● Expressions of interest open · First season
Friday night matchplay in Baulkham Hills
Coached, ability-matched 5v5 games for kids aged 5 to 13. Register as an individual, and we’ll match your child into the best possible game every week.
Season
8 Friday nights
Dates
Friday 30 Oct – 18 Dec 2026
Ages
5–8 & 9–13 years
Venue
Crestwood High School (Gate E)
17 Chapel Lane Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Format
5v5 sized games
Price
$160 for the season
Why Matchplay
Real games, built around your child
Training builds the skills. Matches are where kids learn to use them. Matchplay gives every player a weekly game at the right level, with a coach on the side of the pitch.
Individual registrations
No team needed
Register your child on their own. You don’t need a full squad, a club or a group of friends. We build the teams.
Matched by ability
The right game, every week
Within each age group, players are matched weekly on ability rather than age alone, so every game is as even and competitive as we can make it. Matches are 5v5, so every player is close to the ball and gets plenty of touches.
Coached matches
Feedback during the game
Our coaches run every match and give players feedback as they play, the way it happens on a real match day.
How it works
From registration to kick-off
Step 1
Register interest
Fill in the expression of interest form. Places are confirmed when registrations open.
Step 2
Join your age group
Players choose between the two age brackets: 5–8 years or 9–13 age group for the season.
Step 3
Get matched each week
Coaches set the teams each Friday by ability, so the best possible matches go ahead that night.
Step 4
Play and get feedback
Every match is coached, with feedback on the pitch that players can take back into training.
Football collective academy
Train on the weekend.
Play on Friday.
For players already in our Academy Coaching program, Matchplay adds a second football session to the week. It’s where they apply what they’ve practised in a real match, against players at their level.
Weekend
Academy Coaching
Skills based training sessions
Friday
Matchplay
Coached, ability-matched games that put those skills to work
Every week
Two touchpoints
Learn it in training, apply it in a match
Season details
Season one: 8 Fridays
Season fee
$160
8 matches · $20 per week
Format
5v5
Small-sided games
Match times
Age group
Matches
5–8 years
5.15pm – 6.00pm
9–13 years
6.00pm – 6.45pm
Times may change if additional matches are needed. Registered families will be told before any change.
Match nights
Wk 1
30 Oct
Wk 2
6 Nov
Wk 3
13 Nov
Wk 4
20 Nov
Wk 5
27 Nov
Wk 6
4 Dec
Wk 7
11 Dec
Wk 8
18 Dec
Where to find us
Venue
Crestwood High School
Entry
Gate E
Address
17 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Season
Friday 30 October – Friday 18 December 2026
Format
5v5 matches
Price
$160 for the 8-week season
Good to know
What to expect
New teammates each week
Teams are reset every Friday to keep games even, so your child may not play with the same players each week.
Built for participation
Sessions are designed to get kids comfortable playing in a match environment. Everyone plays.
Open to all players
You don’t need to be in the Academy to register. Academy players get the most from it as a second weekly session.
Season one · Limited places
Register your interest for Matchplay
This is our first Matchplay season: 8 Friday nights of coached 5v5 matches for $160.
Register your interest now and you’ll be first to hear when registrations open.
Questions?
Not sure which age group fits, or how Matchplay works alongside Academy Coaching? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
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FAQ
Questions parents ask first
Does my child need a team to sign up?
No. Our matchplay format takes individual registrations. Our coaches will build the teams each week.
How are teams picked?
Within each age group, players are matched weekly on ability rather than age alone, so each match is as even as possible. Our coaches will remain the same on a weekly basis so will learn your child’s ability.
Will my child play with the same kids every week?
Not necessarily. Teams can change from week to week so the matches stay balanced and everyone gets a good game.
Is it coached?
Yes. Every match is run by Football Collective coaches, who give players feedback during the game, much like a real match day.
Do I need to be an existing Football Collective player?
No, Matchplay is open to all players aged 5 to 13. For Academy players it works as a second session each week, where they put their training into practice.
How much does it cost?
$150 for the 8-week season, which works out to $18.75 per week.
What format are the matches?
All matches are 5v5. Small-sided games mean more touches, more decisions and more involvement for every player.
What times are the matches?
5–8 years play 5.15pm – 6.00pm and 9–13 years play 6.00pm – 6.45pm. Times may change if additional matches are needed.
Is there a grand final?
Each week, individual players will get two (2) points for a win, one (1) point for a draw and zero (0) points for a loss.
At the end of the season, the best placed total points will play in the final game and the remaining players will play in their own final game.
Where do we go?
Crestwood High School, Gate E, 17 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153.