must have a minimum of a Newcastle University SPORT membership
- Fixtures to start on TBC
- £5 per team referee fee, paid directly to the referee in cash
To enter a team contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Deadline to enter: TBC
Intramural 5-a-side football at Newcastle University is played indoors at the Sport & Fitness Centre in Sports Hall 2
Newcastle University
Sport & Fitness Centre
Wallace Street
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE2 4DR
0191 208 7225