For Independent Football, By Independent Football

Independent Football Australia (IFA) is a governing body that regulates and represents independent football across Australia so that it may be delivered in a safe, professional, collaborative and inclusive environment.

The IFA is committed to contributing to a more united game and delivering benefits across the football family. 

Through a passionate and strong community of dedicated academies and their families, the IFA Cup has since emerged and is now the largest competition for independent football academies in Sydney and Adelaide. 

The IFA Cup is a series of 7-a-side & 9-a-side games played in a gala-day type format. Our competition sees over 200 teams across several age groups converge to Wanderers Football Park (in Sydney) and Apex Football Stadium (in Adelaide), to compete against each other all year round.

This competition offers young footballers the opportunity to compete in structured, professional, high-quality matches, designed with a strong focus on enjoyment and holistic player development.

Our 2024 calendar will see us run matchdays for 6 Rounds (on Saturdays or Sundays) every school term with our Pre-Season competition in Term 1, Winter Season in Terms 2 & 3 and our Summer Season in Term 4. As such, we're able to provide year round paid working opportunities for each of our Matchday Coordinators, Referees and First Aid Trainers. 

Our first comeptitons of the year will commence on the following dates: 

Pre-Season - IFA Cup Adelaide (Apex Football Stadium, Angle Park SA):

• Round 1 - Saturday 1 February
• Round 2 - Saturday 8 February
• Round 3 - Saturday 15 February
• Round 4 - Saturday 1 March
• Round 5 - Saturday 8 March
• Round 6 -  Saturday 22 March
• BACK-UP - Saturday 29 March

Pre-Season - IFA Cup Sydney (Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill NSW): 

• Round 1 - Sunday, 16 February 
• Round 2 - Sunday, 23 February
• Round 3 - Sunday, 2 March
• Round 4 - Sunday, 9 March
• Round 5 - Sunday, 16 March
• Round 6 - Sunday, 23 March
• BACK-UP: Sunday, 30 March
• BACK-UP: Sunday, 6 April

If you wish to find out more about the IFA and our competitions, please see the links below: 

• Website: independentfootballaustralia.com
• Competition Website: independentfootballaustraliass23.torneopal.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/independentfootballaustralia

Roles & Responsibilities

Referee

• Officiate several matches per day following both IFA Cup and FIFA Laws of the Game
• Adhere to IFA Cup uniform regulations (black shorts & socks, IFA Cup Referee Shirt supplied) 
• Supply match results via Match Field Sheets provided

First Aid Trainer

• On-site to respond to related injuries ensuring quick and efficient treatment
• Provide support and strong comunication for young athletes 
• Promote a healthy, secure, and safer environmen that instils confidence among players, coaches, staff and spectators