BBFC Summer 6s
Football, Fun & Friends
Social football. Summer nights.
Play some social football in the bay, get fit and have fun. The BBFC Summer 6s is 6-a-side football on a quarter-sized pitch at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds, hosted by Byron Bay FC. There's a lot to like!
Comps, Draws & Ladders
All comps are 6 v 6 including a keeper, on a quarter-sized pitch. Tap your pool for the draw, results and ladder. Team registrations for 2026 are now closed.
Mens
6pm - 9pm
Social pool for newer players, older men and younger youth teams. Competitive pool for winter comp teams and experienced players.
Womens
6pm - 9pm
Social pool for newer players and younger youth teams. Competitive pool for winter comp teams and experienced players.
Youth Competitive
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pointscore competition suited to advanced players. 7 rounds of pointscore games, then 2 rounds of finals.
Girls
4pm - 6pm
Social league. Teams start in pools based on age and ability, and pools are adjusted as the season goes.
Miniroos
4pm - 6pm
Mixed social league. Results are not recorded. The focus is on fun and letting the kids play.
Questions?
Youth, Mens and general enquiries, or the Womens comp. Or hit us up in the canteen on game day!
Stay for the Third Half
Plenty of food and drink options. Relax after the final whistle with your team, right by the pitch.
Hosted by Byron Bay's largest sporting club, and run by volunteers.
Play by the Beach
More Than a Game
We are a volunteer organisation, promoting a positive club culture.
60 Great Years
We've been around a long time and we just love our local football and our local community!
Equal Opportunities
Everyone deserves to have fun playing football here at BBFC, regardless of race, religion, skin colour and/or sexuality.
Play by the Rules
No matter if you play to win or play for fun, please play by the rules!
Player Pathways
From Skills Acquisition Programs to High Performance Squads, we are with you on and off the pitch.
Rules & FAQs
Byron Bay FC Sixes Regulations and Rules (amended 12/09/2024).
Still have a question? Email us.
- Ball size 5 (seniors) or 4 (juniors).
- Each team wears matching shirts with individual numbers.
- All players must wear shin pads.
- No jewellery of any description.
2 x 25 minute halves, with a 2 minute half-time.
Squads of 8 to 12 players. A maximum of 6 players from each team on the field at one time, including the keeper.
- The keeper cannot kick the ball out of their hands.
- The keeper cannot throw the ball beyond halfway without it first touching the ground and/or a player.
- If the ball starts on the ground, the keeper can kick it beyond halfway.
- The keeper can play as a sweeper beyond the box.
- There is no offside rule.
- Sliding tackles are not allowed and will result in a card, colour depending on severity.
- After a goal, play restarts from the centre.
- Substitutes are roll on, roll off, only when the ball goes out, after notifying the referee.
- All free kicks are indirect and 1 step. Opposition players must be 5m from the ball. If the 5m is not given promptly, the referee will move the free kick forward 5m.
- When the ball goes out of play, restart with a throw-in. All throw-ins are indirect.
- The referee has sole authority of the match. No protests will be accepted.
- A yellow card is a 5 minute sin bin. Players stand behind their goal line. 2 yellow cards in the same match equal a red.
- A red card is a direct send-off and a minimum 1 match suspension, and depending on severity, a possible ban from the rest of the tournament.
- Swearing at the referee is an automatic send-off and an automatic 4 match suspension.
If there is inclement or dangerous weather, games will be rescheduled where possible.
Coaches are not required for Girls and Miniroos. A team manager is needed for communications and general coordination.
Youth, Mens and general enquiries: 6s@byronbayfc.com.au
Womens comp: women@byronbayfc.com.au
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