How big can squads be, what does it cost and when must I register?

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From the 2026 Event Conditions: Squad size: teams may register a maximum of 16 players. In Opens, 20s, Women's 27s, Men's 30s and Senior Mixed only 14 can play in each game. In the Masters divisions (Women's 35s up to Men's 65s) and All Abilities, all 16 can play. Minimum: teams with fewer than 10 players registered in MySideline at 5pm AEDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026 may be withdrawn from the tournament. Fees: $125 per player in all divisions except All Abilities, $110 per player in All Abilities, and $155 per international player. Players who are not active national members for the 25/26 reporting period also pay the TFA National Membership Fee. Registering: each player (or their guardian) registers individually through MySideline by 5pm AEDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026. Later registrations pay a $40 late fee. Refunds: a paid player who withdraws before 9:00am AEDT on Monday 2 March 2026 due to injury or illness (with a valid medical certificate) or for compassionate reasons receives a refund. Withdrawals for other reasons are not eligible. Proof of identity: a birth certificate, current passport or current driver's licence may be required to prove eligibility. Source: The Championships 2026 Event Conditions (touchfootball.com.au/media/17920/the-championships-2026-event-conditions-v2.pdf). Conditions for 2027 had not been published in the sources checked.