Boys Primary School Competition
The NSFA provides over 17,800 members between North Sydney and Brooklyn the opportunity to play football each weekend in local community competitions from Under 6 – Over 45.
The Sutton Cup intends to promote the continued growth of primary school-aged boys participating in our weekly competitions.
Bringing together primary school teams from across the Northern Suburbs of Sydney, the tournament intends to provide a fun and enjoyable playing experience for boys to showcase their skill and teamwork whilst representing their school.
The Sutton Cup is free to enter for all schools based in the NSFA region!
2026 Tournament Details
The Sutton Cup will take place across two days of Term 1, 2026 at North Turramurra Recreation Area, providing all primary school-aged boys in Years 3 – 6 the chance to take part in our association-wide football gala day.
Junior Sutton Cup (7v7 playing format): Wednesday 25th February (Years 3 and 4)
Senior Sutton Cup (9v9 playing format): Thursday 26th February (Years 5 and 6)
Each day will bring together schools and boys throughout the Northern Suburbs of Sydney, inviting over 40 schools, stretching from Neutral Bay to Brooklyn. Each school can nominate up to 4 teams, with a competition winner awarded following our unique points system.
The day intends to celebrate boys playing football, bringing together regular players and non-players to showcase the inclusiveness, enjoyment and camaraderie football as a sport provides.
Registrations close: Friday 13th February
Behind the Name
The Sutton Cup is named after Ben Sutton, a Pararoo with 12 international caps and 3 goals for the national team. Ben is a well-known and respected member of the NSFA community, contributing as a player, coach, and educator at North Sydney United FC.
He has played a major role in NSFA’s International Day of People with Disability Gala Day, supporting the event each year and helping elevate its impact since NSFA began its involvement three years ago, including hosting the gala in December 2023.
One of Ben’s strongest legacies is the creation of the Pararoos Development Centre (PDC) in 2020, a program he continues to manage and lead. The PDC provides high-quality football development opportunities for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injury, fostering both skill development and community connection.
In addition to his work with NSFA, Ben is also the Inclusive Program Officer at Sydney FC and a freelance public speaker, advocating widely for inclusion and accessibility in sport.
