FAQs

What are the competition regulations?

The latest version of the NSFA competition regulations can be found at https://nsfa.asn.au/competitions/competition-regulations/


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Which age group should I register my child in?

Players can commence playing matches in the year they turn 5.
4 year olds can take part in the club's Tuesday training sessions (only).
See the Player infomation page for the age group breakdown
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When do registrations open?

Registrations open in mid-January.
Keep an eye on this website and social media pages.
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What are the registration fees and what do they cover?

Registration Fees are reviewed each season, however, we aim to keep them as affordable as possible while covering costs.

A large portion of Registration Fees go towards FFA and FNSW affiliation and insurance levies and NSFA Team Fees. The remaining fees cover kit bags (match balls, training balls, goalie gloves & jersey, flags, player jerseys), ground hire for training and matches, storage costs for equipment, training equipment, end of year trophies, team photos (junior players), end of season events, administration costs (website, admin officer).

More details will be available on the Registration page. 
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Can I register after the season starts?

We accept late registrations if there are spaces in teams. We would encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment.
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I'm new, what do I need to do to get started?

You'll need to organise your GFC kit including ordering club socks and club shorts. See the GFC kit page for more information.

Players receive their match jerseys at Meet the Team Day

There is Compulsory Grading for U8 and above. See the events calendar for details.
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I've just registered, what's next?

  • Thanks for registering, your registration will be processed soon.
  • Be sure to order shorts and socks in plenty of time - see the GFC kit page.
  • Check out our training page to see when (optional) training starts and when to sign up for that.
  • Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so that you don't miss important info
  • Check out all upcoming dates, especially Meet the Team Day.
  • You'll receive info via our admin system regarding the team that the player is on before the season starts - make sure the emails from 'Majestri' are not blocked.

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Which team will my child be in?

U6 and U7 teams are formed based on friends/classmates as much as possible. 
U8-U12 teams are graded - previous experience has shown that children develop more quickly, get greater enjoyment, and will continue with the sport for longer, if they are playing alongside players of equal ability. Team sport is a fantastic way for children (and parents) to form new friendships.

Team announcements will be emailed once all teams are formed at least 2 weeks prior to the season commencing. 
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What options do girls have?

We are pleased to offer an additional choice for girls that would like to play in a girls-only environment. Don’t see your age group offered below? Get in touch, we are always willing to help put together a team.


  • G6 / G7 Hub – introduction to the game – skills and small-sided games (4 a side format with no goalkeeper). 9am at alternating venues.
  • G8 / G9 – teams play in a 7 a side format with a goalkeeper
  • G10 / G11 - teams play in a 9 a side format with a goalkeeper
  • G12 – an introduction to competitive football, teams play in a 9 a side format including a goalkeeper
  • G14 - G18/20 - competitive football, teams play in a 11 a side format including a goalkeeper

Girls can play both Saturdays and Sundays with a single registration. 
Girls only teams play on Sundays.
Read more information on Female Football

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Where and when will my child play?

Games are played within the NSFA boundaries, usually on a home and away rotation. Mixed teams (U6-U18) play on Saturday mornings, with games starting between 8.30am and 11.30am. Girls Only teams (U6-U18) play on Sunday mornings, with games starting between 8.30am and 11.30am.
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Where and when will my child train?

We use an external training provider to deliver quality training to our U6-U18s. This is at an additional cost, subsidised by the club. Held at Saiala Oval, Killara. Exact timings will be confirmed 3-4 weeks before the season starts. Training usually starts the third week of March. 

Read more about Training
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Do parents need to be involved?

Each team needs a volunteer Coach and Manager with a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) in order to play. Teams also need to provide a volunteer Game Leader (referee) for MiniRoos (U6-U11) and AR/Linesperson for Junior games (U12-U18). Lots of support from the club is available. We find that teams with strong support from the parent group enjoy the season more and are more likely to return the following season.
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How long is the season?

The season generally runs from April until the end of August, with pre-season training commencing mid-March. MiniRoos (U6-U11) usually end the season with a Gala Day, a series of 3 short games. Junior and Senior competitions have semi-finals and a Grand Final.
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Do we play over the school holidays?

Usually games are scheduled for the first and last weekend of the school holidays, with no games on the middle weekend of the school holidays.
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What clothing/equipment does my child need?

  • Match jerseys (provided by the club for our MiniRoos and Juniors for the season).
  • Club socks and shorts are to be purchased via our Webstore
  • Shin pads & football (soccer) boots - no metal studs (available from most sports stores)
  • Other club merchandise is available to purchase via our Webstore
  • See our kit info page for more information.
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What is MiniRoos?

  • MiniRoos is Small Sided Football for the U6 – U11 age groups:
  • Mixed Miniroos U6 – U7 play 4x4 (no goalkeepers), squads of 8 – 12 split into 2 teams adjoining fields.
  • Girls Miniroos G6 – G7 play 4x4 (no goalkeepers) on single fields.
  • All Miniroos U8 – U9 play 7x7 (with goalkeepers) in teams of 7 – 10 on single fields.
  • All Miniroos U10 – U11 play 9x9 (with goalkeepers) in teams of 9 – 13 on single fields.
  • Team managers directly enter results online through Dribl.
  • In MiniRoos age groups, NSFA places a lot of emphasis on re-grading teams during the season; completed results improve the quality of the re-grading process.
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