About Old Man Footy
Your premier platform for Masters Rugby League carnivals
What is Old Man Footy?
Old Man Footy is the premier platform for discovering and managing over 35's Masters Rugby League carnivals across Australia. We connect clubs, players, and fans with exciting rugby league tournaments and competitions designed for mature players who still love the game.
Our mission is to:
- Make Masters Rugby League carnivals easily discoverable across Australia
- Provide comprehensive carnival information to help players plan their participation
- Support club delegates with powerful tools to manage and promote their carnivals
- Foster the growth of Masters Rugby League community
- Celebrate the passion for rugby league beyond traditional playing age
Platform Features
Carnival Discovery
Find Masters Rugby League carnivals across all Australian states with detailed information, schedules, and registration links.
Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive notifications about new carnivals in your preferred states.
Club Management
Club delegates can register to create, edit, and manage their carnival listings with full carnival details.
MySideline Integration
Connected with official MySideline registration system for seamless player registration.
Planned Features
We're continuously working to enhance the Old Man Footy platform. Here are some exciting features coming soon:
Automated Draw Creation
Intelligent draw generation system that will automatically create fair and balanced tournament draws based on configurable rules:
- Random Assignment: Traditional random draw creation
- Shorts Color Matching: Match teams based on the number of coloured shorts players in their team.
- Geographic Distribution: Reduce local rivalries by separating nearby teams
- Custom Rules: Carnival organizers can configure their preferred matching logic
Enhanced Email Subscriptions
Comprehensive email notification system to keep you informed about carnivals you care about:
- Weekly Digest: Summary of new carnivals (only when there's new content)
- Carnival Reminders: Alerts for upcoming events you're interested in
- Registration Deadlines: Never miss important registration dates
- State-Based Filtering: Only receive notifications for your preferred states
- Smart Frequency: No spam - emails only sent when there's valuable content
For Club Delegates
Are you organising a Masters Rugby League carnival? Register as a club delegate to:
- Create detailed carnival listings
- Upload club logos and promotional images
- Share draw sheets and results
- Link to social media and websites
- Call for volunteers
- Update carnival information easily
Official NRL Masters Competitions
For all official NRL Masters Competitions, club delegates must register their carnivals through the official NRL website:
Register Official NRL Masters CarnivalOur platform complements the official registration by providing additional carnival promotion and community engagement tools.
Official Registration via MySideline and Play NRL
All official Masters Rugby League player and carnival registrations are processed through MySideline and PlayNRL Respectively, the official registration platforms for rugby league in Australia.
Our platform complements MySideline and PlayNRL by providing comprehensive carnival information and management tools, while directing players to the official registration systems.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the Masters Community
Be part of the growing Masters Rugby League community across Australia
Growing Community
Clubs and players nationwide
Regular Carnivals
Carnivals throughout the year
Non-competitive Play
Inclusive Rugby League