4 & 5 YEAR OLDS (MIXED)
Keen football players aged 4 (and some 5 year olds) who are not yet at school have the option of joining our weekly training sessions on Tuesday afternoons. This can help them learn skills, make friends and decide if football is for them or not. Once they move to U6 they can start playing weekend matches along with the Tuesday training.
Registration for non-school going 4/5 year olds is free and you can do so here. Training will be the only cost. Exact training times will be advertised from mid March - but likely to be 4-5pm on Tuesdays for this group - at Saiala Oval in Killara. Training will commence at the end of March and run until end of August. Training is to be signed up for separately via our web site once it’s open.
Email info@gordonfc.com.au with any questions.
U6-U11 MINIROOS (MIXED)
The Miniroos age group is for both boys and girls and prioritizes having fun with friends in an environment in which basic football skills can be developed. The league is non-competitive in nature in that no formal league table is maintained.
As players progress through the age groups the size of the teams and fields increase to provide an optimal playing format for the participants
Under 6 and 7
Teams play in 4 a side format (no goalkeeper)
Under 8 and 9
Teams play in a 7 a side format with a goalkeeper
Under 10 and 11
Teams play in a 9 a side format with a goalkeeper
Game rules are in line with national guidelines for the appropriate age group, with an appointed Game Leader assisting during matches to ensure players both abide by the rules and really enjoy themselves.
Mixed Miniroos teams play on Saturday mornings.
U12-U18 JUNIORS (MIXED)
The Juniors age group caters for both boys and girls from U12 to U18. It provides players with an introduction to competitive football in that matches are played for points.
As players progress through the age groups the size of the teams and fields increase to provide an optimal playing format for the participants.
Under 12
Teams play in 9 a side format including a goalkeeper
Under 13 to U18
Teams play in a 11 a side format with a goalkeeper
Game rules are in line with national guidelines for the appropriate age group.
Mixed Juniors teams play on Saturdays.
FEMALE TEAMS - see GFC Female Football
MENS ALL AGE (MAA)
Our Men’s All Age teams comprise of many players who continue to seek out an enjoyable football experience after having moved through the younger age divisions.
Whilst there is a competitive dynamic to the match format, there is a very strong emphasis on a fun, social environment in which both new and old friendships can thrive.
Game rules are in line with national guidelines.
MAA games are typically played on Saturday afternoons during the winter season.
MENS 45+
Our Men’s 45+ age group comprises a number of players who have been members of the club and active participants on the field for many years.
We are always seeking out new members to join the fold and are welcoming of players of all skills and fitness levels.
Whilst there is a competitive dynamic to the match format, there is a very strong emphasis on growing new and old friendships in an enjoyable and social environment.
Game rules are in line with national guidelines.
Mens 45+ games are typically played on Saturday afternoons during the winter season.
BIRTHDATE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2024 SEASON
Under 6 Born on or after 1st January 2018 or 2019*
Under 7 Born on or after 1st January 2017*
Under 8 Born on or after 1st January 2016*
Under 9 Born on or after 1st January 2015*
Under 10 Born on or after 1st January 2014*
Under 11 Born on or after 1st January 2013*
Under 12 Born on or after 1st January 2012*
Under 13 Born on or after 1st January 2011*
Under 14 Born on or after 1st January 2010*
Under 15 Born on or after 1st January 2009*
Under 16 Born on or after 1st January 2008*
Under 17 Born on or after 1st January 2007
Under 18 Born on or after 1st January 2006
Under 21 Born on or after 1st January 2003
Over 30 Born on or before 31st December 1994
Over 35 Born on or before 31st December 1989
Over 45 Born on or before 31st December 1979
Over 55 Born on or before 31st December 1969
*Can apply for a dispensation to play in a lower age group under the Relative Age Effect Rule.
Players may only register in Mixed SSF if they are four (4) years of age or older as at midnight on the 31st December of the year prior.
No player should play in an age group more than two (2) years higher than they are qualified for, unless the Competitions Department has granted dispensation.
The Relative Age Effect Rule allows for players born in last three (3) months (between the 1st of October and 31st of December), to offset any physical disadvantage to players born in the earlier months of a year by playing down an age group.